DO look down: Trending hashtag on Instagram #fromwhereidrone shows spectacular aerial photographs of landscapes around the world like you've never seen them before

Drone photgraphs #fromwhereidrone reveal spectacular landscapes on earth

A hashtag that is currently trending is #fromwhereidrone, where people can showcase the more spectacular images from above. Here MailOnline Travel shares some of the most spectacular including a fiery-coloured coastline round Lake Mead, Nevada (centre), the heart-shaped Lake Karagol in northeast Turkey (left) and a sunset over the San Gabriel Mountains in California (right)

Bugatti of the sea: Team behind the world's fastest supercar reveals plans for sleek luxury yachts with top speeds of 43mph (starting at £1.5million)

Bugatti and Palmer Johnson reveal plans for luxury yachts

Ranging from 42ft to 88ft in size, the luxury yachts will have dark blue carbon fibre and titanium hulls, accommodation for four and the same flair as Bugatti's classic and modern cars. The interior can be tailored to the owner's liking, and each vessel will take a year to build. With a starting price of £2.3million ($3.5million), the 63ft mid-range yacht has salons above and below deck, accommodation for up to four guests, and a cabin for crew.

Will Iran and Kazakhstan be the It destinations of 2016? National Geographic Traveller has released its 'Cool List' for next year (with some surprising results)

If you are already dreaming of and planning your holidays for next year, it's worth knowing that Iran Costa Rica and Washington DC are tipped to be the top travel destinations of 2016.

Having a whale of a time! Incredible footage shows THOUSANDS of belugas frolicking in pristine waters off northern Canada 

Photographer Nansen Weber filmed the animals with a drone in the summer and released the footage recently. The mammals gather at Cunningham Inlet on Somerset Island annually.

Survivor releases terrifying GoPro video filmed INSIDE a plane as it crashes and flips upside down

Passenger Kurt Steinbruch uploaded the three and a half minute long clip to mark the one year anniversary of the incident in New Jersey, which saw the aircraft hit the ground in a muddy field.

Woman clears three security points and boards a plane using a MAN'S boarding pass in airport 'mix up'

LaShonda Traylor passed through check-in, security and the boarding gate at Dallas Fort Worth International with the man's document on November 30 on her way to Texas.

How many have you visited? The 20 most Instagrammed locations of 2015 revealed (with New York, Paris and Moscow attractions all featuring highly) 

Most Instagrammed locations of 2015 revealed with New York and Paris featuring highly

Instagram has revealed its top geotagged locations of 2015, and one thing was for certain - tourists love Disney, with four of the five parks featuring in the top 20 results. Also popular was the Louvre in Paris (top left), the Empire State Building (top right), the Eiffel Tower (centre), the Yankee Stadium in New York (bottom left) and Santa Monica Pier in California (bottom right).

Calling a Scottish person 'English', failing to buy your round in Ireland and not tipping your waitress in the US: Reddit users reveal tourists' worst habits in their country

In a thread on the social-networking website Reddit, users from around the world blasted tourists for everything from poor table manners to failing to stand on the correct side of the escalator.

Terrifying moment a diver is HEADBUTTED by the one-and-a-half-tonne walrus coming towards him in the Arctic

American Jon Cornforth was shooting the animals (pictured) from just six feet away in Svalbard, Norway, but it almost ended in disaster when one became aggressive.

Now THAT'S one way to get away from it all! Spine-shaped floating hotel with restaurants, cinemas and swimming pools on board can drift across the ocean

MORPHtel floating hotel designed by Gianluca Santosuosso

Designed by 32-year-old Londoner Gianluca Santosuosso, the luxurious MORPHotel (left) would be composed of capsules that house guest rooms with ever-changing views of the sea. On board, guests would have access to the same amenities as a hotel on land, including swimming pools (top right), restaurants and lounge space (bottom right). Each end of the half-mile spine would have a boat that can detach from the structure and take guests for a ride in the surrounding waters.

The incredible moment a volcano erupts after it laid dormant for 110 YEARS is captured on film by a plane passenger 

The footage, which was filmed thousands of feet up by the guitarist of San Francisco rock band Gold Minor, shows the volcano in Central America spouting ash on Wednesday.

