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Ruff and ready: Cute Instagram pictures show dogs enjoying the great outdoors on camping trips with their owners

Camping With Dogs Instagram account shows dogs and owners in the great outdoors

Instead of man's best friend being left behind during holidays, the adorable Camping With Dogs Instagram shows pets and humans having fun together on spectacular camping trips. From witnessing spectacular sunsets to cuddling up with their owners by a campfire and sleeping in tents - the incredible pictures show the canine's having the time of their lives. Although some need a few creature comforts in the morning. The 'Camping with Dogs' account was started by Nashville's Ryan Carter this year, and has gained a huge social media following.

Welcome aboard the Saharan Express: How poverty-stricken Mauritians journey hundreds of miles through the scorching desert... on a cargo train full of iron ore

How Mauritians journey hundreds of miles through the scorching desert

Michal Huniewicz, 31, documented the 700-kilometre journey across Mauritania - a country crippled by poverty, slavery and terrorism - on the world's longest cargo train. Sat on top of about 84 tones of rusty red ore, the software developer and his friend Ammar encountered brutal weather conditions and scenes of immense poverty as they wound their way through the desert on the open-top carriage.

The moment oxygen masks dropped down on Ryanair flight from Greece to the Netherlands that saw plane with 160 passengers on board divert to Germany

Flight FR582 was south-east of Stuttgart in Germany when the pilot announced the Boeing 737-800 would be making an unscheduled landing due to 'inflight depressurisation.'

Posing naked by a landmark, using a selfie-stick and making glaring factual errors on social media: The most annoying tourist habits revealed

There is one thing we cannot avoid on holiday - annoying tourists. Here, MailOnline Travel takes a look at tourists' behaviour that leaves us feeling hot under the collar.

Forget sleeping pills or hypnosis! SEX may be the best way to cure a fear of flying, says therapist

American pilot-turned-therapist Tom Bunn said a new study on chronic and post-traumatic stress may support the theory that sex can reduce anxiety before a flight.

Incredibly bizarre CCTV footage catches a DEER smashing through a glass window of a hotel and running wild in the laundry room

The unexpected guest was caught on CCTV at the New Victorian Inns and Suites in York, Nebraska showering the hotel's breakfast room in glass after entering through the closed window.

Could you shoot the cover for National Geographic? Iconic magazine calls for talented photographers to accept the challenge (and here are the STUNNING entries so far)

National Geographic calls for photographers to shoot the magazine cover

From kayaking through the majesty of a Norwegian fjord at dusk (right) to riding over Myanmar's dawn mist in a hot air balloon (centre) and climbing Vietnam's rice terrace (left) these are just some of the breathtaking moments captured on film by talented photographers across the globe. They are part of a gallery of submissions by skilful shutterbugs who are hoping that their image will be chosen to appear on the cover of the prestigious National Geographic Traveler magazine.

From ghost town to tourism hot spot: Inside the rebirth of Mexico's 'Puebla Magico,' where The Mask of Zorro was filmed

Mineral de Pozos, in Mexico, has been a desolate wasteground since the 1940s, when the last mines closed down. Revitalised by renewed interest, new hotels are in the pipeline.

Exotic life of the kings of Benin: The land where subjects believe royals have superpowers and become invisible at night

Today the Kings of Benin, an area bordered by Nigeria and Togo, have no real power but the customs and reverence surrounding them remains, as French photographer Eric Lafforgue discovered.

Pictured: The £9.9million superyacht that ran aground as a violent storm battered an idyllic Greek island with high winds and massive waves

Four people were on board the 40-metre (131.4ft) vessel, Jelana, when it was washed onto a shallow reef just outside a swanky marina and yacht club in Corfu, Greece.

BREAKING NEWS: At least five climbers killed and two missing after avalanche in the French Alps

Police have said the avalanche occurred in the Massif des Ecrins, south-east of Grenoble, at around midday today.

See them before they're gone: The stunning photos of glistening icebergs in glacial lake threatened by climate change

Wim Denijs' photos of icebergs in Jökulsárlón lake threatened by climate change

Belgian photographer Wim Denijs has had a soft spot for Iceland since the volcanic eruptions in 2010, and his latest series of mesmerising snaps has revealed the beauty of Jökulsárlón lake. The stunning images show icebergs in a number of distinct colours - from milky white to bright blue (inset) - although the photographer fears the future of Iceland's deepest lake is in doubt due to climate change.

Photographer films heart-stopping moment he balances on ledge 60 storeys above New York's Times Square

Such is the height of the New York skyscraper, the thousands of people below appear as tiny specks in the distance while the daredevil precariously places one foot in front of the other.

Amazing moment a humpback whale breaches the water and leaps over kayakers - narrowly avoiding crushing them

The kayakers were paddling in Monterey Bay, California, on Saturday when the enormous creature emerged from the water and almost landed on top of the duo.

Photographer launches search for mystery mystery couple he pictured kissing at the top of waterfall after 'proposal' at Mount Rainier National Park

Josh Murfield from Washington believes in a photo showing a couple kissing at the top of cascading Silver Falls in Mount Rainier National Park, he captured their marriage proposal.

Inside the 'Zoo from Hell': A schoolboy kicks a frightened monkey's tiny metal cage as a crocodile languishes in a concrete pool of its own urine, fed on dead dogs

Borneo's Yuk Chin Mini Zoo is dubbed the 'Zoo from Hell' due to 'disgraceful' conditions animals are kept in. Children taunt frightened creatures, held in tiny cages and seldom fed.

How safe is YOUR holiday? From deadly spiders to venomous snakes, the lethal creatures that could be lurking near your hotel (and what to do if they attack)

Miranda Krestovnikoff on how safe YOUR holiday is from snakes and other animals

These are the dangerous animals and insects that tourists could encounter on their holiday, from deadly spiders and killer sharks to lethal jelly fish and giant hornets. Here MailOnline Travel maps out where they live and, with the help of wildlife TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff, reveals how much risk they really pose - and the steps to take in the event of an attack.

There's no time to laze by lovely lake Geneva - so get your skates on!

Skiers tend to roar past in their 4x4s in winter, missing out on one of Switzerland's prized assets - Lausanne.

That's a high-wire act! Amazing drone footage shows Chinese engineers converting a 980ft wooden bridge into a terrifying GLASS walkway above a 590ft canyon

Engineers are transforming wooden suspension bridge into see-through mountain pass in Hunan, China. It's to be finished by October 1. It will be the world's longest glass walkway.

