With two thirds of its 289 square miles covered by tropical rainforest, adventure isn't hard to come by on the island of Dominica - unspoiled beauty and natural wonder are its obvious and indisputable calling cards. The 70,000 locals know this though. To get the word out to the world, the Discover Dominica Authority invited emerging filmmakers to enjoy the island for themselves and give their own unique perspective in the 2015 Dominica Film Challenge.
'Just back from Keenyah', 20-year-old ravers, dad fashion and overdressers: we look at some of the worst fashion tribes for British holidaymakers abroad and how to ensure you aren't one of them.
Delighted guests were treated to singing and dancing from the brash businessman, along with some of the cast of the music, on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Detroit. Some passengers jumped out of their seats and joined in on the fun before it was time to land.
The girl was traveling as an unaccompanied minor carrying all necessary documents, and her mother was waiting at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to greet her.
Millions suffer with travel sickness every day as signals from the brain and body get confused during times of motion. From drinking ginger ale to where to sit on planes - here's how to beat it.
A shirtless Aidan Turner running through the fields in the south west county has won him, and the show, a legion of fans. And now Cornwall itself is set to cash in on the 'Poldark effect'
Officials in Paris said a humorous publicity campaign is planned, encouraging the French to improve service levels and help out tourists when they could.
Skis, boards and the slightest thought of snow have gone into hibernation as the sun sneaks through the clouds and the mercury threatens to tells us it really is summer. It might sound great to some, but not those yearning for their next chance to clip in. The good news is, however, now is actually a brilliant time to dust off those goggles and gloves with glacier resorts in Europe offering brilliant summer runs and the season just getting started in Australia, New Zealand and South America. Pictured is Tignes (main and top right) and Chile (bottom right).
Health officials have launched an investigation to find out what caused 26 guests to suffer gastroenteritis symptoms after visiting the Angel Hotel, in Castle Street.
A baby koala discovered its mother for the first time and the adorable moment was captured on camera. The footage was recorded at Symbio Wildlife Park at Helensburgh in Australia.
Artist Jim Darling has done a series of beautiful plane window paintings, which evoke the wonder travellers experience while gazing down at the world from 35,000ft.
Peter Bowker, 28, from Connah's Quay in North Wales, lost his right leg below knee after the heavily-armoured patrol vehicle he was travelling in struck an IED in Afghanistan in 2008.
This fearless tourist risked his life to add the ultimate travel snap to his holiday photo album. Perched on a ledge at the famous Lion's Head mountain in Cape Town, some 2,000ft above the city, 24-year-old Alessio Bariviera leapt into the air in a dangerous stunt that was captured by a friend. The photo was snapped at a height more than double that of the Eiffel Tower.
Beauty spots such as the Dark Hedges, one of the picturesque backdrops for the wildly-popular HBO series, have fuelled a massive surge in interest in County Antrim.
Paul Clark was one of a party of 22 planning to travel to Alicante from Newcastle Last September 11 but got so drunk he had to be bundled off the plane in handcuffs before it took off.
Hotelied pairs up travellers who want cheap hotel stays with places that want to attract beneficial and socially active customers to their location.
The National Trust's World Heritage site, the only one in Northern Ireland, is currently being promoted in four major cities in China on a sales mission organised by Tourism Ireland.
From the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef (bottom left) to a glacial river in Iceland (bottom right), these mesmerising snaps provide a magical look at some of the greatest places on earth. Each one has been entered in a National Geographic photo contest, which aims to find the best scenes captured over the last year. Other submissions include a snap of wild horses galloping through a marsh in Western Australia (top left) and an eerie view of fog sweeping across a small village in Indonesia (top right).
Indian pilot Anupam Verma claimed he received a certificate to say he'd completed 360 hours of in-flight training - yet had actually only spent 35 minutes at the controls of the plane as a co-pilot.
The four-and-a-half minute clip captures a 24-hour period at the world's busiest international airport, and is the first 8K resolution, 360-degree video ever made for public viewing.
Made from about 200,000 bamboo plants, the elaborate maze-like structure is located near the small Italian town of Fontanellato, which is 15 miles from Parma.
One of the most common questions that non-pilots ask is whether aeroplanes have to obey a speed limit like cars? MailOnline contacted experts to find out how fast planes are allowed to travel.