Did YOU save money on your last flight? Average price of a plane ticket has dropped 5% this year (but it only amounts to £15 in savings on a £300 return flight)

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said the five per cent drop, particularly for leisure travel, has supported a three per cent increase in passenger traffic this year.

As if you needed another reason to visit Thailand: Revealing 21 NEW national parks featuring waterfalls, forests and underwater diving spots

Revealing 21 NEW national parks in Thailand including Chet Sao Noi and Doi Chong

The first seven of the new national parks in Thailand will be registered within three months. Five parks have been approved. Others are waiting for Royal Decree and should be listed by end of 2016. The proposed list include Doi Phatang in Chiang Rai (main), Hat Khanom in Mu Ko Thale Tai (inset right) and Tham Sakoen in Nan (inset left).

The airport of the future: Ultra-modern glass terminal will be filled with trees, tropical flowers and giant dragons hanging from ceiling

The new Terminal 3 building at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is expected to cater to 45 million passengers a year once it is completed in 2020, with connection times of just 40 minutes.

A bridge fit for King Arthur: Contest is launched for new walkway to birthplace of mythical ruler in Cornwall

English Heritage has shortlisted six designs for a new £4million footbridge linking Tintagel Castle to the Cornish mainland. The site linked to the King Arthur legend attracts 200,000 visitors a year.

A film set from a galaxy far, far away: Haunting images show abandoned Star Wars props deep in the Tunisian desert

Abandoned Star Wars sets deep in the Tunisian desert like Mos Espa

These surreal photographs are instantly familiar to any fan of Star Wars - they show the landscape of Tatooine, where Luke Skywalker grew up in the sci-fi blockbuster. Tunisia, where much of the classic film was shot, was a popular tourist destination before being caught up in the 'Arab Spring' of 2011, and is now trying to rebuild its tourism industry. Here, MailOnline Travel takes a look at some of the fascinating sets left behind that will bring fond memories for dedicated Star Wars fans around the world. Included is Luke Skywalker's home (bottom right), a collection of vaporators (bottom left) and even toilets that were used by the cast (inset centre).

Britain's best pub walks revealed: The stunning watering holes where you can enjoy the scenery (as well as a pint)

Whether it be tucked behind a snow-covered Scottish mountain or marking the entrance to a quaint Cotswolds village - these pub walks are nothing short of magical.

Price of skiing holidays continues to slide for Britons as strength of the pound means it has never been cheaper to hit the slopes

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Kitzbuhel, Austria has the biggest price fall, with equipment hire, lift passes, ski school, meals and drinks at £458, down by 15 per cent compared with last winter.

Seeing double from the Colosseum to the Tower of London: Daughter recreates treasured holiday snaps her mother took 30 years earlier

Lydia Coutré recreates European holiday snaps her mother took 30 years earlier

Lydia Coutré, a journalism student from Cleveland, Ohio, (pictured far left in photo bottom row, centre) travelled to Italy and London to capture iconic buildings that had already featured in their family album 30 years ago. The opportunity came about when the high-school student was offered the chance to study in Florence in Italy. Back in 1982, Lydia's mother Rita (far left in photo top row, centre) visited the capital of Italy's Tuscany region, returning to the U.S. with a varied collection of photographs. Included in the comparisons are Trafalgar Sqaure (top left) and Tower Bridge (top right ) from London, and Rome's Colosseum (bottom left) and the Leaning Tower of Pisa (bottom right) in Italy.

Our Kind Of Town: Exploring Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs haven during his centenary year, with sashaying singers and a piano-shaped pool

This year would have been Frank Sinatra's centenary year, and there is plenty to explore within his Palm Springs retreat from his Twin Palms resort to the restaurants and bars he frequented.

Coney Island in its heyday: Fascinating images show the New York seaside retreat jammed with city revellers lining the beaches and enjoying elephant rides

New York's Coney Island in its heyday in fascinating images

Nicknamed America's Playground, Coney Island offered New Yorkers the chance to escape the city and enjoy amusement rides, theatre shows and even have a dip in the sea. In the later years of the 19th century, the rough and tumble party spot was even dubbed 'Sodom by the Sea,' although family amusements began to later pop up in the 1900s. Here are some incredible black and white retrospective photographs showing Coney Island in its heyday during 1896 to 1905.

