Lederhosen, low-cut blouses and LOTS of beer! Six million people expected to pack out Munich as Germany celebrates 182nd Oktoberfest

Lederhosen, low-cut blouses and gallons of beer! Six million people expected to pack out

Munich tapped the keg on Saturday for the world's biggest beer festival, Oktoberfest, with six million revellers expected. The celebration of traditional Bavarian culture with its oompah music and beloved frothy beverage kicked off when Mayor Dieter Reiter opened the first beer barrel with two mallet blows and offered a toast to a 'peaceful' Oktoberfest. Organisers will be praying the light mood continues however, with Munich struggling to deal with numbers of refugees who are being housed in temporary shelters in the city. Laila Noeth, the Muenchner Kindl Oktoberfest female patron (pictured right), sang on stage during the opening day to welcome visitors. The masses then rushed to get their hands on the €10 jugs of traditional German beer.

Bogs can be beautiful too: Incredible pictures of mystical 8,000-year-old Latvian swamp in the morning mist

Latvian swamp Kemeri bog in the morning mist is incredible

Photographer Jekabs Andrusaitis captured mesmerising images of the Kemeri bog in his native Latvia - getting up at the crack of dawn to get beautiful morning mists in the frame. From swirling fog to dewy spider webs, the pictures show that even swampland can be eye-catching.

An Inspector Calls: Golf, grouse and gourmet dinner at a Baronial pile in the Scottish Borders

Fisher folk, golf enthusiasts, grouse and pheasant shooters will all feel at home at The Roxburghe in Kelso. There's even a spa in this hotel in the Scottish Borders.

Diving into shark-infested waters: What swimming with the fearsome predators 60ft below the waves in Tahiti is REALLY like... and no, you don't get a safety cage

French Polynesia is home to a panoply of shark species, including the fearsome Tiger, but that wasn't enough to stop MailOnline Travel's Ruth Styles from diving in - with no safety cage in sight.

The secret to a great holiday in Ibiza? Go in September, avoid one resort in particular like the plague and leave late-night clubs to those who are too young to know better

The White Isle comes into its own when the raucous crowds have gone. All the coolest bars are still open and clubs host closing parties. Going off season means Spain's expensive island is better value.

Now THAT'S a first impression: The world's most spectacular hotel lobbies that feature a sea of fountains, brightly coloured forests and stunning chandeliers

From The Bellagio to Jumeirah's Burj Al Arab, the world's most spectacular hotel lobbies

From the grand Palazzo Parigi in Milan (bottom right), to the gold leaf adorned Burj Al Arab in Dubai (top left) to the flower-filled atrium at Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas (top right), these lobbies grab guests' attention in style. And none is more eye-catching than the Reverie in Saigon, Vietnam (bottom right) and the Ice Hotel in Sweden (centre).

American beauty: A journey by tall ship exploring the presidential playground along New England's glitzy coastline

Despite the biblical rain, writer Collette Lyons finds foodie heaven in Maine, cinematic icons in Massachusetts and explores the elegant island of Martha's Vineyard.

A boozy break in the Lakes? That's the spirit as new distillery creates chance to enjoy home-grown English tipple

There's always been plenty of water in the Lake District, but now there's vodka, gin and whisky, too.
All thanks to the new Lakes Distillery.

Perth, the unlikely hipster hotspot: A guide to the coolest boho bars and hot hotels in Western Australia's capital city

Perth is a new gem in Australia with arguably more edge than any other. MailOnline Travel sampled the coolest places to eat, drink and sleep in this most up-and-coming city

EasyJet makes holidaymaker pay excess baggage to take his mother's belongings home after she suffered a stroke in Spain

EasyJet has come under fire for charging a customer more than £50 to take his mother's luggage home from Spain after she suffered a stroke.
Jeff Kimber had to fly back to Britain from Majorca alone, because his elderly mother Shirley was too ill to take a commercial flight even though she had a seat booked on the easyJet service.
When he checked in with two bags - one for his own belongings and one for his mother's - he was told he had to pay a ?78 charge because his luggage was too heavy.
The airline refused to waive the fee even when Mr Kimber, 40, pointed out that his insurance company had booked four tickets for the flight and he was only using one of them.
When he returned to Britain, he contacted the company to complain - but they told him it would be 'unfair' to bend their own rules by refunding the money.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Kimber had to fly back to Britain from Majorca alone, because his elderly mother Shirley was too ill to take a commercial flight even though she had a seat booked.