Inside Eurostar's newly refurbished trains that feature illuminated drink holders, free WiFi and seatback mirrors

One UK rail expert described the new interiors - on 21-year-old trains - as 'unrecognisable' and declared that 'passengers will think it's a brand new train'.

Pictured: Windscreen of car smashed by metal pieces of plane's jet engine that rained down as aircraft declared an emergency

A passenger jet was flying over Fresno, California when one of its engines failed shortly after take-off, raining debris over a neighbourhood.

Mob of 'irresponsible' tourists slammed for preventing endangered sea turtles from laying their eggs at wildlife refuge

Ostional Wildlife Refuge tourists slammed for preventing sea turtles from laying eggs

Tourists stood in the olive ridley sea turtles' way and even placed children on top of them to snap keepsake photos, causing many of the creatures to return to the sea without laying their eggs on a Costa Rican beach. Ostional Wildlife Refuge, in northwestern Guanacaste, is a protected area and the only place in the world where locals are legally permitted to harvest the first wave of eggs (inset) for consumption or sale.

The bizarre spa where guests soak in baths filled with BEER in treatment that's 'good for the skin' (but isn't great for hangovers)

Beer and baths don't normally go hand in hand but the spa at Chodova Hotel in the Czech Republic has created the ultimate boozy experience - filling their baths with dark beer.

Dozens of tourists evacuated after Japan's Mount Aso erupts, sending huge plume of volcanic ash one MILE into the sky

Authorities on Kyushu, south of Japan, have evacuated 30 tourists and shop workers from a ropewalk near the summit of Mount Aso, pictured, as the island was placed on high alert.

The real life Tarzan: The amazing story of a man who dropped out of society 60 years ago and survived by slaying crocodiles and boars with his bare hands

Striding bare-chested down a Queensland highway with a sack slung over one shoulder, this is legendary bushman Michael Peter Fomenko who has been hailed as the 'real life Tarzan'.

Two planes carrying 351 crash into each other while taxiing at Los Angeles Airport

Two planes carrying 351 passengers crashed into each other at Los Angeles Airport which left a large chunk of an aircraft on the ground.

How to beat the autumn blues: 25 events guaranteed to make you forget summer is over

25 events guaranteed to make you forget summer is over and beat the autumn blues

It may seem like summer is over, but there are a whole array of autumn events waiting to be enjoyed. Join 350,000 fans flocking to Amsterdam Dance Event (centre) or unwind at Center Parcs (bottom right) which boasts River Rapids. From world class surfing in Snowdonia (top left) to the Color Run (top right) and even Europe's longest inflatable slide (bottom left), here are 25 ways to keep the autumn blues at bay.

Air India grounds nearly 125 crew members because they are overweight

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Many flight attendants have failed to maintain the weight requirements prescribed by aviation regulator DGCA. Some are to be given ground duty but others may be offered voluntary retirement.

Terrifying moment motorcyclist is forced to abandon his bike and run for his life after an elephant emerges from forest and charges

The frightening incident took place at the Gorumara National Park in Lataguri, India after the giant mammal wandered onto the highway from the surrounding forest.

Adorable newborn rhino rolls around in hay and bonds with her mother Umqali... as poachers threaten to wipe out her species

An adorable southern white rhino has been born in captivity at Monarto Zoo, south-east of Adelaide, as her species faces extinction due to the threat of poachers.

Brace yourself for a VERY cold winter: Forecasters warn recent bad weather could be start of most powerful El Nino phenomenon since 1950

Meteorologists predict that the El Nino phenomenon - which caused the prolonged, snowy winter six years ago - could be the most powerful since 1950.

Motorists stuck in knee-deep floodwater after torrential rain sweeps the North-east - and there'll be MORE rain tomorrow as remnants of tropical storm Henri hit Britain

'Moongate' entrances and stunning views of Canada's most famous landmark: Inside the five-star hotel where George Clooney and Johnny Depp hang out at the Toronto film festival

Inside Shangri-La Toronto hotel where George Clooney and Johnny Depp hang out

One of the most popular stops on the Toronto film festival celebrity trail is the Shangri-La hotel, where George Clooney (inset) posed for selfies with fans at the bar (bottom right) and Johnny Depp was spotted eating Canadian cuisine at Bosk restaurant. With amazing views of skyscrapers and the CN Tower, The hotel's top-end suite boasts a 'moongate' entrance to the bedroom (top left), while guests - celebrity or not - can unwind at a pool (top right) with spectacular city views or a spa with treatments inspired by ancient rituals of the Middle East (bottom left).

Here comes autumn! Torrential rain, gale force winds and even FLOODS set to sweep Britain - toppling trees and causing road chaos

Devon and Cornwall will be the first to bear the brunt of the bad weather, with violent gales of up to 65mph set to hit today which are expected to cause widespread havoc on the roads.

Incredible photographs show abandoned shopping mall covered in snow, rain and overgrown weeds as it succumbs to the changing seasons

While they may look like scenes from a post-apocalyptic zombie movie - the building is in fact located in Akron, Ohio, and has simply been left to decay since it was abandoned in 2008.

Wipe out! GoPro captures the incredible moment a clumsy DOLPHIN body slams a paddle boarder sharing his wave

As this incredible footage shot at Hermosa Beach, California shows, it's best to give way if you're sharing a wave with a dolphin. A paddle surfer filmed the moment a dolphin collided with him.

Would you CHOOSE to spend a night jail? Ohio prison converted into a B&B; offers guests a stay behind bars

An Ohio bed and breakfast is giving visitors the chance to spend a night in the slammer. The Old Vermillion Jailhouse Bed and Breakfast is a converted four-cell jail that can be privately hired.

Only the adventurous need apply: Hunt is on to fill polar explorer vacancy with perks of the job including diving beneath icy lakes, scaling frozen waterfalls and chasing the Northern Lights

Visit Finland and Finnair hunt to fill polar explorer vacancy

Visit Finland and Finnair have launched a campaign in search of a UK explorer for the ultimate polar work experience position- a three month adventure in the arctic conditions of Finnish Lapland. The unique job advert, which went live today, encourages keen adventurers with aspirations of polar exploration to apply to take part in this once-in-a- lifetime opportunity.

Small wonder: Ultimate relaxation in the lovingly restored Palazzo Radomiri on the beguiling coastline of Montenegro

Half the size of Wales and with a population of only 620,000, Montenegro is home to glittering fjords, rugged mountains, Venetian churches and UNESCO-preserved historic towns.

