Perfect postcards from the land of enchantment: Beautiful pictures of Vietnam which will make you desperate to book a ticket

Vietnam pictures by Rehahn that will make you ache to visit

French photographer Réhahn moved his life permanently to the city of Hoi An to pursue capturing the fascinating nation. From vibrantly green rice terraces in the north and sweeping beach on the central coast to the smiles of a local couple (bottom right), his incredible photographs show exactly why Vietnam should be on every traveller's bucket list.

Is this the luckiest couple on earth (or are they just very annoying?) Impossibly beautiful pair shows off their round-the-world adventures in mesmerising video

Jay Alvarrez and Alexis Ren show off round-the-world adventures in video

In a tribute to his stunning girlfriend, photographer Jay Alvarrez dedicated a slow motion movie to girlfriend Alexis Rene featuring clips of the model on their globe-trotting travels. The mesmerising video was uploaded to the Jay's YouTube channel where it has proved popular with viewers, having racked up over a million views. The clip, entitled, 'Girl Of My Dreams', shows leaping into the sea, swimming with sharks (bottom right) and tip-toeing along the edge of infinity pools.

What you need to know before travelling to Greece (and other high-risk destinations) 

ATHENS, GREECE - JULY 15: A protester burns a Greek flag in central Athenss during clashes on July 15, 2015 in Athens, Greece. Anti-austerity protesters hurled petrol bombs at police in front of Greece's parliament as lawmakers began debating deeply unpopular reforms needed to unlock a new eurozone bailout. Riot police responded with tear gas against dozens of hooded protesters who set ablaze parts of Syntagma square in central Athens.(Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Consumer director at watchdog site, HolidayTravelWatch, Frank Brehany spoke to MailOnline Travel about the precautions and procedures of travelling to 'high risk' destinations.

Digital detoxing, backbending over strangers and an involuntary peep or two: A beginner's guide to what REALLY happens on a yoga retreat

If you are a yoga newbie thinking about trying a retreat for the first time what you probably want to know is: Do I have to have to wear tie-dye? Do I have to like lentils? Will there be WiFi? And booze?

The Queen's new neighbours: Plans unveiled for luxurious £500million hotel on the doorstep of Buckingham Palace

Construction of London's first Peninsula Hotel, at 1-5 Grosvenor Place in Belgravia, is set to begin in the capital in summer 2017, with plans for 190 rooms, a spa, shops, bars and a ballroom.

British holidaymakers take legal action after coach crash in French Alps leaves them with severe injuries and horrific scars

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Sarah Rothwell-Bowness, from Lancashire, is still unable to use her right arm and has been told she may never recover full movement.

Inside the five-star hotel in the sky: Why flying business class from Heathrow to Singapore on Qatar Airways is a holiday in itself 

Why flying Qatar Airways business class is a holiday in itself

Business class travel is a luxury that many of us will never experience - but if you do get the chance then it's fair to say that Qatar Airways might just be the best airline to do it on with its comfortable beds to recline in (top right). Taking a peek inside the A380's first class reveals it is out of this world too with The Lounge (above) and private cabin (bottom right) ensuring that the journey is as exciting as the final destination.

State of bliss: Take the plunge with a celebrity stay at the indulgent spa haven in the foothills of the Swiss Alps

Bad Ragaz Spa is the hedonistic haven where the stars and mega rich retreat for heavy pampering, massage, yoga, and pool therapy all set against a cinematic alpine backdrop.

Oh non! Paris dethroned by Moscow as Europe's premier shopping destination as its retail space soars

According to recent real estate numbers, the Russian capital of Moscow is now home to more than 4.53 million square metres of shopping retail space, compared to the 4.5 million in Paris.

From toys in Italy to vitamins in Peru: The bizarre items that are BANNED by customs officials around the world

This infographic was created by UK shipping logistics company Barrington Freight, experts in all areas of international transport rules including road, sea and air freight.

Tourists risk fines of 'several hundred euros' for jumping into Rome's historic water fountains as they look for relief from the hot weather

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On Monday, a group of American tourists leapt into the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi in Rome's Piazza Navona. Only 24 hours earlier, a group of Belgian tourists took a dip in another fountain.

