With stunning decor and personal staff catering to your every whim, these are the top 10 most expensive hotel suites in the world. From Maharajah’s Pavilion at the Raj Palace Hotel, in Jaipur; The Ty Warner Penthouse Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel, in New York City; The Royal Suite at Hotel Plaza Athenee costs £24,000 a night; and the £21,000-a-night Presidential Suite at the St Regis hotel in New York.

The one-of-a-kind wedding ceremonies in Barbados are organised by adventure firm Atlantis Submarines and can accommodate up to 48 guests, at £89 per person. The ultimate 'How Deep is Your Love' package give couples exclusive use of the vessel with champagne, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres all below the surface of the sea.

The touching footage shows Stuart Mackinnon proposing to girlfriend Victoria Loudon - both from Cumbernauld, Scotland - on board the flight from Dubai. One member of staff even stretched her vocal cords with a rendition of Louis Armstrong's What A Wonderful World.

Wearing just a chain link suit for protection, these stunning images capture Cristina Zenato kneeling at the bottom of an aquarium tank handfeeding sharks. at the SEA Aquarium in Singapore. The renowned conservationist is pictured dishing out fish from a bucket for lunch to some of the 100 sandbar and hammerhead sharks.

The Roar & Snore experience at Taronga Zoo promises unrivalled views of Sydney and up-close animal encounters after the park’s doors have closed to the public. As well as meeting snakes, lizards, giraffes and tigers, guests are also greeted by Pepper the koala who welcomed the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George to the zoo in April.

Beijing-based architect Margot Krasojevic has proposed a floating champagne bar that could become the toast of Paris in the event of a major flood. The futuristic pavilion is designed to act as an integral part of the French capital's flood prevention infrastructure, featuring an open bar that hovers over a bell mouth spillway that diverts water into a series of underground canals.

The company behind these unusual domed properties claims there is no end to the construction possibilities, with plans for a Caribbean retreat that can withstand hurricane winds, a soothing mountain wellness centre and even an airport with minimal impact on the environment.

Living deep in the Amazon rainforest close to the Peruvian border in the state of Acre, western Brazil, the clan is made up of 5550 people who pride themselves on their heritage. In September, the the tribe celebrate the Xina Bena Festival, giving the western world an opportunity to gain an insight into their fascinating culture.

The pooches will be sleep in their own beds and be groomed and washed and taken on day trips to the surrounding areas, such as the Victorian seaside town of Clevedon, following the coastal route around the bay, or to see the bluebell woods at Belmont Hill.

Anthony Kirkby and Paul Tranter, from North Yorkshire, are the latest Internet sensation thanks to a series of wildly popular videos documenting their adventures in Los Angeles. Some online commenters have extended invites to parties or offered to take them on an insider's tour, and they have also been contacted by a US company that helps amateur filmmakers profit from their videos.

Built in 1630, Tyn Yr Wtra – which translated means ‘the house up the narrow lane' – started life as a major farmhouse – and has been transformed into a beautiful holiday home. And in keeping with its history, the characterful four-bedroom property, which is classically black and white timber-framed outside, inside boasts original exposed oak beams and doors as well as a stunning inglenook fireplace.

The online auction is being staged by Christie's and will offer the rare chance to stay the night at the Berkshire country house, as well as enjoying a meal with the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. The sale aims to raise money for Armed Forces charities and coincides with the commemoration of the centenary of the start of the First World War.

The Chalet - a secluded one-bedroom property which boasts an earth toilet in a neighbouring shed - is set in the idyllic North York Moors National Park. The property offers a back-to-basics lifestyle sitting in its own 1.5-acre field and no neighbouring houses.

The idea is to offer something new to guests staying on the private island without spoiling the perfect peace of the resort. By day Palm Island is a phone-free zone, encouraging guests to take a digital detox and unwind on one of its over-sized hammocks or at the boutique spa. By night, after being fed and fussed over by the talented local chef and his team most of the sun-kissed diners are so chilled they are ready for bed long before the bewitching hour. But sometimes even the most blissed-out holidaymakers like to make a little mischief, which is why the new silent Sundays sessions are such a genius idea.

The beautiful Italian city of Florence is the ultimate in Euro luxury (there’s a reason Kim and Kanye chose to get married here) and the Small Luxury Hotels group has one of the best-dressed edits to choose from.