Britain faces an invasion of venomous false widow spiders as warm conditions herald a population boom

False widow spiders have seen a population boom thanks to warm weather throughout the summer. As Britain's most venomous spider, the false widow can deliver an extremely painful bite.

Painted lady, 23, attacked by crazed woman in Times Square who called her a 'nasty wh**e' before punching her in the face

Amanda Roman, 23, was talking to a female tourist when another woman suddenly hit her in front of the huge crowds gathered at the New York City landmark.

The heartwarming moment a rescue team save the life of a baby humpback whale after it was trapped in fishing lines

The nine-metre long juvenile Humpback whale was spotted entangled in buoy lines and cray pots, about 9am Sunday in Fitzroy Bay, on Wellington's south coast.

Leap of faith: Tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy dip at India's Kumbh Mela royal bath festival

Tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy dip at Kumbh Mela

Dreadlocked Indian holy men and Hindu pilgrims washed away their sins with a religious dip during the second Kumbh Mela bathing or Pitcher Festival at Trimbakeshwar in Nasik, India.The Godmen naked and with their faces painted, danced and chanted alongside tens of thousands of pilgrims celebrating the Shahi Snan, meaning 'royal bath'.

Meow we're talking! Instagram account from cat lover proves that outdoor adventures are not just for dogs...and you CAN take your feline friend along as well!

The woman behind Adventure Cats, Laura Moss, is working on a website to providing information on getting cats to participate in outdoor activities.

The price of convenience: Horrific images lay bare the devastating murderous effects litter left on beaches has on sealife

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In an attempt to increase awareness for the plight of marine animals, WWF has launched a campaign entitled ?The Price of Convenience? in collaboration with photographer Christian Waters, to show people exactly what happens to their trash when they?re done with it.

In an interview with Refinery29, Waters explained why he was so compelled to draw attention to this problem: ?People are basically using the oceans as their trash cans. I thought, maybe I can make a difference and try to create something that will help people change their lives and change how they act towards the creatures in the sea.?

On a recent snorkeling expedition to Malaysia, Waters and his girlfriend were admiring the pristine blue sky and crystal-clear sea, when they began to notice pieces of trash floating around in the water. In addition to this distressing sight, Waters had also recently watched

Little pieces of litter amount to around 8.8 million tons of trash in the world's oceans, poisoning and choking sealife, according to figures from the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF).

Inside the bizarre Bangkok aircraft graveyard where families live among the decaying passenger jets and survive by collecting and selling scrap metal

This is the bizarre aircraft graveyard which is situated in the heart of Thailand's capital Bangkok. But more unusually, the hulking remains of the former passenger jets are several families who have made their homes inside the cavernous holds of the jumbo jets.

Bubble trouble: Foam machine malfunction at Toronto Pearson International Airport spills 'two football fields' worth of suds

It looked as though winter had come early at Toronto Pearson International Airport when a malfunction of a foam machine caused a blanket of foam to spill out of a hangar onto nearby streets.

Take a whistle-stop tour of the golden era of train travel: Pictures aboard the Orient-Express reveal the nostalgic glamour of 1950s journey

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express pictures reveal the nostalgic glamour of 1950s journey

In a series of nostalgic snapshots from 1950, photographer Jack Birns has captured the glamour of the post-war holiday boom aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express. Retro images show passengers relaxing in Art Deco carriages (centre and top right) and elegant service (bottom left) on the journey from London to Istanbul via Paris and Venice.

Students who lost their GoPro when using a balloon to send it 98,000ft high get camera back TWO YEARS later after hiker hands in footage - revealing breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon

Bryan Chan and his four friends hoped to find the camera after it landed by using GPS but their plan failed, but two years later a hiker found the GoPro lying in the dirt in Arizona.

Live and let Thai: Travel to Thailand to have a Bond style journey sailing past 007's iconic island, made famous by Roger Moore

From stunning scenery to exquisite food, Thailand offers an exotic break. For those looking for the James Bond experience, get pampered with luxury spa treatments or relax in the turquoise ocean.

Up close and personal: TV presenter Raul de Molina encounters the endangered mountain gorillas of Uganda and explores the country's remote villages

Emmy award winning TV presenter, Raul de Molina has visited almost 100 countries but keeps going back to Africa. He takes a trek to see the last 1000 mountain gorillas left in Uganda.

The Crafty Traveller: The web pioneers who are making the world accessible to everyone, regardless of any disability

There are over ten million people in the UK with a disability, but thankfully travel for those with specific needs is getting easier, helped by these services and websites.

'It feels like you are on the edge of the world': The Pub Landlord comedian, Al Murray finds an oasis of calm and lives like a Sultan on a Marrakech city break

Al Murray finds an oasis of calm and lives like a Sultan on a Marrakech city break

The Pub Landlord, Al Murray enjoyed a blissful weekend break in Marrakech. At the labyrinth of balmy riads, La Sultana (pictured) offered a tranquil stay enhanced by a hammam. The comedian also took an 'urban safari' through the Red City discovering the best souks, markets and restaurants to visit.

Horse-lover's haven: Riding high with the dashing gauchos of Golega in Portugal at their annual 10-day equine festival

The equine town of Golega boasts of being the horse capital of Portugal, so it is not surprising that each November they hold a 10-day equine festival in honour of Lusitano horses.

From soaking up the luxury to souking up the sights: A tale of two Moroccos

The Villa Dinari is located 20 minutes from Marrakech's bustling Medina and offers a secluded haven, with gardens filled with olives, oleander and figs.

Two British women killed in Himalayan horror: Train carrying 37 UK tourists crashes in India

The train (pictured), put on specifically for the tourist group, was travelling to the Indian Himalayan town of Shimla when it came off the tracks near Kalka. The cause of the accident has yet to be established.

'We need to land this plane': Heroic Qantas staff and an off duty nurse save the life of man who collapsed on a flight from Perth to Sydney

His face was white and his shirt was soaked with sweat. A perth man had a very lucky escape after he collapsed on a Qantas flight to Sydney just after take off.

From Amazon adventures to a safari in West Africa: The top fly-cruises on offer for travellers short on time

From Amazon adventures to a safari in West Africa: Here are the top fly-cruises on offer

Most of us don't have the time to get to Africa, South America or even the Med by sea, so flying to join the ship makes sense. Here are the most interesting and relaxing fly-cruises available to book now. All the prices include flights and transfers to the ship.

