Double-oh heaven: The London attractions that mean YOU can live the James Bond lifestyle from swimming with sharks to powerboat trips on the Thames

the London attractions that mean YOU can live the James Bond lifestyle

With Spectre set to take the world by storm, the role of an MI6 agent is revealed once again to the masses - in grand style. From battling baddies, experimenting with gadgets and cosying up to beautiful women, James Bond leads a life many of us dream of experiencing. Here Travelmail reporter John Hutchinson reveals that this dream can almost come true if you know where to look. His mission was to experience some thrills and spills in the nation's capital... and live like Bond for a day.

Is post-earthquake Haiti REALLY ready for tourism? MailOnline Travel tours its bumpy roads to find out... with rum shots, 'Vodou' and sandy beaches along the way

MailOnline finds out if post-earthquake Haiti is REALLY ready for tourism

Carol Driver visits the earthquake-hit country with G Adventures - the first travel company to launch a tour from the UK since the 2010 disaster. But, flanked by the golden sands of Jamaica and the luxurious Saint Lucia, has Haiti really recovered enough to compete for the all-important tourist dollar to become the jewel in the crown of the Caribbean? (Clockwise from to left) Riding around in an open-top van in Jacmel where rubble lines the streets; Vodou art in Haiti's Port-au-Prince; a man works in the street, carving products to sell at market; a waterfall in Jacmel where schoolchildren go to cool down; a golden sandy beach in Cap Haitien.

Fantastic Foxhill Manor: Inside Take That, Coldplay and Lady Gaga's favourite Cotswold getaway

When you arrive and see Gary Barlow has just signed the guestbook it's pretty much a dead cert the place is going to be special. Set in Farncombe Estate, Foxhill Manor is the perfect country escape.

The Mile High Fight Club! As Kris Jenner reveals she was once shamed mid-flight for a fumble in the toilets with Bruce... the other celebrities causing chaos in the skies

Kris Jenner has recalled being caught having sex with ex-Bruce on a plane. She joins a long list of stars behaving badly during air travel, including Gerard Depardieu, Kate Moss and Snoop Dogg.

Marco Pierre White dishes the details on his top foodie recommendations around the world (and they don't all have Michelin stars) 

Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has been travelling to Melbourne twice a year to appear on the Australian version of MasterChef, and shares his top places to eat down under and worldwide.

The Trip to Italy: How to recreate Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan's gastronomic journey through the European countryside

MailOnline Travels' Sofia Zagzoule tours Pisa, Pievescola, Rome, Capri and the Amalfi coast in a bid to satisfy her hunger for the good life, as seen on screen.

How to holiday like a special agent: Follow in the glamorous footsteps of Bond at the scene-stealing locations featured in Spectre

Follow in the footsteps of James Bond at the locations featured in Spectre

Bond is back and he's racking up the air miles. Taking in Austria, Mexico, Italy, Morocco and of course London in Spectre, everyone's favourite international spy can be seen on screen dashing between scene-stealing backdrops in jaw dropping style. MailOnline Travel uncovers how you too can holiday in the footsteps of 007.

US-bound plane forced to turn around over the Atlantic and divert to Ireland after woman goes into labour in the cabin

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American Airlines flight AA787 had set out from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France this morning en-route to Charlotte Douglas International in North Carolina.

Drunk British woman is kicked off Thomas Cook flight from Cuba to Manchester after saying 'I hope you crash' in abusive runway rant

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The Thomas Cook flight TCX175 from Cuba's Cayo Coco Airport to Manchester was taxiing to the runway when the pilot decided to return to the terminal and call the police.

Springing over 10ft out of the water, pod of 30 dolphins perform spectacular show for boat full of tourists off the English coast

Dolphins perform spectacular show for boat full of tourists off the English coast

A rare sighting of 30 dolphins performing incredible tricks and huge jumps has been captured on camera just 650ft off the English coast. The large pod of dolphins can be seen swimming in synchronisation and leaping over heights of 10ft in the air together. Spectators on the boat were stunned as the playful dolphins swam up to them and started entertaining them off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

Pompeii restorers dig and scrub against clock as EU funding deadline looms that could see World Heritage Site miss out on €84m renovation pot

A sign hanging on a fence reading "prohibited access" is seen along ancient Roman cobbled street at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pompeii, October 13, 2015. Years of neglect at the ancient Roman city of Pompeii are being dug and scrubbed away in a last-minute bid to keep money flowing from a huge European Union-backed renovation programme. Picture taken October 13, 2015. To match Feature ITALY-POMPEII/   REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

Workers in hard hats beaver away as tourists visiting the Italian World Heritage site of Pompeii peer through screens and wire fences at ruins where restorations are going into overdrive.

