The REAL treasure islands you could actually own: From the South Pacific to the USA, the retreats that cost less than £250,000

The REAL treasure islands you can buy for less than £250,000

Stunning photos show the spectacular scenery and seclusion an island home can offer including clear seas, boating, fishing and snorkelling locations and links to the Blue Lagoon. One island near Canada is up for sale with an asking price of £125,170. Pictured: Motu Matatahi - Tahiti, French Polynesia (top left). Deer Bay French River Island - Ontario, Canada (top right). Aleutkina Island - Alaska, U.S. (bottom left). Pearl Island - Killarney, Canada (bottom right). Frigate Caye - Belize (inset).

From blow fish to raw deer: Couple obsessed with fine dining document their meals in more than 100 Michelin-starred restaurants around the world on Instagram

Couple document their meals in over 100 Michelin-stared restaurants

Brian Robinson has a passion for eating in Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. His wife Rebecca then documents their fancy meals on her Instagram page. Their meals included (clockwise from top centre): Pasta in Palazzo Petrucci, Naples, Italy, fish in La Grande Cascade in Paris, pork belly at at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in London, and sashimi in in Kigawa Asai, Osaka, Japan.

Beauty queen on trial in plane assault: Former Miss Venezuela attacked male flight attendant in drunken rage 'after being denied a PILLOW in first class'

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A federal trial opened in Houston Wednesday for Carmen Lechin, 50, the 1984 Miss Venezuela, who is accused of disrupting an international flight and assaulting a steward in 2013.

'Trapped in solitary confinement and immensely stressed': Borneo's sad sun bears caged for tourists' entertainment

Borneo's trapped sun bears are being held in solitary confinement in tiny cages that are too small for them at The Tawau Hot Springs Recreational Park, in Sabah. Now rescuers are trying to set them free.

They even make a staycation look exotic: The beautiful travelling couple who show the natural treasures right on their Norwegian doorstep

The beautiful couple who are showing the natural treasures of Norway

Norwegian-born Hildegunn Taipale and her husband Samuel, who combined have over 286k followers Instagram, have filmed an incredible video featuring the breathtaking landscape in Norway. From kayaking in vast lakes to cooking on a mountain top at sunset, the couple prove you don't have to go abroad to have an unforgettable time - and you can look good whilst you are at it.

Hilarious video calls for couples in Denmark to go on holiday and have more sex (to boost country's population)

The sexy advert is aimed at older parents and recommends that they contribute to their adult children's getaways so that they can get a grandchild 'nine months later'.

The chilling moment a killer whale jumps out of the water to catch a baby porpoise in its jaws before diving below the surface to eat its prey

The rare sighting of the killer whale in action at Discovery Bay, British Columbia, was caught on camera by photographer Nina Richardson Bowling of Colorado.

Calling all witches and wizards: Harry Potter super fans invited for the first Christmas feast at Hogwarts' Great Hall (but it will cost £230 for a ticket)

Harry Potter super fans invited for the first Christmas feast at Hogwarts' Great Hall

For Harry Potter enthusiasts who have dreamed of experiencing the magic of a Hogwarts' Christmas feast - the first one is launching on December 3 at The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. The once-in-a-lifetime dining event is taking place in the wizarding school's most spectacular room, the Great Hall. Lucky guests will not only enjoy a two-course Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, but will also have their own magical wands waiting for them at the table.'Dinner in the Great Hall' will include the chance to take in the surroundings of the actual set that was used for filming the movies.

Virgin America takes film and TV binge-watching to the sky with Netflix streaming service

Using their own devices, passengers aboard Virgin America flights can now stream videos through Netflix, even at 35,000 feet, in a partnership between the airline and Wi-Fi service ViaSat.

Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a 176lb WILD BOAR invades a Chinese beach resort and rams into tourists

Wild boar appeared out of nowhere at resort in Shenzhen, southern China. It bit several people during a rampage along the beach on September 19. Police shot and killed the animal.

