Catherine & Michael Trouble in paradise

Can a make-or-break vacay save the couple’s 18-year marriage?

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They've had their fair share of ups and downs over the years, but Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are at a crossroads once again.

NW hears the past few months have been marred by tension and bickering. Michael, 74, is terrified Catherine, 49, has reached the point where she’s bored of him – and thinks she might be about to pack her bags and leave!

“It’s an open secret they’ve had a rocky period recently and there’s growing talk that the age gap is starting to become an issue,” an exclusive insider tells us. “There’s a lot of love there, but ultimately it’s going to take a big effort for them to get things back on track.”