Seas the day! Spectacular photos show daredevil surfers taking the plunge against backdrop of huge shipwreck in Indonesia

Photos show surfers taking the plunge against backdrop of shipwreck in Indonesia

The striking images were taken by professional photographer John Seaton Callahan as he toured the Indonesian coast with experienced surfers Emiliano Cataldi and Erwan Simon. The team travel the world to find, surf and capture photographs of new waves in some of the world's most exotic and remote areas.

Colorado hotel that inspired Stephen King's The Shining now in talks to build its own horror museum 

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, which served as King's inspiration behind his classic 1977 horror novel, is now in talks to add a museum, auditorium and film production studio.

Hoboken is Sinatra's kinda town: Take a short ferry in New York, New York to the charming birthplace of the renowned singer

Just a short ferry ride away from Manhattan is the fascinating birthplace of Frank Sinatra. The charming town of Hoboken features a number of tributes to the famous singer.

It's not too late to bag a late season THRILLER villa: Make for Balearic beauty Mallorca where off-peak prices tumble... but the sun still shines

Europe's beach resorts may be closing up shop for the winter season but if you're still in the offing for a Mediterranean escape then Mallorca in October promises sunny skies, low prices and no crowds.

Coffee, culture, and all-night parties: How cool Colombia got its groove back

Colombia has worked hard to cut its crime stats - and tourism is booming as a result. MailOnline Travel visited Shakira's homeland to hug a llama, climb a mountain, and rumba 'til dawn.

Scottish Highlands trek named one of the best family adventure holidays in the world, beating off competition from Machu Picchu and the jungles of Costa Rica

Treasure Highlands trek named one of the best adventure holidays in the world

An adventure trip in the Highlands inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island novel has been named as among the best in the world for families. Aviemore-based Wilderness Scotland's six night Treasure Highlands trek (inset) even beat trips to Machu Pichu in Peru (bottom left), jungle adventures in Costa Rica and visiting ruined cities and tropical islands in Cambodia and Thailand. Also featuring on the list was a Kenyan Safari (top left), a Mongolian visit (top right) and sleeping under the Northern Lights in Finland (bottom right).

How your passport could get you banned from going abroad (even discoloured pages could land you in trouble)

Most travellers check several times before heading to an airport that they have packed their passport, but many don't realise that the condition is just as important.

Do you have a moving lump under your skin after a trip abroad? These are the rarest (and scariest) tropical travel diseases

Dr Ron Behrens of the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London revealed some of the nastiest illnesses it's possible to catch. WARNING: Graphic images.

Intoxicating India: Breathtaking pictures of the colour and chaos of the world's most vibrant continent by legendary photographer Steve McCurry

Photographer Steve McCurry's pictures of the colour and chaos of India

US photographer Steve McCurry has travelled over 80 times to India capturing raw moments during his visits. His incredible new book, India, features 100 images of everyday people in extraordinary rural and urban settings. See a child dressed as a Hindu deity asking for alms at a religious festival, along with a striking Rabari tribal elder.

From jungle zip-lining to getting up close and personal to 19ft crocodiles: Why experiencing Costa Rica's wild side should be high on everybody's list

With its abundance of animals and national parks there is something for everyone in Costa Rica. The adventurous can try surfing, base jumping and hiring 4x4s to explore the exotic country.

An Inspector Calls: The Great House in Lavenham is a fabulous place to spend a night or two, at the end of which you'll feel like an extra in Midsomer Murders

The Great House in Lavenham, Suffolk, is celebrating its 30th anniversary under current stewardship and is well worth a visit. Dinner is a treat, with impeccable service throughout.

The buzz and the bites: Everything you need to know to visit the delicious and dazzling Asian hotspot of Singapore

For many Singapore is a major transport hub connecting flights to other areas in the world. But there are a whole host of reasons why it should be a top destination in its own right.

Paw-some! Dog cafe in South Korea allows canine lovers to play with more than a dozen breeds for the price of a cup of coffee

A dog cafe in South Korea has become a global attraction for canine lovers. The Bau House in the Hongdae region looks after every breed from Golden Retrievers and Beagles to Pomeranians.

