Paul Zizka's breath-taking work features himself in front of beautiful backdrops such as shimmering lakes, snowy mountains and vibrant auroras. He has travelled to a number of different locations worldwide including Canada, New Zealand, Niue the South Pacific and French Polynesia. Pictured here are Berg Lake, Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia (left), Wiwaxy Gap, Yoho National Park in British Columbia (top right), both Canada, and Cathedral Cove, New Zealand (bottom right).
Daniel Wildey, from Cumbria, snapped the stunning photographs while climbing 4,400ft Ben Nevis in the western end of Scotland's Grampian Mountains with Tommy Kelly and Mike Pescod. Mr Wildey says the scariest part was the 'sense of remoteness and isolation' in the Highlands (inset). The brave climbers conquered the treacherous ice-covered rock face using ropes (left), spikes and crampons (right).
Photographer Mike Johnson, from Florida, joined an expedition to the remote South Georgia Island to snap incredible images of thousands of penguins huddled together in front of breath-taking mountains. Mr Johnson, who has been travelling the world since he retired ten years ago, managed to snap this amazing photo of a king penguin and seal facing off.
Sarah Steegar, who works for a major US airline, has revealed that the biggest gripes include asking the crew to call ahead to hold connecting flights, and talking during the safety demonstrations.
Londoners and visitors spend an average of £336.14 per person while celebrating in the UK capital, with the same night out costing £118.60 in New York and £245 in Paris.
A witness said he heard a rumbling noise over his house and saw the Boeing 737 'on fire' as the Southwest Airlines flight travelled from San Antonio to Baltimore.
In an online poll, voters said they chose Manchester's Christmas market, which placed ninth, because it is traditional and modern and it 'goes beyond the borders of the UK'.
Castellon-Costa Azahar airport near Valencia was built at a cost of £130m and declared open in March 2011 despite having no airlines lined up to fly and no official government approval to operate.
These stunning images capture the moment daredevil divers hand feed some of the world's most dangerous sharks of f the coast of the Bahamas. Surrounded by hammerheads and oceanic white tips the fearless feeders gracefully give the swarming sharks a bite to eat. Photographer Jan Phillip Morton captured the divers who wore protective chainmail suits designed to prevent sharks' teeth from piercing the skin in case of an accidental nibble.
The 24th Bond film, Spectre, is due to start filming in the Austrian Triol over the next few weeks. Daniel Craig, along with other cast and crew, will be arriving in the ski resort of Sölden, East Tirol. As the largest film production ever to be made in Tirol, the news is understandably causing a bit of a stir. Local authorities hope it will bring immediate economic benefits to the region and create future film-tourism opportunities.
When it comes to flying, everyone has their own preference for where they like to sit.
A carload of nature lovers were travelling through Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park when they narrowly escaped being rammed and flipped by the angry mother elephant as her calf tried to keep up.
A recent poll of 1,000 travellers has found that seat kickers, inattentive parents and passengers with foul body odour are the most irritating seatmates on a plane.
Flight routes to Orlando and Mallorca, have particularly dismal on-time performance ratings - as low as 46 per cent on a Thomson flight from Mallorca to Luton.
The Boeing 747 jumbo jet circled with its wheels down over south London and Kent for more than 30 minutes and it reportedly dumped fuel before it was cleared to land at Heathrow.
It's not every day that hundreds of people gather to worship a severed tree branch.
Wannabe jetsetters can now hail a private plane anywhere in the world from their smartphones thanks to an app that makes luxury air travel more accessible, at least to those who can afford the £4,500 ($7,000) membership. JetSmarter, the brain child of Sergey Petrossov, 26, allows users to hire a jet in a matter of seconds. 'Our goal as a company is to democratise private aviation,' he told Reuters in Zurich, where the company will open a European office in 2015.
Other highlights of the trip include a husky sled ride (bottom right), overnight stays in a treetop hotel (bottom left) and a hotel made of ice (top left), along with a chance to see the Northern Lights from glass igloos (top right) in Swedish Lapland. The holiday is being offered by Travel Club Elite and is running between 16 and 24 December - with all transportation via private jet.
Surprisingly only 14 per cent of Britons who have been on a plane in the past two years have attempted to flirt with a member of the cabin crew.
Amazing full breaches were conceived using a plastic seal decoy - which is dragged behind a tourist diving boat in False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, as a way of enticing the hungry predator.
Entering into a hanger just a plain shell and leaving radiant with a new look, this video shows the hard work that goes into designing Qatar Airways' new Airbus A350.
Created by Rolls-Royce Marine, the super-luxurious yacht has a cinema, beauty salon, and a submarine docking station with room for a six-passenger vessel.
The average British holidaymaker spends almost an entire day immersed in technology during a week-long vacation abroad, according to a study from sunshine.co.uk.
From late next year, travellers will be able to take their hunting birds onboard in a newly-designed device called the 'Falcon Master' tray which can be fitted with a cage
As London continues to be the UK's focal point for international tourism, Yorkshire is hoping it can provide a viable alternative to what the capital can offer.
Officials at Auckland airport intercepted the mollusc, which are known to damage crop and forestry industries and even eat paint off the walls of buildings.
Travellers who are able to fly on a Thursday and return on a Monday will enjoy the greatest savings on a long weekend away, according to new research from Expedia and ARC.
Cheryll and Ian Jordan, from Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, along with their seven-year-old son Lewis, say they fell ill with sickness, diarrhoea and abdominal pains at Marmaris Palace.
It is the first time that the feature has become available in an Arab country, and it is hoped that it will boost tourism to the city.
Shirine Taylor, from Oregon, survives off just £2,000 while touring some of the world's most fascinating destinations, including Georgia and India, on the seat of her bicycle.
Offering magnificent views over the iconic city, for those who can stay on their feet, the rink is elevated 187ft off the ground on the first floor of the tower and features a bar selling mulled wine and hot chocolate. A video clip of the attraction reveals that the attraction is already a hit with tourists visiting the French capital.
Gone are the days when a cruise meant bad tribute acts and iffy music. On her recent voyage on the fabulous Queen Mary 2, Emily Maddick enjoyed the company of none other than Sting.
Koh Samui can be a place for wild holidays. But on her latest trip to the fabled Thai island, Lisa Snowdon only wanted to detox. Although she may have relapsed a little once her best friends arrived.
In the latest of our regular series on the travel tales of the rich and famous, forever-young model Twiggy tells us about suncream disasters, rain in Spain and the timeless joys of North Wales.
It may be far smaller than Paris, but Biarritz, in south-west France, can easily match the capital when it comes to style and glamour. Wendy Gomersall checks in to the glorious Hotel du Palais.
French motocross driver Julien Dupont tookr roller coaster riding to new levels when he took on one of Mexico's scariest wooden attractions on his motorbike.