A E2 plane design draws on the interiors of hotel rooms and luxury bathrooms, offering tablet holders on headrests, touchless taps and more space. The design firm behind the rebranded interiors of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, Priestmangoode, has unveiled a new cabin design that'll hit the skies in 2018.

St Ives has been named the most expensive seaside resort in Britain – with an average price tag of £123 per night – nearly double the cost of a break to Aberystwyth in Wales. Tenby in Wales (£107) and Cowes in Isle of Wight (£94) came second and third in the top 20 list, compiled using the cheapest price of a double room in accommodation near a beach rating three stars or higher in August.

The five-star hotel will float in the fjords near Tromso, within the Arctic Circle, so guests have the perfect opportunity to spy the Aurora Borealis through the glass roof. Construction is set to begin next year and the 86-room hotel will open in 2017, complete with a spa, wellness centre and glass roof to offer the perfect views.

Armed with clipboards, measuring tape, calipers and weighing scales, the aquarists will spend a week measuring the assortment of animals. Two divers have already jumped into a tank to measure a rare green turtle and penguins stood tall as their height was recorded.

The bizarre requests by hotel guests include everything from 'unlimited play time' to lymphatic drainage - and the Chinese make the most bizarre demands, asking for caviar to be served to cats and 'sausage dog girlfriends' for their precious pooches.

The Slovakian backpackers have developed the unusual way to snap pictures for souvenirs as they travel the world from Europe to Australia. The couple pose in front of iconic sites or unusual backgrounds, then pose with their SLR cameras in front of their faces.

The Amsterdam hotel sees a genuine dockside crane converted into a surprisingly luxurious getaway, with the old machine room transformed into three lavish suites. The lofty retreat boasts a fully-functioning spinning crane and modern lifts, which have thankfully replaced the old ladders that formerly scaled the tall structure.

Tired of cramped damp tents yet unable to afford boutique camping? Belgian initiative B-and-Bee provides inspired alternative with a stackable honeycomb structure that is safe, comfortable and easy on the eye.

The beautiful villa where Italian author Carlo Lorenzini, better known by the pen name Carlo Collodi, spent his childhood is on the market for a mere £150million. Five-storey Villa Garzoni in Collodi, 65km from Florence, well known as 'Pinocchio's villa', was built in 1600, boasts 40 bedrooms and measures 3,032 square metres.

There is no need to request a room with a view if you book into one of these vertigo-inducing hotels with stunning panoramas and breathtaking vistas. Rifugio Lagazuoi is located on the summit of Mount Lagazuoi; Sabi Sand Game Reserve on the border of the Kruger National Park in South Africa; The Miralago Hotel has been built on a steep cliff, 400 metres above Lake Garda; a 1965 Boeing 727 has been converted into a luxury hotel suite at the Costa Verde resort in the Costa Rican rainforest.

A ‘graveyard’ of more than 70 trains from all over the United States was discovered by a young photographer and urban explorer in a forest in North Carolina. The trains, once filled with people, now sit decaying on winding tracks stretching through the snowy forest, infusing visitors with a certain apocalyptic feel.

The hotel combines British elegance with contemporary style as Laura Ashley's discernible fabrics, furniture and fittings lavishly bedeck each of the 62 rooms and suites. The iconic British brand is famed for its muted palette and elegant prints, which now run amok through the grandly Victorian Belsfield Hotel following a £3.5m refurbishment.

Even experienced swimmers have ended up buying the inflatable rings because it guarantees at least a small amount of space around themselves in the crush of bodies. And even for those that find themselves a ring and a spot where they can jump into the water, there is still little opportunity to actually do any swimming, something which is attracting a lot of humour on Chinese social media sites.

Unveiled in Brighton in front of holidaymakers, the Ultimate Deck Chair was designed by artist Solomon Rogers to provide sun-seekers with a new experience. Along with GPS, the four-wheel buggy is bright orange, with traditional deckchair-style blue and white striped seats.

Based on the ‘Island Of Love’, in the beautiful town of Oia, the interior of the property, which has 24 luxurious suites, can be revealed after an extensive refurbishment. Boasting a white-washed design, and breathtaking panorama of the caldera and crystal-clear Aegean Sea, the five-star resort mixes contemporary style with Greek architecture.