Family's anger as 98-year-old woman 'left strapped into wheelchair and abandoned for 90 minutes' in airport baggage hall by staff

98-Year-Old Says She Was Strapped, Left In Wheelchair At DFW Airport

Rosario Sanchez had flown with American Airlines from Madrid in Spain to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, in the U.S, when she claims she was wheeled into the baggage hall and left.

'Glowing' TURTLE discovered in South Pacific: Diver captures first known case of biofluorescence in a reptile

Marine biologist David Gruber came across the spectacular sight off the Solomon Islands and described it as looking like 'a big spaceship gliding into view'.

Beautiful decay: Photographer travelled Europe for 15 years capturing haunting images of crumbling animal testing labs, subway tunnels and factories

Photographer Jan Stel Europe travels Europe collecting pictures of abandoned buildings

Dutch photographer Jan Stel spent 15 years travelling Europe to capture images of abandoned buildings for a new exhibition. Jan, from Purmerend, Netherlands, said: 'Abandoned locations have something magical: a hidden world left by men, but still full of life and history. 'It is about Mother Earth taking back what once belonged to her.'

Flight attendant who was caught with man in plane toilet believed to have earned £650,000 from having sex with passengers over two-year period

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Sources say the woman charged £1,500 for the mile high liaison, an amount she earned on every flight. The airline has not been named, but it is believed to be a Middle Eastern carrier.

Eurostar passengers stunned to see French rail staff working flat out to fix the signals - using an IRONING BOARD as a work bench 

Businessman Jamie Poyner, 40, was travelling from London St Pancras when an announcement was made saying the train would stop while work was done on the line around 50 minutes from Brussels.

Now THAT'S a holiday snap! Thousands of travel junkies share their favourite vacation pictures using the hashtag #helloworldrelay in celebration of World Tourism Day  

A new craze has flooded social media with beautiful travel snaps. Using the hashtag #helloworldrelay, bloggers shared their best pics ranging from Hawaiian sunsets to mountains in Oman.

Disappearing world: Pictured the crumbling village of temples being reclaimed by the Myanmar jungle (which can only be reached by boat)

The crumbling village of temples being reclaimed by the Myanmar jungle

Hidden in the heart of the Myanmar jungle is an enchanting wonderland of crumbling temples, Shwe Inn Thein - only accessible to the outside world by a tiny canal. On many of the decaying stupas, plants can be seen pushing their way through the stone cracks. There is believed to be around a thousand temples in the area with those deepest in the jungle lying unknown, even to locals.

Holidays on Mars are just DECADES away: A former Nasa engineer claims the discovery of water on the Red Planet has mind-blowing implications

One question has fascinated the human race for more than a century: is there life on Mars According to former Nasa Engineer David Baker, the most important thing is the presence of water.

Chilling photos from inside crashed Air Canada plane show gaping holes in the fuselage; abandoned luggage and oxygen masks that helped save all 133 passengers

The Airbus 320 crashed into a power line on landing and then skidded off the runway at Halifax Stanfield International Airport's on March 29 - sending 25 people to the hospital with injuries.

Let's hope there's money left over for gifts! Luxury tour operator launches £50,000 'ultimate Christmas trip' with stops in eight cities over 17 nights

Open to only one couple, the exclusive tour includes stops in New York, Orlando, Paris and Medellin, with tourists taking in sights such as Rockefeller Center and Walt Disney World.

British barrister's leg BURST OPEN after he was bitten by a spider 'while flying from Qatar to South Africa' - and nearly had to be amputated 

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Doctors told Jonathon Hogg he could have died after he was bitten by a poisonous brown recluse spider, which he believes happened on a flight from Qatar to South Africa.

From the Alaskan glaciers to Sydney Opera House: Ship captains reveal the most spectacular panoramas at sea

Royal Caribbean cruise captains reveal the best panoramas at sea

From gigantic fjords in Norway (left) to sailing near to incredible Venetian architecture (top right) and the mesmerising Hubbard Glacier in Alaska (bottom right), voyaging by sea provides the opportunity to see the world from a new perspective. Royal Caribbean has tapped into the expertise of its 23 ship Captains to reveal some of the most incredible panoramas around its 260 destinations.

