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Almost famous: The remarkable black-and-white images of unfinished landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and Golden Gate Bridge

Photos show the unfinished Sydney Opera House and Golden Gate Bridge

From Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland (centre) and to the Eiffel Tower (top right), fascinating photographs reveal how the world's most iconic structures were brought into existence. See the incredible Christ the Redeemer (left) covered in scaffolding, along with the special cables made for the building of the Golden Gate Bridge in the 1930s (bottom right). And the Lincoln Memorial in Washington may look impressive, but it sure took a long time to build - taking more than 50 years to open to the public from when construction began 1914. These incredible pictures show the humble beginnings of our most-loved landmarks.

Next year's hottest destinations revealed: Botswana, Montenegro and Transylvania are the places you MUST visit in 2016, according to Lonely Planet's adventure experts

Lonely Planet's Best of Travel 2016 honours Botswana (left); Kotor, Montenegro (bottom right); and Transylvania, Romania (top right) as the must visit country, city and region, respectively. Interestingly, the only UK city or region represented on the list is Manchester, which has been named a 'dynamo of culture and the arts'.

Inside Disneyland's secret Club 33 restaurant... where members feast on six-course French tasting menus (and pay $25,000 for the privilege)

Club 33, located at 33 Royal Street in Disneyland California's New Orleans Square, is one of the most exclusive restaurants in the country.

Mystery of the deep: Tourist baffled by bizarre SEA MONSTER captured on camera in Corfu

Harvey Robertson was on a boat trip on the west coast of Greece when he took pictures in a sea cave. He was shocked to discover an unidentifiable creature had been captured on film.

Smoking, silver service food trolleys and Hugh Hefner lounging on rugs in his 'Big Bunny' plane: Remarkable black-and-white images show how glamorous air travel for both the public and celebrities used to be

Led Zeppelin, Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner pictured during the golden age of flying

These remarkable photographs capture air travel in all its glory between the 1930s and 1970s. It was a golden age of flying - glamourised by first class passengers being fed from silver service food trolleys (bottom right) and celebrities posing next to planes before jetting off around the world. Or in the case of Playboy's Hugh Hefner (top left), posing on a rug with his girlfriend inside his luxurious customised DC-9.

Italians look for masseurs, the Irish hot dogs and the Spanish... swimming lessons: Yelp reveals how Europeans in different countries like to spend their nights

The Irish love cuisines of the world - hotdogs at 6pm, Chinese and pizza at 7pm, pubs at 8pm and 9pm. The Germans are as efficient as ever, searching for breakfast venues well in advance at 9pm.

Boost for holidaymakers as Brussels bans roaming charges on phone calls and texts anywhere in Europe saving up to £60 a year

A stock photo of a woman using a cell phone near a beach on Greek island of Kefalonia, Greece.

CFEP82 Lady, woman on beach on Greek island of Kefalonia on sun lounger using mobile phone to phone home. Image shot 10/2011. Exact date unknown.

Under proposals backed in Strasbourg today, British tourists in Europe will not be charged any more for using their phone than if they were in the UK. The measures will come into effect in 2017.

Jaw dropping pictures capture beauty and drama from the four corners of the world in National Geographic's annual photography competition

Pictures capture beauty and drama in National Geographic's annual photography competition

From traditional buffalo racing in Bali (main) to villagers sleeping on a train in Bangladesh (bottom right), talented photographers have travelled the earth to illuminate all of its corners, in a number of spectacular photographs.The images have been unveiled as part of the 2015 National Geographic Photography Contest .

Economy passenger handcuffed and led off plane after she 'used business class toilet' to be sick

Edita Kmetova, from Slovakia, was flying with Air Berlin from Vienna to Abu Dhabi when she felt unwell. She rushed to use the business class toilet when the economy one was in use.

An Inspector Calls: Not quite prime minister material at the Chequers Inn, Woolsthorpe, Lincs - but good enough for the rest of us

There is something happily quaint about the Chequers Inn in Lincolnshire that is maybe summed up by the slope on the nearby cricket pitch. The Inspector beds down for a one-night innings.

Wish you were here... so we built you a town! The fake cities around the world that were created just to attract tourists

The cities around the world like Las Vegas and Dubai that were created to attract tourists

Las Vegas, Dubai and Cancun are some of world's best-loved destinations, but they were little more than sand 100 years ago. MailOnline rounds up the best and worst purpose-built cities. Pictured clockwise from left: Dubai, Atlantic City and Cancun.