Sunrise yoga, dinner tables made of sand and five-star resorts that are nothing short of paradise: Why the Maldives is so much more than a destination for honeymooners

The Maldives are so much more than just a luxury honeymoon destination, as MailOnline Travel's Katie Amey discovered during a visit to Jumeirah Vittaveli and Jumeirah Dhevanafushi.

Indoor skydiving, wacky water parks, deluxe mountain dining and a guaranteed Happy End... Slovakia's Tatra Mountains are a winter wonderland on and off the slopes

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Slovakia's ski resorts may not lack scale of slopes but they are everything the Alps are not - no crowds or huge bills, and the locals are eager to please. And skiing is far from the only attraction on offer.

A road trip for the bucket list: Take a spin down the world's longest, clearly defined coastal driving route which covers 1,600 miles of Ireland's stunning west coast

Take a spin down the world’s longest, clearly defined coastal driving route

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way is a spectacular chance to witness the most breathtaking landscapes in the country. Sights not to miss include Ireland's longest cave, Pollnagollum and the Cliffs of Moher (bottom right). John Craven and his wife returned to Ireland to realise their goal of driving the stunning route from Donegal to Galway in eight days.

The flying headteacher! Meet the woman who commutes between three of the UK's smallest schools by airplane (and one of her sites has just ONE pupil)

Kate Evans grew up in London but is now flying to her schools in Orkney which have a combined roll of 16 pupils. The smallest of the schools, on North Ronaldsay, has just one primary age pupil.

Go for a spin on a 1,000-year-old moat or in the shadow of a royal seaside retreat: As the festive season gets fully into swing, the best ice skating rinks in Britain revealed

The best ice skating rinks in Britain revealed

From skating in the shadows of the Natural History Museum (top left) and the Tower of London (top right) to a snowy arena at the Eden Project in Cornwall (bottom left), there are many spectacular options this year. Working round popular landmarks are Glasgow On Ice's rink in the heart of George's Square (bottom right) and the skating at Somerset House (centre). Here is MailOnline Travel's guide to the rinks you should not miss this season - even if you are more Bambi on ice than Torvill or Dean.

Not even if you're in first class! Planes named as one of the worst places to make a pass at someone (but they're not as bad as funerals or the gym)

It may seem like the perfect place to make a romantic connection, but a dating website says it is never appropriate to make a pass at someone on a plane because there is nowhere to escape.

Inside Europe's most luxurious commercial flight: Flying business class on Finnair's Dreamliner rival, the Airbus A350

Finnair's Airbus A350 on its first ever European flight

Business Class travel has evolved enormously in the past decade, with planes including the Dreamliner introducing new, luxurious technology and layouts to improve passenger experience beyond belief, but from the second Matt Glass sets foot aboard the Airbus A350, it's clear the bar has been raised yet again.

Don't be a dumbo! Tourists urged to boycott MASSAGES from elephants on beaches in Thailand

Animal charities are asking tourists to avoid elephant massages on holiday, claiming the animals have been subjected to cruel treatment like beatings and starvation.

Are you looking at me? Hilarious moment orangutan curls up with a blanket to watch a video... of other orangutans

Orangutan watches a video of orangutans at Toledo Zoo in Ohio

The footage, filmed at Toledo Zoo in Ohio earlier this year, shows the primate watching a YouTube video through the glass of her enclosure. She seemed to enjoy it too as she also pulled up a blanket to sit on while she watched the video. The primate continues to watch the video on the phone, much to people's amusement who can be heard laughing heartily.

Is this the end of agonising security queues at the airport? High-tech machine can scan ten pieces of hand luggage every MINUTE

The machine, which contains five scanning lockers, can process 10 passengers with a bag each in every minute, which works out to 600 passengers every hour.

Plane makes emergency landing when tyres BURST shortly after take-off with debris left scattered on runway

This shocking picture shows the damage a plane suffered shortly after take-off when its tyres burst. The aircraft had set out from Hangzhou's Xiaoshan International Airport in China.