As Steven Spielberg's film celebrates its 40th anniversary, the special effects of his great white for some may not cut the mustard. Here are the best places to have your own Jaws experience. Experience the creatures at diving sites (left) at Mossel Bay, Cape Town, Guadalupe, Neptune Islands and Gansbaai. If you dare, go down a water slide through a shark tank at Atlantis in Dubai (bottom right) or stay in one of their Underwater Suites (top right).
Alice Davies, 20, from Southampton, is said to be in a stable condition after the horrific incident occurred near Koh Tao. Police arrested the boat's operator, but he has not been charged.
A blog tested out speeds at airports around the world, and it was Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand where the fastest was discovered.
Between January and April the UK welcomed more than 10 million visitors for the first time ever, with the British Museum in London remaining the most popular attraction.
Most of us know them as being a useful source of providing crisps, soft drinks and chocolate. But vending machines can take on a very different purpose depending on where it is in the world.
Hanover-born Christoph Rehage took 30,000 photographs of his face as he braved extreme conditions of inland China - including killer bees and snow - and the red tape of the communist state. Afterwards he edited the snaps into a video comprised of 1,400 pictures. The result is mesmerising.
Trip4Real, which connects tourists with locals willing to show them the city, is the brainchild of life-long traveller, Gloria Molins, who believes you never truly know a place until you know its people.
A new app from the Canadian group does everything a hotel guest could need, removing the human element from everything from checking in to ordering room service.
From debating what to pack, to scrambling for space in the plane's overhead locker and then arguing which waterpark to visit - holiday headaches are never far away.
In addition to being one of the coldest months, January is the cheapest time for a city break, with flight and hotel prices at their lowest in all but one of nine destinations looked at in a new study.
If you are travelling to Beijing any time soon you can now enter the juicy realm of the China Watermelon Museum. The futuristic tribute features photos, books and comics. Thankfully this ensures guests will not have to worry about the building smelling of rotting fruit, but they can step outside to the outdoor exhibition area to eat a number of real melon varieties which are grown there.
Carnival is implementing the move as it tries to prevent alcohol from being smuggled onto its cruise ships, with some passengers trying to disguise it as soft drinks.
Last week Kate Moss was led off a flight for swigging vodka on board. The model is not the only celebrity to lose their cool during a flight and MailOnline has compiled the top showdowns.
TONI JONES, Contributing Femail Editor, spa junkie and professional stalker of Kate Moss (pictured) didn't need asking twice when offered a chance to review the blinging new Mandarin Oriental Bodrum.
Milinda Gunasekera, 33, was flying home to Perth, Australia from a holiday in Chile and was changing flights at Auckland Airport, New Zealand, for the final leg of his trip.
From a seven-storey Chilean hotel, built around an oak tree, to an elevated Japanese teahouse that sways among the cherry blossoms, these are the world's most incredible treehouses. Along with their breathtaking bird's eye views, almost all also offer many of home's creature comforts. Pictured (clockwise from left): Le Pertuis du Rofo in France; Free Spirit Spheres in Canada; Baumraum Treehouse Retreat in Belgium; Nothofagus Hotel & Spa in Chile; and the 4Treehouse by Lukasz Kos in Canada (centre).
Experience a camel ride without having to go to the Gobi desert. Head to Warwickshire for a three-hour trek. Unlike in the desert, you won't be parched as there is a pub along the way.
Vincent Reid was staying at the Hotel Savoy Palace in Lake Garda, Italy, and was relaxing by the pool when the sunlounger he was sitting on collapsed.
Exhausted Dave Gill, 26, from Cumbria, was starting to feel the effects from his stressful video start-up job. The keen cyclist quit his job in October 2012 and started a 368-day trip around the USA.
The Isle of Man is steeped in folklore, reflected in quirky street names. Visitors can be seduced by the wildlife and quiet beaches. The picturesque island has most motorbike races in the world.
A £600,000 project has been proposed to transform Cultybraggan Camp in Scotland into holiday accommodation. Fanatical Nazis, thought you have included Hitler's deputy, Rudolf Hess (top left), were locked up at the settlement during the 1940s. Also known as Camp No 21 it is the last remaining example of a purpose-built PoW camp in the UK. Historic Scotland has offered the project a conditional grant of £257,500.