From Amsterdam adventures to sailing in Serbia: The top European cruises on offer for travellers in 2016

Mail on Sunday's Caroline Hendrie shares her pick of next year's river cruises which allow travellers to wake up in a new place every morning.

Drink in the view: Behind the wine country along Portugal's stunning Douro river

Mail on Sunday's Alex Holt winds her way through alleys of heart-stopping steepness, to the bombastic grandeur of buildings dedicated to God and Mammon.

How to make sure you never lose your luggage again: World's smartest suitcases can be tracked in real-time and even charge your smartphone or tablet at the airport

There was a time when travellers were left to cross their fingers after checking their luggage, but with a few taps on a phone they can now follow their bag's journey from the check-in desk to the carousel.

Plane food you DO want to eat!  Travellers share photos of First Class three course feasts featuring caviar, cheeseboards, sushi and champagne

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Most aeroplane food has a terrible reputation among passengers but thanks to Instagram, we can now see what First Class travellers get. Meals include (clockwise from top left): Poached salmon, prawns and truffle pate, sole in Hollandaise sauce, nine-bowl Japanese starters and seafood salad.

Cheap dreams: Economy Airbus passengers could soon be travelling in SLEEP PODS kitted out with televisions, reclining pillows and CCTV

'Sleeping boxes' would be stacked both beside and on top of others - and separated by a sound-proof bulkhead so tired passengers can get some sleep.

Incredible photos show the moment a sneaky seal steals onto a surfer's wave - and shows him exactly how it's done

Surfer Russell Quinn and his brother Adam, from Huskisson in New South Wales, got a massive surprise when a playful seal interrupted their session at Sussex Inlet on the South Coast.

Boy, 6, survives horrific 60 METRE fall from a mountain top while sightseeing on the first day of a family holiday 

The boy, six, was sightseeing with his family when he tumbled 60 metres down the side of Mount Ainslie, a popular tourist destination north-east of Canberra.

Hotel refuses to refund pensioner, 88, when she cancels holiday after breaking her wrist - because she didn't give 24 hours' notice

Hannah Boardman, of Clayton, Manchester, had been saving up for two years and was looking forward to a five-day break in Blackpool with her husband Allan, also 88.

A haunting island from Skyfall, a mining town reclaimed by the desert and the site of a World War II massacre: The creepiest ghost towns that you can still visit

The creepiest ghost towns that you can still visit

They may look like scenes from a post-apocalyptic horror film or the last place anyone would want to go on holiday, but these eerie ghost towns are drawing millions of curious travellers every year. From thriving cities that were evacuated due to man-made catastrophes to bustling towns that died when the local industry fizzled, these are the creepiest ghost towns that you can still visit. Pictured top left is the Wild West town of Bodie, top right the island of Hashima, used in Skyfall as the lair of Bond's enemy, bottom left the French village of Oradour-sur-Glane, which was the scene of a horrific wartime massacre committed by the Nazis, bottom right is the former mining town of Kolmanskop in Namibia and inset is the church at Imber in Wiltshire, used now only by British soldiers on training exercises.

'Get up! There's a sinkhole!': Husband saved his sleeping wife from their caravan just moments before it was swallowed up by a huge 7.5 metre cavity

Victorian holidaymakers Dieter and Jenny Gass were forced to abandon their caravan when a 200-metre long sinkhole swallowed their mobile home near Queensland's Rainbow Beach.

No more bulky camping gear! All-in-one tent inspired by spacesuits combines an insulated shelter with sleeping bag and mat

Swiss materials scientists have helped to develop a new type of shelter that they say can keep campers warm at down to -22°F and help reduce uncomfortable nights in the great outdoors.

Please sir, can I have some...thing different? Social media craze charts the worst aeroplane food served on flights (and the full English is a top offender) 

Twitter craze charts the worst aeroplane food served on flights

Aeroplane food is like Marmite - you either love it or hate it. But the quality of in-flight meals varies greatly between airlines. Disgruntled passengers are now getting their own back by posting snaps of their worst meals on social media with the hashtag #planefood.

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 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.