The great British holiday... 100 years ago: Stunning snaps show tourists being carried up Mount Vesuvius and wearing their best clothes in the Egyptian desert

Vintage photos show British holidays from 100 years ago

Vintage snaps have emerged showing tourists from the mid-1800s and early 1900s on holiday in Britain and abroad. The black and white images show the middle classes in comically stiff poses. Pictured clockwise from top left: Camping in the Chiltern Hills, Victorian tourists on Mount Vesuvius, holidaymakers with heavy luggage at Waterloo Station, tourists posing in front of The Sphinx, and (inset) elephants playing cricket at Skegness.

Portraits of life along the Nile: Photographer spends nine months snapping intimate shots of African tribes and wildlife on the world's most famous river

Levison Wood spends eight months snapping photos of life along the Nile

Londoner Levison Wood, a former Officer in the British Parachute Regiment, snapped breathtaking photos during his journey from Rwanda to the Sahara Desert. On his trek along the Nile he encountered tribal children tending to cattle (left), a button factory surrounded by cow horns (top right) and camels in the desert (bottom right). Currently on display in London, Wood's images depict the striking diversity of modern Africa.

Do The Hangover in style! How much it REALLY costs to hire a private jet for your stag or hen do

MailOnline Travel has compared the costs of commandeering your own private plane versus slumming it in economy to the top party destinations in Europe and US.

Ryanair refused to give £2,000 refund to 27 tourists who cancelled their flights to Brussels as city was under terror lockdown

Maria Doolan, 60, from Liverpool, booked flights with friends and family for a weekend break to celebrate her birthday, but decided not to travel after Belgium raised its terror threat level.

All they need now is for the trains to run on time! Transport for London reveals their tube station of the future complete with shiny blue walls, giant information screens and mood lighting 

London Tube station of the future revealed

Transport for London unveiled the computer-generated blueprints this week, giving Londoners a look at what they will encounter on their commute in the years to come. The design for the fictitious Idiom Park station includes a new approach to lighting, which moves away from overly-lit, harsh spaces. It includes blue walls in corridors (left), ambient lighting along escalators (top right) and blue cladding below tracks (bottom right) .

Why it's best to take a morning flight and why some landings may be deliberately bumpy: The secrets that pilots won't tell you

If you thought you knew all about turbulence, safety and the food on board a plane you might be pleasantly surprised by the insider knowledge a pilot might be able to offer.

The cut-price holiday nobody asked for: How the war on ISIS could see the cost of getaways in Europe and Turkey slashed

Attacks by ISIS in Paris and Turkey's downing of a Russian jet have affected tourism are likely to deter American and Russian tourists from visiting, according to tourism experts.

Abandoned hotels, piles of radioactive waste and deserted homes: Disaster tourists snap haunting photos of Japanese region destroyed by earthquake and tsunami

Tourists photos show Japanese region destroyed by earthquake and tsunami

Curious tourists are flocking to areas that have failed to recover nearly five years after a major earthquake and tsunami wreaked devastation and led to the meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Their haunting photos show heavily-damaged homes (top left), bags filled with radioactive soil (top right), gutted hotel lobbies (bottom left), overgrown vegetation (bottom right), and concrete foundations where buildings were washed away (inset).

The next Necker Island? Wartime sea forts off the coast of Kent set to be converted into luxury resort

Wartime sea forts, off the cost of Whistable, Kent, could be turned into a luxury resort destination, complete with exclusive apartments, a spa, and plenty of bars and restaurants.

Where the wild things are: Stunning pictures from the most remote places on earth where you can truly get away from it all

A new book, Wild World, features 198 full-page photos that have been carefully curated by Lonely Planet's photography experts, covering beautiful landscapes that remain untouched by humans.

Butler service, unlimited booze, a shower and a bed: Frequent flyer reveals what it's REALLY like to travel in the 'penthouse in the sky' that costs £21,000 for a one-way ticket

Etihad's The Residence comes with butler service, double bed, living room and shower

Brian Kelly, from New York, was treated to perks that passengers in economy could only dream of when he flew in Etihad's Residence suite from New York to Abu Dhabi - but was it worth the cost? Brian, 32, and his guest were treated to expensive booze (left) and meals prepared by a chef, and he spent time napping in a bedroom (bottom right) and cleaning up in the ensuite bathroom and shower (bottom left). Brian used his credit card to pay for the 12.5-hour flight, earning nearly 100,000 rewards points on his credit card.