The moment Magaluf party-goers put down their drinks to join in huge rendition of THAT Kolo Toure song

The Magaluf strip erupts into Yaya Toure dance

Putting aside their fishbowls and shisha pipes, holidaymakers in Magaluf took to the streets and burst into song in honour of the Toure footballing brothers.

Girl of EIGHT becomes CEO for English Heritage with strategy to make dreams come true for the UK's children

A survey revealed that England's kids most want to discover hidden treasure, be a King or Queen for the day and sit on a throne. Thea Hunt (pictured) will help these wishes become reality.

Forget thinking you have to fly abroad: Here are Britain's 20 most beautiful beaches - and most have golden sands and blue seas! 

Britain's 20 most beautiful beaches

Who needs the Maldives when these unspoilt beaches are on our doorstep. From hidden coves to sands lined with colourful beach huts Britain has more to offer than you might think. Head to family paradise, Constantine Bay (top right) or the turquoise sea at Porthcurno, Cornwall (bottom left) for the perfect day out. Why not explore the daily-cleaned Botany Bay, Kent (top left), stilted colourful huts of Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (centre) or the 14-mile Southerndown, Glamorgan (bottom right)?

British teenager suffers serious head injuries after falling 'while trying to climb between balconies' at hotel in Magaluf

Harry Carter, 18, plunged from a third-floor balcony at the Club B Hotel in the party resort around 12.35am this morning. He is currently in hospital with head injuries and a broken arm.

Move over, Michael O'Leary! Ryanair flyers can become the face of the controversial airline with plans to put passengers' faces on its planes

The Dublin-based budget carrier is putting the faces and names of 30 people on 30 of its Boeing 737s in its latest effort to change its reputation and be seen as a customer-friendly airline.

British holidaymakers 'fail miserably' in quest to be beach ready with 62% blaming cost of healthy food for ruining their diet

A new survey suggests thousands of pre-holiday diets flop because we can't resist the temptation of bad food and refuse to say no to social events involving food and drink.

Power in your palm: 'Smart trees' installed in Dubai to offer WiFi and phone charging at the beach

Forward-thinking tech company, Smart Palm, has just installed two of its state-of-the-art trees, which store energy to be discharged in the evening, at Surf Beach and a waterfront park in Dubai.

Romantic husband goes to extreme lengths to surprise wife on every trip they take (even roping in airport staff to help)

Romantic Ron Houghton, aged 73, insists on surprising his wife, Elaine, with their holidays, going so far as to enlist the help of staff at John Lennon Airport in Liverpool to keep plans under wraps.

Heathrow and Gatwick report record travel numbers for June as the bitter fight over the UK's next major runway intensifies

The busy summer travel period got off to a big start at both airports in June, with Heathrow reporting a record 6.68million passengers and the smaller Gatwick reporting 3.8million.

The secret swimming pools of Paris' catacombs: Intrepid explorers risk arrest to provide rare glimpse of French capital's underworld

The secret swimming pools of Paris' catacombs explored by 'cataphiles'

Beneath the scorching Parisian streets, there are several hidden swimming pools in old tunnels that have been mapped by a fearless diver, even though it is illegal to enter. A production crew has lifted the veil on one of Paris' best-kept secrets in a new film (top left). Alexander J.E. Bradley and his production crew (top right) set out to film the cavernous, often-flooded underworld and the locals, known as 'cataphiles', who have been exploring it for years.

How global warming is delaying flights: Planes are in the air for longer as they battle extreme winds caused by climate change, say scientists

Global air travel contributes around 3.5 percent of the greenhouse forcing driving anthropogenic climate change, according to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). But what impact does a warming planet have on air travel and how might that, in turn, affect the rate of warming itself?

A new study by researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Wisconsin Madison found a connection between climate and airline flight times, suggesting a feedback loop could exist between the carbon emissions of airplanes and our changing climate. The study was published today in Nature Climate Change.

?Upper level wind circulation patterns are the major factor in influencing flight times,? says lead author Kris Karnauskas, an associate scientist in WHOI?s Geology and Geophysics Department. ?Longer flight times mean increased fuel consumption by airliners. The consequent additional input of CO2 into the atmosphere can feed back and amplify emerging changes in atmos

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and University of Wisconsin Madison, US, found a connection between climate and airline flight times.

