On June 16, 2016, the Regent Seven Seas Explorer will set sail on its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Venice with 750 passengers on board, looked after by 542 crew. It is the fourth - and the largest - of the company's fleet, weighing 56,000 tonnes and construction started in July 2014. It will include The Regent Suite (bottom left) that will cost £3,057 ($4,655) per person per night, or £42,799 for the 14-day launch. CAROLINE HENDRIE takes a first look at the cruise liner.
Passenger who was arrested and led off plane in handcuffs by police after trying to open plane door at 30,000ft claims he thought it was entry to the toilet
James Gray was fined €600 by Dutch airline KLM after the incident, which he describes as a 'misunderstanding,' on an Edinburgh to Amsterdam flight, and was told he can't fly with them for five years. He says airline staff accused him of trying to open the door of the plane, but he insists he only touched the handle after confusing it for the door to the toilet.
The ultimate diver's paradise! The incredible resort that's perched on a rock in pristine Caribbean waters (arrival by helicopter recommended)
The incredible Villa on Dunbar Rock (pictured) is nestled in the Caribbean and with its infinity pool (top right), own private beach, helipad, bar and eight private suites (left) could be the ultimate ocean getaway. With the sea literally at your doorstep, the rock provides handy access for those keen to explore under the pristine marine area.
Sumptuous villas, its own yacht club and 2,000 giant tortoises roaming free: Why Fregate Island in the Seychelles can only be described as the ultimate resort
No other word could do full justice to Fregate Island in the Seychelles, which is as ecological and nurturing of wildlife as it is luxuriously exotic. SANDRA HOWARD checks in. Pictured: the island's luxury cliffside villas (top left), Fregate Island from the air (top right), the on-site spa (bottom right), the infamous Aldabra tortoises (bottom left) and Sandra (inset) soaking up the sun.
The coolest boat in the world: New 328ft superyacht can break through polar ice and visit the globe's most remote destinations
SeaXplorer promises to be one of the first superyachts to navigate far-reaching corners of the planet - from the Arctic to Papua New Guinea - with state-of-the-art technology, lavish interiors and toys such as submarines, helicopters and boats. With three sizes to choose from (213ft, 295ft and 328ft), it is the world's first purpose-built, Polar Code compliant range of expedition yachts, and is capable of breaking through ice in some of the coldest places on Earth or sailing to remote tropical areas.
Private pools, some of the world's finest snorkelling and romantic beachfront dining: Fall hook, line and sinker for the Maldives
Yes, it's blindingly obvious that the Maldives is the ultimate honeymoon destination - but sometimes the obvious choice is just the ticket, as writer ALEX MEAD discovers as he and his partner plump for the 'honeymoon package,' that sees them staying in a duplex villa that is a mere hop between the pool and the beach.
The heart-warming moment a little lion cub practised his roar for tourists... only to give himself a fright with the tiny sound
Captured in a short video in an unknown location, the tiny creature emerges from the long grass and takes a few tentative steps forward before attempting to roar loudly (main). However the noise it makes is nothing more than a tiny squeak, and adding to the humour, it appears to give the cub a fright (inset).
New York's Plaza Hotel named top-rated property according to the world's super-rich... with The Bellagio in Vegas and the Mandarin Oriental in London close behind
A survey from New World Wealth polling 'wealthy individuals' has found New York's Plaza Hotel to be the top-rated property among multi-millionaires worldwide. The super-rich appear to prefer more intimate accommodations, with boutique properties, like Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France (top right) and Aspen's The Little Nell (bottom right), also making appearances in the top ten.
Pimp my superyacht! From £4m helicopters and custom-built sports cars to giant slides and personal submarines - the ultimate boys' toys on display at Monaco Yacht Show
The world's most prestigious yacht show features the latest must-have accessories for wealthy owners, who can splash on everything from giant slides to helicopters. One of the toys with definite wow factor is the £1million Dragon personal submarine (bottom), which can reach depths of 400ft. For £4million, owners can buy their very own helicopter (top right) to travel directly from the airport to their yacht, or they can opt for the Marine Edition Mono (top left), a £500,000 sports car that was specially built for transport on a yacht.
Earning their crust: Couple quit their jobs to sell pizza from a boat in paradise... and they're hiring!
Pizza Pi (right) has gained an army of fans who have rated it as the top restaurant in St Thomas. If that wasn't good enough, pizza lovers Tara (centre) and Sasha (pictured top left with Tara), from Indiana and Manhattan respectively, even do deliveries. The couple are looking for three staff members to join them in November - and Tara is expecting a baby in December.
'I'm married but I'm so in love with my ex-partner I feel dead': Commuters darkest confessions laid bare for all to see on giant board at Brighton train station
Alongside run-of-the-mill train departure information, bleary-eyed commuters are being confronted with admissions of illicit affairs and heartbreak broadcast on a giant screen, known as the Waiting Wall at Brighton train station. Created for the city's design festival, the display was designed as a reinterpretation of Jerusalem's Wailing Wall, and will be visible until September 27.
From smouldering sunsets to storms over a lighthouse: The incredible images that capture Britain's beautiful landscapes
Photographer Thomas Heaton has spent the past two years taking trips to stunning parts of the Lake District, Yorkshire and the Scottish Highlands - and capturing mesmerising images of them. The 31-year-old photographer, who currently lives in Whiteley Bay, explains that landscape photography is his passion. Pictured is Heaton camping out in the Lake District (main) and a storm brewing in Whitley Bay.
The scantily-clad girls in neon booths who are not selling sex... but NUTS: Inside Taiwan's bizarre trade where 'betel' snacks are sold to drivers
The beautiful Taiwanese road sellers may be dressed to grab attention, but it is their tasty betel nuts that stimulate customers. These provocative 'Betel nut girls' are responsible for pedalling the stimulative fruit from around 60,000 booths, many along the main roads. But with many viewing the trade as degrading, and health reports linking the fruit to oral cancer, could these booths soon be a thing of the past?
Abs-olutely wild! Daredevil hunks showcase their ripped physiques in breathtaking settings on Instagram account that's setting pulses racing
Men of Outdoors celebrates handsome, adventure travel-loving hunks - and is fast gaining popularity around the world with more than 27,000 followers. Some of the heartthrobs featured include US BMX racer Barry Nobles (bottom right); Seattle photograher Jeffrey Carlson (centre); Washington yogi Rick T (bottom left); horse-loving Riccardo Roma (top left) and free-climbing entrepreneur David Powell (top right).
Driving customer service to the next level: From a 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II to a 1970 'Baccarat red' Citroen and vintage Fiat 500s - the luxury hotels with iconic courtesy cars
MailOnline Travel looks at hotels from Paris to New York and Rome that match courtesy cars to their brand image. The Peninsula, Paris, chauffeurs guests in an incredible array of iconic and luxury cars including a 1934 Phantom II (main), while those staying at Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto in Rome can scoot past the Colosseum in a Fiat 500 (top right). Check into the Baccarat New York, meanwhile, and you can cruise the streets in a classic red Citroen (bottom right).
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