Technical advances in aircraft design and navigation systems have reduced the chance of dying in a plane crash, but the reliance on computers poses new types of risks.
Britannia's much-anticipated £500 million vessel, which is due to be named and launched in a ceremony in Southampton in March, has taken to the seas for the first time.
The London airport has developed a new fragrance based on the heather that lines the Scottish Highlands, and it is now being pumping out in Terminal 2.
Standing a mile out to sea, Spitbank Fort had a £3million conversion two years ago to transform it into a luxury hotel that can sleep up to 18 people. The unique venue will set you back £12,000 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but it is all inclusive and comes with a terrace hot tub and sauna, a crow's nest bar, rooftop fire pit, a wine cellar and a games room.
Cross-Channel ferry passengers are being warned of possible disruption to services tomorrow due to potential industrial action at the Port of Calais.
Colin Mendoza, who lives in the US, lost his wallet and passport while taking a train from Zurich to Geneva in 1996 and forgot about it until he was contacted by police in a tiny Swiss mountain town.
London's Gatwick detailed the time it took for the airlines who most frequently use the airport to successfully remove every bag from their aircraft in October.
Mia Kylie, from Marrero, Louisiana, spread some holiday cheer to passengers during a recent flight from New Orleans to Dallas, Texas, performing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas mid-air.
The notorious former strip club in Rhode Island has been transformed into luxury boutique hotel The Dean by designer and developer Ari Heckman who wanted to preserve the iconic building.
Whether it's being used as a swanky party venue or a luxury bolthole, the Xhibitionist is designed to turn heads... and it even comes with its own mini version on wheels for shore excursions.
A giant Lego figure was found washed up on Yuigahama beach in Kamakurai,Japan earlier this week, spotted at dawn by surfer Tatsuya Hirata.
From supreme indulgence on Italy's Lake Garda to quintessential English charm, there is a deluxe luxury spa out there to suit any preference.
More than 500 homes have been sold at an average cost of £320,000 as work continues on the 330-hectare eco-resort, which is located in Indonesia and just 10 miles from Singapore.
Prices have plunged downhill at ski resorts, offering British winter sports enthusiasts good value for money this year. Bansko in Bulgaria is the best-value option for a family of four.
Guests at this rolling train hotel will be hoping not to be like meals on wheels... as it is surrounded by polar bears. The Tundra Lodge Rolling Hotel in Manitoba, Canada, is a custom rolling getaway where guests can enjoy regular visits from the giant winter mammals. Guests can stay warm from the comfort of one of 32 rooms on-board the train - which boasts a large lounge area for viewing the bears.
A church is all that remains of the small village of San Juan Parangaricutiro in the state of Michoacán in Mexico after the town was blanketed by the eruption of Volcán de Parícutin in 1943. For the next eight years, lava flowed freely, burying the town underneath feet of volcanic rock - though its church survived unscathed. The volcanic eruption was particularly unique as its entire evolution was observed and studied. See the hauntingly beautiful images here.
The awards highlight spots around the world that have received the greatest increase in positive feedback and interest from TripAdvisor members over the past year.
A collection of historic country properties, from Montacute House to Greenwich Palace, and outstanding landscapes from around the UK have been added to Google Street View.
Situated close to the tiny village of Akaslompolo, the grotto-like property comes complete with a sauna and a ski room and is advertised as 'everything you need for a luxury escape in the snow'.
Amanda Sheldon,from Ashington, Northumberland, is still suffering from gastric-related symptoms three years after her family's two-week holiday at the Caribbean World Resort.
The Rapiscan scanner, once used at US and UK airports, has been posted on eBay for $8,000 despite still being used at airports in Africa as well as courtrooms and prisons in America.
Beer drinking is very much the culture in Vietnam. And local free beer festival encouraged those akin to a pint or two the perfect opportunity to indulge their pastime. Thousands of local beer lovers visited the event in Hanoi where they could enjoy for free the popular 'bia hoi', a local cheap draft beer that is sold on streets of Vietnam's big cities.
History teacher Francois Dourlen, from Cherbourg in France, has used stills from cult movies including Diehard, Edward Scissorhands, and Super Mario Brothers to produce his unique artwork. Kate Winslet and Leonardo Di Caprio, who famously appeared together perched on the bow of the Titanic, are shown to be riding on a small fishing boat on a deserted beach.
These stunning snaps, collated by the US Department of the Interior, capture the country's true winter wonderlands as Mother Nature's icy grip takes hold of America's National Parks.
The young elephant fell into the water at South Africa's Addo National Park and amateur photographer Adele van Schalkwyk captured the amazing pictures of the rescue.
One third of British expats would move back home, given the choice, while 72 per cent of British expats are unhappy where they currently live, according to new statistics.
Ted Thornhill experiences the delights of a music-themed road trip in the Midwest including visits to Motown mecca Hitsville (pictured) and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: 'Studio A. Some would argue that what happened right where I'm standing changed the world. To look at, it's not much. There's a grand piano, a couple of music stands, some rudimentary-looking sound-proofing, some black-and-white photographs, microphones, a drum kit and an old synthesizer.'
Around 900 'cheap' seats were sold by travel agents in Australia for journeys between Singapore and Europe, but now customers have to re-book or pay the difference after glitch was noticed by airline. The flights were reportedly incorrectly loaded into the system by the airline and agents claim the carrier is now demanding they notify their clients and charge them the difference.
Adventurers Eric Leifer and Tyler Gee head to Kilauea's Eastern Flanks in to snap explosive images just feet away from the erupting volcano, where ash and 1,093C lava spill from the mountain.
A good internet connection ranks higher than location, friendly staff and even a good night's sleep and travellers want to update Facebook, search for travel tips and check work emails.
Japanese artist Yasushi Takahashi left his job to travel through Japan for six months carrying a GPS tracker to spell out what is the world's largest marriage proposal - and his girlfriends said yes.
The group, including several puppies, were trying to cross the 590ft-high footbridge at the Shiniuzhai Scenic Spot. They became scared when walking over the bridge's glass panels.
A travel company is launching a Million Pound Stag Party aimed at 'Premier League footballers, investment bankers and lottery winners'. The once in a lifetime celebration includes travel in private jets and first class flights to several of the world's most lavish and decadent cities, as well as a £4,000,000 super yacht trip to a private Caribbean island.
Soarigami menas 'graceful sky' in Japanese and is a clip-on, origami-style armrest divider that looks like a paper airplane and creates double the space on an armrest, keeping all passengers happy. The invention also folds easily back into your bag and is set to go on sale early next year.
Jaan Roose, from Estonia, has performed his stunt around the world, setting up a slackline in beautiful locations and stripping down to his underwear as he balances above terrifying drops.
An aircraft with the call sign SANTA1 was spotted flying over Norway and Sweden near the Arctic Circle on a flight radar website, but there were no reindeer in sight.