From model aeroplanes and shimmering chandeliers, to life-size wooden animals: A regal stay in a quirky French chateau

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For one week this summer, MailOnline Travel's John Hutchinson was able to feel like the Lord of the Manor with his own personal chef in a French chateau that typified the word 'quirky.'

Man is arrested for URINATING on fellow passengers aboard JetBlue flight

A 27-year-old man spent about 5 hours in jail Friday after he reportedly urinated on several passengers right before landing at Portland International Airport.

According to a police report first obtained by KOIN 6 News, Jeff D. Rubin was taken into custody at 4:31 a.m. on Friday by Port of Portland Police.

Officers responded to the C-concourse to meet JetBlue Flight 47 from Anchorage after getting reports from the airline that a man had urinated on passengers, seats and luggage.

When the officers boarded the aircraft, they found Rubin ?slumped over asleep in his seat,? according to the police report.

Numerous airline employees and passengers told police that Rubin had been sleeping for the majority of the flight. About 30 minutes before landing, ?he stood up and began urinating through the crack of the seat onto the passengers seated in front of him,? the report states.

Jeff Rubin, 27, was arrested Friday after JetBlue Flight 47 arrived at Portland Airport in Oregon. About 30 minutes before landing, he stood and began urinating.

Feel the force: Star Wars invasion at Disney World pulls plug on Osborne family dancing lights after 20 year reign as iconic attraction

Walt Disney World has announced this will be the last year of the Osborne family's Christmas lights. Instead the Florida resort will launch a a Star Wars themed spectacle.

From a tour round the prison Nelson Mandela spent 18 years, by a fellow inmate, to spectacular Table Mountain views: Why you should escape to Cape Town

There are few views that rival the impressive Table Mountain in Cape Town, and there are plenty of other sights to see, from penguins on Boulder's Beach to Mandela's prison on Robben Island.

Wild West wandering: How a road trip in the heart of America is spellbinding (if you can avoid the bison along the way)

The driving routes from Denver to the Yellowstone National Park are mesmerising, with the Rockies and the stunning Grand Teton National Park stops along the way. The roads are remarkably quiet - it wasn't unusual to see no other cars for at least a mile in either direction - everyone sticks to the speed limit and drivers are courteous. There are also plenty of eateries along the way to satisfy any hunger pangs.

El Niño gets upgraded: Forecasters say there is a 95% chance of 'strong' weather system - but warn it WON'T relieve California's drought

With even warmer waters in the central Pacific in August, the hottest in more than 17 years, the NOAA today upgraded El Nino up from moderate status.

The incredible FLYING crocodile: Huge reptile captured on video exploding into motion and going so fast it appears to be rocketing across the top of the water

Video captured shows the moment a huge crocodile has propelled itself out of the water, appearing to briefly fly, in the shallow waters of the Cobourg Peninsula, Northern Territory.

An Inspector Calls: The Wellington is impeccable, with resident chickens and a lawn like Centre Court

If you travel to Baughurst in Hampshire you'll find an old shooting lodge, The Wellington Arms. With only three rooms, and exquisite attention to detail, to stay and eat in the B&B; is a joy.

Iconic Tower Of London poppies inspire a new audience as they are installed at a disused Northumberland colliery

The red poppies, which captured the public's imagination last year and attracted more than five million visitors, are are on show at the Woodhorn Colliery Museum in Ashington.

Celebrity central: Why Marylebone has become one of the world's hottest new playgrounds with A-listers flocking to its boutique hotel, bars and restaurants

Wealthy tourists and capital dwellers alike are heading to the central London neighbourhood of Marylebone. With the arrival of boutique hotel address Zetter Townhouse (pictured) and celebrities including Rita Ora (top right), Drake (middle right) and Daisy Lowe (bottom right) frequenting the trendy Chiltern Firehouse restaurant it has recently become the city's current 'it' destination.

How easy is it to break into your hotel safe? Shocking video shows security expert breaking into locked box in SECONDS

US security expert Jim Stickley demonstrates just how easy it is for thieves to gain access to your locked passport and jewellery in a shocking video uploaded online.

Is this FINALLY the answer to avoiding jet lag? The 'calculator' that tells you how to shift your body clock and beat groggy feelings

A new 'jet lag calculator' allows travellers to input flight dates, times and locations and then tells them how to shift their body clock using this data and beat groggy feelings.

'Gut' yoga with Millie Mackintosh's teacher, cleansing aromatherapy massages with hot wax and a (sort of) detox: How just two nights away from it all really CAN help you re-boot

Like most young professionals working (and playing) hard, we were in severe need of professional help. So, we found ourselves on our way to Champneys Spa in Tring.

Say hello, offer them some food and stay out of the aisles: Flight attendants reveal the things YOU can do to get the best service from them

Here cabin crew members themselves reveal to MailOnline Travel how to guarantee you'll get the most attentive service - and it all starts with a simple 'hello'.

Planes abandoned on the runway, caved-in ceilings and a terminal destroyed by war: The creepiest 'ghost' airports in the world

The creepiest 'ghost' airports in the world including Cyprus' Nicosia International

They were once a hub of activity with holiday flights and tearful reunions, but these abandoned airports are in a state of decay after years of neglect or conflict. Planes are falling apart and seats are covered in debris at Cyprus' Nicosia airport (main, top left), which has not had a commercial flight since 1977. Once the pride of Palestinians, the airport in Rafah, Gaza Strip (top right) is in ruins after being bombed by Israeli forces.

How many holiday sins have you committed? Infographic reveals the naughtiest things travellers do from skinny dipping to lying for a room upgrade

Travellers confessed their holiday misdemeanours in a UK survey with sins including sneaking on aircraft before being called, skinny dipping in hotel pools and lying to get a room upgrade.

Is Banksy working as a parking attendant at his own theme park? Man bearing striking resemblance to the secretive street artist is spotted at Dismaland

EXCLUSIVE: MailOnline can reveal the star's fans are speculating whether he may have surfaced in daylight - posing as a parking warden at his Dismalandpark in Weston-Super-Mare.

