From Cornwall's remote Kynance Cove to the Welsh beach that can only be reached by hiking across the clifftops: The UK's 10 best SECRET beaches revealed

The UK's 10 best secret beaches revealed

Take advantage of the sweltering summer heat along Britain's most beautiful, secluded sandy shores, such as Kynance Cove (bottom left) in Cornwall, which recently was made accessible via a new road. Also worth visiting are: the remote Silver Sands of Morar in Scotland (top left), the sheltered Broad Sands in Exmoor (top right) and the breathtaking Losgaintir Beach in the Outer Hebrides (bottom right).

Vacation like a VIP: Kristen Stewart, Britney Spears and Gwen Stefani opt for luxurious California getaways... just miles from home

How to vacation like Britney Spears and Gwen Stefani

When it comes to vacationing like a VIP, California leaves tourists spoiled for choice, with options ranging from the quaint Shutters on the Beach (bottom right) to Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs (left, top and bottom). Destinations like the Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach (top right) is another hotspot favoured by the likes of Gwen Stefani - all thanks to its close proximity to Hollywood.

Now that's a sight Tusi: Remains of ancient Chinese tribal sites are latest to be added to World Heritage List

The World Heritage Committee unanimously approved the addition of China's Tusi sites - which mark the remains of an ancient political system - to their World Heritage List.

A secluded beach, 54 acres of tropical gardens and chauffeur-driven golf buggies: Inside the luxury cliff-top resort in Portugal where A-listers go to relax

The award-winning Vila Vita Parc, which is located near the town of Porches in Portugal, has welcomed guests including singer Anastacia and former footballer Luis Figo.

Back by popular demand: Set sail on this revolutionary hot tub that doubles as a drivable boat... and can be yours for a whopping £30,000 (but don't worry, delivery is free)

The Hot Tug, which is now available online for purchase, is a hot tub that doubles as a drivable boat. But owning such a revolutionary vessel sure doesn't come cheap.

Starving orangutans saved from certain death by team of rescuers who transported them from isolated woodland to lush forest

This is the heartwarming moment a family of starving orangutans were rescued from an isolated patch of woodland and released back into their natural habitat in West Borneo, Indonesia.

Uber cool: A new app that allows you to book your hotel room with the ease of ordering a taxi is put to the test in Barcelona (with amazing results)

My challenge for the weekend was simple: Fly to Barcelona for a whirlwind 48-hour trip, enjoy the sights, eat tapas, drink (a lot of) cava and return home victorious and several pounds heavier.

The holiday that (hopefully) won't cost you an arm or a leg: Zombie-themed cruise for Walking Dead superfans set to launch in January

A one-of-a-kind zombie themed cruise from Miami, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas, will set sail in January 2016 and hopes to attract 2,200 Walking Dead fans for the three-day extravaganza.

Incredible moment British safari guide was saved from leopard savaging his arm by tourists who threw BAGS at it - then rammed it with a car door 

Kruger National Park safari guard saved from leopard by tourists

A safari tour guide survived a leopard attack after tourists threw objects including a bag at the animal as it tried to get into the truck. The shocking incident happened at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, as visitors were being shown around the famous site. The guide, who has been named by local media as Curtis Plumb, 38, of Nhongo Safari Tours, sustained deep cuts and bites to the arm. He remains in hospital in a stable condition. The leopard was put down after the attack (inset).

Drunk passenger seen 'screaming, kicking and spitting' charged with assaulting flight attendant after plane diverts

Drunk woman led off Air Canada plane after assaulting member of cabin crew

Paulette Metuq, 24, was on an Air Canada flight from Ottawa to Vancouver when her behaviour on board forced the captain to make an unscheduled landing in Winnipeg.

'Tuck me into bed', 'a painting of white tigers' and 'call me your highness': The bizarre guest requests made at UK hotels

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Thousands of UK hotels have been surveyed about their more bizarre room service requests. The new national research has shown that they're plagued by them.

The town that hates tourists: Barcelona's mayor stops issuing licences for new hotels and holiday homes

The halt is a temporary measure, put in place while the City Hall comes up with a plan to relieve the pressure tourists are putting on popular parts of Barcelona such as its old town.

Evacuation slide injures 10 passengers after fire scare forces Bangkok-bound plane to make emergency landing

Passengers on a flight from Guangzhou were hurt using evacuation slides after a fire alarm forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on Hainan island.

