Joan Collins, 93, shows off her age-defying looks in St Tropez snaps

Joan Collins has once again proven that age is just a number for her. The 93-year-old actress shared photos from her vacation in Saint-Tropez, France, and surprised fans with her stunning appearance. The celebrity is spending time on the Côte d'Azur with friends and her husband of 24 years, Percy Gibson. The couple owns a spacious five-bedroom villa in Saint-Tropez, which has long been one of the actress's favorite vacation spots. In photos posted to Instagram, Collins showcased several summer looks. In one photo, she posed in a white off-the-shoulder dress, accessorizing with a purple cape. In another, the actress enjoyed time by the pool with Alison Papworth, an actress known for her roles in the James Bond films "For Your Eyes Only" and "Octopussy." Collins is spending her vacation surrounded by numerous friends from the show business world. Among the guests at her villa were jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane, stylist Renée Horsch, and celebrity nutritionist Gabriella Peacock. Joan's godson, little Felix, was also on vacation with her. In captioning the photos, the actress noted the unusually hot weather in Saint-Tropez in July, but added that the high temperatures didn't stop her from having a wonderful time. However, Joan's villa itself has long since become more than just a private getaway. The actress admitted that her home regularly hosts friends and family, so it sometimes feels like a veritable small hotel. Collins said that due to the rules for British residents in the Schengen Area, she is now forced to monitor the number of days she spends in France carefully. According to her, even a short trip to Paris counts toward the established limit. "I have a big board where I keep track of who's arriving and when," the actress said, mentioning her daughter Tara and close friend, actor Christopher Biggins, among the guests. What's the secret to Joan Collins's youth? The actress's appearance is regularly the subject of discussion, but Collins herself insists she doesn't try to stop time artificially. The celebrity has repeatedly stated her disapproval of excessive cosmetic procedures. In particular, she has made no secret of her dislike of Botox and fillers. Collins finds people who maintain natural facial features attractive and has admitted that she dislikes excessively plump lips. Physical activity is another important element of her lifestyle. The actress continues to dance, believing movement is one way to maintain a healthy body even in old age. Nutrition, according to Collins, also plays a significant role. She tries to avoid large amounts of fast food and emphasizes a varied and balanced diet. At the same time, the actress doesn't believe it's necessary to give up small pleasures completely. She can indulge in a glass of champagne or dessert if she really wants it. The key, she believes, is moderation and quality food. Collins also noted that she pays close attention to vitamins and supplements. Her diet includes avocados, as well as vitamin C, vitamin E, and omega fatty acids. According to the actress, specialist Gabriella Peacock, who was also present during her vacation in Saint-Tropez, helps her monitor her diet. However, Joan herself doesn't rule out the possibility that her impressive figure at her age may be due to more than just her habits and lifestyle. Perhaps, she says, she's blessed with genetics. In any case, the photos from Saint-Tropez show that 93-year-old Joan Collins still enjoys life, traveling, dancing, socializing with friends, and sunny summers—and has no intention of giving up her favorite pleasures.