La Dolce Vita: Oozing timeless glamour, STUNNING photographs of Italy's golden era reveal why the country was an A-lister favourite even in the 1950s

STUNNING photographs of Italy show why the country is an A-lister favourite

Capturing the enduring charm of the Mediterranean gem, this series of candid images from the 1950's showcases a lively mix of day-to-day life and cinematic inspiration. Legendary Italian actress Sophia Loren (bottom right) is pictured on set and the collection shows that holidaymakers have long flocked to the glamorous hotspots of Venice and Positano.

Offerings to the god Osiris found hidden beneath ancient Sudanese pyramids: 2,000-year-old structures marked Kushite graves

The pyramids (a ruin is shown) were found close to the ancient town of Gematon in Sudan, which as part of the ancient kingdom of Kush.

Rare snubfin dolphin spotted 'smiling' and playing in the water off the coast in Queensland

Emma Schmidt, a ranger for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, said she saw the endangered mammal (pictured) frolicking with a pod of around 10 Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins.

How polluted is YOUR city? Live interactive map shows exactly how much harmful smog is in the air where you live right now

Beijing based environmental monitoring project, the World Air Quality Index is publishing real time pollution maps across the world to reveal levels of harmful particulate matter.

The 'Tesla of planes' has arrived: Futuristic Icon A5 seaplane reaches 110mph, and can be flown by almost anyone (as long as you have $197,000)

This past Tuesday a plane went down in New York?s Hudson River.
The cops were called. Firefighters and emergency medical technicians arrived on the scene.
But instead of a frantic group of passengers floating in a downed Airbus A320, like 2009?s Sully Sullenberger ?Miracle on the Hudson? moment, officials encountered a delighted group of reporters gathered to test out the Icon A5, a small seaplane that was using the river to take off and land. Everything was going fine, but unknowing onlookers were not used to seeing planes flying so close to the river, so they'd called for help. Firefighters and cops, realizing nothing was amiss, stuck around to admire the spectacle. Indeed, the only potential damage at the event was what the Icon A5 will do to the $219 billion private aviation industry1. 
A view of the Jersey City skyline and the busy Hudson River during our NYC test flight.
A view of the Jersey City skyline and the busy Hudson River during our NYC test flight. Photographer: Justin

Built by LA-based Icon, the all-composite flying boat weighs just 1,000 lbs and has a range of 450 miles (725km). It can be flown after just 20 hours of training, and will be available in three years.

From Walter White's meth-cooking café in Istanbul to Batman burgers in Malaysia: The world's weirdest TV inspired tourist spots 

The world’s weirdest TV inspired tourist spots 

Take your coffee in a chemical beaker served by baristas in yellow boiler suits at Walter's Coffee in Istanbul (bottom right), eat Batman Burgers at DC Comics Superheroes cafes in a series of Asian venues (top right), or down a cocktail sitting next to a life-sized tardis at The Way Station bar, Brooklyn (left). These are the weirdest TV-themed attractions.

Concorde set to return to the skies: Supersonic jet may be used for charter flights by 2019

A Concorde supersonic airliner registration G-BOAB flies overhead during its service for British Airways - en-route for a foreign destination. The delta-winged jet was first flown in 1969, entering commercial service in 1976 for 27 years until the disastrous in Paris ended its viability. AÈrospatiale-BAC Concorde was a turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner or supersonic transport (SST). With a program cost of £1.3 billion and a unit cost of £23 million in 1977.

A group of UK enthusiasts of the decommissioned aircraft known as The Concorde Club have amassed £160million to give the supersonic passenger jet a new lease of life.

Myleene Klass under fire for claiming she released giant crab on Hampstead Heath after it stowed away in her luggage when she flew back from Pacific island of Mogmog

The radio presenter revealed last week how she found the coconut crab - so-called because it can crush coconuts with its pincers - in her suitcase on her return from the Pacific island of Mogmog.