Six British tourists face obscenity charges in Rome after 'taking a naked dip in one of the city's historic fountains'

The four men and two women had been drinking when they decided to take a dawn swim in the fountain of the Naiads, in piazza Repubblica, in the city centre, police say.

Dancing bears, daredevil motorbike stunts and shooting stands: Vintage Oktoberfest pictures reveal there has always been more to the event than just beer

Vintage Oktoberfest pictures reveal there has always been more than just beer

In the past, Oktoberfest revellers could watch performing bears and dangerous stunts while sipping on their pints of beer at the world-famous event in Munich. Here are some retrospective photographs of the early days of the world-famous Oktoberfest which show the traditional bar maids in 1928 (top right), celebrity visits from the likes of Austrian singer and actress Hannelore Auer in 1981 (bottom right) and guests riding in upside-down cars in 1951 (left).

Family speaks of shock after arriving at Airbnb villa in Spain to discover another group already holidaying there

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Kate Murphy and husband John, along with children Tom, 15, and Gisele, 9, booked a 10-day stay in Majorca, Spain, in August with the accommodation-booking website.

Travelling in style... sort of: Passenger is collected on the tarmac in a stretch limousine - after getting off a Ryanair flight

Photographed by a passenger waiting in the terminal building for a flight back to the UK, the plane had landed at Berlin Schoenfeld in Germany around 4.10pm local time yesterday.

Zermatt or bust! It's never too late to learn to ski (and why not do it in the shadow of Switzerland's magnificent Matterhorn)

Writer MICHAEL WILSON takes his teenagers to the Swiss slopes in Zermatt, terrified that he's left it too late to introduce them to the potentially bone-snapping joys of skiing.

Out with the padlock and in with the cling film! More and more passengers turning to industrial-strength wrapping in airports to secure their luggage

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It seems the trusty padlock is not enough of a deterrent to would-be thieves, with passengers wrapping their suitcases in industrial strength film before it sets out on its journey.

Fast and furious: Intrepid traveller breaks records by visiting a whopping 22 American states in less than 24 HOURS (with three flights actually slowing him down)

Gunnar Garfors breaks records visiting 22 American states in less than 24 hours

Gunnar Garfors, along with fellow travellers Tay-young Pak and Øystein Djupvik made it to Illinois having taken hired three rental cars and three scheduled flight along their 24-hour mission. Their route took them from Maine (top left) to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont (top right), New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia (centre), Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky - and finally ended in Illinois.

The ultimate Moroccan surfing adventure: Where professional surfers rub shoulders with amateurs and daytrippers at North Africa's premier big wave destination

While Agadir, Morocco is well known for its sun soaked holidays, in the past 15 years it has become a surfer's paradise and legendary spot for those seeking waves in North Africa.

Six secluded beaches, four vast pools and a resort so big, you won't see the same person twice! Inside the five-star Sardinian that was a hit with the royals (and even Jodie Kidd's a fan)

MailOnline's Carol Driver stayed for two nights at the five-star Valle dell'Erica, part of the Delphina group of hotels. The 28-hectare resort near Santa Teresa Gallura is seemingly miles from anywhere.

Easy rider: How anyone can turn themselves into a Tour de France winner during a cycling break in the Alps (even beginners)

If you want to tackle Alpine cycling but need some help, why not use a vélo à assistance électrique (VAE) which allows non-professional riders to experience stunning views for a fraction of the effort.

They like to moo-ve it! The Swiss village that celebrates the arrival of autumn with colourful costumes and a procession of goats and cattle

In Urnaesch, Switzerland, located in the rural Appenzelerland region, traditionally-dressed farmers lead their cattle and goats down the mountain in celebration of autumn each year.

The man who's been on SIXTEEN stag dos in just three months - all with complete strangers

Will Stevenson has been on 16 stag dos in just three months with strangers

Will Stevenson, 35, from Nottingham likes going on stag dos with strangers. The office manager fills in when someone can't make it and takes their plane ticket. Although Will doesn't have to spend any money on transport or accommodation, simply paying the fee to change the name on the ticket, he has spent £10,000 partying on 16 trips in three months. Since going on his first weekend to Budapest in June, he has now travelled to countries including Munich, Rome, Ibiza three times, Madrid, Barcelona and Gran Canaria. He said: 'The last few months have been absolutely non-stop - I feel like I've spent the last 12 weeks either partying or in airports.'