Packing extra tea bags, monitoring the weather back home and eating a fry-up in blazing heat: Typically British behaviour abroad revealed

A travel comparison website has compiled a list of common characteristics of a typical British summer holiday, ranging from the practical - bringing along a jumper - to the hilarious - eating fry-ups in the sun.

How dangerous ARE bird strikes? The experts' guide to what happens when a flock hits a plane

There were more than 1,535 reports of birds ending up in plane engines in 2013, according the Civil Aviation Authority. But how acute is the danger they pose?

Want guaranteed bragging rights on the beach? Travel company to introduce 'Sandcastle Butlers' to build ANYTHING you want... from minions to Disney castles

Oliver's Travels is introducing the VIP service at selected destinations in Europe. When guests book the service they will first get a session with the butlers to brainstorm sandcastle ideas.

The holiday 'hotspot' you DON'T want to visit: Lost island where tribe kills visitors becomes top-rated destination after pranksters posted fake reviews

'Lost' island where tribe attacks visitors becomes top rated holiday spot

Pranksters have shared their made-up experiences on the hostile North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean, including dodging the tribe's spears and being tied to a rotisserie. Rated as an appealing 4.1 out of 5, the island has received a majority of overwhelming praise from 'reviewers', even though in reality anyone who sets foot on the Sentinelese people's land risks being killed. One man wrote that the positives include no hipsters, no pop music and nice weather, but the negatives are no wifi, no McDonald's and constant attacks.

Pride of the UK: Chester Zoo takes TripAdvisor crown for seventh best zoo in the world

Chester Zoo has been voted the best zoo in the UK and the seventh best in the world, in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Attraction Awards. It also takes the accolade for fourth best in Europe.

Looking for holiday romance? Head to Seattle for the best-looking men, claims new study 

According to a new study on male grooming habits the best-looking American men live in Seattle, Washington. San Francisco and Washington DC,came in second and third place.

The Africa you never see: Hashtag movement sweeps across Twitter with users posting stunning real life images to dispel negative stereotypes

The user-generated campaign is sweeping the Twitterverse with supporters including UNWTO sharing the hashtag and images to promote tourism and demystify perceptions.

The amazing time lapse video that shows 24 hours of frantic activity at Tokyo's Haneda airport in just 4 minutes

The bright lights of a dozen carriers are emblazoned across the night sky and miniature airport staff speedily load luggage at Tokyo's Haneda Airport in the tilt shift, time lapse film.

Bright lights, big city: Haunting photographs show the lonely beauty of life in the world's busiest places 

Photographer Floriane De Lassee captures pictures of lonely souls in cities 

French photographer, Floriane De Lassee, has been working on her project, Insider Views, for over a decade. In that time, she's travelled to vibrant cities capturing scenes of solitude. Using models, as well as herself, to recreate particular moments, De Lassee says that she believes people can feel much more alone in big cities such as New York than people would in small villages. Pictured: A woman in Tokyo (main), a girl sleeps in her flat in the shadow of Agia Sophia in Istanbul (top right) while a taxi driver works in the same city (bottom right).

Hyde Park by day and St Paul's by night! Beautiful hyper-lapse video captures London's landmarks on journey through city

The footage of Britain's capital is just over a minute in length and was created with a number of high-resolution still images spliced together to produce a moving picture.

Explore Victoria's It-Tokk market, visit the Azure Window and snorkel along a picturesque inlet: Brad and Angelina's guide to Malta (the location of their much-anticipated new film)

For their first project together in a decade, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie chose the idyllic coast of Gozo - Malta's sister island. MailOnline Travel explains how to explore Gozo like an A-lister.

Holidaymaker accuses Thomas Cook of trying to 'short change' him while exchanging pounds for euros... by increasing rate after he rejected first offer

Paul Connolly, from Huddersfield, said a sales consultant offered an uncompetitive rate and then improved it after he turned it down. He said he would have lost about £35 or €50 on the original offer.

A third of British holidaymakers targeted by thieves at hotels were INSIDE their rooms when thefts took place... and most were asleep or in the loo

Those who were victimised said they were asleep, in the bathroom or on the balcony when the thefts took place, with a further 42 per cent saying they leave valuables in plain sight.