Jazz, fine dining and watersports: Discovering there's more to Dubai's desert playground than just mega malls and Western nightclubs

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MailOnline Travel's Sara Malm found herself positively surprised at the real gems she found among the oversized rhinestones that is the popular tourist city of Dubai, UAE.

Fascinating images of RMS Queen Mary surface after 80 years revealing the building and fitting out of the famously opulent transatlantic liner

The liner became a byword for luxury on the prestigious route from Southampton to New York. She boasted five dining areas and lounges, two cocktail bars and two swimming pools.

Battling through thick mud, their white fluffy coats getting dirtier by the second, tenacious pooches pull their owners around in the annual north German dog sled championships

Pooches pull their owners around in annual north German dog sled championships

Around 230 participants gathered in Stroehen, Germany for the first round of the dog sled North German Off-Snow championships. And the challenges of trekking through the snow was replaced with something a lot more testing - and a lot dirtier. Husky dogs among others pulled their owners around on bicycles and trolleys through thick mud around a three-mile course at the Wagenfeld zoo.

Work begins on immense towers of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia: Spain's biggest tourist attraction set to become tallest cathedral in Europe at 566 feet (but it'll take 10 years to finish)

A model of the Sagrada Familia Basilica designed by architect Antoni Gaudi is displayed at the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015.  Barcelona's breathtaking La Sagrada Familia Basilica has begun its final phase of raising six immense towers. Presenting the project Thursday, chief architect Jordi Fauli said the central "Tower of Jesus Christ," the tallest of the six, will rise 172.5 meters (566 feet) high, making it "the tallest religious building in Europe." (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Chief architect Jordi Fauli said the central 'Tower of Jesus Christ,' the tallest of the six, will make the architectural marvel that draws millions of visitors each year one for the record books.

Negative TV weather forecasts are to blame for decline in tourism in north France, says top industry chief who wants webcams set up to prove it's not 'all rain'

Creator of the Festyland fun park near Caen and founder of the Normandie Sites tourist website Hervé Lebel believes highlighting rainfall is impacting upon the number of visitors.

Wearing camouflage in Barbados, kissing in Dubai and photographing the Red Light District in Amsterdam: The things you should NEVER do on holiday

Going on foreign trips can be full of pitfalls if you don't know local customs. In Germany, tourists can get in trouble for running out of petrol, while in Singapore it is illegal to forget to flush the toilet.

Strut your stuff... at sea! Cunard launches bespoke fashion-focused cruise itinerary (and passengers will arrive in New York City just in time for the runway shows) 

Not only will style-savvy passengers arrive in one of the world's style capitals - New York City - in style, they'll also experience a week of special events on board the Queen Mary 2.

Too close for comfort? The amazing moment the world's largest passenger plane flies UNDERNEATH a hovering helicopter 

World's largest passenger plane A380 flies UNDERNEATH a  helicopter 

A new video shows an A380 passenger jet flying within 1000ft of a helicopter in Dubai as part of an Emirates promotion. In the UK, planes taking off must be 3,700ft apart because of turbulence.

Finally! Expedia to show customers all hidden extras up front during plane bookings making it easier to compare the REAL costs of each flight

Online travel company Expedia has overhauled its website, so customers are shown the variations on each flight option. For instance, it will show a BA flight includes free drinks and hold luggage.

Brits reveal their predictions and hopes for the future of air travel: Travellers want WiFi on ALL planes, separate seats for children and in-flight vending machines

A study asked Brits how they want planes improved in the future. Predictions included allowing high street food brands and vending machines on planes - and providing nannies flights.

Extreme and serene: Is Ibiza THE answer to the perfectly balanced getaway?

Ibiza shifts from a tranquil escape to a party place like no other. MailOnline Travel visits to see how the Balearic island's heady mix keeps drawing the A-list including Mariah Carey and Kate Moss.

Take a tour through New York... in 1910: Astonishing images show how different life used to be in the Big Apple 

Nostalgic photos give a peek at life in 20th century New York

In the years 1910 to 1915 change was afoot in bustling New York with automobiles starting to dominate the streets. Incredible retro photos show the old transport and pastimes in the city. Despite all the differences some scenes such as boat racing and sunbathing are still seen in Central Park today.

Who said London was expensive? It is now cheaper to travel by bus in the capital than by Tuk Tuk in Bangkok

A new study looked at the cost per mile of world's most iconic modes of transport. It revealed a trip on a London bus costs 42p a mile while a Tuk Tuk costs 94p and a Venetian gondola costs most at £53.

