The five-star Château Gütsch is located in city of Lucerne in Switzerland. First built in 1888 by architect Emil Vogt it now it offers an abundance of luxuries for guests including  panoramic views of the city as well as six-course tasting menu to die for. The white-washed boutique hotel opened its doors in 2014 after being complete refurbished and redecorated by Martyn Lawrence Bullard - breathing new life to the residence.

With their little faces looking up to the camera, six breeds of foxes stand patiently awaiting their lunch. This is Fox Village, in Japan's Miyagi prefecture, where for less than £4 (700 Japanese Yen) visitors are allowed entry and can feed the animals. Foxes are heralded in Japan, with many believing they have mystical powers, as well as others who believe they bring as they bring good luck.

The Design & Wine Hotel in the northern seaside resort of Caminha, in Portugal, has five suites raised on a platform that is connected to a rotating 18-ton pillar. The idea is that guests can fall asleep facing the Santa Tecla mountains, and when they wake they will be treated to a Minho River view. But don't worry - the rooms only move 35 degrees twice a day, so you're unlikely to get any motion sickness.

If you're looking for your own place in the sun, MailOnline Travel's top five of the most luxurious second-home locations are certain to inspire you. We profile a stunning chalet in Switzerland (top left), an oasis in the Maldives (top right), a sun-trap in the Seychelles (bottom left), a modern marvel in Ibiza (bottom right) and a Barbadian treasure (inset).

It's an all too familiar story for seasoned holidaymakers, the glossy brochure is packed with enticing pictures of pristine beaches... but the reality is completely different. Now one review website is publishing what it calls 'photo fakeouts' showing how pools (top) and rooms (bottom) can be 'creatively' presented in promotional materials and what they really look like.

The former Royal Marine and biologist took on the challenge of tackling some of the most remote corners of the world with British climber Leo Houlding for a dramatic new series for the Discovery Channel, Lost Worlds. He described overcoming a terror of heights, sleeping among scorpions and descending into one of the longest cave networks in the world as an exercise in fear management.

Minidresses that are too short, tight 'sexy' shirts and long sarongs that could hinder staff in an emergency, it seems cabin crew aren't as comfortable in the skies as they would appear. Virgin staff (left) complained their Vivienne Westwood shirts collars were too tight, Cathay Pacific (second left) believe their uniforms are too 'sexy', Lufthansa staff have to don traditional dirndls (second right) for special flights and there are claims Singapore Airlines kebayas (right) could be 'restrictive' in an emergency.

Burly biker Robert Reed carries some unusual passengers when he travels across the US on his Harley Davidson - faithful mutts Andy and Maddie. Dressed up in mini jackets and goggles to protect their eyes, the adrenaline junkie Shih Tzus - nicknamed the Rebel Dawgs - have travelled across 22 states visiting places like Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park.

The Gleneagles Hotel, in Perthshire, has been put on the market for a staggering £200million. The luxury hotel, known for its golf courses, hosted last year's Ryder Cup and sits on 850 sprawling acres. The luxury hotel, known for its golf courses, hosted last year's Ryder Cup and sits on 850 sprawling acres.

Photographer Daniel Rodrigues witnessed the troubled existence of the Brazilian Amazon's Awa-Guaja people, often described as the world's most endangered tribe. The hunter-gatherers are under threat from loggers and farmers and have only in recent years come into contact with westerners. Rodrigues was given special access to observe the tribe as they hunted red puma for food (main image), and raised their children in some of the most remote areas of the rainforest (inset).

Iceland's last-ever McDonald's burger and fries is now on display - under glass - at the Bus Hostel in Reykjavik after being exhibited for a year at the country's national museum. And superfans can even keep and eye on the live webcam feed dedicated to the salty snack.

From Russian oligarchs to Middle Eastern royalty to Hollywood producers, only the super rich own a superyacht. But even they must wince when the bills come in for their boats' operating costs. Insurance company Towergate has compiled a study to find out the true cost of owning a superyacht and the figures are astronomical.

Photographer Daniel Sullivan endured a blistering 220-mile hike to document Maui's ancient King's Highway, a landmark withering away with time that he hopes to immortalise with his remarkable images. Sullivan, 39 from New Orleans, walked the once popular coastal route during the summer of 2013 and is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to fund a book of 100 pictures of the trail entitled The Maui Coast - Legacy of the King's Highway. 

You may have thought all superyachts were created equal. But according to one designer, there is a gap in the market for vessels targeted at the fairer sex. With a gold and white colour scheme (main image), a decadent round bed with panoramic sea views (inset) and even a gold helicopter on the yacht's landing pad, La Belle is the ultimate bling accessory for the rich and famous.

As from camping came glamping, backpacking has led to flashpacking. Penny pinching travellers still love to strap a bag on their back and jet-set to far flung corners of the world but rather than the adventurous hippies of yesteryear the new generation of explorers want their 'authentic experience' complete with wi-fi access - and an en suite isn't too much to ask, is it?

The 42-year-old Iron Man actress was seen soaking up the sun while celebrating friend Crystal Lourd's 50th birthday at the exclusive Punta Mita resort on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit this week. While Gwyneth opted to stay at the £14,500-a-week Casa China Blanca, Kim Kardashian honeymooned nearby at the equally-stylish Casa Aramara, while Demi Moore, Orlando Bloom and Vince Vaughn have also been spotted on the shores of Mexico's understated resort.

It's not every day you see a whale breaching within metres of your boat but two photographers from two separate ships have captured the exact same moment on camera. Taken from a mere 25 metres away, at Monterey Bay in California, Giancarlo Thomae, 26, was so close he even managed to photograph the grooves in the whale calf's skin.

As historic talks between the United States and Cuba take hold and the two nations work to restore diplomatic ties, the traditional Cuban way of life faces threats of 'Americanisation.'

The book has sold 100 million copies and gained a legion of fans here and overseas. Now hotels around the world are looking to cash in with Valentine's inspired Fifty Shades deals to test the wallet and libido. We run through some of the best here.

London businessman Richard Walker-Smith's new venture Zoola Fix links travellers with nightlife gurus in cities around for authentic party experiences. Whether it's New York, Rome or London, there's a genuine risk of spending the night wandering aimlessly into all the wrong places or, worse still, being herded into the tackiest tourist 'hot spots'. But Walker-Smith and his fixers are changing this.

The Carnival Vista cruise ship will launch on May 1, 2016, and hopes to revolutionise the cruising market in Europe with a host of on-board extras. It is the Florida-based company's first ship on the Continent in three years and will welcome up to 4,000 passengers on board to experience an 800ft cycling track suspended over the upper deck, a grand LED-lit central lobby, spectacular bars and crazy golf.

Kate Moss brought a dose of rock 'n roll glamour to a rural retreat dubbed 'the Cotswolds of Scotland' after taking over Speyside getaway, the £150-a-night Craigellachie Hotel. The 120-year-old country hotel has recently been re-opened after a £3m refurbishment. It features a renowned whiskey bar called The Quaich, which has one of Scotland's biggest selections of single malt whiskys, and which stocks almost 1,000 bottles.