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.

Havana on two wheels: Do as the locals do and saddle up for a last chance to savour old Cuba 

Bridget (pictured) cycled through the idyllic Cuban countryside, exploring tobacco plantations and fields of banana trees

Do as the locals do in Cuba and take to two wheels to explore. BRIDGET MCGROUTHER embarks on an eight-day cycling trip to experience the country's idyllic scenery.

Now THAT'S ship shape! How Cunard's flagship Queen Mary 2 cruise liner will look after a multi-million-pound refurb

How Cunard's flagship Queen Mary 2 cruise liner will look after a multi-million-pound

The ship will undergo a 25-day extensive refurbishment in May and June next year in Hamburg that will see stunning new interior designs introduced. The glamorous new designs feature signature colour schemes, new carpets and new furniture as well as more decorative fixtures and fittings. Fifteen new single cabins and an additional 30 Britannia Club cabins will be constructed during the refit and the very popular kennels will be expanded to cater for the high demand.

How to watch the SUPER BLOOD MOON eclipse: Rare phenomenon will be seen throughout most of the world this weekend (and some say it could spell the end of the world)

This dramatic full moon next to the scaffold-shrouded U.S. Capitol was taken on July 31, 2015 in Washington. This was a ?blue moon??--the second of two full moons in a single calendar month.
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Sunday's supermoon eclipse will last 1 hour and 11 minutes, and will be visible to North and South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of West Asia and the eastern Pacific.

The Eternal City? More like The Expensive City! Rome set to hike its tourist tax by 500% for coach tours to limit congestion around the Colosseum and Vatican

Changes proposed by Rome's council would see the existing daily permit for coaches soar from €200 to €1,000, but the plan has been met with backlash from tour operators.

The most irritating holiday Instagram snaps ever! As the summer comes to an end, a round-up of the social media vacation photos we've come to hate

The most irritating holiday Instagram snaps ever!

As holiday season comes to an end, MailOnline Travel asks readers which holiday photos on Facebook and Instagram annoy them the most. (Clockwise from top left) Writing in the sand, 'Hot dog legs', meditation poses, sexy bikini selfies and (inset) hand-heart symbols all feature.

Turkish delight! Why visitors come back again and again to the five-star Hillside Beach Club

Built on a stunningly beautiful bay with crystal clear Mediterranean waters stretching as far as the eye can see, Hillside Beach Club is miles ahead of other hotels.

Just in time for winter! Tiny beach hut with stunning views (but no toilet or mains electricity) goes on the market for £150,000

The tiny wooden structure, in Whitstable, Kent, carries a heavy price tag that equals the cost of a family home in some parts of the UK, but has stunning views of the North Sea.

From a Pimm's at Wimbledon to a Tim Tam in Sydney: Meet the Instagram celebrity who's seen - and eaten - it all as she chews her way around the world

Melissa Hie, from Indonesia, has racked up over 177,000 followers on her Instagram profile Girl Eat World, simply through taking snaps of delicious local delicacies in incredible locations.

Not a beach or infinity pool in sight: The photographer who captures mesmerising beauty in everyday life around the world

Slovenian photographer Matjaz Krivic captured beauty in everyday life

These stunning images by Slovenian photographer Matjaz Krivic portray stark reality and quiet moments intertwining with the developing world. Pictures include the poignant moment an elderly pilgrim bathes in the lake outside the golden temple in Amritsar (inset) and the morning mist rising from the valley towards a small town in the Haraz mountains (pictured).

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 and failing to roar loudly.

Earning their crust: Couple quit their jobs to sell pizza from a boat in paradise... and they're hiring! 

Boat Pizza Pi has gained an army of fans who have rated it as the top restaurant in St Thomas. Owners Tara and Sasha are looking for three staff members to join them in November.