Website blasted after it shows photograph of burning British Airways plane in Las Vegas to advertise cheap flights

A popular voucher company has been slammed for using this picture of the British Airways plane on fire at Las Vegas - to advertise cheap flights to the USA. See SWNS story SWPLANE; HotUKdeals emailed subscribers with an offer of BA flights to New York for £299 within hours of news of the terrifying take-off emergency. The deal, which could be activated by using the code 'celebrate', was accompanied by a picture of the Boeing 777-200 engulfed in flames and smoke. Some of those who got the email quickly took to social media to express their outrage at the use of the image alongside the deal.

HotUKdeals emailed subscribers with an offer of BA flights to New York for £299 within hours of news of the terrifying take-off emergency.

One foot in the rave: Half of over 70-year-olds are heading to Ibiza for a party getaway (and many are using a tablet to stay connected while they're there)

A UK study revealed that 57 per cent of those aged 70 and over list the area as their favourite holiday destination.

A taste of the Orient in the heart of Catalonia: Personal butlers, a secret garden and a rooftop pool overlooking a Gaudi masterpiece...no wonder this luxury hotel is a hit with A-listers

The Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona boasts a stylish rooftop pool (top right) with a row of luxury sun loungers and plush sofas overlooking Gaudi's Casa Milà. Set in the former headquarters of a bank, guests are immediately made to feel like a VIP as they make their entrance via an elevated, carpeted catwalk. The hotel has four restaurants including the 'Mimosa Garden' (bottom right) and breakfast is served in the Bistreau (bottom left). Our spacious deluxe garden suite (top left) boasted a king-size bed with fluffy goose down pillows, hardwood plank floors and statement rugs.

Could UK airlines weigh passengers in the future? 58% of Britons want heavier people to pay more to fly

Uzbekistan Airways announced last month that they would be introducing weighing scales for passengers to stand on before boarding the plane.

Pictured: The desperate moments safari guides risked their lives to save young elephant stuck in the mud for four days... but after freeing him they were forced to put him down

EXCLUSIVE: A young elephant spent up to four days stuck up to his neck in mud, using his little trunk as a snorkel, as safari guides and tourists in Zimbabwe battled to free him.

Gone in 40 seconds! Incredible video captures the terrifying moment a cliff face collapses and disappears in a huge cloud of dust

Fisherman Sam Haskins, 24, filmed the remarkable footage from a coastal footpath just metres away from the crumbling rock face near Westcliff, on Portland, Dorset.

Tanning addict who 'grilled herself like a sausage' in the sun has 2cm chunk of skin removed after doctors discover deadly mole

Ashley Alexander, 27, from Cumnock, Ayrshire, says having skin cancer has rid her of her 'cocky attitude' to sunbathing and she now wants to warn others of the dangers of overexposure to the sun.

Shire delight! Inside the £140,000 underground holiday home that looks like it belongs in Lord of the Rings

Potts Corner the £140,000 underground holiday home based on Lord of the Rings

The cottage, Potts Corner, would be fit for any self-respecting hobbit, complete with a free standing bath and luxurious mattresses, and is just the place to return to after a day spent wandering around the Shire. The cosy retreat is the first of seven Tolkien-inspired hideaways to be built by Carol Hopkinson and her partner Karl Wragg as they create an entire village of fantasy houses on the Yorkshire Moors.

Welcome to the desert rave where anything (and everything) goes: From half-naked angels to Day Of The Dead worshipers and sideshow freaks, take a look at the craziest costumes of the 70,000 festival-goers at Burning Man 2015

It's the annual festival of art, music and everything else, but there's no denying that Burning Man has become best known for the months of effort that 'burners' put into their outlandish outfits.

Endangered white lion and Siberian tiger cubs let loose in safari park and cuddle up to visitors in a bid to discourage hunting

Taigan Safari Park in Crimea's Belogorsk town set up the campaign to raise awareness for the protection of wild animals by giving visitors the chance to hug and pet the adorable cubs.

The most surprising viral video ever: Romantic clip of elderly man meeting his wife with flowers at airport has more than 60MILLION Facebook views

The heart-warming footage captured at an airport, believed to be in America, shows a smartly-dressed elderly man holding a bunch of flowers and awaiting his wife.

Be careful with ice in your holiday cocktails: Infographic reveals where in the world it is safe to drink tap water

If you are holidaying in Africa or South America, bottled water will be the order of the day, and only a handful of countries in Asia have tap water that is safe for human consumption.

A lost world... found! Spectacular images reveal breathtaking beauty and enormous size of a newly discovered cave in Vietnam

Photographer Ryan Deboodt's images reveal the beauty and size of a cave in Vietnam

The cave is located near Vietnam's Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park and is believed to be an extension of a previously discovered cave called Hang Tien. The jaw-dropping pictures were snapped by adventure photographer Ryan Deboodt, 32, on August 31, after the cave was discovered for the first time by locals just one month ago.

Sandstorm engulfs the Middle East killing eight people and causing hundreds to be hospitalised with respiratory problems

Large parts of Lebanon (pictured), Syria, Israel and Cyprus were shrouded in a thick cloud of dust from the storm that began sweeping into the region on Monday.

'Best wishes of happy reproduction!': Randy passengers caught having sex in plane's toilet are mocked by flight attendant with sarcastic announcement over loudspeaker

Passengers cheered and burst into fits of laughter when a cabin crew member 'congratulated' the amorous pair as a Norwegian Air flight from Paris landed at Stockholm's airport.

'It was only a matter of time': Guide says death at Norway tourist rock was inevitable after student, 24, falls while trying to walk past daredevils taking photos

A tour guide was expecting tragedy at Trolltunga, the rock ledge above Lake Ringedalsvatnet in Norway, as Kristi Kafcaloudis fell to her death on Sunday - while tributes for the woman flood social media.

Buy your own village: Heiress's daughters put £10million Scottish estate on the market - complete with SIXTEEN houses and plenty of stag to shoot

The Kinnaird Estate, near Dunkeld, in Perthshire, has been put on the market by the daughters of an American Heiress. It offers acres of unspoiled landscape and 16 properties.

A terrifying 90-degree drop and twists inspired by fighter jets: Theme park reveals plans for tallest, fastest and longest dive roller coaster in the world (and footage shows just how scary it will be)

Cedar Point in Ohio reveals Valravn plans for tallest, fastest and longest dive roller

The ride called Valravn (val-rey-vuhn), at Cedar Point, in Ohio, will send daredevil passengers on a heart-pounding 214ft free fall at 75mph and a stomach-churning Immelmann turn, a fighter jet-like manoeuvre that takes the train into a half loop and half roll. When the ride opens in the summer of 2016, it will set a number of records for dive coasters, including height (223ft), speed (75mph), distance (3,415ft) and longest drop (214ft).