American pilot arrested after 'police found 22lbs of cocaine in his bag' at airport in Peru

Pilot Kenneth Parrock has been detained at Jorge Chavez airport in the city of Callao, said police, who have accused him of attempting to smuggle cocaine onto a flight to Asia.

Busted! Maintenance workers find 26lbs of cocaine hidden inside American Airlines plane during routine inspection

Ten packages containing the drug were discovered by maintenance workers during a routine check of the Boeing 757 aircraft at Oklahoma's Tulsa International Airport.

She's on cloud nine! Model who ditched a career as an economist for one in the sky is named Russia's best flight attendant

Anastasia Babushkina named Russia's best flight attendant

Anastasia Babushkina, 23, (left) from Nizhny Tagil, Russia, studied economics at university but opted for a career in the clouds because she felt it would be more interesting and rewarding. She has also dabbled in modelling (bottom right), and triumphed over 26 other contestants in a competition (top right) that judged beauty and aptitude.

Sourcing bull sperm, extreme erotic videos and partying with rock stars: Secrets of the world's best concierge revealed

Michael Wigman, concierge at The Dylan in Amsterdam, has revealed his secrets from 27 years on the job, including the time he had to gather the sperm of a genetically engineered bull.

An Inspector Calls: With its door keys attached to whisks and loud bar Milsoms is an acquired taste - but a good ad for Essex

Slap-bang next to the A12 in Dedham is the 15-bedroom Milsoms hotel but thankfully you won't hear the road due to the bar and brasserie throwing up its own cacophony of noise.

Know what points work best in your country and leave loyalty at the door: Blogger who never pays for flights or hotels reveals his top tips on how to travel the world for FREE

Matthew Kepnes reveals top tips for travelling the world for FREE

Matthew Kepnes, a blogger from Boston, Massachusetts, has come up with a strategy that helps him bag several free trips a year, and he's sharing his top tips with fellow travellers. Pictured from left: Matt in Thailand, Iceland and Redwood National Park, California.

Ryanair sales soar with a record 99.9million passengers as it sheds reputation for poor customer service and sneaky fees

Europe's largest budget carrier - once known for a combative customer service approach - said its traffic has increased by 17 per cent on last year amid efforts to win over passengers.

Passengers forced to move seats during a flight because the 'nose-heavy' plane was off balance and couldn't land safely

Flight attendants on the Jetstar Airbus A321 asked customers to move seats during the journey from Melbourne to Perth after the plane was noticeably 'nose-heavy' during take-off.

Your very own Hobbit hole for just £10,000: Pre-fabricated homes built into the earth feature pools and hot tubs (and they can be assembled in just three days)

Hobbit holes by Green Magic Homes are ready made and come with a pool

A Florida company is selling ready made homes that allow fans to live out their dream of living in a Hobbit hole. These year-round or holiday homes aren't primitive, however, as they feature chic interiors (top right), pools (bottom right) or hot tubs. Florida company Green Magic Homes said the prefabricated shells made from fibre-reinforced polymer are designed to withstand strong winds and even earthquakes, with prices beginning at just $14,998 (£10,047).

An oasis of colour in the Egyptian desert: The psychedelic Nubian guest house along the Nile that looks like a fantasy come true

The kaleidoscope-patterned Anakato Nubian Houses in Aswan are covered with hieroglyphics and shapes of animals and plants, and look like a pastel hallucination against the arid backdrop.

The iconic opera house, dancing horses and a coffee house as old as the Ringstrasse itself: Exploring Vienna's diamond ring 

Known for its coffee, opera and waltz, Vienna has another reason to celebrate this year - the 150th anniversary of it's beautiful Ringstrasse boulevard, says BRIDGET McGROUTHER.