You won't want to land! New Zealand's Queenstown Airport voted the most STUNNING runway approach in the world for its snowcapped mountains and pristine lakes

New Zealand's Queenstown Airport voted most STUNNING runway approach

The stunning airport trumped 147 runway sights, including iconic city skylines like London and Las Vegas, and breathtaking remote landscapes in the Caribbean. The annual survey was judged by a panel of international travel experts and travel fans who praised the airport for its unspoilt panoramic scenic views.

Is THIS how we'll live in the future? Architect plans first 100% eco city complete with 'tree-scrapers' covered in foliage... and there's not a car in sight

In Raimond de Hullu's city of the future, people live in off-grid tree-scrapers that are clustered together in a green utopia set in a city woodland - with no roads and no sign of overhead power lines.

The airline that might actually make you WANT to pick the middle seat on the plane - by making them wider than the others

Frontier Airlines is tackle stigma attached to middle seats on planes, installing a range which are larger than the preferred window or aisle seats, and are the widest seats on US airlines.

Tiny sailors in the Caribbean! Meet the extraordinary water babies who have grown up travelling the world in a boat with their ocean-loving parents 

Faced with the prospect of moving back home to raise their family and settle down, or continue their sailing dream, the Canadian pair decided to include their daughters in their adventures.

Airlines may have to submit passenger seat numbers, itineraries and payment details in bid to stop Europeans from joining ISIS

Airlines will now have to transfer passenger data such as seat numbers and payment information to
law enforcement authorities for flights into and out of the European Union.

Is this the future of airports? Runways could be built in CITY CENTRES with planes taking off above streets

Alex Sutton's Stockholm Airport runway project

To cope with the growing demand of air travel, one London-based designer believes runways raised above streets and waterways could be the future.

New craze in Japan sees couples hiring ALPACAS to be witnesses at their wedding

New craze in Japan sees couples hiring ALPACAS for their wedding

Hotel Epinard Nasu in Tochigi, Japan, offers a wedding package featuring the animal native to South America as a witness of the special ceremony. The animals are even allowed to appear in the wedding photographs, before returning to the local zoo which is next door. The alpaca isn't believed to bring good luck or prosperity - it seems the only reason it is included in the service is for the novelty factor, and of course so the children can give it a good stroke.

The Tinder of the sky takes off! New app 'MileHi' will connect plane passengers (and there's even a 'direct message' option)

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Buckinghamshire businessman Richard Lloyd, who founded the new 'MileHi' app, doesn't rule out amorous encounters but insists it is not its prime purpose.

Un-icyclists rejoice: North Korea installs bike paths throughout Pyongyang as pedal power grows in popularity among citizens

With cycling rising in popularity among citizens in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, the city has recently installed bike lanes in an effort to reduce pedestrian accidents.

It won't leave without you! JetBlue video offers hilarious lesson on how not to board a plane for rude passengers who race to the gate and fail to queue

While the video created by low-cost airline JetBlue may be tongue in cheek, some travellers could use a refresher to stop them from holding up fellow passengers or angering gate agents.

Now you don't even need to leave Google Search to book a hotel: New function means you can find the cheapest rates and pay for a room without visiting another website

Google quietly rolled out the service for a limited number of hotels in the US, allowing users to browse a list of results for the lowest rates, star ratings and reviews before booking.

Climb aboard the yacht hotel! Now you can experience a night on a sailing boat without even leaving land (or getting sea sickness)

The unique Mount Noah Lodge offers a stay aboard a selection of luxury boats in South Africa without the chance of seasickness. The South African lodge has seven boats in its land-locked fleet.

Glamping gets REALLY posh: Festival goers can now stay at a country pile with a butler thrown in (if they have £12k to spare)

Glamping has been elevated to an aristocratic level with festival goers invited to shun the campsite and stay at Weston Park's Temple of Diana during V Festival.

British holidaymakers spend £1billion worth of foreign currency at airports every year so they don't have to bring it home 

The research discovered that unless we have more than £52 worth of currency left we don't think it's worthwhile changing it back to sterling and a third of us run out of money completely.

Human rights groups warn against social media use in the United Arab Emirates following arrest of Aussie expat last month 

Several expats, from Australia and America, have been arrested in the UAE after posting comments online. Now, human rights groups are warning against the use of social media.