Holidaymakers in Greece could be left unable to buy vital medicine 'within days' if banks do not reopen

Pensioners line up as they wait to be allowed into a bank to withdraw a maximum of 120 euros ($134) for the week, Thursday, July 2, 2015. Greece braced for more chaos on the streets outside its mostly shuttered banks Thursday, as Athens and its creditors halted talks on resolving the country's deepening financial crisis until a referendum this weekend. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Constantine Michalos, president of Athens Chamber of Commerce, said banks were fast running out of cash and that unless a deal is struck soon it is unlikely they will reopen on Tuesday.

Weeks of rail chaos across UK looms with unions planning strikes on Southern Rail, Northern Rail and the London Underground

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The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union today announced a five-day strike among engineers at Southern Rail, and a ballot result for action at Northern Rail.

How all-inclusive holidays could cost you MORE: Tourists fork out over £200 at local restaurants and bars... because they get bored of resort food

In a Post Office Travel Money report, they found that two-thirds of families on all-inclusive holidays paid £233 on average extra for meals and drinks in local restaurants and bars on their last trip.

On a beach far, far away: Star Wars fan quits office job to travel the world with his girlfriend... as a surfing STORMTROOPER

Star Wars fan Andre Price quits office job to become a surfing STORMTROOPER

In 2011 when space buff Andre Price packed a surfboard and a Stormtrooper helmet he just hoped for some out-of-this-world holiday snaps. But when his blog which documented his 12 month trip gathered 30,000 followers, he decided to plan a surfing storm trooper book for charity. In 2011 when space buff Andre Price packed a surfboard and a Stormtrooper helmet he just hoped for some out-of-this-world holiday snaps. But when his blog which documented his 12 month trip gathered 30,000 followers, he decided to plan a surfing storm trooper book for charity.

The most difficult PR job in the world? Mexican city once considered the 'global murder capital' is now attempting to lure tourists back

In 2010, Ciudad Juarez was considered to be the murder capital of the world, but as turf wars have ceased and security increased, the Mexican city is attempting to rejuvenate its image.

Uber suspends its controversial UberPOP service in France after violent protests in Paris and attacks on drivers

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A German court is set to rule March 18, 2015, whether Uber's novel taxi-hailing service violates driver licensing rules, a decision that could lead to a nationwide ban on the service. The case in a Frankfurt court brought by German taxi operator group Taxi Deutschland against Uber is one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed across Europe in recent months by taxi industry associations against the San Francisco-based company. Taxi drivers around the world consider Uber unfairly bypasses local licensing and safety regulations by using the internet to put drivers in touch with passengers. 

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The service, which effectively allows anyone with a car to become a taxi driver, was banned by the French government, at the start of the year.

Tiger with medical condition has taken to SWIMMING as a way of strengthening its leg muscles

A tiger with a medical condition has taken to having fun in a swimming pool as a way of strengthening the muscles in its legs at the Marakapula Reserve in South Africa.

Hot wheels! Daring mountain bikers cycle down active volcanoes in Sicily and bunny hop on smouldering rocks and oozing lava

A pair of mountain bike enthusiasts were captured on camera cycling on the hot and jagged terrain of the Stromboli, Vulcano and Etna volcanoes in Sicily.

Peace of mind on the beach: Now you can take your valuables WITH YOU when you go for a swim... with a waterproof 'Swymbag'

The product is being crowdfunded and the inventors, Emily Gayton from Tunbridge Wells and Kristina Oliver from London, hope to raise £75,000 to get it in the shops.

The first class cabin where even the AIR is posh! Lufthansa adds humidifiers to help passengers feel fresher upon arrival

Lufthansa recently installed the air humidifying feature in first class of its Airbus A380s in a bid to help improve the taste of food and to aid passengers falling into a deep sleep.

Going, going, gone! Tuscan man stumbles down sloped, cobbled street with bicycle before losing his balance and falling over

An opportunistic video maker captured a hilarious video of a man, who appears to be drunk, stumbling down a sloped street in Tuscany with his bike before falling over.

The real-life James Bond: Incredible moment daredevil paraglider flies into a moving cable car in the French Alps

Paraglider Arnaud Longobardi flies into moving cable car above French Alps

Adrenaline junkie Arnaud Longobardi put life and limb on the line to fly directly into the cabin of a moving cable car 150 metres above the rocky ground of Chamonix in the French Alps. The 43-year-old professional 'speed flyer' had to time his run to absolute perfection in order to soar in through the open door of the cable car at just the right speed.

