Woman arrested for alleged $4k ‘friends with benefits’ offer at luxury Palm Beach hotel
Alina Shimova, 39, was arrested after allegedly offering a “friends with benefits” relationship in return for $4,000 at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach. (PBSO)
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PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A 39-year-old woman was arrested at a luxury hotel in Palm Beach after allegedly offering “friends with benefits” services for $3,000.
The Palm Beach Police Department (PBPD) said that on April 2, officers learned that a woman named Alina Shimova was looking for “friends with benefits” in exchange for $3,000 at the Brazilian Court Hotel on Palm Beach Island.
According to the probable cause affidavit, an undercover officer first contacted Shimova, 39, on April 16 through text message after learning about her advertisement. The officer reportedly expressed interest, and Shimova set the rate to $1,000, accompanied by a rose emoji, a symbol often associated with sex work.
The report states that during their communication, she informed the undercover officer that a minimum of two hours would be required, and when he proposed four hours, she quoted a price of $4,000, again sending a rose emoji. Shimova also requested a deposit and asked for assurances that the officer was not law enforcement, to which he suggested she could be the one scamming him.
See also: West Palm Beach police arrest nine in prostitution sting operation
PBPD said that the two met in the hotel bar at 7:34 p.m. on April 17, where Shimova reportedly stated, “everything goes and she doesn’t waste time.” When the officer inquired about various sexual acts, she allegedly consented, saying, “Yes, that would be so good.”
According to officials, at this point, the police moved in and arrested Shimova. During a search of her bag, officers reported discovering five condoms, lubricant, and cash.
Shimova has been accused of offering prostitution.
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Highland-glam and murder mystery: The 6 best UK castle hotels for a Traitors-themed break in the UK
If, like us, you can’t get enough of the BBC’s brilliant Traitors, these grand castle hotels are the perfect choice for a Traitors-style break in the UK, complete with Highland-glam, turrets for conspiring and plenty of murderous history
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21 January 2026
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Whether its the beautiful Scottish landscapes, Highland-glam interiors at Ardross Castle, Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe or the grippingly brilliant drama of the BBC’s The Traitors, the country is hooked. A game of murder, mind games and deception, it has proved the perfect antidote to the winter blues since its launch in 2022, and after 2025’s brilliant The Celebrity Traitors we simply cannot get enough.
Although you can’t stay in Ardross Castle itself, where the series is filmed, these castle hotels across the UK offer a brilliant alternative, with glamorous interiors, beautiful surroundings and plenty of hidden corners and eerie turrets perfect for plotting, without the worry of murder in the night and deception at the breakfast table.
These are the best UK castle hotels for a Traitors-themed break in the UK
1. Glenapp Castle
The luxurious 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel Glenapp Castle in Ayrshire is inviting fans of the Traitors to step into the drama themselves at the 21-bedroomed hotel. With the official Traitors board game available for all guests to enjoy during their stay, guests here can play the ultimate game of deception and loyalty within the magnificent grandeur of a luxurious Scottish castle, just like the real players.
Our writer stayed at Glenapp Castle here.
Known for its world-class dining and exceptional service, this is the ultimate Scottish castle hotel. For the most luxurious experience, guests can choose to book the Castle Penthouse Suite, the largest penthouse in all of Scotland spanning the entire top floor of the castle – the perfect place for potting.
On the beautiful Ayrshire coast within 110 acres of private estate, gardens and woodland, Glenapp Castle easily rivals the real Traitors Castle, Adross Castle, for stunning surroundings, and offers more than 70 activities to its guests, including wild swimming, falconry, curling, stargazing and a Hebridean Sea Safari.
Book your stay via Expedia here.
2. The Highland Hotel Group, Scotland
This Scottish hotel group, which includes seven venues across Scotland, has been inspired by the beautiful landscapes showcased on The Traitors and devised a new visitor itinerary to offer guests a tour of some of the most dramatic and rugged landscapes of the North Highlands and the region’s most iconic castles, including Dunrobin, near Brora, and The Castle & Gardens of Mey, near John O’Groats.
Launching in spring 2026, their four-night Traitors-inspired break will include two nights at Royal Marine Hotel in Brora and two nights B&B at Tongue Hotel. As part of the package visitors will also be able to visit Dunrobin Castle and The Castle & Gardens of Mey, and have the option of including some whisky tastings at some of the world’s oldest distilleries along the way.
Book your entire Traitors-inspired adventure, including stays and dining options, with the Highland Coast Hotels team here.
3. Fonab Castle, Perthshire
Just 90 minutes from Ardross Castle itself, this picture-perfect Baronial castle doubles as a glamorous five-star hotel and offers magnificent views over Loch Faskally on the River Tummel.
Fonab Castle hotel has 42 luxury bedrooms include a luxurious castle penthouse suite, two restaurants, pods for outdoor dining, and a spa. During your stay, explore the real-life Traitors locations in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, and take part in some Traitors-worthy activities such as gorge walking, canoeing or tubing.
Book your stay at Fonab Castle via Expedia here.
4. Thornbury Castle Hotel, Gloucestershire
Another Relais & Chateaux hotel, this ruined Tudor castle is no stranger to murder, plotting and betrayal, and once hosted King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn on their honeymoon. Built by Edward Stafford, the 3rd Duke of Buckingham, the castle itself was left unfinished because, unsurprisingly, in the ultimate game of Traitors, Stafford was executed by King Henry VIII before he could finish it.
With each glamorous, Tudor-inspired bedroom named after a different Tudor queen, and complete with original Tudor doors, spiral stairs, lavish tapestries and turrets for conspiring, this is the ultimate Traitor-themed retreat. Of course, the hotel has plenty of modern luxuries too, like roll-top baths and a 3AA-Rosette dining room, and guests can try their hand at falconry, or archery walk the 15 acres of walled garden, have a game of croquet, and enjoy a glass of English fizz at the vineyard.
Book your stay at Thornbury Castle Hotel via Expedia here.
5. The Maiden’s Tower at Leed’s Castle, Kent
Another castle that is no stranger to the betrayal, plotting and drama of the Tudor court, the Maiden’s Tower at the storybook-esque Leed’s Castle in Kent once hosted two queens of Henry VIII. With five opulent bedrooms inside its storied medieval walls, it is said that Henry VIII constructed the Maiden’s Tower to house his wife, Queen Catherine of Aragon, and her maids of honour, among them, incidentally, a young Anne Boleyn of nearby Hever Castle, later to become Henry’s second wife. For a Traitors-themed escape, is this the ultimate historic betrayal?
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Read our review of the Maiden’s Tower here.
Guests can walk over the moat and through the drawbridge to enjoy a delicious dinner at the Castle View Restaurant, and spend the day exploring the castle itself and its beautiful ground with 500 acres of parkland.
Book your stay via Expedia here.
6. Aldourie Castle & Estate, Inverness
A 17th-century house elaborately extended and embellished by the Victorians, this magnificent property has turrets, oriel windows and a balustraded round tower that give even the real Traitors castle, Ardross Castle, a run for its money.
Although not a hotel, the castle can be booked for exclusive use with 12 luxurious bedrooms – the perfect opportunity to get all your friends together to play the ultimate game of Traitors? – and also has five pretty holiday cottages in its grounds for those looking for something a little quieter.
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On the shores of Loch Ness, the stunning castle is surrounded by 500-acres of Highland beauty, perfect for exploring and taking part in some Scottish activities like stalking, shooting and fishing.