Whether you're travelling to the UAE this summer, Asia, Europe or the USA, you would be wise to check through this guide and learn what the local 'rules' are in each destination.
Philip Miller, 31, from Weston Super Mare required two stays in hospital for treatment for chest pains and fluid on his heart in the month after he returned from holiday at the Hotel Playa Pesquero.
High-tech gadgets have sent the average value of items in a passenger's hand luggage soaring to £934. Mobile phones are the most popular carry-on, followed by a laptop or tablet.
Enac, the Italian civil aviation authority, said Rome's Fiumicino airport is cutting operations to 60 per cent of its overall capacity from Saturday as it enters the busy summer travel period.
The Daily Overview is a photography series, inspired by the 'overview effect' - the sensation that astronauts experience when they view the Earth from space - developed by Benjamin Grant. The New Yorker selects iconic landscapes, such as Bondi Beach in Australia and Central Park in Manhattan, offering satellite views that Instagram users would otherwise rarely see. Earlier this year, he released a set of images, showcasing everything from a turbine interchange in Florida to a sky-high view of the streets of Barcelona. Now, he and his team are back, with a new set of minimally-edited Google Earth images, featuring even more places where 'man has left his mark' most profoundly.
The British pound has strengthened significantly against a number of major currencies over the last two years, boosting its spending power all over the world.
The landlocked southern African country is known for its awe-inspiring landscape and diverse wildlife, but for those who aren't lucky enough to visit, this is a revealing insight.
At the Unclaimed Baggage Centre in Scottsboro, Alabama, USA, items found in lost luggage is sold at a discounts of up to 80%. The bags are purchased en masse from travel companies and items are cleaned and wiped down before being displayed in the massive 40,000-square-foot store.
Capt Richard Bratcher, who is set to retire, stepped in to help when a US Airways flight attendant came over the tannoy and called for someone to provide urgent medical care to a 57-year-old man.
Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives took the title for the best hotel in the world, and has 45 overwater villas. The resort has a 'no news, no shoes' policy and guests can enjoy private butler service.
One of the most expensive private islands in the world, Cave Cay, in the Caribbean, has come on the market and boasts its own beach, airstrip and harbour, for however you wish to arrive in style.
Whether you're travelling to the UAE this summer, Asia, Europe or the USA, you would be wise to check through this guide and learn what the local 'rules' are in each destination.
A pair of hippos helped a duckling escape from a pond by giving it a little boost so that it could be reunited with its mum. The incident took place at Diergaarde Blijdorp Zoo in the Netherlands and featured two hippos lowering their heads for the duckling, so that it could jump out of the pond.
It began with a broken window and finished with a discussion about taking items off the bill. All in all, our hotel inspector did not much enjoy his stay at The Swan House in Suffolk. Nul points!
Shannon-Leigh Williams, 19, from Portsmouth, claims it was a mistake as she thought the bag was hers. CCTV footage revealed the moment the bag was stolen, said prosecutors.
It seems BBC's raunchy drama Poldark has left tourists eager to holiday to Cornwall, where the hit television show is set. A shirtless Aidan Turner running through the fields in the south west county has won him, and the show, a legion of fans. And now Cornwall itself is set to cash in on the 'Poldark effect' with an upsurge of holiday bookings this summer.
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Cutout swimsuits, fisherman trousers and matching family outfits: How NOT to make the ultimate fashion faux pas on your summer holiday
Sun AND snow! From the glaciers of Europe to the finest slopes in the Southern Hemisphere... where to find great summer skiing
Steamy BBC drama Poldark helps Cornwall become this summer's top British tourist destination (and it's all thanks to shirtless hunk Aidan Turner)
Six-year-old girl held for three days by police at French airport after they mistakenly believed she was travelling with a fake passport
From drinking ginger ale to sitting on brown paper and Chinese remedies: How to beat travel sickness on land, water and air
New allocated seating, ditching £1-a-minute complaints lines and reductions for under 16s: Is flying with Ryanair getting better?
Being stuck in a wheelchair does not mean the end of your globe-trotting days! Couple enjoy their dream cruise without wife leaving her chair
Inside the Sicilian fitness boot camp that does medical tests and offers bespoke programmes - and a bit of sightseeing!