How do you pronounce "Wroclaw"? "Vrock-off"? "Rockclaw"? "Vrots-waff?" Either way, this is a cool Polish city you should visit

A general view of the market and buildings in Wroclaw, Poland, Europe.

B1JCX3 Old city, City View, Wroclaw, Poland, Europe

Its name is hugely hard to pronounce for British tongues - and it is nowhere near as famous as Krakow. But the Polish city of Wroclaw is rising onto the tourist map, says Martin Symington.

The lights go on again in magical Margate: A return to the Kent coast as the revitalised Dreamland puts the town back on the map

The resurgence of Margate has been completed by the return of its grand old theme park Dreamland. Michael Hanlon takes his children to Kent - and comes back enthralled.

Dusty and desolate has never looked so good! Incredible drone footage reveals Australia's stunning remote landscapes

Incredible drone video reveals Australia's stunning remote landscapes

Photographer Dan Proud has captured the rolling Australian landscape from above with a spectacular drone video that includes orangey sunsets and red cattle running on the expansive plains. Filmed in corners of the country that few may have a chance to visit, the footage features incredible scenes over Western Australia's Hamersley Range and Karijini National Park.

The end of city centre traffic jams? Magnetic monorail capable of 150mph to debut in Israel (and the tracks may one day travel through BUILDINGS)

A 900ft monorail is to be unveiled by the end of the month on the campus of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), with a commercial network set to follow that will extend across Tel Aviv.

An Inspector Calls: Classic charm in the old boozer that is The Crown, Mundford, Norfolk

Sometimes, you don't need swish modernity and gleaming innovation. You just want a hotel that is clean and comfy. The Crown in Mundford does not excel - but it will do fine, says The Inspector.

Just the two of us: Rescued giraffe Kiko has formed a friendship with orphaned elephant calf, Loboito - and it will melt your heart

Giraffe has formed a friendship with orphaned elephant calf Loboito in Nairobi

Baby giraffe Kiko was brought to a wildlife trust in the Nairobi National Park after being found helpless and alone by Kenya Wildlife Service. After being rescued, Kiko and elephant calf Loboito were housed next to each other as Kiko was too small to sleep in the giraffe stables. The pair (pictured) struck up a unique bond, with Loboito said to love spending time under the long legs of his buddy.

Terror on board BA flight as captain announces 'the landing gear has broken off' then crash lands the jet at Johannesburg airport

One passenger reported seeing sparks as the left wing of the plane 'scraped across the runway' as it came into land at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg earlier today.

Mesmerizing photos show San Francisco's famous landmarks emerging from a blanket of fog

Photographer Matt Walker, 49, who lives in San Francisco, snapped these jaw-dropping images during a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter ride above the city.

The best drunken mistake ever? Reveller woke up to discover he'd booked a non-refundable £520 trip to Brazil (but his holiday snaps show it was money well spent)

Glasgow man woke up after night out to find he'd booked a non-refundable trip to Brazil

Scottish bank worker, Jamie Ather woke up with more than just a hangover. He had booked a three-week, non-refundable trip to Rio de Janeiro (top right and top left). Returning from the the holiday of a lifetime this weekend he said he enjoyed drinking on Copacabana beach, befriending sloths at a sanctuary, visiting Iguazo Falls in Argentina (bottom right) and hiking Machu Picchu in Peru (bottom left).

Shocking moment man chases departing plane and breaks through security at a Denver airport to try and board flight to his school reunion

Marc Rehmar had arrived late to board a flight at Denver International Airport. He opened a secure emergency exit and ran onto the ramp, insisting on being allowed on the plane.

Land of the Midnight Fun: Reindeer rides, sausages by the campfire and a hunt for the Northern Lights - winter in northern Finland

E412DY Scandinavia, Finland, Rovaniemi, Trees in wintertime, Footmarks, Against the sun

There is no question that it is cold. Northern Finland can drop as chilly as minus 40C in winter. But wrap up warm and brave the weather - because this far corner of Europe is glorious says Jenny Coad.