Take a lifetime's worth of holidays... in one year: For £220,000 you can tick off all four corners of the globe on luxury private jets including visits to Easter Island and Hawaii

For £220,000 you can spend a year touring the World on a private jet

For the very first time, four of the world's most luxurious private jet tours are being offered in one exceptional year-package - where the lucky buyer can see every corner of the globe. The tour includes from Hawaii (top right), beautiful Easter Island (bottom left), Mumbai (top left) and Bora Bora (bottom right). The tour offers private jets commissioned by Four Seasons, Private Jet Tours, Captain's Choice and Abercrombie & Kent.

The rise of churchyard tourism: New guide promotes Britain's 30,000 cemeteries as perfect places to get in touch with nature

In an effort to push so-called 'churchyard tourism', the UK's burial grounds are being touted as a retreat for those in search of nature, tranquillity and a lesson in local history.

Inside the Rugby World cup teams' luxury hotels - where the only things they'll need to tackle are 'pillow menus' and spa options

Inside the Rugby World Cup teams' luxury hotels

Spas, jacuzzis and rooms with 'pillow menus' await the top teams. England will be checking into the elegant Pennyhill Park in Surrey (top left), while Ireland head to Celtic Manor, Newport (top right), ahead of their game against France in October. New Zealand will stay at Lensbury Resort in Middlesex (bottom right) and Wales will head to Vale Resort, Glamorgan, to play at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff (bottom left).

'It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment': Man captures the incredible image of a 3-metre great white shark leaping out of the water to untangle itself from fishing lines

Yachtsman Jeff Adams was sailing on Lake Macquarie, 200 km north of Sydney, when he captured the juvenile white pointer bursting out of the water in a clip which has since gone viral.

You're it! Heart-warming moment young girl plays tag with a PENGUIN at the aquarium

The youngster was visiting Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee when she came across the aquatic bird and instantly struck a chord.

Fine dining for £30 or less: The UK's cheapest Michelin-starred menus revealed

These menus - which all come in at less than £30 - feature impeccably cooked ingredients and intelligent pairings devised by some of Britain's top chefs.

Saved! Shocking images of schoolboys kicking frightened monkeys' cages and a lonely crocodile lying in a pool of green urine forces 'Zoo from Hell' to be shut down

Yuk Chin Mini Zoo in Tawau, Borneo, dubbed 'Zoo from Hell', has been shut down by wildlife rescuers after a shocking MailOnline investigation proved animals there were being mistreated.

A 24-carat gold facial, cryotherapy chambers and a snow room on a cruise ship: Inside the luxurious spas voted best in the world

The World Spa Awards winners including the Emirates Palace 24-carat gold facial

Spas in the Middle East, Asia and Europe dominated the list of big winners at the first annual World Spa Awards, which were voted on by the public and industry professionals. Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi (top right) won for its 24-carat gold radiance facial (inset), while Italy's Forte Village Resort was recognised for its seawater treatments (top left). Other winners included Norwegian Cruise Line's Mandara Spa, which has a snow room (bottom left), and Six Senses Con Dao, set in Vietnam's dramatic Lo Voi Mountains (bottom right).

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.

Is this the best job in the world? Travel writer lands role reviewing glamorous parties in locations including LA, Amsterdam and New York

Travel writer Jonathan Thompson review glamorous parties around the world

Jonathan Thompson, 36, from Chichester, West Sussex, will be the envy of his friends after securing one of the world's most desirable jobs - and he's could even get the opportunity to meet the likes of Beyonce and Taylor Swift. He won a talent search, as well as the all-expenses paid job, he'll get $25,000 worth of luxury furniture from design company Timothy Oulton and a further $200 every working day.

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 

Emergency landing

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

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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.

Helipads, hot tubs and en-suite staterooms: Inside the most expensive superyachts for sale at the Monaco Yacht Show where asking prices reach £51MILLION 

Inside the superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show where asking prices reach £51M

More than 120 of the priciest private vessels in the world will be on show over four days at historic Port Hercule, starting on September 23. The 25th edition of the event in glamorous Monaco brings together manufacturers, owners, buyers and enthusiasts at what is considered the most prestigious pleasure boat show in the world. With more than 33,000 people expected to attend, these are some of the most expensive vessels for sale.

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

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.