France is by far the most popular ski destination for Britons, with French resorts taking the top 10 spots for ski trips, but bookings to Austria and Switzerland have dropped compared to last year.
For a minority of super-rich holidaymakers, the real entertainment on a ski trip is to be found back in the palatial chalets that dot the mountains, complete with saunas, private chefs and even nightclubs.
The construction, on the northwestern side of Rügen, Germany's largest island, was part of a programme introduced by Hitler to offer organised fun in the 1930s.
The artist, from Berkshire, has spent the past decade decorating the mountain range with his spectacular artworks, which can measure up to 100m x 100m - the size of two football pitches.
Calling it his final and most ambitious project, 68-year-old Ra Paulette's art caves are decorated with unique patterns as carved into the walls or ceilings fill rooms with natural light.
The Fukushima site, the scene of the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, has become a tourist attraction. Local government tour guides are now escorting buses of people through the area, explaining what has become of the disaster zone. Back in 2011, three of the Fukushima Nuclear Plant's six reactors blew up, releasing radioactive gases that meant the whole area had to be evacuated.
Research has revealed that there has been an increase of 66 per cent in bookings for the Italian city, which hit the headlines this autumn when film star and director Clooney married Amal Alamuddin.
In terms of long-haul destinations, London ranked a distant 22nd with just 94,162 visitors from China in 2013 - and that means the UK capital is missing out on a massive amount of business.
The young man reportedly choked on a piece of meat on board the Norwegian cruise ship off the coast of Miami and had to be air lifted to safety on a stretcher from the vessel.
With a 354-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower at the centre, the vegetable gardens in the Chinese town of Tianducheng may be the world's most elaborate allotment.
Described as an 'inverted fish tank' the underwater hotel room forms part of a secluded mini island off the coast of Tanzania and Zanzibar where holidaymakers can enjoy the ultimate getaway. The three-floor slice of luxury is situated 820ft from the little-known island of Pemba and the bedroom is the star attraction offering windows look out on an underwater world.
Norwegian's transatlantic flights opened to great fanfare, promising one-way tickets from £150, but just what do you get for that price? And is long-haul budget travel as bad as it sounds? MailOnline Travel puts the airline to the test to see if it's as comfortable as promised and just how much you're expected to pay for extras.
Storm chaser Mike Mezeul II, 30, has travelled all over the US to shoot the likes of mammoth thunderstorms and surreal cloud patterns.
In the battle of the heartwarming Christmas adverts, WestJet has gone all out to deliver festive cheer by delivering washing machines, toys and even a horse to a town in need in the Caribbean.
Generations of families have kept in touch with loved ones in Australia thanks to British Airways flights flying thousands of tonnes of letters and parcels over the decades.
Hüseyin Burak Tuzer sees sights everyday that holidaymakers usually only dream of, paragliding along the idyllic Turkish coast. Now, he's bringing them along to see the stunning views for themselves - and snap a once in a lifetime selfie!
VisitBritain has launched a promotional campaign encouraging Chinese residents to give Mandarin names to everything from The Shard and Blackpool to the kilt and Devon cream tea.
Upmarket resorts such as Courchevel and Meribel had planned to open on December 6, but are now pushing that back to December 13 in the hope of heavy snowfall ahead of peak Christmas period.
The passengers on board the American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York were treated to the first ever film premiere at 30,000 feet, when they were joined by the stars of the new Annie movie.
Video blogger Matthew Lush claims he was banned from boarding a JetBlue flight after he tweeted the company what he considered 'joke' messages following spat over a flight booking.
Acclaimed travel and nature photographer Peter Adams, from the Cotswolds, travelled thousands of miles to document the varied surfaces of the planet. From high above, Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring looks like an alien volcano, tourists look like ants next to a magnificent waterfall in Iceland, and glaciers look like a series of streams as they carve through the ground below.
The sticky attraction in Seattle is decorated with thousands of pieces of colourful bubble gum as part of a 'work of art' and has become a popular tourist site near the city's oldest farmers' market. The Gum Wall has been created by visitors over a 20-year period and was once named one of the 'germiest' tourist attractions in the world by TripAdvisor, with some layers several inches thick or as tall as 15ft.
Piotr Rachuta received a personal visit from the Dublin-based carrier's chief executive, Michael O'Leary, who gave away free flights to all passengers on the journey to Wroclaw, Poland.
The last of three cable car lines, stretching across the Bolivian capital, opened to great fanfare, offering a bird's eye view of the city and easing congestion for commuters.
The carrier is set to make some huge changes over the next three years, including the introduction of 'smiley face' interiors, which coincide with CEO Michael O'Leary's recent charm offensive.
Dubai International claims it could be a 'photo finish' at the end of 2014 with Heathrow Airport as a surge in travellers sees Gulf hub set to overtake London airport.
The Iglu-Dorf hotel in Switzerland is rebuilt every season with artworks carved into the walls, views of the 9,000ft mountains and cosy sheepskin rugs as well as outdoor whirlpools for the brave and saunas up among the peaks. But owners recommend guests only stay one night as there is no running water or showers.
Taking into account the time it takes to get there, the security processes, the quality of the terminals and facilities, and how many flights get delayed, Laguardia takes the crown it doesn't want.
It's an opportunity Harry Potter fans have been dreaming of - to act out the roles of their favourite characters from the blockbuster movie series, with a role-playing weekend in a Polish castle.
When travelling around the world, it's not always a bad idea to do your research on local laws and traditions.
The Auckland-based airline has received AirlineRatings.com's top gong for the second consecutive year, beating larger companies and carriers that are synonymous with luxury.
The terrifying snaps show the rhino charging a car in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, when Holly Powers, from Oregon, was travelling with her husband and 20-month-old child.
The late autumn/early winter period has seen a significant number of morning hold-ups, with travellers in the Midlands, London and heading north to Scotland experiencing delays.
These images of some of the ocean's most rare and deadly predators are the work of Alex Roubaud and Alex Voyer, from Paris, France, who have been freediving as a hobby for the past 10 years. Pictured: a diver with a great white shark.
The prehistoric monument, located in Wiltshire, joined a host of the planet's most visited destinations and attractions including Los Angeles and Venice as places that left visitors most unimpressed. Stonehenge was criticised because it was considered 'small, you can't get very close to it, and it's really not worth the rather long journey from London'.
Local fisherman in Bridlington are understood to have found the species in their lobster pots, 3,500 miles away from their natural habitat in the Atlantic ocean off the coast of North America.
Located in a luxury shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, ROGO's has a network of 30 individual rollercoaster tracks that deliver food and drinks straight from the kitchen to customers' tables.
Essex Police officers raced to Molehill Green, just east of the airport, after a passer-by reported a man holding what appeared to be a firearm, but it turns out it he was carrying a camera.
Saint Martin's airport is famed for its dangerous airport which backs right on to a popular beach, with holidaymakers testing their strength against jet engine blasts by clinging onto a dividing fence.