Hero British Airways pilot saves 157 passengers after bringing flaming 90mph Gatwick-bound jet to halt in just NINE seconds at Vegas airport allowing them to make miraculous escape with just two injuries

The British Airways flight bound for London was loaded with passengers on the tarmac at McCarran Airport. Two people were treated for injuries after the plane was quickly evacuated.

What it's like to be eaten by a VULTURE: Researchers reveal footage from inside a wilderbeast carcass left on the Serengeti

National Geographic magazine placed a camera inside a wildebeest carcass on the Serengeti. Within seconds, nature took its course and vultures descended to rip apart the corpse.

The TRUE scale of the Earth: Interactive map shows how the US, India and China could ALL fit inside Africa - and why traditional atlases have got it wrong

Two computer developers based in Detroit, Michigan, created the interactive tool called 'The True Size Of,' which shows how large countries really are compared to one another.

New home needed, must be big: Natural History Museum looks for venues to host 70-foot Dippy the dinosaur on UK tour

Dippy the dinosaur, pictured, will go on a nationwide tour after he is taken down from the National History Museum in South Kensington and replaced by a diving blue whale.

Kings of cool: KISS FM DJs Tough Love give their ultimate insider tips on the best places to stay and play in Berlin - the city they say has Europe's hottest music scene

KISS FM DJs Tough Love give their insider tips on the best places to stay in Berlin

Kiss FM DJs Tough Love told MailOnline Travel that Berlin offers the hottest emerging music scene in Europe right now. The house duo famed for their energetic bass sets, have put together their insider's guide including where to stay Soho House (pictured) and where to party in time for visitors to this weekend's inaugural Lollapalooza festival. As one of Lady Gaga's favourite music events the city is sure to attract and eclectic, A-lister attendance.

So THAT'S what happens when a plane 'dumps fuel': Video shows how an aircraft ensures it can make a safe emergency landing

Passenger David Coldwell filmed the scene as the plane he was on declared an emergency and signalled its intent to return back to Houston Airport in the U.S.

Ancient Mayan impact on the environment is still seen today: 2,000-year-old activity continues to shape tropical forests

University of Texas researchers have revealed the full extent of the 'Mayacene' as a microcosm of the Anthropocene - a period when humans began affecting the environment.

Student nurses arrive at five-star hotel in the Bahamas to discover Thomas Cook had 'cancelled' their reservation

Karen Colton and Rebecca Hendry, both 23, had arrived in Nassau for a five-day stay at the luxury Atlantis Paradise resort, only to be told there was no reservation.

Plane bound for Manchester returned to Malta 40 minutes into its journey to pick up two 'forgotten' passengers waiting in the terminal

The incredible incident, said to have cost Air Malta €2,000, happened on August 28 when the aircraft had set out from the country's international airport in Luqa.

From a safari cocoon in Botswana to a futuristic former factory in China, the surprising shortlist of the world's best designed hotels revealed (and one costs just £8 a night)

World Architecture Awards Hotels & Leisure Building of the Year shortlist

This year, the World Architecture Festival, held in Singapore, will honour the most beautiful-designed hotels around the world. From an African safari lodge that looks like a cocoon to a futuristic former factory in China, this year's nominees are as varied as they are luxurious. MailOnline Travel takes a look at the competition.

Mayday, Mayday! Mid-air drama as plane is forced to make emergency landing...with top author on board claiming aircraft was 'faulty' on take-off

Award-winning British-born author William Dalrymple described how he believed the Airbus A320 was faulty before it even left the ground in Khajuraho, India.

It's been a wet summer, but not THAT wet! Incredible historic pictures show London reimagined as Venice with famous landmarks surrounded by water and gondolas

From the waterways of Piccadilly Circus to moorings outside St Paul's Cathedral, these illustrations imagine what London would look like if its streets were to become the canals of Venice.

Terrifying moment woman is thrown from rubber ring and cracks her head on water slide at Center Parcs

The dramatic incident took place at Center Parcs Woburn Forest in Bedfordshire and was caught on camera by the woman's brother, Matt Smith, who was filming while on the slide.

How thieves can steal your identity while you are travelling (and how to prevent it)

One of the most valuable things people can steal is your identity. With figures of this crime on the rise, here are ways you can keep your personal data secure while you are away.

What REALLY happens in a plane in an emergency? Flight safety expert reveals what the pilot of the BA plane that burst into flames in Las Vegas would have been thinking and doing as the drama unfolded

Flight safety expert reveals what the British Airways pilot was thinking in Las Vegas

Former pilot Stephen Landells, who works as flight safety specialist for the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), tells MailOnline Travel step by step what would actually have been happening in the cockpit.

Vaulted ceilings hand-painted in gold and imported Versace fabrics lining every piece of furniture: Inside the designer hotel that Paris Hilton and Pamela Anderson call home when visiting Australia

The Palazzo Versace Hotel was the world's first 5-star fashion-house-branded hotel.

'If I were to die anywhere, I'd die there': McBusted pop star Danny Jones and his model wife Georgia enjoy a heavenly honeymoon at Naladhu Maldives and Per Aquum Niyama

A pop star honeymoon beyond their wildest dreams was enjoyed by Danny Jones from McBusted and his former Miss England wife Georgia at Niyama and Naladhu Maldives.

Shocking moment 'drunk' holidaymaker was wheeled out of hotel on luggage trolley after 'trashing room' in front of stunned guests

Footage captured by a Scottish expat shows the man being dumped onto the pavement outside the hotel, in the Philippines, and put in an ambulance because he could not fit inside a police van.

Holidaymakers claim they were left terrified after Thomas Cook cabin crew 'discussed Shoreham Air Show disaster just before take-off'

Patrick Cartledge and Donna Elliott were looking forward to a week away in Lanzarote but the couple claim the start of their holiday was ruined when they overheard the cabin crew's conversation.

So THIS is what they get up to when you've gone: The cabin crew craze to clamber into overhead bins for Instagram pictures

A craze has emerged that involves crew clambering into the overhead bins and photographs of them crammed inside being uploaded to Instagram with a hashtag of #overheadbin. Still in their flight uniforms, fun photographs show the plucky fight attendants clambering into the tiny spaces either individually (left and top right) or with their work colleagues (bottom right).