Do you want fries with your McAlooTikki? From black burgers in China to lobster subs in Canada... the McDonald's meals you didn't know existed 

Think you know the McDonald's menu from top to bottom? Head away from UK shores and you might be surprised to find items that have absolutely nothing to do with burgers and nuggets.

Does your next destination sound too good to be true? How to spot a fake hotel review online

Annually £23bn of UK consumer spending is influenced by online appraisals. Experts offer tips on how consumers can spot giveaway clues that an online review is bogus.

Back to the Future, again...2045: In another 30 years we'll have 'talking' buildings, self-driving planes but will return to using pens and paper

The predictions have been made futurologists from Australian universities who foresee 'talking' buildings, self-healing planes and pods (pictured) and the end of windows by 2045.

The man who SLEPT at Chernobyl: Traveller's chilling account of 48 hours inside desolate nuclear exclusion zone (but he was welcomed with vodka)

Meet Ric Gazarian who spent the night in Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone

Discarded dolls lying in nurseries (centre) and the eerie remains of decaying bumper cars and rides (top right) - these are the scenes of one of the world's most haunting locations, Chernobyl. Despite the stark, barren sights, tourists are flocking in increasing numbers to the Ukrainian disaster site. Explorer Ric Gazarian went one step further and decided to spend the night there - and MailOnline Travel spoke to him about his extraordinary experiences, which included seeing an old nursery (top left) and rooms in abandoned apartments (bottom left and bottom right).

Caught on camera: The moment PORN was shown on a television screen above an airport baggage carousel in front of shocked passengers

Replacing the usual airport graphics, the clip was playing at around 3am at a Lisbon airport terminal and remained on the screen for several minutes before an employee reported it.

Switzerland without the skiing: Why picturesque Guarda is most spectacular when you leave your bulky winter sport equipment at home

If you crave snowy walks with long views but no clattering crowds choose a Swiss trip without the skiing. From train rides to tobogganing there is plenty to do in Guarda to occupy the whole family.

Need help packing, writing postcards or beating jet lag? The most useful travel apps revealed

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Whether you're lost in the winding back streets of Paris, or want to taste some authentic Spanish cuisine, there's an app for that. MailOnline Travel picks out nine of the best.

Give your holiday the X Factor: Inside the luxurious judges' houses in Rome, LA, the Cotswolds and France that YOU can stay in

The X Factor 2015 judges' houses that YOU can stay in

Cheryl's Groups headed to a villa in Rome (top right), Simon's Overs category jetted off to a chateau in France (top left), Nick's Boys stayed in a house in the Cotswolds (bottom right), while Rita Ora took the Girls to a luxury private house in LA (bottom left). MailOnline Travel has gone inside to see what's in store for prospective guests.

The things you didn't know you could ask for on a plane (and what you definitely shouldn't request)

From medication to babysitting and even help writing a will, MailOnline Travel rounds up the hidden perks airlines can offer you to ease your stress levels as you fly round the world.

Clock how the world will celebrate October 21 - the date that Marty McFly visited in Back to the Future II 

October 21, 2015, is the date Marty McFly visited in Back To The Future II. Fans of the film can celebrate at events from London to LA including street marches, location tours and themed dances.

Holiday snaps ruined by fellow tourists at busy attractions could be thing of the past thanks to new invention that erases moving objects from pictures

Crowds make it impossible to take a good picture at tourist hotspots like the Taj Mahal, India. But new software can now remove objects from photos, giving a clean shot of the subject and monument.

From sampling the world's most perfect tarts to taking a tram past rainbow-colourful buildings: Six things you must do and taste in Lisbon

Lisbon is undergoing a 21st Century revival, with the restoration of a picturesque square and a new cruise port. Here are the top six things you should make sure you do Portugal's capital.

Almost as scary as walking it for real! Incredible 360-degree video lets you edge along one of Europe's longest suspension bridges

360-degree video lets you edge along scary Alpine suspension bridge

Trift Bridge, in Switzerland, is 328ft high and 558ft long, and spans across the spectacular Trift Glacier, over Lake Triftsee, near Gadmen. Visitors can reach the bridge by cable car. Just a few years ago the Trift Hut of the Swiss Alpine Club could be reached on foot via the glacier tongue.

Incredible pictures show tourists including toddlers getting up close and personal with UNCHAINED tigers in a cage

Tiger Kingdom in Phuket, Thailand, allows tourists into the cages to pet and pose with Indochinese tigers - of which there are only 350 left in the world.

