The photographs of the singer were taken by her boyfriend, actor Olivier Martinez, in the Italian village of Portofino. The pictures have been published on her official website. She also wrote on the site that her weekend was relaxing and enjoyable with Martinez.
Minogue, 37, announced in May, 2005 that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her world tour was immediately cancelled, and she underwent surgery two days later in Australia. Last December, the star completed her chemotherapy treatments, although she continues to receive preventative treatments.