Corinne Redfern was among 400 passengers returning to the UK from the Spanish island of Lanzarote. In a series of more than 40 tweets, she gave a blow-by-blow account of the saga.
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Finish photographer Mikko Lagerstedt's enchanting photo series highlights some of Finland's most extraordinary landscapes, by concentrating on the horizon and what comes above and below it. Mr Lagerstedt is a self-taught photographer, who began taking his craft in December 2008. Writing on his website, Lagerstedt says: 'I mostly get inspired from the surrounding nature here in Finland.'
The picture-perfect wooden hut, located in Yellowstone National Park in Montana, ticks all the boxes with its quaint characteristics and idyllic surroundings, cloaked in a glowing magical mist. The five-bedroom hideaway has spectacular views across the National Park and rental costs from $275 a night.
For most of us, roadside services are a road trip's necessary evil - an oasis off the motorway offering fast food, pre-packaged sandwiches and fuel. For Nicole Scherzinger, they're an adventure worth celebrating and sharing with the world. After performing at the Free Radio Live concert in Birmingham, Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton's other half did a service to services everywhere by giving them, bizarrely along with Britain as a whole, her most enthusiastic endorsement in a fun Instagram saga.
Peter Hill, 59, and John Drew, 61, members of the Black County Ale Tairsters, said cheers this week as they marked the incredible milestone during their world-record 30 year long pub crawl.
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To minimise disruption Network Rail and the Virgin Trains and London Midland train companies are advising passengers to avoid the West Coast main line and use alternative routes over Christmas.
It might not look like your standard hotel, but this container has everything that a guest would want and it will be delivered to whichever picturesque location you choose.
Nestled in 163 stunning acres of Belfast countryside, it's clear to see why Galgorm Resort & Spa is a haven for celebrities wanting to relax and get away from it all. Misha Barton (top right), Jemma Kidd (bottom right with husband Arthur Wellesley), Michael Fassbender and Liam Neeson have all stayed at the luxurious Galgorm Resort & Spa, which is 30 minutes from Belfast city centre.
Peruvian couple Michael and Cristina tested the limits of their pug Nano's willingness to remain their best friend by taking him paragliding over the coastline around Lima. Luckily for them, the three-year-old pug appeared to love every minute of it, looking around at the views from the comfort of his custom-made harness.
Aircraft engineers discovered scorch marks on the fuselage, so the aircraft was taken out of service and flown back to Auckland without any passengers for further inspection and repairs.
It is a holiday island has long been favoured by the rich and famous, from Michael Douglas to Princess Diana, so surely the best way to see it is by using their favourite modes of transport?
The group of Russian teenagers scaled security fences, pulled on high-vis jackets, and posed next to and inside aircraft at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo International Airport.
Liu Lingchao, 39, came up with an ingenious way to make a living in the Chinese city of Liuzhou and travel from his rural home a three day's walk away free of expenses.
For those who are looking to get into the festive spirit, there may be no better place than Europe's Christmas markets. From huge cities to tiny villages, markets across the continent are spreading Christmas cheer with less than a month to go until December 25. In Germany alone it is estimated that there are as many as 5,000 markets, which are now in full swing.
When he completes his 959th flight with Qantas Airways on Tuesday, 82-year-old John Martin will have racked up three million miles with a single airline - the equivalent of flying around the world several times over. The former television news editor has been flying for more than 50 years, completing 148 long-haul journeys to New York and 138 return flights to London along the way.
Designed by acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid and inspired by Siem Reap's Angkor Wat Temple, the new Sleuk Rith Institute in Phnom Penh aims to honour the victims of Cambodia's past.
The Office of National Statistics' annual Survey of Hours and Earnings does not include those who are self-employed or celebrities who are not listed on company payrolls.
Snow-making machines have been placed on the slopes of Gschwandtkopf mountain in the western Austrian village of Seefeld, while similar problems have affected Flachau in Salzburg.
Almost a fifth of men said they would prefer to drive a sporty Aston Martin or Jaguar, compared to just 12 per cent of women. Of those polled, the top choice for women was a Range Rover or Jeep.
Kali Sakai and her husband were staying at the Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa when they returned from breakfast to find the unannounced guest making use of their facilities.
After suffering a major decline during the recession six years ago, luxury air travel is taking off again as legacy carriers introduce extravagant 'apartments in the sky' and more first class seats to lure wealthy travellers. An analysis by aviation data company OAG shows a 34 per cent jump in first class seats on planes departing in 2014 compared with 2009, when many analysts predicted the end of first class seating.
Despite protests from upset tourists, authorities forcefully removed their umbrellas, chairs and cushions at Surin Beach, even though the objects aren't banned under existing laws. Some holidaymakers argued and stubbornly refused to take down their umbrellas.
Fearing the plane had been commandeered by terrorists, Austria's military deployed two fighter jets to escort the Boeing 737 to Vienna International Airport.
After setting off from Paris on September 9, Milan Bihlmann and Muammer Yilmaz travelled through countries including Austria, Hungary, Turkey, Iran, India, and the US.
Tarina Phillips, from Kent, and three family members fell ill, including her husband, Patrick, who was placed on an IV drip and was unable to leave their hotel room.
Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh and Ardnamurchan on the west coast placed second and third, respectively, behind Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway.
Nearly 200 British tourists have been diagnosed with chikungunya in 2014. Of those, 162 have been associated with travel to the Americas, say officials.
Patrick Woodhead reveals just what happens when guests including Prince Harry, Saudi royalty and fashionistas head to the Antarctic with his exclusive White Desert tour company which hosts luxury polar safaris fro the world's most influential people.
The 37-year-old star was not talkative with other passengers and declined to pose for a photo with a European couple, although he had a brief exchange with another pair according to a report. During the three-hour flight, Kanye focused on his laptop computer, which displayed photographs of a nearly nude woman with long, dark hair, and apparently had time for a nap.
Diver Whitney De Neef delved into the colony in waters off a small island called Dimakya in the Philippines while her husband Steve photographed her adventures from above.
Security guards are keeping a new festive vigil to ensure a singing Christmas tree, installed at the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness, Scotland, does not burst into song at night.
In Panyee, part of Thailand's picturesque Phanga Nga province, foreign visitors keep coming thanks to excitement over the community's highly unusual football pitch.
For those who can afford it, the once-in-a-lifetime ride is well worth it, boasting a stunning 360-degree view of snow-topped mountains like they have never been seen before. Holidaymakers will feel like they are on top of the world on the balloon expedition with veteran pilot Chris Dewhirst, the first person to fly a hot air balloon over Everest. The journey takes most of the day to complete and is weather dependent.
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Landing an airplane at 150 mph in thick fog might not be something anyone would want to experience after seeing this video, which was shot from a plane's cockpit approaching Dublin Airport.