Breathtaking aerial images show millions of Muslim worshippers praying during the Night of Power at the Grand Mosque in Mecca

Muslim worshippers praying during Night of Power at the Grand Mosque in Mecca

Photographs, taken in the early hours of July 16, show millions of Muslims praying to Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The Hajj pilgrimage to Kaaba is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and demonstrates the solidarity of the Muslim people and their submission to God. It occurs in the last month of the Islamic calendar.

Tourist who carved her initials into a stone pillar at Rome's Colosseum is charged by police... and she could face a fine of £14,000

Security guards caught the 22-year-old woman as she used a coin to carve 'HA' into a pillar, and then turned her over to local police officers, who charged her with malicious mischief.

Paris launches mobile app that will put an end to tourists' French language woes by showing areas where they will be understood in their native tongue

Paris has launched an app for tourists to help them when they visit the city.

'Yes I speak touriste' has been launched to help foreigners struggling with their French find some respite. Paris's chamber of commerce released the app, which is available in nine languages.

Parents spend £1,150 to take their 'adult children' on holiday with some splashing out to bribe them into going, says survey

Those parents who shell out are giving their kids the full 'all-inclusive' treatment, footing the bill for flights, accommodation, meals, new clothes and travel insurance and vaccinations.

Galapagos Islands airport becomes world's first to be run ENTIRELY on solar and wind power

Baltra Airport in the Galapagos is world's first to be run entirely on wind and solar power

The Ecuadorian airport has been hailed by environmentalists who are keen to preserve the Galapagos' eco-system in the face of increased tourism.

Inside the Japanese hotel where the front desk is staffed by ROBOTS and guests scan their faces to enter rooms

The Weird Hotel in Japan where the front desk is staffed by ROBOTS opens

A menacing-looking dinosaur, a female humanoid with blinking lashes, and a small android greet guests at this Nagasaki hotel where almost all employees are robots. The Weird Hotel, as it is aptly called in English, is set to open to the public tomorrow, becoming the latest oddity in a country known for its quirky accommodation. Beyond the front desk (inset), a gigantic robotic arm can store guests' items in a locker, while an automated trolley delivers luggage to their rooms.

The stunning highlight reel of thrill-seeking photographer's 70,000 shots of tornadoes, lightning and starry skies

A photographer in the American Midwest has captured stunning images of eye-catching weather phenomena, travelling 20,000 miles through 15 states to snap all 70,000 photos.

Bit too porky: The hilarious moment chubby pig Otis struggles to squeeze through cat flap to join pug chum

Heartwarming video shows the determined hog managing to get his snout and front legs through the space, but having trouble squeezing the rest of his body through the cat flap to join his friends.

Countries Brits are LEAST likely to visit revealed: North Korea, Sudan and Chad among destinations only 0.1% have been to

A new survey has revealed the destinations that British travellers are least likely to visit. Only 0.1% of UK adults have seen North Korea, El Salvador, and Papua New Guinea, among others.

The inside track on the world's most secretive country: Travel company launches rare train tours through North Korea with stops in undiscovered industrial cities

At a cost of £2,050 ($3,200) per person, the 10-night journey will take visitors from Pyongyang to Mount Myohyang and along the rarely-visited east and north-east coast to the city of Chongjin.

Workers' terror as 130lb piece of metal from Boeing 777's landing gear plunges into factory grounds as plane flies overhead

The triangular metal part ripped through the fabric of a rain cover at a factory in suburban Shanghai and narrowly missed striking people on the ground. It is from the door of a landing gear compartment.

The moment a romantic man proposes to his girlfriend at Gatwick Airport... with a FLASH MOB choir singing their favourite song (let's hope she's not a runway bride)

A sweet video has emerged of a man, James Bourne, aged 35, proposing to his long-distance girlfriend, Zoe, at the check-in counter at Gatwick Airport - with the help of a flash mob choir.

The breathtaking beauty of Britain: Spectacular photos show off the country's amazing summer landscapes

Britain's breathtaking beauty in spectacular photos of summer landscapes

Photographer James Grant, based on the edge of the Peak District, has travelled across the UK to photograph beautiful landscapes as Britain basks in summer. Pictured: An abandoned stone barn set in the rolling hills of Derbyshire, and the Back Tor rock formation (inset) in the Peak District. Other snaps show rows of vibrant red poppies, lush farmland and breathtaking scenes set against a sunset.

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