Love is in the air: The incredible moment a humpback whale sprays HEART SHAPES from its blow hole

A humpback whale sprays HEART SHAPES from its blow hole in Alaska

Wildlife photographer, Ken Archer captured three humpback whales in the Gulf of Alaska on film. As the whales took a break from feeding on a school of krill they came to the surface and let off some steam, blowing misty seawater out of their blowholes to form the heart shapes.

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.

Dramatic moment passenger plane aborts landing at the last second despite its wheels touching down on the storm-lashed runway at Manchester Airport

The incident was filmed on a rainy day at Manchester Airport, and shows an Aer Lingus plane rocking from side to side on approach in the windy conditions.

The building of the UK's first spaceport moves one step closer as government invites applications... with four Scottish sites in the running

Could the UK's first spaceport be in Scotland? Prestwick Airport ready for 'transformational change' that will see it become gateway out of Earth
Airport is described as a 'gateway to Glasgow' in new report
Hopes that Prestwick can be the UK's first spaceport
Campaign to become Robert Burns International Airport criticised
Infrastructure described as 'aged' with work essential to develop

Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, Campbeltown Airport, Glasgow Prestwick, all in Scotland, and Newquay and RAF Llanbedr in Wales are the main contenders.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

A holiday 65million years in the making: MailOnline is given exclusive access to the filming locations for Jurassic World on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and discovers just why it's a movie-maker's dream

Kualoa Ranch on Oahu's Windward Side has served as a key location for the Jurassic series since the first movie debuted in 1993. MailOnline's Ryan Parry finds a visit there a raptor-ous experience.

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.

Springing over 10ft out of the water, pod of 30 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.

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

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

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.

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

The pilot reportedly discovered that part of the wing had come loose - as well as a problem with the cabin pressure - somewhere near Gloucester, and ultimately opted to turn back.

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

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

The attractions that make the Guinness grade include Sweden's Ice Hotel, the incredible Angel Falls in Venezuela and Turtle Cove in the Bahamas - which has the deepest 'blue hole'.

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

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.

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).

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

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.

A pool with a view: Architects unveil plans for spectacular new hotel with rooftop infinity pool 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.

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)

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

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

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 animals from their balcony while enjoying a four-course dinner.

Un-durance test: The North Korea trip that includes taking part in a MARATHON (cheered on by the leader's henchmen)

Un-durance test: Holiday firm offers trip to North Korea that includes taking part in a

The unique holiday experience is being offered by Australian tour company Intrepid Travel. The journey begins and ends in Beijing, with the Pyongyang Marathon one of the first activities offered. The Pyongyang Marathon is an annual event that was held for the first time in 1981 for men, with a woman's race added in 1984. International runners have only been allowed to participate over the last two years, with 650 foreigners taking part in 2015. Runners participate in an opening ceremony in the Kim Il Sung Stadium before running through the city and finishing at Pyongyang's Arch of Triumph.

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.

Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner declares emergency over the Atlantic after one of its engines 'shuts down'

Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner makes emergency landing after engine shuts down over Atlantic

The Ethiopian Airlines flight had set out from Dublin Airport at 6am this morning bound for Washington Dulles, when it encountered problems over the Atlantic Ocean.

Beat the winter blues: From Christmas Day sailing across the Atlantic to snorkelling in secluded coves in St Lucia, here are the best cruises departing in the coming months

From sun-drenched trips to the Caribbean to dancing the night away in Havana in Cuba, here are the best pick of the best cruises this winter.

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.

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 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.

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)

Pilots of the Germanwings flight from Cologne to Palma were notified by air traffic control over France that part of the engine's cover had fallen off.

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

MailOnline Travel talks to hotel managers from Aspen, London and California. Holiday hot spots include skiing in Austria and relaxing in St Barth's.

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

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.

Oops! Passenger jet smashes headlong into an airport walkway leaving the cockpit a wreck

Interjet plane smashes headlong into a Mexico airport walkway

Staff wearing high visibility jackets can be seen surveying the damage at Mexico City International Airport after an Interjet plane rammed a passenger bridge. The cockpit of the plane suffered the most damage as the nose was dragged underneath the walkway causing damage to the top.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Cheryl's Groups headed to a villa in Rome and Simon's Overs category jetted off to a chateau in France. MailOnline has gone inside the properties to see what the judges got to experience.

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

Discarded dolls lying in nurseries and the eerie remains of decaying bumper cars: This is the site of haunting Pripyat near to the famous Chernobyl power plant.

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.

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

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.