The 12-month-old calf was caught on camera running full-on at the holidaymakers, who were visiting the Mfuwe Lodge in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
New carry on cocktail-making are kits giving passengers the chance to flex their mixology skills while at 30,000 feet.
Jordan Pedelty and Dee Kimmings, from West Yorkshire, say they were woken at 7am every morning by drilling and banging at the Columbus Aparthotel, Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.
The luxury vessel, called The Belafonte, is a superyacht on steroids with a massive bow and striking bronze exterior that catches the sun's reflection off the sea. With room for up to ten overnight guests, the mini-cruise ship has five luxurious cabins, including a large VIP suite, two twin cabins and a double cabin, although the owner will retire to the largest room of all.
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London City Airport staff seize Nutella jars from pregnant mum because chocolate spread posed 'terror risk'
Video shows angry passenger making threat to blow up plane after fellow traveller scalded flight attendant with cup of hot water and noodles
Fast wifi found to be more important than stunning views or free cocktails when booking a hotel room (but what guests really want is a complimentary upgrade)
Here's looking at you, Britain: Daredevils snap amazing images of snowy landscape during dangerous ascent of UK's tallest peak
New Year's Eve in London is more expensive than Paris and New York (and a quarter of Britons would rather ring in 2015 in affordable Prague or Budapest)
Better than London! Manchester's Christmas market named one of Europe's best by holidaymakers (but Strasbourg is No 1)
Panic in mid-air as bird strike leaves 'hole' in wing and witnesses spot flames shooting from jet engine of plane carrying 150 passengers
From a bloodied polar bear to intimate African portraits: Travel Photographer Awards hail world's most glorious and gritty scenes
Exercising in the aisle, demanding water after take-off and asking for upgrades to first class: Flight attendants reveal their most irritating passenger habits
Those were the days! Vintage posters capturing golden age of train and ocean liner travel in pre-war Europe go up for auction
Passenger jet forced to make emergency landing in Bangkok after unruly traveller scalds flight attendant with cup of hot water and instant noodles
Flying home for Christmas? Luton and Stansted airports face worst disruption during holiday season with more than half of all flights delayed
Traffic jams, slow drivers and loud talkers: Brits admit to commuter fury despite having FASTEST journeys to work in all of Europe
Eurostar reveals fares to new destinations in south of France... with returns from Marseille costing less than £100
Mont Saint-Michel becomes an island again with new 2,500ft bridge connecting 1,300-year-old historic site to mainland
Forget Brooklyn! New York City borough of Queens named best place to visit in US in 2015 (and South Dakota is No 2)
Quidditch, potion-making and a stunning castle: Harry Potter fans study wizardry at real-life 'Hogwarts' in western Poland
This beach ain't big enough for the both of us, buster! Penguins square up to seals in battle for survival
Photographer creates mind-bending urban images as cityscapes from New York to Bangkok combine both day and night
Witnesses hear 'loud bang' overhead as British Airways flight from London to Dubai is forced to return to Heathrow over problems with landing gear
The Kate and Wills effect: Royal couple's US tour results in staggering 84% surge in New York hotel searches
Rise of the silver skier: It's all about 'gramping' this ski season as 83% of families will take grandparents to slopes
Spanish 'ghost airport' that cost £130million set to welcome first flight almost FOUR YEARS after opening
From Austria with Love: Daniel Craig and 500 cast and crew to stay in East Tirol alps during filming for new Bond movie Spectre
Flights between UK and popular winter sun destinations are worst for delays with Mallorca-Luton route facing most disruption
Incredible video shows great white shark leaping out of the ocean and twisting mid-air just metres away from a tourist boat
Florida airport cuts down on dangerous bird strikes... by employing adorable border collie who chases fowl seven days a week
Friday is busiest day of year for one-night hotel bookings as workers let loose at Christmas parties (and a third admit they've ended up sleeping with a colleague)
Seat kickers, inattentive parents, boozers and smelly travellers: Infographic reveals how to handle most annoying airline passengers
British holidaymakers take legal action against Thomas Cook after father contracts SALMONELLA following stay at four-star Turkish resort
When is the best time to find a cheap flight? Study says Tuesday is the best day to purchase tickets (but make sure you book 57 days in advance)
Terrifying moment angry mother elephant and her tiny calf charge at Jeep full of tourists at African safari park
Fancy a quick getaway? JetSmarter app will hail a private jet from anywhere in the world (but the average ticket price is £12,750 )
Now that's a family holiday! Photographer couple travel the world taking incredible shots... with two children strapped to their backs
Are you a nester, highly evolved or just plain pretentious? What your choice of plane seat really says about you
Now that's a family holiday! Photographer couple travel the world taking incredible shots... with two children strapped to their backs
Visitors flock to a 'holy' image of the Virgin Mary appearing in a tree branch in Mexico (but you'll need a strong faith to see it)
I'll have a beer please... and your number! Research reveals flirting with cabin crew is all in vain as only 6% of efforts lead on to something more meaningful
From cruising the walls of the Kremlin to zooming past windmills: The world's most breathtaking ice skating venues revealed
Man gives up job, house and possessions to cycle 2,500 MILES around Britain with beloved pet dog perched on back of bicycle
Walking on glass or just a hoax? Slovakian hikers video themselves tiptoeing across crystal clear ice on lake in Tatra Mountains
Private jets, a hotel made of ice and dinner with Santa Claus: World's most expensive Christmas break will set you back £125,000 (but it's only being offered to one family)
Daredevil mountaineer from Scotland battles blizzards and bitter cold in French Alps to snap stunning photos of 13,000ft peaks
Move over Heathrow T2: Singapore's massive ten-storey glass terminal will boast largest indoor waterfall and huge park
There's more to Yorkshire than tea and puddings! County hopes to rival London in quest to attract international tourists
You snap me, I'll snap you! Amusing video shows inquisitive turtle trying to snatch away Go Pro camera with its mouth
Think your commute is bad? Homemade cable car suspended 1,575ft between two cliffs is lifeline for remote Chinese village
Back-breaking preparations under way for China's legendary ice sculpting festival as workers cut HUGE frozen blocks from lake
Nice view, if you can stay on your feet! Eiffel Tower opens ice skating rink 200 FEET off the ground
Extreme makeover! Behind-the-scenes time-lapse video reveals how Qatar Airways' Airbus A350 gets its colourful livery
Giant African land snail that eats paint off walls stopped from slipping through New Zealand border
Perfect for a Bond baddie! Inside the £80m superyacht complete with helipad, cinema, swimming pool and its own SUBMARINE
Around the world on £6.50 A DAY! Student circumnavigating the globe for £2,000 by living in roadside slums and cooking over open fires