Virgin West Coast named as the least punctual rail company in Britain with customers more likely to experience 'significant delays' than on other trains

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With just under three-quarters of their trains arriving within five minutes of their scheduled time, Virgin West Coast has been named the least punctual rail company in the country.

Revealed: The longer your flight the more likely you are to catch a cold... and you can even get the virus through your EYES

Experts warn that being cooped together increases the risk of a cold and travellers on long-haul flights are in greatest danger. People can prevent spreading germs using a surgical mask.

Magaluf holidaymaker passes out over and over again while battling effects of G-Force on intense slingshot ride

This is the humorous moment a holidaymaker passed out several times while attempting to battle the intense effects of G-Force experienced on a slingshot ride in Magaluf.

Aggressive Ryanair passenger arrested after harassing women, fighting and then passing out in the toilet on flight to Tenerife

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This is the dramatic moment a British holidaymaker was pinned down by police on an airport apron after causing havoc among passengers on board a flight.
Spanish police were waiting to detain the aggressive holidaymaker as the Ryanair plane landed in Tenerife after he was said to have acted inappropriately towards women passengers on board.
The incident happened on a 7am flight from Bournemouth to Tenerife on Tuesday.

One passenger on board who photographed the incident, described how the man would not calm down after being led from the plane, which led to police restraining him on the airport apron.

Fury of guests staying at London's Shard who paid £575-a-night for luxury room with 'unparalleled city view'... obscured by a privacy screen

London Shard hotel guests' anger as Shangri-La view ruined by striped glass

Guests at the Shard's Shangri-La hotel (indicated by the red circle) have been left disappointed after forking out hundreds of pounds for a room - then discovering the view ruined by thick in-built stripes on the window (top right). One told MailOnline Travel: 'Fantastic room, but bizarrely they put semi-frosted glass in the city-side windows. Why, oh why?' Pictured top left is how the room is presented on the hotel's website.

Paris to get first skyscraper in 40 years... but not everyone is happy with plans for 600ft high 'Tour Triangle'

The hotly contested building, 180 metres (600 feet) high and vying on the skyline with the Eiffel Tower, will house a 120-room hotel and 70,000 square metres of office space.

How theme parks make you fit: Infographic reveals how just WALKING around Walt Disney World burns 1558 calories (that's more than a 10K run)

An online ticket agency has researched and ranked all eight of the major Florida theme parks to see how many calories tourists could burn spending a day at each.

Town smashes more than 600 birds' eggs to deal with hordes of seagulls causing mayhem

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Officials in Devizes in Wiltshire have devised a three-year plan to address the number of complaints from people about the seabird.

A royal reprieve in London, Italy's secret religious archive and an island inhabited by a tribe that may kill you on sight: 10 places you can forget about visiting

10 destinations that are off limits for tourists

Around the world, some destinations do not lend themselves to tourists, like the North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Bengal, where the indigenous tribe may will try to kill anyone who comes ashore (bottom left). Similarly, France's stunning Ile Saint-Paul (top left), the Hawaiian island of Niihau (top right) and the beaches of Mogadishu in Somalia (bottom right) are all similarly out of bounds for most people.

Penis peppers and vulva flowers: How Barcelona shops are trying to lure in tourists with 'rude seeds' that grow into erotically-shaped fruit

Such rude seeds had mostly been sold on Costa Brava and other tourist resorts, but once one La Rambla flower stall began selling them about two years ago, others quickly followed suit.

'There were too many beautiful women', 'the pool had a no-nudity policy' and 'the maid kept the room too clean: The most hilarious (and plain bizarre) holiday complaints ever

A holiday booking site has compiled a list of the best holiday complaints that users have submitted - from pools that are too inviting to cocktails that are simply too delicious.

Terrifying moment a lion attempts to attack a car driver through an open window in South Africa

This is the moment an African lion at a safari park in Johannesburg, South Africa, goes from resting by the side of a car, to jumping up at the open window to attack.

Tents in the trees: The hanging canopies that put an end to perils of creepy crawlies

Tree tents end of confrontations with creepy crawlies on the ground

UK-based Tentsile offers the ultimate solution for campers who aren't keen to sleep on the ground. Their tents are pegged to trees several metres in the air. The three-person hammock starts at $250 (or about £160) while the more complex three-tent model running as high as $1,450 (£930).