Sleep with the fishes! Plans revealed for £13million underwater hotel that is 28ft beneath the sea and can move locations to avoid a hurricane

Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel planned for Bahamas, Egypt and Hawaii

The Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel has just received US patent approval and its designers have set their sights on Egypt, Hawaii and the Bahamas as preferred locations. Each room would boast panoramic views of marine life, and the hotel itself would be able to move in the event of a hurricane. Guests would go from the hotel to the surface using a sealed lift.

Full bloom ahead! Set sail to take in Holland's truly glorious tulips this spring

For floral enthusiasts, there's no better way to experience Amsterdam's tantalising tulips than by luxurious river cruise, says ROBIN ESSER.

Eight hotels, 21 restaurants and a dance academy: Why Sardinia's Forte Village is the ultimate family 'place in the sun'

For our first holiday as a family of four, my husband Alex and I plumped for Sardinia, writes Channel 4's LAURA HAMILTON. They soon found Forte Village to be the ultimate kid-friendly destination.

The world before Instagram: Family's colour photo albums from the early 1900s show dreamy holidays without the crowds (or obsession with selfies)

Friedrich Paneth's old family holiday photos released by Royal Photographic Society

Friedrich Paneth and his wife Else Hartmann, from Austria, began their marriage with a honeymoon in Cairo in 1913 and spent their lives travelling the world. Friedrich documented their journeys with a new colour process called autochrome and the pictures have a soft, nostalgic quality which encapsulates a world long gone. Eva and Heinz, the couple's children, are seen in many of the shots. Paneth became a British citizen in 1939 and his wife donated the 2,000-imgae archive to the Royal Photographic Society. Pictured: Eva and Else pose for a photograph in the 1920s (main), the family relax in the sunshine enjoying a view (inset left) and (inset right) Else at the Pyramid of Menkaure, in Egypt, on honeymoon in 1913.

Postcards from a royal journey: Revealing the 104-year-old photographs of King George and Queen Mary's Indian coronation

More than 250,000 people attended the ceremony in India in 1911 - which proclaimed the royals emperor and empress of the country - to pay their respects to the English king and queen.

Colorado to Courchevel: Here are TripAdvisor's most extravagant ski chalets in the world (and they're so indulgent you may not want to head to the slopes)

Boasting hot tubs, private cinemas and fireplaces perfect for toasting marshmallows, these luxury mountain hideaways from France to Canada are some of the world's most extravagant.

Follow the leader! Adventurous tourist takes her lucky boyfriend on a backpacking trip to Asia's beauty spots (and their stunning footage has gone viral)

Ida Kvammen Mork's footage leading her boyfriend on a backpacking trip in Asia goes viral

This fun footage shows adventurous Ida Kvammen Mork persuading her boyfriend, Johan Kaos, off the sofa at home and 'leading' him to some of the most spectacular sights in Southeast Asia. They visited idyllic beaches (left), shrines and waterfalls, and took part in a number thrilling activities, including riding elephants (top right) and kayaking through caves (bottom right).

Malta at its most majestic: It's easy to see why the Queen and Prince Philip have a soft spot for Valletta

The Queen and Prince Philip first visited Valletta on their honeymoon in 1947 - and everyone should try to visit Malta's unheralded capital too, writes ANNA YERMAKOVA.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Berlin's famed Christmas markets open to the public as the city's festive spirit takes hold

Berlin's famed Christmas markets open to the public as the city's festive spirit takes

Christmas has finally arrived in the German capital. Just this week, Berlin's famed Christmas markets - such as those at Alexanderplatz and Berliner Weihnachtszeit - opened to the public. At both, visitors can shop for Christmas novelties and ornaments housed in traditional huts (top right), while the Berliner Weihnachstzeit Christmas market offers an Oktoberfest-style Ferris wheel (left) and the carousel at Alexanderplatz is situated in the shadow of the TV Tower (bottom right).

Never get sick after a holiday again! How to stay healthy during a flight and avoid picking up germs on planes

Bugs and viruses thrive on planes, but by following a few simple rules you can help limit your contact with germs. Keeping hydrated, avoiding aisle seats and disinfecting tray tables all help in staying healthy.

Sick of the NYC tourist trail? See the Statue of Liberty in a speedier way... by jet-ski

Determined not to be crammed in like cattle on a tourist boat, MailOnline Travel's Jill Reilly and her sister visited the Statue of Liberty by jet-ski.