Rule Britannia! £500 MILLION mega-ship with first cookery school at sea and £1m art collection begins trials before maiden voyage
Lisa Snowdon keeps it pure and simple on a detox break in Koh Samui (but also finds time for pizza and cocktails with the girls)
British holidaymakers spend 21 HOURS on their phones and computers during a WEEK-LONG vacation (and later regret it)
Lufthansa to allow passengers to take FALCONS on board as they look to attract Middle East hunting enthusiasts
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Twelve-year-old girl serenades passengers with Christmas carols on Southwest Airlines flight
Elderly couple distraught as they miss trip to French Christmas markets after coach company prints WRONG TIME on tickets
What does Scotland smell like? Heathrow 'Scent Globe' sprays fragrance that encapsulates heather-capped Highlands and crisp loch air
Gatwick Airport reveals the airlines which take the longest to unload your luggage (and only one has 100% on-time record)
Festive ferry chaos as Calais workers set to strike again... and Dover are unsure how many services will be affected
The real Polar Express! Rolling train hotel that offers round the clock bear-viewing (and watch out for the Northern Lights too)
There'll be a few sore heads tomorrow! Free beer for everyone in Vietnamese festival (it's no surprise there's a drinking culture)
Wake up on Christmas Day in a £3million sea fort complete with hot tub, sauna and a rooftop fire pit (but it will cost you £12,000)
Unconventional city guides, a ready-made scrapbook and the ultimate carry-all: 15 gifts for the travel addict in your life
'Cyber terrorism may replace the hijacker and bomber and become the weapon of choice': Advances in technology pose new threats to aeroplanes
British expat reunited with missing wallet 18 YEARS after it vanished on train... and it still contains his old passport, credit cards and receipts
Act of God or engineering marvel? Stunning church in Mexico survived EIGHT YEAR volcanic eruption... though the rest of the town was destroyed
Cost of skiing holidays on the slide with cuts of as much as 23% compared to last year at resorts (and head to Bulgaria for the best family deal)
Performing Tai Chi on mountains overlooking the sea to a retreat inside a cliff face, the world's most amazing luxury spas revealed
Noteworthy road trip: Why a music-themed tour through Detroit, Chicago and Cleveland truly rocks after walking in the footsteps of The Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye
The Globe Awards 2015: Win an amazing holiday by voting for for your favourite travel companies!
What you REALLY get when you fly London to New York for £150: We put Norwegian's budget transatlantic flights to the test
Sleep with the fishes! Five-star underwater hotel opens 13ft below Indian Ocean... but it could sink your budget at £1,000 a night
Chinese tourists skip London in favour of LA, Paris and even Moscow... with New York named their favourite long-haul holiday spot
The George Clooney effect! Venice sees 66% surge in bookings for romantic Christmas breaks (but London is still the top spot for festive trips)
Japan's latest tourist attraction? Locals offer sightseeing trips to Fukushima... amid claims contamination levels are low enough for whistle-stop visit
Was it Father Christmas? Aircraft with SANTA1 call sign spotted in skies over Norway and Sweden on journey from London to Arctic Circle
Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach and New Orleans are most searched for destinations in 2014 (and Southwest is the most popular airline)
Picass-snow! Artist creates stunning and intricate patterns across the Alps by RUNNING across the slopes in snow shoes
Sun, sea and National Socialism? Former Nazi resort promising 'strength through joy' converted into £160,000 holiday homes
Private cinemas, nightclubs and Sir Richard Branson's slopeside hot tub: Inside the world's most opulent ski chalets (but they'll set you back up to £430,000 A WEEK)
Morzine named Britons' favourite ski resort, bookings to Andorra are up 30%... but interest in pricey Switzerland has dropped by HALF
An end to armrest wars? The £20 paper divider that aims to banish air rage on planes by creating space for two elbows
The £1MILLION stag do! Ultimate party for 'players' launches, complete with private jet world tour, superyachts and shark diving
The most romantic proposal ever? Artist spends six months trekking 3,000 miles through Japan with a GPS tracker to spell out 'Marry Me' across islands
Free Wi-Fi more important than a good night's sleep when booking a hotel (because 60% of guests want to update social media)
Now that's naked ambition! Meet the thrillseeker who travels the world and STRIPS while slacklining across spectacular locations
Singapore Airlines business class tickets sold for economy prices due to computer glitch... but 900 passengers who snapped up deal now have to pay £2,700 difference
A real winter wonderland! Frozen beauty of America's National Parks captured in stunning photographs as temperatures plummet
A third of British expats would like to move back to the UK and 40% admit they are homesick... but they will stay abroad for a better quality of life
Now that's teamwork! Photographer captures moment elephant herd works together to rescue calf from water with their trunks
Planes in chains! Trio of stunt pilots performs breathtaking stunts and loop the loops while ATTACHED wing-to-wing
The new hot travel destinations you've never heard of! Da Nang in Vietnam, Eilat in Israel and Russia's Kazan tipped as top spots for 2015 by travellers
Inside the megayacht that looks like the Batmobile ... but at £16MILLION, you'll need Bruce Wayne's bank account to buy it
Transatlantic flights, free Wi-Fi and planes decorated with photos of happy customers: Ryanair reveals plan for flights in 2018
Why it's illegal not to smile in Milan... and donkeys can't sleep in the bath in Oklahoma: The strangest laws from around the world
New York LaGuardia named North America's most frustrating airport (while Vancouver International is the least stressful)
Air New Zealand named world's best airline as British Airways scrapes into 10th place (and Etihad is top for first class travel)
The world's most disappointing tourist destinations revealed: Egyptian Pyramids, the entire city of Paris and even Stonehenge branded as overrated
Polish castle offers ultimate Hogwarts sleepover for Harry Potter fans... complete with potion mixing, broomstick practice and quidditch (and it charges muggles £140)
Work of art or revolting mess? Tourists cover wall with BUBBLE GUM... making it the 'germiest' attraction in the world
Neurosurgeon agrees to pay £56,500 fine after joke about carrying C-4 at Miami airport sparks massive police response and chaos for thousands of passengers
A pink sand beach, a chic Greek retreat and the timeshare minutes from Disneyland: The incredible holiday homes you CAN afford
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Is this the most ridiculous stunt ever? Tourists test their strength against jet engine blasts by clinging to fence between Caribbean airport and popular beach
Nicole Scherzinger's favourite pit stop! Singer declares love for British service stations after late night Instagram adventure
Ryanair flight from Lanzarote to London delayed by 51 HOURS... and irate traveller live tweets entire ordeal to airline
Canadian lobsters discovered off coast of YORKSHIRE: Experts blame cruise ship diners trying to 'save' animals by throwing them overboard
Flights halted at Stansted Airport after passerby mistakes photographer under flight path for gunman
Frozen beauty: Self-taught photographer captures mesmerising images of Finland's starry skies and landscapes blanketed in snow