14 men thrown off a holiday flight to Tenerife over drug fears complain Jet2 staff overreacted to a prank involving a bag of SALT

The Scots were kicked off a Glasgow to Tenerife flight over alleged 'disruptive behaviour', as the plane was diverted to Faro in Portugal. It all sparked when cabin crew found white powder in a bag.

Thrillseeker killed when he smashes into a rock ledge and suffers severe injuries during a 'death swing' at a notorious cliff face west of Sydney known as Hanging Rock

A man has died in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney at a site where adrenaline junkies throw themselves off a cliff while tied to a rope in what is known to thrillseekers as a 'death swing.'

Are we there yet? 'Big Crazy Family Adventure' sees parents take two young sons 13,000 miles round the world using every form of transport EXCEPT planes

A family of four decided to
embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with their two boys, 3 and 7, spanning 13,000 miles to live in a cliff-side Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas.

The female solo backpacker who braved a turbulent Syria to photograph the magnificent Palmyra temples, now being systematically destroyed by ISIS

Despite the outbreak of civil war, traveller Teo Jioshvili was determined to photograph Syria's magnificent ancient city of Palmyra.

The iconic Icehotel in Sweden reveals the magical suites set to be launched in December - built using 5,000 TONNES of ice

The Icehotel in Sweden has revealed its suites set to be launched in December

Guests will be able to spend a night in one of 19 individually themed rooms in the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, sharing a room with a life-sized elephant, a Russian imperial-inspired theatre set or even an icicle cave. The winter wonderland is constructed every year in December, and lasts until it melts away around March.

Land of the soaring eagle: The 70 men who keep 4,000-year-old art of hunting foxes and WOLVES with birds of prey alive

PIC BY TARIQ ZAIDI / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: The few remaining falconers have managed to preserve their ancient traditions of eagle hunting and horsemanship.) A photographer has captured a stunning set of images displaying the 4,000-year-old art of eagle hunting. The images were taken by Tariq Zaidi, who travelled to the desolate Altai Mountains, which run from Siberia to Mongolias Gobi Desert. Only around 70 Kyrgyz and Kazakh eagle hunters remain in the world. The ancient tradition can be traced back more than four millennia in Central Asia, but is beginning to die out today. SEE CATERS COPY

The images are of Kyrgyz and Kazakh eagle hunters, of which there are just 70 in the world. The pictures were taken by Tariq Zaidi in the desolate Altai Mountains, which run from Siberia to Mongolia.

The 'lost' world of old New York: Iconic bars, clubs and apartments captured by photographer who discovered that legendary arts scene is still alive

London-based photographer, John Short, initially set out to depict the death of New York City's creative scene - but soon realised that the spaces were far from 'lost.'

The ugly truth about those amazing Instagram shots: Professional travellers reveal they've funded their travels by scrubbing 135 toilets, spreading cow dung and picking up dog muck

Chanel Cartell and Stevo Dirnberger, from South Africa, quit their jobs and set off on an ambitious tour, but they are sleep deprived, go to bed hungry some nights and rely on cramped buses.

Life with the sea tribe: Fascinating pictures show how Filipino islanders blend ancient tradition with the modern world

Photographer Jacob Maentz spent two weeks with the Calamian Tagbanua sea tribe, capturing the beauty of their customs and shedding light on some of the issues facing them.

When getting lost is actually fun: The world's most incredible mazes include ice labyrinths and hedgerow shaped like Harry Potter's head

The world's most incredible mazes include hedgerows shaped like Harry Potter's head

Since the ancient Cretans and Egyptians devised the first labyrinths, these routes and mazes have fascinated and entertained travellers across the globe. Harry's Potter's face, a pineapple and dinosaurs are just some of the intricate designs created from hedgerow while others are fashioned from sunflowers and ice. Get lost in MailOnline Travel's round up of the world's most incredible mazes and labyrinths.

A 'beyond 90-degree drop' and 15 'airtime' moments: The thrills riders can expect on Six Flags' new 2016 attractions

Six Flags announced yesterday its plans for even more stomach-churning and high-thrill rides set to be unveiled in 2016 over their 18 parks in the US, Mexico and Canada.

The Statue of Liverpool! City's plan for 330-foot gold Liver Bird on the Mersey that is twice the height of New York's Lady Liberty

Golden and shimmering across the River Mersey, a 23-storey Liver Bird statue and multi-business complex could become Liverpool's next major landmark and rival New York's Statue of Liberty.

Life in the clouds: At 7,190ft this is the highest village in Europe with just 200 residents braving six months of snow a year

Polish-based Rafal Nycz, 30, went on a two-week bike ride with his girlfriend through the stunning countryside of Georgia, eventually reaching the highest inhabited village in Europe - Ushguli.

Britain's most expensive bed and breakfast charges £1,425 per night - the same as a deluxe suite at the Ritz (but customers say the breakfast is worse at the London hotel)

The staggering price has been bumped up because of the Goodwood Revival event, which takes place on September 11 near the B&B; in Sussex.

This is what £2,500 buys you on British Airways' new Dreamliner: Carrier unveils swanky designs of its latest first-class cabin

British Airways' unveils swanky designs of Dreamliner's first-class cabin

A split-screen entertainment system, seats that recline at the turn of a button and a chic design - this is BA's new first-class cabin on its latest 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. And it's very exclusive. There are just eight first-class seats per aircraft - compared to 14 on other BA aircraft.

Dicing with death: Shocking moment plane is forced to change course at last second to avoid ploughing into man on runway

Moment plane aborts landing to avoid hitting man on runway

This shocking video shows the moment a small plane came within feet of striking a man on the runway in footage shot in Argentina, South America.

From staying in a 70cm-wide pod in Berlin to bedding down in Tokyo's capsule tower: The best micro holiday homes on Airbnb revealed

For a truly unique travel experience, why not swap a hotel stay for a night in a 'mico-home'? MailOnline Travel takes a look at the most unique compact houses around the world.

Guinness Storehouse in Ireland beats off competition from Buckingham Palace and the Eiffel Tower to be crowned Europe's top tourist attraction

The Storehouse in Dublin, which tells visitors the story of the drinks company, has welcomed 13 million people through its doors since it opened in 2006.

Is this the best way to pack a suitcase? Start-up firm designs interlocking plastic dividers that neatly sort and stack clothes

The EZSTAX dividers are designed so that travellers won't make a mess or be forced to refold when they remove one from the middle or bottom.