The Mile High Club Hugh Hefner style: A fascinating look inside the glamorous Playboy jet Big Bunny in the swinging Sixties (complete with wild discos, onboard showers and air hostesses clad in leather) 

Inside Hugh Hefner's private Playboy jet The Big Bunny back in the 1960s

Hugh Hefner (top left) transformed his new DC9 jet, The Big Bunny, in the 60s into his dream party plane for $5.5m, complete with a cinema, bar, fine dining, celebrities and of course Playboy bunnies (top right). Hefner even had special permission from the Federal government to paint the plane black so that it stood out from other jets. Reflecting the glamour of the era, guests arrived in style (main). With just 38-seats onboard the aircraft, celebrity fliers were greeted by Jet Bunny air hostesses in leatherette black mini dresses. And while the Mile-High disco raged on, the Playboy bunny sign could be seen illuminating the night skies, as spotlights on the wing tips bore the iconic rabbit.

Follow in Bond's tracks in the dramatic Swiss resort of Murren, where sporting royalty mingle alongside amateur skiers

You don't get many opportunities to mingle with sporting royalty, but one of them takes place next month in the fiendishly pretty Swiss ski resort of Murren, explains THOMAS HODGKINSON.

The most hipster hotels on Instagram revealed (beards and craft beer optional)

Mail Online reveals the hippest hotels on Instagram

For many, Instagramming travel snaps is now a key part of the holiday fun and hotels are responding with over-the-top decor that provides a backdrop for the perfect shot. Here, MailOnline reveals the best hipster hotels on Instagram. Pictured clockwise from top left: Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, California; The Graham and Co., Catskills, New York; The Urban Cowboy, Brooklyn; Uxua Casa Hotel, Trancoso, Brazil; and the Michelberger, Berlin.

Terror on board jet packed with holidaymakers as plane crash lands on runway due to landing gear failure

Passengers were left in shock after the Magnicharters plane's left-side wheel strut buckled as it touched down at Mexico City's international airport.

A bird's-eye view of the most secretive city on earth: Aerial photos show Pyongyang like never before as North Korea allows helicopter sightseeing tours for the first time

North Korea allows helicopter tours of Pyongyang for the first time

Curious tourists were taken on a 40-minute flight over the capital's attractions, including an unfinished pyramid-shaped hotel (left, in the distance) and a giant stadium (bottom right) where rallies are held. Tom Hingley, from London, said Pyongyang looks 'very dystopian from above', with 'Orwellian tower blocks' and factories belching black smoke. The tourists were barred from taking photos of 'sensitive' areas between the city and airport as they flew in an old Russian military helicopter (top right).

Every room tells a story: The interior designer behind Firmdale Hotels reveals how to create an inviting space in a stunning new photographic book

Kit Kemp, Design Director for Firmdale Hotels, has revealed what goes into creating room that draws guests in, from the origin of its fabrics to artwork on the wall.

Late-night booze runs, a private chauffeur for a dog and an elephant ride to the slopes: The most outrageous requests from super-rich holidaymakers at luxury ski chalets

Money is no object for guests at the world's most lavish ski chalets, and that means staff are kept busy with requests for everything from lavish parties to caviar that have to be flown in.

The coolest bar in the Caribbean: Jamaica has brilliant beaches and fantastic food, but there's only one place to drink

Jamaica's Pelican Bar is the coolest watering hole in the Caribbean

Though the luxurious Sandals Whitehouse resort is a sight to be seen, there's one quirky bar and eatery that every tourist simply must visit while in Jamaica, says MAX WOOLDRIDGE. The Pelican Bar is a floating driftwood structure in the middle of the sea, accessible only by boat, and known for its rum punches and delicious lobster curry.

Intoxicated Israeli man ordered to pay fine for causing a disturbance on a plane - and endangering his equally drunk wife

Boris Sapoznikov, from Jerusalem was charged with recklessly endangering persons inside an aircraft, being drunk on board an aircraft and breaching the peace during the flight to Malta.

Father takes legal action over claims Thomas Cook 'abandoned' his family after his four-year-old son fell seriously ill at a Spanish resort

Johnny Ravenhill, from Belfast, said his son, Bobby, was unable to leave their hotel room at Oasis Park Hotel in Salou, Spain, for five days and was diagnosed with a case of food poisoning.