Dining with a twist! Abu Dhabi opens world's largest rollercoaster RESTAURANT delivering meals through network of loops, twists and 'tornado' spirals
Just you and Lone Mountain! Montana's lakeside log cabin comes complete with elk horn stairs, wooden pool table and great views
Beer-loving friends celebrate world's longest bar crawl at 18,000th pub... after spending 30 YEARS visiting local bars in every county in Britain
A full gym kit, high-heel shoes you will never wear and mega-sized shampoo: The unnecessary things every woman packs for a holiday ... but should really leave at home
The world's first mobile hotel! Sweden delivers luxury room to whichever location a guest requests (and they even get a hot breakfast in the morning)
Christmas is cancelled: Train passengers face holiday chaos as engineering works shut key London to Scotland line and cause closures across the capital
They must be barking! Daredevil couple take three-year-old pug PARAGLIDING over Peruvian capital... and they claim he loved it
Boeing Dreamliner back in service just days after lightning strike leaves SCORCH marks on fuselage during flight to Perth
Teenagers prove just how easy it is to bypass airport security by sneaking onto runway in hi-vis vests and even posing for pictures in aircraft COCKPITS
Free travel and board! China's 'Snail Man' walks with portable home on his back for three-day commute into the city for work
How to discover the REAL Mallorca: Exploring the island the Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones way... by car, helicopter... and £1.5m superyacht
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Traditional markets open across Europe as visitors get into spirit with mulled wine, sweets
Now that's a frequent flyer! Australian pensioner who jets around the world just for the fun of it racks up 3 MILLION miles with Qantas Airways
Into the jaws of a man-eater: Terrifying video captured by underwater camera shows what it's like to be stalked and attacked by great white shark
Aircraft pilots and engineers are UK's highest paid workers with average salaries of £90,410 (more than chief executives and medical practitioners)
British street artist named Moose creates incredible Christmas scene with only a toothbrush and moss on South Bank wall
Lack of snow threatens to disrupt start of Austrian ski season (and travel plans for thousands of Brits) as unseasonably warm weather leaves slopes bare
Thousands of passengers face travel chaos as Lufthansa pilots plan to go on strike for NINTH time this year
Men want an Aston Martin and women want a Range Rover: Infographic reveals what British holidaymakers are looking for in 'perfect' car hire
We will remember them: Cambodia designs poignant memorial dedicated to millions of genocide victims in Phnom Penh
Raw sewage in the baby pool, rats in the kitchen and undercooked food: Thomas Cook pays £9,400 to family who fell ill on Corfu holiday
Thai police officers and soldiers raid tourist beach in Phuket... to seize personal parasols and sunloungers from stunned holidaymakers
Two friends recreate Phileas Fogg's fictional 80-day journey around the world... and manage to get the entire trip for FREE
Scotland boasts HALF of UK's best extinct volcanoes... but none can knock Northern Ireland's stunning Giant's Causeway from top spot on elite list
From sleeping compartments to a £12,500 'apartment in the sky': Airlines add first class seats as flying enters new age of luxury
Fighter jets scramble into skies over Austria after Turkish Airlines pilot inadvertently triggers hijack alert on flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul
Mosquito virus cases soar by 432% in UK as holidaymakers return from Caribbean where major chikungunya outbreak is spreading
Fly from New York to LA in just 2.5 hours as incredible new supersonic business jet aims to cut journey time in HALF
Mischievous baby elephant attempts to charge bus load of tourists... before having a change of heart and running back to mum
Inside the tranquil FLOATING villas miles from civilisation in Cambodia where the only noises are birdsong or the roar of a tiger
The hipster guide to the world! The poor inner-city districts that have become achingly cool (beards optional)
Stepping out of their famous neighbours shadows: Siem Reap, Fort Lauderdale and Mykonos (thanks to Lindsay Lohan) are now the 'destinations to watch' in 2015
Who knew geography could be so much fun? From Great Butts to Tangley Bottom, new map of UK highlights our silliest (and rudest) place names
John Lennon's bolthole, a Venice retreat and even a volcano: 30 exclusive private islands up for sale (and they start at just £62,000!)
An ice fountain, an outdoor Jacuzzi and a Cleopatra bath: Inside the 18th-century spa where Misha Barton and Jemma Kidd relax
Brawling heiresses, 'charming' Prince Harry and sunburnt Saudi royals: What REALLY happens on £46,000 South Pole safaris
Passengers accuse 'unapologetic' Kanye West of delaying flight from Paris to Helsinki and boarding late in a 'huff'
Plenty of fish in the sea! Incredible underwater images capture swirling school of jacks as snorkeller dives into azure ocean
Hot air balloon ride carries daredevils over Mount Everest with spectacular views from 30,000ft in the air ... but it will set you back a cool £3MILLION
It's not just jet lag you need to worry about! A complete guide to how flying affects your health (and what you can do to combat it)
Now that's flying blind! Terrifying footage shows pilots approaching airport in fog so thick they can't see the runway until moments before landing
Causing a stir at 30,000ft! The carry-on cocktail-making kits that are turning passengers into mid-air mixologists
London has four out of five of the most expensive airport transfers in Europe... and Heathrow Express tops list with tickets that cost same as a return flight to MALAGA
Thomson offers couple just £30 in holiday vouchers to say sorry after building work every day at 7am turns £1,000 Tenerife holiday into a nightmare
Crooked houses, a classroom left mid-lesson and dusty coffins: Incredible photos of eerie abandoned gold rush town in California
The £30 seat on a stick that fits in your pocket that could bring an end to the misery of standing in queues at airports for hours
Pensioner left 'broken-hearted' after Holiday Inn hotel bans her from using swimming pool on her own because of health and safety regulations
Autumn on the Isle of Skye, snowy Highlands and eerie lochs: Photographs reveal breathtaking beauty of Scottish landscapes
Two English hotels triumph in Tatler travel awards... alongside a private island in the Maldives and a desert camp in Namibia
Hire your own private island! Spitbank Fort boasts nine bedrooms, a wine cellar and incredible views ... but it costs £5,000 a NIGHT
Get on the plane, take off your coat and snooze! The £95 jacket stuffed with feathers that doubles as a comfy travel pillow
Britons spend three hours EACH DAY indulging in 'travel porn' as they fantasise about their next holiday ... with Barbados the most longed-for destination
Travel like an A-lister! The converted Caribbean sugar mill where Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, the Beckhams and Kate Moss holiday
Inside the tranquil FLOATING villas miles from civilisation in Cambodia where the only noises are birdsong or the roar of a tiger
'I need to be less like a rabid dog biting your ankles': Ryanair's Michael O'Leary promises to be more 'cuddly' and admits his 'irritating' persona is bad for the budget airline's brand
'Unsympathetic' rail company offers woman £10 compensation after falling suitcase on board train to Scotland breaks her ribs
Need a superyacht fast? There's an app for that! (But you'll need £750,000 to charter the most luxurious vessel)
