These are some of the top destinations for tennis players of all levels to bask in the expertise of legendary coaches or to just enjoy a leisurely volley during stay. Guests can challenge their opponent in the shadow of the Iguazu Falls (middle) on the Brazil-Argentina border or play on courts owned and designed by Andy Murray himself (bottom right) at the hotel he owns near his hometown. Players can smash serves while enjoying breathtaking views of the Alps at Gstaad Palace in Switzerland (top left) and Vitalhotel Wolfgangsee (top right) in Austria. For those who are looking to truly get away from it all, guests at Carlisle Bay (bottom left), on the Caribbean island of Antigua, can bury their toes in white sand or take a dip in turquoise water when they're not on the courts.
Access all areas: The mindblowing 360-degree photographs of Britain's best-loved landscapes and historic attractions
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King of the jungle is BACK! Lions are reintroduced into the wild in Rwanda following extinction during genocidal war 15 years ago
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BASE jumping into paradise and hanging from a helicopter! The best things to do on holiday (and there isn't a sunbed in sight)
With summer upon us and holidays on the horizon here are some amazing ideas that will ensure you have a fun-filled break wherever you go. Captured in a compilation video is a man BASE jumping into paradise (top left), a thrill-seeker flipping into water from a bridge (top right), a man hoverboarding (bottom left), people hanging from a helicopter (bottom right) and a group of women diving into water (middle).
The cat that got too close for comfort: Alarming moment tourist came face-to-face with a cheetah when it jumped in his jeep
This curious cat got up close and personal with a tourist while on safari at the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya. The wild cat, with its razor sharp claws and teeth, sure is one moggy you'd rather not have curling up on your lap. But, nevertheless, the bold animal hopped into the back seat of a jeep as it drove through the African plains - much to the shock of an Irishman inside. After entering the vehicle, it slowly sauntered over to holidaymaker Mickey McCaldin (main and top right) until it was barely a foot away from his face. The cheeky cheetah was part of a well-known family that Mr McCaldin's group had been tracking for a couple of days.
Thought the Swiss were just good at clocks? Revealing the hidden military BUNKERS cleverly blended into Switzerland's landscapes
Photographer Leo Fabrizio, over a period of years, discovered remarkable camoflaged bunkers that blended into Switzerland's fields, mountainsides and woodland. He said: 'The bunkers are an integral part of a finely developed popular defense military system in Switzerland, a military with historically strong links to the landscapes.'
Jump right in! Stunning pictures of the ocean from above which makes you desperate for a holiday
Photographer Tommy Clarke's memorising landscape shots gaze down over sumptuous turquoise landscapes dotted with miniature-looking boats and colourful beach goers. The 28-year-old photographer, who lives in London, uses helicopters and small planes to get the perfect perspective on his subjects and landscapes below.
Bone-chilling: Inside the incredible 'Skull Church' decorated with the remains of 70,000 plague victims
The spine-tingling Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic is estimated to hold the remains of between 40,000 and 70,000 people, many of whom died in the plague in 1318. Known as the 'Skull Church,' the macabre building contains bodies that have been dismembered, de-fleshed and reassembled into decorative features including a bone chandelier and chalices and even a family crest constructed from human remains.
From Mad March hares to leaping deer: British wildlife captured in spectacular style by winning entries in photography competition
The amazing photos of beasts, bugs and birds have been picked from more than 350 entries in the contest by Norfolk Wildlife Trust, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary. While a laughing seal pup and majestic kingfisher were close competition, the overall winner was chosen to be Paul Richards' photo of a Bearded tit.
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