Seduced by the Latin charm in London: One of the world's hippest hotels in the heart of the vibrant city
Now is the time for a Brazilliant break! Take advantage of the city's Olympic makeover, before it gets jam-packed
From alfresco film festivals to boat parades in Stratford-upon-Avon: It's time to get the festival fever
Taking the centre stage at sunny fjord fiesta: A trip to picturesque Norway to play at the Trandal festival
Forget pony treks! Feel like a Bedouin King on an Middle Eastern camel ride...in leafy England (and there's even a pub stop along the way!)
Away with the fairies! Inside the mythical Isle of Man, with quiet beaches and no car speed limit!
An Inspector Calls: Wimbledon's Cannizaro House sees Hotel du Vin takeover...but it is missing something
Earth like you've never seen it before: Stunning aerial photos reveal beauty of frozen rivers, rainbow tulip fields and the turquoise waters at the Great Barrier Reef
Fantasy island! Incredible photographs of the Caribbean's Dominica make the natural paradise look EVEN MORE enticing
Rude? Moi? France encourages citizens to be nicer to tourists in bid to shed reputation as one of the most unwelcoming countries in the world
Now that's in-flight entertainment! Richard Branson sings and dances in plane's aisles with cast of Motown the Musical
ex-soldier becomes FIRST amputee to ski across frozen Greenland Ice Cap in 372-mile trek through freezing temperatures and blinding snowstorms
Cardiff hotel closes doors after 26 guests struck down with diarrhoea and vomiting amid stomach bug outbreak
A day in the life of the world's busiest airport: Mesmerising time-lapse video makes planes look like ants as they taxi to and from runways in Dubai
Cool Britannia! Record year for international tourism as Britain welcomes more than 34 MILLION foreign visitors
Hello, world! Baby koala discovers mum for the first time and is filmed giving her a cuddle in adorable footage shot at an Australian wildlife park
That's cheating! Drone footage shows bird's-eye view of world's largest labyrinth... with a revealing look at how to escape
In plane view! Artist captures the thrill of the window seat with paintings of megacities, oceans and fields from high above
Drunk passenger who groped woman at Newcastle airport and told police trying to eject him from easyJet plane that he would 'f****** kill them' is spared jail
Passengers face chaos in Rome as Italy's largest airport closes arrivals hall after ferocious blaze
How wasting time on social media can save you money: Holiday firm gives you discount based on the number of followers you have on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
That's one way to cap a career! Retiring paramedic saved passenger who turned 'grey' after falling seriously ill on flight
Traveller records growth of his facial hair on amazing time-lapse video made from 1,400 photographs taken as he trekked 2,800 miles around China
Leap of faith! Nerve-jangling moment Italian tourist is snapped jumping into the air on edge of Lion's Head in South Africa... INCHES from a 2,000ft drop
Revealed: The months of the year when flights and hotels are cheapest for top destinations such as New York, Paris and Barcelona
Former Nazi prisoner of war camp which housed SS fanatics to be transformed into modern holiday hotspot for tourists
Forget Stonehenge: National Trust uses Giant's Causeway to lure Chinese tourists to UK with marketing blitz in four major cities
British tourist detained in Malta after local couple 'spotted her wearing their clothes' following theft of suitcase at airport
Holidaymaker who lost tip of his finger after trapping it in a faulty sunlounger at luxury Italian hotel awarded €40,000
Is this the juiciest ever tourism attraction? Inside the bizarre WATERMELON museum in China (that's even shaped like the fruit)
British holidaymaker nearly loses her leg after being hit by boat's PROPELLER while scuba diving off Thai island
The Game of Thrones effect! Hit TV series boosts tourism in Northern Ireland as holidaymakers search for the real Westeros
Suspended spheres, elevated lodgings among cherry blossoms and a hotel built around a Chilean oak tree: These are the world's most amazing treehouses
Wi-FLY! Infographic reveals the world's top 10 airports for internet connectivity (... and it's Thailand that leads the way)
You'll need a bigger holiday budget: As Jaws celebrates its 40th anniversary here are the best places to see huge sharks FOR REAL from cage diving in South Africa to aquarium water slides in Dubai
There's nothing plain about this: Incredible drone footage shows Zimbabwe as you've never seen it before
Up you go! Distressed duckling stuck inside pond reunited with mum after friendly hippo gives it a platform to jump up from