Can Verru, near the village of San Augustin on the Balearic island offers luxury accommodation for up to 14 adults and comes complete with its own pool, outdoor kitchen, football pitch and citrus orchard. From a distance Can Verru appears to be a typical Iberian villa with whitewashed walls, exposed stone and lots of natural wood. But inside is likely to astonish, with every huge room decorated to impossibly high levels of A-list cool with subtle Moroccan influences. It's little wonder Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue and Rhys Ifans have chosen it for their Ibiza holidays.

Ted Thornhill thought Detroit would be a shell of a city intertwined with despair and rife with violent crime. A virtual no-go area for tourists. But he was in for a big surprise...

Water slides tend to be found in theme parks, right? Not so with the Slide The City attraction - a 1000ft monster that is being laid out in US cities this summer, and is so big it stops traffic. Watch the footage here.

Lucky reporter enjoys relaxing exercise classes by the pool and yoga on the rocks of The Baths national park where US supermodel Tyra Banks famously shot her Sports Illustrated cover in 1997 to celebrate the Little Dix resort's 50th anniversary.

With projects around the world, Crystal Lagoons say their unique concept can provide an unlimited size lagoon anywhere in the world. Among its designs so far include (clockwise from left) Citystars Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, which is in line to break the World Record for the largest lagoon; the San Alfonso del Mar in Chile, with the largest swimming pool in the world; Las Brisas in Chile; and The Diamante Cabo San Lucas project in Mexico.

Inspired by the works of architects such as Gaudi and Frank Lloyd Wright, natural plantings and spiral staircases are located throughout this amazing dwelling which resembles a giant snail. With colourful mosaic windows and curved walls, it has the honour of being one of Mexico's most unusual buildings.

They romantic adverts recall another era, promoting favourite beach destinations including Newquay, Teignmouth and Paignton. The posters, set to go under the hammer in America, are valued at around £2,000, with one Cornish poster valued at between £584 and £877.

Driving Route 66 in America, a romantic trip to Venice and marvelling at the Egyptian pyramids also featured in the top 40 must-do experiences. Floating in the Dead Sea, riding in a hot air balloon, and taking in the view from the top of the Empire State Building also made it on to the checklist of must-do experiences.

These spectacular winning images from the Travel Photographer of the Year competition have gone on display at an exhibition in London. From amazing animal images, such as chilly macaques thawing out in warm pools in Japan (bottom right) and a family of lions on the prowl (bottom left) to dramatic scenery such as the Northern Lights (top left) and colourful culture at the Holi festival in India, the pictures capture the best of travel form the past year.

Luxurious accommodation in the heart of Plays D'en Bossa's action, just across the road from superclub Space. The Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel consists of two adjoining lodgings: The Ushuaïa Club, 417 rooms and featuring the world-famous poolside stage, and The Ushuaïa Tower 2013, complete with views of the sea and the entire beach area. Saturday night at Ushuaia is ANTS, and sees the likes of David Guetta, I Am Hardwell and Avicii. Their poolside parties are legendary.

Australian Marc Mol saw the family of elephants as he flew 500ft above the the Luangwa floodplain in a microlight on a crisp, sunny morning in Zambia. The photographer described the wildlife spot as a 'breathtaking experience' and his pilot managed to keep them steady long enough for Marc to capture a series of pictures.

It is the hilltop fortress that supposedly has ties to one of the most bloodthirsty figures of European mythology - Dracula. These spectacular images show the interior of Bran Castle, the Romanian 'home' of the great vampire.

There's no such thing as a 'travel day' when you take on some of the most extreme, scenic and daring roads on the Earth - erase forever the notion that an entire block of your travel time could be written off as a long and loathsome car ride.

At first glance, you’d think these were computer-generated images detailing a fictional planet. But they’re actually some of the world’s most extraordinary travel locations. The alien-looking Fly Geyser (centre) is a water spring located on a private ranch in Nevada, America, while the multi-coloured Zhangye Danxia (top right) is a set of hills in a Geological Park in Gansu Province, China. The Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska, Juneau, (below) has a fake-looking, bubble wrap-like structure – which has formed over thousands of years. Elsewhere, the Tianzi Mountains (top left) in Zhangjiajie, China, could be the backdrop of a CGI blockbuster, while the yellow fields of Niujie, Luoping, China, (below) look like nowhere else on earth.

It is certainly big. But nobody is quite sure - yet - what it is. An enormous hole has appeared in the ground in Yamal - a part of Siberia whose name translates as 'the end of the world' - leaving scientists searching for causes.