This is what flight attendants are really thinking about during your flight 

Air stewards admit on Whisper that they hate crying babies and pantyhose, and many confessed they disliked doing beverage service.

A tent for an arrivals hall, no seating and staff stealing luggage: The worst airports in the world revealed 

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI - JANUARY 19:  In this handout image provided by the U.S. Navy, Haitian citizens wait for flights outside Toussaint Louverture International Airport on January 19, 2010 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Units from all branches of the U.S. military are conducting humanitarian and disaster relief operations as part of Operation Unified Response after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused severe damage in Haiti on January 12, 2010. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Megan L. Catellier/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

In its annual review, sleepinginairports.net revealed the worst airports in the world for 2015, with hubs in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and France all making the hall of shame.

New 164-foot-high glass bridge in Taiwan rewards thrill-seeking tourists with awe-inspiring view of copper-tinged autumnal trees

Glass-bottomed walkway bridges are in vogue in Asia, providing a magnet for Chinese thrill-seekers. A new 590 foot high glass-bottomed suspension bridge opened in China.

Ask the experts! Luxury hotel managers reveal where THEY like to stay on holiday... and say first-class hospitality is the key to a good vacation  

Luxury hotel managers from Aspen, London and California reveal where THEY holiday

Luxury hotel managers shared their favourite vacation spots and the essentials for a good hotel stay with MailOnline Travel. Holiday hot spots include (clockwise from top left): The Al Qasr and Burj Al Arab hotels in Dubai, the Marriott in Khao Lak, Thailand, the Sukhothai in Bangkok, and (inset) the Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Borneo bedlam: Get up close and personal to the rainforest inhabitants at this nature-lovers paradise in the Tanjung Puting National Park (if you can handle the early wake-up call)

For a unique experience stay at the rustic Rimba Lodge, an ecolodge located in the National Park, for lazy but invigorating days spotting wildlife along the riverbank.

Could Iran be the top tourism destination of 2016? Country braced for 'tsunami' of visitors after nuclear deal

The historic nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers means fresh dynamics in the Middle East, with the country's vice-president anticipating a wave of visitors.

Have you packed your hand sanitiser? Why New York and London are both among the world's grimiest tourist hot spots

They attract hundreds of visitors each day - but many of the world's most popular tourists sites also appeal to some unwelcome guests... in the shape of germs, pollution and general grime.

Plague of dead sea animals killed by mystery illness wash up on a beach in Mexico, with scientists baffled and tourists warned to steer clear

Pic shows: Dead dolphins found in the area.\n\nA huge stretch of coastline has been closed to bathers and fishermen after the discovery of dozens of rare marine animals including 21 dead dolphins that have been washed up on a shore off the coast of Western Mexico.\n\nThe dolphins were found along with 11 turtles and four sea lions all of which had died from a mystery condition. Some had been washed ashore but others were simply floating in the water in the Golf Islands, near Sinaloa.\n\nWorried environmentalists have called for an in-depth investigation to try and establish what has caused the tragedy.\n\nNone of the sea creatures appeared marked or cut in any way so it was possible to rule out that they had been caught in fisherman¿s nets or run over by a cruise liner, something which also was largely ruled out because of the large number of dead animals.\n\nBut the fact that there are so many dead animals along a stretch of coast 42 km long is causing great concern.\n\nMexico's Fede

WARNING: Graphic content. Twenty-one dolphins, 11 turtles and two sea lions were found either washed up on shore or floating in shallow waters on the west coast of Mexico.

Astonishing pictures show the remains of an Airbus A330's engine after its cladding SNAPPED OFF during take-off... (but the Germanwings pilots did not notice)

Germanwings Airbus A330's engine after cladding SNAPPED OFF during take-off

Pilots of the Germanwings flight from Cologne were notified by air traffic controllers over France that part of the engine's cover had come loose and fallen off as the plane was ascending. The captain of flight 4U592 decided to continue the two hour journey to Palma. The maintenance of the aircraft had been checked the night before.

A paper trail of London: Artist remodels most iconic landmarks using clever cutouts

Rich McCor, aged 28, has turned the London Eye into a bicycle and Big Ben into a watch - all thanks to intricately designed, hand-crafted paper cut outs.