Woman's horror after 'bed bug bites' from stay in Wales leave her with swollen red blotches the size of TENNIS BALLS (and the hotel 'liked' Facebook pictures of the sores)

Ibis Cardiff Gate guest's horror after 'bed bug bites' leave her with huge blotches

A young mother was hospitalised after a family stay in Wales turned into a nightmare when she was bitten by bed bugs and suffered an allergic reaction. Tracey John had booked a two-night stay at the Ibis Cardiff Gate hotel (bottom right) with fiancee Danny Loo and their two-year-old son Brandon (the family is the main picture). However they decided to check out after only one night of their break after they were attacked by bed bugs.

From the serenity of the sea at dawn to waves crashing ashore amid a violent storm: The prize-winning pictures of Britain's coast

These stunning images of Britain's coastline at its best and worst came out on top in the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society's annual photo contest, with a jaw-dropping shot of a wild storm taking first prize.

He's in peak condition: Daredevil's terrifying footage of his death-defying evening jogs along Alpine mountains

Little puts off daring Sebastien Montaz-Rosset who not only scales the narrowest peaks in the French Alps, but tackles them at a run, despite 8,202 feet drops on either side.

Are these the world's BEST hotels? A Caribbean hideaway, an Indian palace and a lodge on the path of the Wildebeest migration among those singled out in prestigious traveller awards

Working on your bucket list of the best hotels to stay in the world? Then you're in luck, the results of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller Annual Readers' Travel Awards have just been revealed.

It's out of this world! Inside the bizarre UFO treehouse hotel that appears to hover above the ground

As you walk through the serene Swedish forest, a completely alien metal construction rises 6m off the floor and into the treetops. Inside, the space is decorated like the inside of a spaceship.

A busman's holiday! Couple spends £15,000 converting double-decker bus into private retreat complete with a kitchen, three bedrooms and HOT TUB

Ryton couple spends £15k converting double-decker bus into private retreat

Andrew and Lisa-Jane Powis (pictured at left with their children), from Ryton, Shropshire, bought the Lleyland Atlanteen bus off eBay for just £2,500 and spent six weeks transforming it into a unique camper van. They ripped out all of the seats and installed furnishings, including a cooker, oven hob and fridge in the kitchen (top right). There is a bathroom on the lower level, bedrooms on the top deck (bottom right), and a hot tub for guests when it is parked at their home.

What was he thinking? Airport evacuated after teenager tries to take alarm clock designed to look like a BOMB on a plane

A teenager has been charged with mischief for packing a bomb-shaped alarm clock in his carry-on.
Peel Police said that at around 4:50 p.m. Saturday, the 15-year-old, who was en route to Vancouver, was pulled aside after a screening officer noticed the object in his luggage.

The 15-year-old was travelling out of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada, flying on to Vancouver when he was stopped by security officials.

School girl, 12, takes on TripAdvisor with a new travel review website aimed at children - claiming 'if the kids aren't having a good time, then our parents aren't either'

High school student Bella Tipping identified a distinct, child-sized gap in the travel market and seized the opportunity to create a travel review website specifically for kids.

Have scientists found a cure for seasickness? Gadget that applies mild electric current to the scalp 'could eradicate nausea'

Imperial College London scientists are developing a device that will plug into a mobile phone and deliver a short shock to the head via a set of electrodes. They hope it will be on sale within five years.

Dramatic moment angry elephant rams its tusks into tourists who turned their backs to it while trying to eat dinner at national park

The incident took place at Zimbabwe's Mana Pools national park, where Irishman Stephen Montague and his brother-in-law Shane Wolf were having dinner.

Terrifying drone footage shows hiker swept down Hawaiian waterfall by flash flood in near-death experience

Video from drone shows hiker swept down Hawaiian waterfall by flash flood

Sean Steininger, 27, had been preparing to jump from a 30-foot waterfall in Maui, Hawaii but instead found himself caught in a flash flood that swept him dangerously over the edge, as his friends watched below. Drone footage shows the terrifying moment the Na'ili'ili Haele Stream suddenly started to rise, with the hiker disappearing into churning waters, watched in horror by his friends.

Summer's not over yet! Price war breaks out as tour operators slash costs by up to 50% in bid to lure holidaymakers into last-minute sunshine breaks

Following weeks of lousy weather in the UK, holidaymakers can save up to £350 per person on September getaways, with some of the cheapest bargains found in Greece and Portugal's Algarve.

Jet2 bans 14 passengers FOR LIFE after their 'aggressive and verbally abusive' behaviour on flight from Glasgow to Tenerife forced plane to divert to Portugal

Jet2 claimed the unruly men were 'aggressive and verbally abusive' towards flight attendants, and the captain decided to divert amid concerns about the safety of staff and other travellers.

Not just for the outdoor adventurers! The hidden gems of Cumbria where cuisine fit for a king is served on silver platters... making the heart of the north the ideal foodie getaway

With thousands of eateries, restaurants and pubs to choose from in Cumbria, it can be a minefield to know where to go for that well-deserved evening meal, but we've helped narrow it down.

Italy's most alluring lake: Stunning Maggiore is brilliant for breathtaking scenery and culture (but don't mind the bells that sound as a daily wake-up)

Nothing can prepare you for your first glimpse of Lake Maggiore in Italy: a vast bowl of blue water ringed with rolling mountains, which can be reached by a drive through France and Switzerland.

Faecal matter on the TV remote, bodily fluids on bed linens and drinking glasses wiped with a filthy cloth: The dirtiest areas of a hotel room revealed

With different guests every night and quick turnaround times for cleaning, hotels can be crawling with germs, and several studies have found alarming amounts of potentially sickening bacteria.

A ho-de-home from home: Chalet life at Butlin's with the wife, kids... and a dozen Shaolin fighting monks

One family's home for three days was a pastel-coloured lakeside villa in Minehead on the south-west coast - one of 117 in a new chalet-style village unveiled in May as part of a £16m revamp.

Fit for a king or queen! Inside the incredible £100-a-night sandcastle hotels with electricity, running water and toilets

Inside Zand Hotel's sandcastle rooms with electricity, running water and toilets

At €150 a night (approximately £110 or $170) based on double occupancy, the giant sandcastles in the Dutch cities of Oss and Sneek have been fully booked for weeks. With reinforced walls and ceilings covered with sand, each hotel is decorated with more than 30 sculptures and furnishings. Built for two sand sculpture festivals, one of the hotels is themed after the animated TV programme The Flintstones.