So who IS the holiday queen? As Princess Eugenie is banned from taking any more holiday this year, we look at the stars who can't stop going on vacation (but she's got some way to go before she beats her sister) 

Princess Eugenie is banned from taking any more holiday this year

Princess Eugenie (far left) has been banned from taking any more holiday at work. She follows in footsteps of sister Beatrice (2nd from left), who's had 13 holidays this year. We look at other stars who racked up the air miles in 2015. They include (from left to right) Tamara Ecclestone, Coleen Rooney, Alessandra Ambrosio and Kim Kardashian.

Explore the canals, enjoy the local jazz music scene and don't miss the Jewish Cultural Quarter: A three-day guide to the best of Amsterdam

The capital of the Netherlands is as well known for its elaborate canal system as it is for its cultural and aesthetic heritage. Writer EMILY HANDLEY spends 72 hours in Amsterdam.

Why Gravetye Manor is quickly building a reputation as one of the best country hotels in the UK (and it's on the foodie map too)

Last week, the 16th century Elizabethan house set in 1,000 acres of beautiful countryside, was awarded its first Michelin star much to the delight of head chef George Blogg and his team.

Go business class... for free: Google Street View now lets you climb inside a British Airways executive jet and take a 360-degree tour (and check out the swanky lounge)

Google Street View now lets you climb inside a British Airways executive jet

EXCLUSIVE: The airline teamed up with London City Airport this week to create the first airport airside tour. Customers can see inside a 32-seater business jet (main and top right) that costs £2,700 to travel on and the BA private lounge (bottom right). The service marks the first time British Airways has opened its aircraft doors to allow any special photography by Google Maps for Street View. The new map also means customers travelling through London City Airport can use the service to navigate their way around the only airport actually in London - allowing them to explore and 'visit' check-in, duty-free and check-out before their flight.

Letter signed by 100 Cathay Pacific pilots warns bosses that increased work hours has put flight safety at risk because they're 'tired and worn-out'

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The letter was signed by 100 Cathay Pacific pilots warning that exhaustion due to heavy workloads needs investigating. Management have promised to look into the issues.

High flyers! See Europe's best slackliners compete on a wire 1,624ft above Switzerland in an attempt to break the world record

For four days each September, the world's best slackliners gather in Moleson, Switzerland, to show off their sky-high balancing ability in what is known as the Highline Extreme event.

Poor little devils! Meet Tasmania's famously ferocious inhabitants whose population is being devastated by a facial tumour disease

'Tasmanian devils are in trouble' says Mail on Sunday's Wendy Gomersall, who shares her experience on meeting the critters who are facing extinction in the wild.

Now you really CAN live like a celebrity! Emily Blunt's $2.5million Hollywood Hills home is now available to rent on Airbnb

Hollywood actors Emily Blunt and John Krasinski have recently moved out of their sprawling Los Angeles home - and it's now up for rent on Airbnb for just £400 per night.

Is this the most dangerous holiday in the world? The daring tourists who defy threat of terror attacks and explore Mogadishu's beaches, markets and landmarks with heavily-armed guards

Untamed Borders takes tourists to Mogadishu, Somalia

Despite the constant threat of terror attacks, kidnapping and murder, tourists are spending £900 each to spend 48 hours in Somalia's capital, considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Visitors are protected by armed security guards at all times when they visit beaches (left), a cathedral that still shows the scars of war (top right) and a street where the wreckage of a downed plane has sat for eight years (bottom right). It may be the most dangerous tour in the world, but those who have accepted the risk and interacted with locals say it has left them with lasting memories and a new take on the war-torn city.

What was their beef? Tourist 'attacked in Venice restaurant after complaining his steak wasn't cooked properly'

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The man and his wife, from Belgium, had booked a table at the Trattoria Casanova in the centre of the Italian city of Venice for an anniversary meal.