Pilots in India certified after only 35 MINUTES of fly time (compared to 1,000 hours for most commercial pilots)
Turkey, Bulgaria and... Russia: Don't want to spend a fortune this summer? The holiday destinations where your pound is strongest
Is there a speed limit for aircraft and what happens if a pilot breaks it? Plane-ly crucial questions answered by industry experts
From guns and religious portraits to bridal gowns and iPads: Inside the 40,000-sq-ft Alabama lost luggage store offering 80% discounts (and where 7,000 new items are added EVERY DAY)
Don't look down! New chilling footage of the world's most dangerous hike shows one-foot-wide plank paths with sheer drops
Take a car park selfie, roll your clothes and use a 'fragile' sticker: Infographic reveals the travel hacks that will take the stress out of going on holiday this summer
Up close and personal! GoPro captures herd of wild rhinos checking out camera and eating grass in natural habitat
'My life flashed before my eyes:' Blue Air plane carrying 154 passengers including Juventus footballer makes emergency landing after tyre bursts during take-off
World's first plug-in plane takes off: Bright sparks at Airbus unveil electric two-seater aircraft at the Paris Air Show that's nearly silent in flight
Four Seasons hotel chain unveils an app which does EVERYTHING... from checking in to ordering room service (guests can even ask for some earplugs without having to talk to anyone)
Light at the end of the tunnel! Incredible drone footage captures sneak-peek of the COMPLETED 26-mile London Crossrail
Drunk passenger who was kicked off Qantas flight after he squeezed woman's breast having drunk a bottle of vodka avoids jail and fined $2,500
Would you try elephant dung coffee? Luxury Thailand hotel serves up distinctive brew using beans collected from droppings
Pedalling out of the rat race: Stressed Cumbria man quit his job to spend a YEAR cycling 12,000 miles around USA (but with 40 tyre punctures it wasn't entirely trouble-free)
Are these the most stunning aerial images of all time? Instagram account offers even more breathtaking shots of landmarks from space
Want to meet a real bank robber in Barcelona? Or eat dinner in London's St Pancras clock tower? The travel site that offers one-of-a-kind local experiences
Caviar in Beverly Hills, live crabs in China and Lego in Germany: Infographic reveals the weird and wonderful things you can get from VENDING MACHINES around the world
From $200,000 for Big Ben to $1 BILLION for the pyramids: Infographic shows what it would cost to build the world's most famous landmarks in today's money
From Kate Moss's mile-high meltdown to Liam Gallagher getting banned from an airline for life: The top celebrity showdowns on planes
The rein is over: Indian court announces ban on Mumbai's iconic horse-drawn 'Victoria' carriages
Carnival Cruise Line to ban passengers from bringing bottled drinks on board (but they can still pay for pre-ordered water)
If it's good enough for Kate Moss... How cheap and cheerful Bodrum became the jet set's new holiday hot spot (and what it's like inside the resort's swanky new Mandarin Oriental hotel)
It's almost the perfect holiday home! Hidden bungalow on its own private island yours for £500,000 (but you'll need to set aside a little extra cash to make it look less... haunted)
'I felt dehumanised': Mother claims she was forced to pump breast milk in a janitor's messy CLOSET at Los Angeles airport
Read the small print! Holidaymakers to Spain more likely to be hit with extra car hire charges this summer as customers warned not to fall for 'sneaky tactics'
Tour operator forced to pay £30,000 to holidaymaker struck down by 'nightmare' salmonella food poisoning in Cuba
It's not as easy as it looks! Footage from cockpit reveals pilot's-eye view as British Airways captains land plane at one of the 'scariest' airports in the world
Don't wear camouflage in Barbados, avoid talking about sex in Kenya, and never whistle at night in Thailand: Infographic reveals how to keep out of trouble abroad
No wonder there's no room in the overhead bin! Holidaymakers cram £1,000 worth of gadgets in their hand luggage... but only 34% of us actually use the devices abroad
Welcome to the most surreal place on Earth: Salvation Mountain is a massive folk art sculpture in the middle of the Colorado Desert... adorned with 500,000 GALLONS of paint
Between January and April the UK welcomed more than 10 million visitors for the first time ever, with the British Museum in London remaining the most popular attraction.
'Just back from Keenyah', 20-year-old ravers, dad fashion and overdressers: we look at some of the worst fashion tribes for British holidaymakers and how to ensure you aren't one of them.
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