Is this Instagram's hottest male traveller? Meet the globetrotting businessman whose pictures have seduced the world (his travel photos aren't bad either)

Meet Jeremy Jauncey, the Instagrammer behind the Beautiful Destinations photo site

Meet 31-year-old Scot Jeremy Jauncey, the guy who has not only made a career from travelling, but has also inspired millions more to do the same - and he isn't hard on the eye either. MailOnline Travel tracked down the man behind the clicks, who reveals how he selects the perfect shot.

Small is VERY beautiful: The staggeringly detailed miniature film sets that are so perfect, it's difficult to believe they're not full size

Tiny scenes of abandoned streets and a barber shop are on display at the Musée Miniature et Cinéma in Lyon, France, and fool audiences into believing they are life-size using hyperrealism.

Young at heart: Why Orlando's theme parks, fine dining and shopping isn't just for families

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MailOnline Travel's Emily Sheridan ventured to Florida to find there was plenty to occupy adults as well as kids in America's theme park capital.

Man hospitalised for three days after 'eating uncovered food' on family getaway to Turkey

Paul Bibby, aged 41, from Clitheroe, Lancashire, fell ill on holiday after eating 'lukewarm' food that was 'left out for long periods of time' in Marmaris, Turkey.

Breathe in! Prague's narrowest street is so tiny that TRAFFIC LIGHTS have been installed to stop people colliding as they walk down the 19.6in-wide gap

Those who suffer from claustrophobia may want to give Prague's Vinarna Certovka a wide berth, as it is almost impossible for more than two people to squeeze past each other.

The perfect mix: TV presenters LynnFaulds Wood and John Stapleton find Valencia the ideal place for a holiday of contrasting tastes

While presenter John loves lying on beaches and relaxing while away, wife LynnFaulds Wood prefers to explore a foreign city. The pair found Valencia catered for both needs.

Room with a ZOO: Inside Britain's first luxury safari-style hotel where guests can pay £1,000 for a night with lions, tapirs and gorillas

Inside Britain's safari-style hotel where guests can pay £1k for night with lions

At up to £1,050 a night, The Lodge at Bristol Zoo is a unique safari-style stay where guests can enjoy the ultimate 'lion in'. Visitors will be able to watch tapirs and hippos from their balcony while being served a four-course dinner by their own private chef.

Fairytale break: Channel 5 news presenter Emma Crosby follows in the footsteps of Djokovic and Elizabeth Taylor in falling under Montenegro's spell

The tiny but stunning islet and hotel resort of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro is an unspoiled and picturesque treasure - which has been booked out by many A-listers for private parties.

A roaring success: Whether dining by an elephant's waterhole or sleeping in a luxury tent, South Africa's Marakele National Park is the ultimate place to see animals at every turn

The Marakele National Park is so beautiful it almost doesn't matter if you don't see any animals. Thankfully you are sure to see a host of wildlife especially if you stay in the heart of the action.

Now that's a wild cat: The incredible pictures of Burma the feline adventurer who spent two years scaling America's most iconic peaks (and became a social media star along the way)

Oregon cat Burma gathers 26k Instagram followers scaling iconic US peaks

Burma the cat has racked up a huge 26,000 followers on social media during his adventures through snow, wind and rain in the likes of Wyoming (top left), Utah (top right), Nevada (bottom left) and Oregon (centre).

An Inspector Calls: Brideshead meets Shoreditch in the eclectic Zetter Townhouse Marylebone... which even offers rooftop alfresco bathing

The new boutique hotel, The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone, opened this summer, offering 24 uniquely decorated rooms, which ooze comfort, yet offer plenty of modern touches.

Philippine paradise: Following the 2013 typhoon, the country is back in business with pristine beaches and the Chocolate Hills awaiting those who visit its 7,100 islands

Following the devastation of the 2013 typhoon, the Philippines has been been on the road to recovery - and is now back in the business for those looking to explore the 7,107 exotic islands.

A pool with a view: Architects unveil plans for spectacular new hotel with rooftop infinity pool at Battersea Power Station 

Architects unveil plans for new hotel at Battersea Power Station

The hotel is part of an £8billion riverside development to transform the 42-acre former brownfield site in Battersea, London, into homes, shops, cafes, offices and public space, including the restoration of the Grade II-listed power station. It will be run by the Amsterdam-based group art'otel and is due to open in a Lord Foster-designed building in 2019. The residents' infinity pool and bar (pictured top) will be on the 60-metre high roof, next to gardens designed by the team behind New York's High Line. It is the crowning feature of the 160-room hotel which will also have a dining room and bar at the top of it, complete with panoramic views of the London skyline (bottom).