Has your flight been delayed in the past six years? Here's how to claim compensation ... which could be as much as £480
Is this the future of seating on planes? New Airbus design includes circular theatre-style rows that mean some passengers would have to fly BACKWARDS
Marbella or Mount Elgon? Ugandan president claims east African country is a 'better destination for holidaymakers than Spain'
As if goodbyes weren't emotional enough! Airline lets families leave surprise messages for loved ones to be placed on headrests of their plane seats
Beggars and ticket touts to be banned from touching tourists at the Taj Mahal under proposals to boost India visitor numbers
Flight attendant parks trolley and picks up guitar to deliver knockout performance of Lorde hit 'Royals' for passengers at 30,000ft
Passengers could be allowed to carry nail scissors, small tools or metal cutlery in hand luggage on planes as Australia reviews 'dangerous' items
Let's play catch! Holidaymakers film adorable moment baby elephant starts chasing a playful dog at wildlife park
From a one-star hotel in New York to five-star luxury in Warsaw and Pisa: What £100-a-night will get you around the world
Teabags, garden gnomes and kitchen utensils: Britons reveal the bizarre items they can't live without when on holiday
Tunisia's capital, the Faroe Islands and a sacred site in Japan: National Geographic Traveler reveals its top destinations for 2015
Drunk British husband forces plane to divert and land while flying to his honeymoon... and is detained in Bermuda while his wife flies on to Cuba
Smile at seat kickers, ask to move away from feral children and share the arm rest: Etiquette expert reveals how passengers SHOULD behave on a plane
Stunning images reveal Britons' obsession with the weather ... and 10% are only inspired to snap the sky when on holiday
Woman, 30, fitted with pacemaker collapses and dies in husband's arms just minutes after walking through airport scanner
Surprise holiday is the most popular gift men will give partners this Christmas (but be prepared for a jumper in return)
Drunken passenger pulls down trousers and urinates in front of passengers on flight... and is made to clean up mess by cabin crew
Luxury boutique hotel offers FREE accommodation to social media-savvy guests ... but you must have 100,000 Instagram followers and publicise your stay
Strike a pose! Photographer captures polar bear cub 'dancing' for the camera and even performing a perfect dive into Arctic waters
Five-bedroom house where ruthless cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar was killed goes on sale for £160,000 ... and it could become a public museum or guesthouse for tourists
I Hate Thailand video goes viral ... but it's designed to ATTRACT visitors to the country using 'reverse psychology' to restore country's tarnished image
Incredible video reveals moment thrillseeker freefalls from a plane WITHOUT a parachute ... and lands safely on a trampoline (but is it all just a clever stunt for a new theme park?)
Flying home for Thanksgiving? Infographic reveals best and worst airlines for delays (and you think that's bad, Christmas flights are even worse)
Passengers told to get out and PUSH their plane after its brakes froze in minus 52C temperatures in Russia
Daredevil climber becomes first in the world to scale 2,500ft sheer rock face in Mexico WITHOUT a safety rope
Holidaymakers choose winter destinations by what's trending on Twitter... and Morocco scoops top spot with a 226% increase in travel searches
Is this the ultimate suitcase for shopaholics? New bag inflates from carry-on size to check-in case so travellers can take home more holiday bargains
Princess Diana, the Kennedys, Woody Allen... now Wills and Kate: Inside the luxury Carlyle hotel, where couple will stay during New York trip... and suites cost £9k
Video reveals baggage handlers throwing musicians' instruments onto conveyor belt.. even though they are marked 'fragile'
Couple left with £16,000 medical bill for private hospital treatment after bus crashes into VOLCANO on dream holiday in Ecuador
Paint peeling from walls, decaying suites and rotting furniture: The eerie abandoned hotels where guests haven't checked in for years
'Drunk' man arrested on Thomas Cook flight from Manchester to Cuba after 'assaulting cabin crew and threatening passengers'
King prawn feasts, Moulin Rouge rooms and laptops with Skype: Inside the 'country club for cats' where felines can holiday in luxury
Don't pout on the beach but do lean forward for that all-important bikini snap: How to take the perfect holiday selfie revealed
Ryanair passengers forced to pay for taxis and ferry tickets after flight to Lanzarote diverts to different Spanish island in stormy weather
Hotel launches '50 Shades Of Grey' package complete with feather tickler, fluffy handcuffs and a champagne bath ... but it will set you back an eyewatering £2,995
Scottish hotel makes list of most jaw-dropping places to stay before you die (but is beaten by an underwater suite in Zanzibar and a Finnish igloo)
New York restaurant offers world's priciest Thanksgiving meal for $35,000 (and four people have already booked a table)
London beats Hogmanay capital to be crowned top New Year's Eve city break destination (but Edinburgh still bumps up hotel prices by 20%)
Girl, 10, hospitalised and left on IV drip after couple's 'nightmare' Turkish honeymoon at resort where 'flies landed on food and children were seen vomiting by pool'
Ryanair partners with Booking.com to give customers access to 500,000 hotels when booking a flight (but rival easyJet has had the same deal for two YEARS)
Crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and quiet bays: Uninhabited 16-acre Greek island goes on sale for £640,000 (less than the price of most London flats)
Venice authorities deny ban on use of 'damaging' wheelie suitcases in the city following outcry by tourists
The surreal park left 40ft underwater when the snow melts... with fish swimming among the trees and eerie abandoned park benches
Get Kim Sum Chinese! Kardashian star visits decadent restaurant popular with the stars in Dubai during five-star UAE holiday
Now that's a holiday snap! Daredevils brave underwater Cage Of Death just inches from 58-stone, 16-foot crocodile called Chopper
Tower Bridge's 140ft-high glass walkway smashed by visitor who dropped bottle of beer... just two weeks after opening
World's highest swing opens sending daredevils flying 1,640ft across picturesque ravine ... from a 558ft-high bridge
Making waves! Thrilling moment acrobatic humpback whales lunge out of Pacific Ocean in feeding frenzy caught on camera
Family skiing holidays to Austria 'to rise by £140' as staff costs soar by 46% after law promises chalet workers minimum wage
Airline changes flight number after famous psychic predicts plane crash following engine trouble
Tourist fined £16,000 after being caught in the act vandalising Colosseum by engraving 10-inch letter 'K' into ancient structure
British Airways plane makes two unscheduled landings in Ireland in just three days over 'technical issues'
New York offers best Christmas shopping bargains with gifts up to 73% less than London (but head to Prague for the cheapest city break)
From Britney's beef wellington at Gordon Ramsay to Celine Dion's favourite spa: How to live like a celebrity in Las Vegas
Spanish resort bans stag and hen parties during the month of August after drunken and scantily-clad tourists urinate in street and disturb sleeping locals
In an online poll, voters said they chose Manchester's Christmas market, which placed ninth, because it is traditional and modern and it 'goes beyond the borders of the UK'.
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