Every little helps! Baggage fees and other extra charges made airlines £21BILLION last year

Revenue from 'ancillary charges' made up 28.5 per cent of Jet2's revenue for 2014 and 24.6 per cent of Ryanair's. United Airlines made $5.86billion (£3.8billion) from extras.

Happy snapper: Daredevil model dices with death in extraordinary underwater face-to-face photo shoot with CROCODILE

Roberta Mancino in underwater Banco Chinchorro photo shoot with a CROCODILE

A fearless daredevil came face-to-face with a four metre long American crocodile in an extraordinary photo-shoot. Italian thrill-seeker Roberta Mancino fulfilled a long-held dream by swimming with the reptiles in the Gulf of Mexico. Travelling 30 miles from the coast to a lagoon in the middle of the Banco Chinchorro - home to roughly 700 of the reptiles - Mancino was keen to learn about their behaviour.

Marine life 'halves in 45 years': Overfishing, climate change and pollution blamed for 'potentially catastrophic' decline

South Africa Cape Town Leatherback Turtle Dermochelys coriacea swimming inside Two Oceans Aquarium.

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The new report found a 49 per cent drop in numbers among the 6,000 populations studied around the world, including leatherback turtles (pictured).

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.

Tug-of-war on the deck, glamorous balls and the first gymnasium at sea (with men working out in suits): Fascinating photos reveal life on board early cruise ships

Photos reveal life on board 19th century cruise ships

The development of steam ships in the 19th century led to ever more luxurious vessels taking wealthy guests on glamorous breaks. From taking part in deck tennis to wooden horse racing in the evenings, guests on board these elite liners would dress to the nines during their time on the seven seas. One of the leaders in modern cruise holidays was P&O; Cruises, which started advertising tours to destinations such as Gibraltar, Athens and Malta, from Southampton in 1844.

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

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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.

The call of the wild: Man takes his part-wolf best friend, Loki, on incredible outdoor adventures (gaining the Wolfdog over 378k Instagram followers)

Man takes best friend, Loki the Wolfdog on incredible adventures, because he doesn't want

A hybrid of a Siberian husky, Malamute and Arctic Wolf, two-year old Loki, and his owner Kelly Lund (pictured) from Colorado love nothing more than sharing incredible outdoor adventures together. Determined to give his faithful pet the exercise and outdoor lifestyle the Wolfdog requires, Lund is passionate about letting Loki roam free in some of the most dramatic natural locations around and has captured these moments on film. Together they have explored mountain passes, lakes and snowy landscapes, strengthening their bond, all without a leash.

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

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 top fly-cruises setting sail in the coming months.

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.

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

Marlyebone is on the rise with the arrival of boutique hotel Zetter Townhouse cementing its reputation as the current 'it' destination for celebrities and people in the know.

Now that's a walkabout! Meet the man who travelled 75,500km around the world on FOOT during an epic 11-year odyssey crossing six continents (using 54 pairs of shoes)

Canadian man Jean Béliveau travelled the world on FOOT for over 11 years

Canadian Jean Beliveau's 11-year walk is believed to be the world's longest uninterrupted circumnavigation on foot. He slept in jail cells in South Africa, found friendship with gang members in Guatemala and suffered the intense loneliness and stifling heat of the Australian outback. Leaving his wife, children and grandchildren behind, he shares the highs and lows of his odyssey with MailOnline Travel.

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.

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

How Mauritanians 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.

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

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.

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 (pictured) with a row of luxury sun loungers and plush sofas overlooking Gaudi's Casa Milà in the city centre.

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

Potts Corner on the Yorkshire Moors would be fit for any hobbit and is just the place to return to after a day spent wandering around the Shire.

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

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.

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

In nostalgic snapshots from 1950, photographer Jack Birns has captured the glamour of the post-war holiday boom aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, on a trip from London to Istanbul.

'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

One of the most popular stops on the Toronto film festival celebrity trail is the Shangri-La hotel, where George Clooney posed for selfies with fans and Johnny Depp was spotted eating Canadian cuisine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Guests will be able to spend a night in one of 19 themed rooms at the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, sharing a room with a life-sized elephant or in a Russian imperial-inspired theatre set.

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

Get lost in MailOnline Travel's round up of the world's most incredible mazes and labyrinths. Not just Intricate designs created from hedgerow, some are fashioned from sunflowers or ice.

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

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.

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.

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.

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