Happy Birthday Barbados! The island is set to celebrate her 50th anniversary of independence - and you can join in

Independence was initially marked in 1966 following the raising of the national flag the first time. Mail on Sunday's Frank Barrett reveals how you can get involved in next year's celebrations

What would the REAL Stalin say? Impersonator who charges £10 to have photographs taken alongside his Lenin lookalike is snapped munching away on capitalist McDonald's French fries 

Lenin and Stalin impersonators charge tourists £10 for photos outside the Kremlin

Dressed in military uniform, often with the Communist flag ready to be unfurled, Lenins (main, left) and Stalins (main, right) patrol the square offering tourists a rather-apt holiday memory. But they have to fish out as much as £10 (1,000 rubles) a go for a photo with one of the political heavyweights (inset shows the real Stalin, left and Lenin, right).

'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

Next to train departure information, bleary-eyed commuters are being confronted with admissions of illicit affairs and heartbreak broadcast on a giant screen at Brighton train station.

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.

Glorious Europe? It's just plain sailing: The best shopping, sightseeing and cycling adventures are just a ferry ride away 

'Now is the time to plan a car ferry break to the Continent.' Mail on Sunday's Frank Barrett shares his ideas behind a number of unforgettable short breaks.

Chic New York is even cooler in the snow: Made in Chelsea's Millie Mackintosh went for the style - and stayed for the food

The reality star, who claims her love of the Big Apple stems from watching Friends growing up, shares her take on the city during the winter months.

Truly novel tourist attractions! Inside the world's most incredible libraries, from Hogwarts-style galleries to gold-leaf monasteries

Inside the world's most incredible libraries

Some of the most spellbinding include the Admont Benedictine Monastery in Austria (top left), The Library of Congress in Washington DC (top right) and the Long Room at Trinity College Library in Dublin (bottom left). Minimalistic libraries are equally beautiful, with Tama Art University Library (centre) and Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart in Germany (bottom right) among the best.

Heated open-air pools, champagne receptions and volcanic salt baths: Is a thermal spa the ideal Christmas?

'I lay in the heated open-air pool, a blizzard whirled around me in the night sky and fluffy flakes settled on my head'. Mail on Sunday's Wendy Driver shares her favourite way to spend the festive period.

'It was a mixture of Cocoon, Fawlty Towers and Benidorm': 'Fun loving' couple in their 40s put in honeymoon resort for pensioners by Thomson where romantic meals were interrupted by mobility scooters

Bride Sharon Lanning, 41, and her husband Alun, 42, from Shrewsbury were hoping for fun and frolics but, were booked into a hotel that was like a mixture of 'Cocoon, Fawlty Towers and Benidorm'.

The Big Blue: Surrounded by one hundred killer whales on a seafaring adventure in Western Australia

It was rare and most awesome sight in Bremer Canyon, a deep sea crevice and incredible hot spot for marine life, 500km south of Perth in south west Western Australia.

What sets the Poles apart? Poland's heartbreaking and heroic history revealed 

On a tour of Poland, Mail on Sunday's Sarah Lucas discovered a fragile beauty in a country that has suffered for several decades.

Witnessing the birth of a cruising giant: Take a first look at the Regent Seven Seas Explorer (and what will surely be the world's most luxurious ship) 

Regent Seven Seas Explorer will surely be the world's most luxurious ship

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. CAROLINE HENDRIE takes a first look at the cruise liner.

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 and lavish interiors.

How to save a holiday in Mexico: The beaches of hipster haven Tulum are covered in seaweed, but there are amazing treasures to be explored from secret lagoons to Mayan ruins

Tonnes of the brown, smelly ocean matter have been piling up on the Yucatan Peninsula since at least March but this could be the perfect opportunity to explore Mexico's other treasures.

The ultimate diver's paradise! The incredible resort that's perched on a rock in pristine Caribbean waters (arrival by helicopter recommended)

Dunbar Rock Villa in pristine Caribbean waters is the ultimate divers paradise

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.

'Trapped in solitary confinement and immensely stressed': Borneo's sad sun bears caged for tourists' entertainment

Borneo's sad sun bears caged for tourists' entertainment

Borneo's trapped sun bears are being held in solitary confinement in tiny cages that are too small for them at The Tawau Hot Springs Recreational Park, in Sabah. Rescuers were so shocked at the appalling conditions they are being kept in, they want to get them moved to the the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

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