Time for a family getaway? South coast of Spain named cheapest destination for half-term breaks (but prices are sky-high in Turkey!)

A recent survey of popular 'tourist essentials' by Post Office Travel Money has found Costa del Sol to be the best value destination for families this October, followed by Portugal, Tenerife and Mombasa.

Want the perfect travel snap? Infographic reveals the most Instagrammed destinations in North America (and they may surprise you)

For those looking for a bit of inspiration for their next photo-worthy jaunt, a bus booking platform has compiled a list of the most popular Instagram destinations in Canada and the United States.

Scale a frozen cliff in Covent Garden, stay in a superyacht and search for the seven Soho noses: The best hidden London attractions revealed

London will have welcomed a total of 18 million international overnight visitors by the end of the year - many of which are unaware of the hidden attractions.

Have a whale of a time in Norway: Head north to stay in a Disney's Frozen inspired room, try husky sledging and go orca spotting (if you can stand the smell)

A trip to Norway is brimming with activities to entertain - and the scenery is breathtaking enough by itself. Watch the sun go down as you zoom through the wintery landscape by snowmobile.

Real life water babies! Stunning pictures show the nomadic sea tribe of Borneo whose way of life may soon vanish forever

A Polish photographer has captured the lives of a sea tribe from Borneo who live in huts in the ocean. David Kaszlikowski photographed the Badjao people over several days in 2010.

Now that's a glowing review! Inside the first-ever firefly-themed park, which boasts 10,000 illuminating insects (and has taken China by storm)

In an effort to preserve them and promote breeding, China's East Lake Peony Garden in Wuhan city, has opened the first-ever firefly-themed park in the country's central Hubei province.

Now that's worth getting out of bed for: The best hotel breakfasts in the world include lobster omelettes, Wagyu beef and even a chocolate fountain

The best hotel breakfasts in the world serve lobster, Wagyu beef and chocolate fountains

Hotels now employ world-renowned chefs to work on their Sunday brunch. Five star breakfast items include lobster ragout and foie gras creme brulee. MailOnline picks the best of the brunch. Pictured clockwise from top left: The Raffles Hotel, Singapore, The St, Regis Resort, Bali (and inset), The Landmark, London, and The Bacchanal Buffet, Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas.

What REALLY happens during an emergency on a plane, from what the pilot is doing to how to increase your chances of survival

Aeroplane disasters are a top fear for travellers, but what really goes on in an emergency and how can you be prepared? Learn what happens behind the scenes and how to be crash-ready.

The terrible pictures that lose Britain's B&Bs; £8.9MILLION every year: Before and after images show how a few changes can attract more guests 

According to new research, 82% of Brits are put off solely due to terrible B&B; photography, admitting that photos are one of their top three criteria when deciding where to spend the night.

Man hit with £1,000 medical bill after falling ill on board a cruise ship... despite only being on a drip for ONE HOUR

George Wilkinson, from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, was travelling on board the Island Escape around Spain and the south of France when he suffered a vertigo attack.

Are holidaymakers safe in Israel? As terrorist attacks continue travel experts offer advice on avoiding the violence

Four separate attacks this week have left three people killed and over 20 injured in Jerusalem. Travel Expert Bob Atkinson advises travellers to avoid all public transport and busy areas.

Let it fly: Amazing timelapse video shows the creation of a FROZEN-themed Boeing 737 decorated with 600 litres of paint

Timelapse video shows the creation of a FROZEN-themed Boeing 737 aircraft

Painters from Canada, the US and Germany were hired for the around-the-clock project - which shows Olaf on a beach near the front of the plane while the sisters work icy winter magic from the tail. The inside of the plane, which was painted in Fort Worth, Texas, has a changing season theme with blue and yellow lighting, overhead bins and headrests covered in sunflowers and snowflakes.

And what were you planning on doing with this lizard, sir? The strangest items Brits have had confiscated at airport security

In a new survey, Brits revealed the oddest items they'd had confiscated at airport, including handcuffs, sand and foliage. In France, the most confiscated item was fireworks.

The most outrageous hotel concierge requests revealed: Nothing is too much trouble for the butlers at Le Bristol in Paris and London's Lanesborough

No demand is too big for concierges at Le Bristol in Paris and London's The Lanesborough, who can go from making dinner reservations to filling a bathtub with Champagne for wealthy guests.