The world's smartest suitcases: They text you when they're at baggage reclaim, have fingerprint access... and one even turns into a SCOOTER

Never again will you lose your luggage in the airport or forget the key to your suitcase lock with these state-of-the-art suitcases. Smart Case 1 will even alert its owner upon arrival at baggage reclaim.

Exposed: 15 myths about the world's greatest tourist spots (did you really think the pyramids were in the middle of the desert?)

Many tourists believe Parisians to be rude and that it's impossible to meet a local Roman sitting on the Spanish Steps - but it's simply not true! Here, MailOnline Travel debunks 15 common travel myths.

Is this the most magical swimming pool in the world? The 'big hole' hidden in a grotto on a volcanic island

Is this the most magical swimming pool in the world? The 'big hole' hidden in a grotto on

This natural swimming pool on a volcanic Samoan island offers visitors the ultimate experience in relaxation. To Sua Ocean Trench, whose name translates as 'big hole,' is located in Lotofaga village, on the south coast of Upolu island in Samoa. When the volcanoes erupted on the island, much of the ground fell away, and this 98-foot deep hole was the result.

Six passengers injured in emergency evacuation of plane after airline diverts 'due to a threat'

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The WestJet flight from Edmonton to Toronto, Canada, had to divert to Winnipeg International Airport last night because of an unspecified threat.

What it's REALLY like to holiday in Greece right now: Shops are shuttered and banks are closed, but some tourists there are asking 'where's the economic crisis?'

With reports of bank closures and ATM cash withdrawal restrictions, MailOnline Travel investigates what it's really like to be a tourist on the ground in Greece during the economic crisis.

Pigs really CAN fly: United Airlines flights could soon run on non-edible ANIMAL fats and farm waste

United Airlines flights could soon be running on animal oil and farm waste. The US carrier has sealed the biggest deal to date with a company producing biofuel.

Wind your neck in! Couple's holiday selfie at safari park is photobombed in style by laughing giraffe

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A grinning giraffe stuck it's neck out and photobombed an unsuspecting couple's holiday selfie. Gary King, 29, and girlfriend Lisa Kennedy, 26, posed for a photo in front of a group of giraffes in Orlando in the American state of Florida. But when the couple went to take the shot one photogenic giraffe rushed forward and stunned Gary and Lisa by flashing a grin for the camera. SEE MERCURY COPY

Gary King and his girlfriend Lisa Kennedy, from Ireland, managed to get the ultimate holiday memento when a giraffe photobombed their picture.

Think Britain is hot? Try these REALLY extreme destinations where temperatures can average 46C in the summer

Extreme destinations where temperatures can average 46C in summer

Temperatures reached a scorching 36.7C (98.1F) in London on July 1, but for many popular tourist destinations around the world, such sky-high measurements are simply the norm. In California's Death Valley National Park (left), the hottest air temperature ever was recorded - 56C - while the average temperature in July is 46C. In the Australian Outback (top right) a land surface temperature of 69.3C was recorded by satellite in 2003 and Mecca, in Saudi Arabia (bottom right), has an average yearly temperature of 42.8C.

The end of the dreaded roaming fees! EU announces phone charges hated by millions of holidaymakers will end (but you'll have to wait until 2017)

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The agreement will end the frustration of EU citizens on holiday or abroad for business who face steep charges for using their phones for calls and Internet browsing.

Take enough Euros to cover your ENTIRE holiday to Greece, warns Osborne as expat pensioners offered help to switch accounts

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The Chancellor, making a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon, said the government was preparing 'for the worst' over the crisis and urged tourists to do the same.

What WAS she thinking? Zoo visitor is lucky to escape with her life after jumping into crocodile enclosure and narrowly avoiding its snapping jaws

Woman lucky to escape with life after jumping into crocodile enclosure

A tourist, identified as Stacy Alejandra Torres Cuellar, has been banned from visiting Zoo La Pastora in Monterrey after jumping into the crocodile enclosure and narrowly avoiding being attacked by a large reptile. The shocking incident was captured on camera.

Female passenger struck by LIGHTNING on the tarmac after walking off plane that was diverted due to stormy weather

The incident happened at Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina when a U.S. Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing there due to bad weather.

Geneva named most expensive city in the world for hotel dining

The annual Club Sandwich Index has found Geneva to be the most expensive city in the world for hotel dining, where a burger meal, sandwich, coffee and wine sets travellers back £56.52.

They're banned at Disney, but where else? From Wimbledon to Rome's Colosseum - a guide to where you can and can't use a selfie stick

Selfie sticks have divided the nation, but many locations ban them completely. Disney announced they are prohibited in the parks, as they are at many other museums and attractions.

Should China build our railways? Its bullet trains could soon travel at 310MPH after cutting edge upgrade (it would reach Paris from London in 57 minutes)

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After some ten years of research and testing, new traction technology is now ready for use. In May this year the new system was introduced on a subway line in Changsha, capital of Hunan Province.

Real-life fairytales! The locations that inspired Disney cartoons you can actually visit from the castles of Frozen and Tangled to Up's Paradise Falls

The real-life fairytale locations that inspired Disney's Frozen and Up revealed

For the animators and designers charged with bringing Disney's wonderful worlds to digital life, real-life inspiration comes in many forms from historic castles to pristine and unique natural landscapes. From Normandy's Mont Saint-Michel being used for the castle from Tangled, (top right) and the Taj Mahal in Aladdin (bottom right), to Angel Falls for Up (bottom left) and the restaurant from Ratatouille being based on the The French Laundry (top left), many of the places are waiting for you to pay them a visit. 

Camel milk vodka, spit beer and BLENDED FROG: The man who's downed the world's most horrific drinks (and survived)

Humans really will go to great lengths for a drink - Jack Maxwell more than most. He's tasted a blended frog and beer from saliva in Peru, and a spirit that when translated means 'fish pickle'.

Pictured: Shocking scenes at Mumbai airport after strike by cleaning staff left rubbish piled up in the terminal

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More than 1,900 cleaning staff at Mumbai airport went on strike, with the action having an impact on amenities available to passengers - not to mention creating eyesores.

Holidaymakers falling ill from youngsters deliberately pooing in hotel pools: Inbetweeners 2 waterslide scene blamed for 'abhorrent craze' of 'logging'

In Egypt tourists have been put on drips after becoming unwell at a holiday village in Sharm El-Sheikh. 'Logging' is inspired by the scene in the 2014 film when Neil poos down a waterslide.

Why this is fast becoming THE place to stay in Barcelona: How the lavish Cotton House Hotel weaves its silky magic

Everything about the Cotton House is classy - lavish beyond estimation. It's a distinguished hotel that makes you feel relaxed and urbane just by virtue of being inside it.

Caught on camera: The horrifying moment a train packed with passengers crashes into station buffers and mounts the platform 

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged of a train in Mumbai failing to apply its brakes and smashing through the platform end. The event occurred on Sunday leaving on person hospitalised.

Living on the edge! Stunning images show daredevil couple cling on to Rio de Janeiro's 2,769-foot Pedra de Gavea to 'feel alive'

Leonardo Edson Pereira, 23, and his girlfriend Victoria Medeiros Nader, 18, are fearless as they hang off Brazil's 2,769-foot-high Pedra de Gavea in a series of breathtaking photographs.

From the Orient Express to South Africa's Rovos Rail: The luxurious trains offering unparalleled elegance of a bygone age

Whether you're looking to experience the world's longest railway via Russia's Trans-Siberian Express or prefer a stay on the Royal Scotsman, these train journeys should not be missed.

Inside the bizarre and colourful Hong Kong Goldfish Market where thousands of the bagged creatures line the walls of aquatic shops

Inside the Hong Kong Goldfish Market where 1000s line the walls of aquatic shops

In Indonesia there are ones that float, in Afghanistan there's one dedicated entirely to birds, but when it comes to bizarre markets there's one in Hong Kong that takes some beating. The Goldfish Market is a strange sight, with thousands of bagged fish of all shapes and colours lining the walls of the aquatic shops in Mong Kok. The sale of goldfish has boomed over the last 40 years because of a lack of space for people to keep larger pets like cats and dogs.

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Starving orangutans saved from certain death by team of rescuers who transported them from isolated woodland to lush forest

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My challenge for the weekend was simple: Fly to Barcelona for a whirlwind 48-hour trip, enjoy the sights, eat tapas, drink (a lot of) cava and return home victorious and several pounds heavier.

The holiday that (hopefully) won't cost you an arm or a leg: Zombie-themed cruise for Walking Dead superfans set to launch in January

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