Belgian tourist, 68, dies after falling into scalding hot Chilean geyser while taking a photograph

Francoise Guillaume was visiting the El Tatio geysers in northern Chile's Atacama Desert with her husband when the tragic accident occurred.

The most beautiful footage of autumn leaves ever? Drone captures breathtaking panorama of Vermont's fabulous foliage 

New Yorker, Matt Benedetto, 25, starts the video off close to his face before releasing the device and steadily reversing it hundreds of feet above the ground.

Record-breaking travel revealed: The over-the-top hotels, astonishing plane journeys and breathtaking natural wonders that you have to see to believe

The world's most extreme record-breaking travel

When it comes to the world's most show-stopping attractions, bigger is almost always better. Here, we're sharing some of Guinness World Records' most unbelievable accounts. Pictured (clockwise from left): the world's largest ice structure, Sweden's ICEHOTEL; Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall; the most expensive hotel room: The Royal Penthouse Suite at Geneva's Hotel President Wilson; and the world's deepest blue hole at Turtle Cove in the Bahamas.

Tourists who have stolen mementos from the ruined city of Pompeii are returning them in droves... claiming their lives have been CURSED

Hundreds of items have been stolen from Pompeii by tourists, who are now returning them after they found their lives were cursed. It echoes story that Mount Vesuvius erupted because of curse by gods.

Gulf company to build sprawling Bosnian £3.3BILLION 'tourist city' complete with a mall, hotels and thousands of holiday homes near the capital of Sarajevo

The Balkans country of 3.8 million people, 40 percent of whom are Muslims, has registered a significant increase in visitors from Gulf states such as UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in recent years.

Tourists gasp in horror as jaguar leaps into river, disappears under the murky water and re-emerges with a CAIMAN in its mouth

The rare footage was captured by a tourist who watched as the big cat stalked its prey from the river bank before bravely launching itself at it, in what is believed to be South America.

On a runway far, far away... Chewbacca and stormtroopers buckle in as Japanese airline's Star Wars-themed jet makes its maiden flight

Star Wars-themed jet from All Nippon Airways takes maiden flight

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner JA873A, that is also known as, the 'R2-D2 ANA JET, took flight from Haneda, Japan, to Vancouver, Canada on Sunday. The day before the maiden journey, fans turned up dressed as their favourite characters to see the new planes, which have been decorated in the familiar blue and white stripes of the lovable droid R2-D2.

Hungry goats prove to be berry good climbers! Incredible video shows animals perched precariously 16ft up a tree in bid to get to their favourite food 

North African goats are huge fans of the argan fruit that grows on trees and scale the branches to nibble on the berries. They leave the hard nuts in their droppings, which are used to produce argan oil.

Infographic reveals 50 of the most bizarre travel facts (yes, they really do grow square water melons in Japan)

Infographic reveals some of the wackiest, lesser-known facts about countries from around the world, including the country that drinks wine infused with snakes.

Not just a stag do destination: A photographic journey into the heart of Estonia discovering its 1500 islands and forests

There aren't many places that boast 1,500 islands and nearly 50% of the entire country covered in forest. MailOnline Travel goes on a photographic journey discovering Estonia's secrets.

Hyatt bans on-demand porn in hotel rooms as guests turn to smartphones and laptops to view X-rated material 

US-based Hyatt Hotels is the latest hospitality company to ban on-demand adult entertainment from its rooms with decreasing revenue from movie rentals driving the trend.

Monarch flight to Malaga forced to make emergency landing in Manchester because part of the aircraft WING was 'hanging off' 

Monarch Airlines flight to Malaga turns back to Manchester with part of the WING hanging

The pilot of Flight ZB654 from Manchester to Malaga, Spain, was forced to turn back this morning and land at Manchester Airport after discovering somewhere near Gloucester that part of the wing had come loose (left). According to passenger accounts, there was also a problem with cabin pressure, with the cabin and the rest of the plane depressurising at a different rate. The aircraft was met by fire crews upon its impromptu landing (top right) though no passengers were injured and all 154 were quickly transferred to another Monarch flight.

Extreme and serene: Is Ibiza THE answer to the perfectly balanced getaway?

Is Ibiza THE answer to the perfectly balanced getaway?

Ibiza shifts from a tranquil escape to a party place like no other. It's got a strong celeb following with Rita Ora, Mariah Carey, Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian and Kate Moss all being visitors this summer. MailOnline Travel visits to see how the Balearic island's heady mix keeps drawing the A-list.

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