Chasing waterfalls: Stunning photographs reveal Iceland's epic natural wonders as you've never seen them before (with the Northern Lights and golden sunrises almost stealing the show)

Arnar Kristjansson's photographs reveal Iceland's waterfalls as you've never seen them

Photographer Arnar Kristjansson, from Reykjavik in southern Iceland, captured the breathtaking Icelandic images while on a trip away with his girlfriend Simona, from Italy.

Forget Tinder: Airbnb guests are using the travel website to hook up with strangers

Airbnb guests and hosts have admitted to seeking out good-looking users or being open to a hook-up while booking a room or accepting a booking from a stranger.

Italian capital bans pushy Roman centurion impersonators due to fears they pose a risk to tourist safety

Rome is imposing extra security measures and banning impersonators as it gears up to host a Catholic Holy Year, or 'Jubilee', that could draw millions of tourists.

Wish you were 17 again? Meet the daredevil teenager who hangs from helicopters, swims with whales and goes desert dirt biking (all while still at school)

Australian teen hangs from helicopters and swims with whales for Instagram followers

Kyle Taylor, 17, from Darwin, Australia, spends his spare time doing death-defying activities and sharing his incredible photography with his Instagram followers. Despite still being in school, the adventurer has racked up more experiences than most of us will manage in a lifetime such as skydiving, swimming with sharks and desert dirt biking. Pictured clockwise from top left: Kyle with a puffer fish, Kyle skydiving, hanging from a helicopter, surfing and (inset) slack lining.

Blackpool hotel branded 'Filthy Towers' is fined for a SECOND time after guests complained about soiled sheets, bug bites and a sex toy in a wardrobe

One reviewer reported finding a vibrator in a wardrobe of the Blackpool hotel, another said their shower consisted of garden hose and a man claimed that the hotel was 'not fit for a rabid dog'.

A concrete jungle that you would actually want to live in: The spectacular Flower Tower in Paris is completely concealed by hundreds of potted bamboo plants

Designer Edouard François said the 380 potted bamboo plants of the Flower Tower apartments in Paris were selected for the noise created when the leaves rustle in the wind.

A brand new bucket list: The Azores, Havana and Tokyo are among the surprising Skyscanner predictions for 2016's top destinations

Search engine Skyscanner has released its predictions of the destinations to watch in 2016 with results ranging from new all-inclusive hot spots like Cape Verde to the picturesque Azores.

The Great snowfall of China: Mesmerising pictures show the country's top tourist attractions transformed into a winter wonderland (and even the pandas are making the most of it)

Stunning images show the Great Wall of China in a blanket of snow

The Great Wall of China is impressive enough, but add a dusting of powdery white snow in the early morning light and it is truly breathtaking (main) although has proved a slippery challenge for those looking to scale it (inset). The recent unexpectedly early snowfall has transformed Beijing and northern parts of China into a white realm offering tourists a unique, fairytale-like experience of top attractions. Stunning photographs show parks, museums and airports blanketed by snow.

The best-smelling place to stay in Barcelona? Why there's nothing run-of-the-mill about the hotel with a bakery INSIDE it

The 74-room Hotel Bakery is one of five designer properties in the bold and witty 'Praktik' range - four are in Barcelona and one in Madrid - which refreshingly for a chain opts for flair over function.

Cara Delevingne's favourite island, Sofia Vergara's honeymoon spot and Justin Bieber's New Year's venue: How celebrity hotspot Parrot Cay got its mojo back

Parrot Cay is a luxury island resort in the Turks and Caicos that has long been a favourite among older celebrities. But in recent months, a younger crowd has discovered the exotic destination.

Is this the world's hottest globetrotting couple? The impossibly beautiful holidaymakers who have an army of Instagram fans

Instagram users Charlotte Durgeat and Jesson Vedel earn fans with holiday photos

Charlotte Durgeat's backside and Jesson Vedel shirtless upper body are on regular display in their glamorous and romantic photos, which have earned them more than 30,000 followers on Instagram. Photos show them soaking up the sun (left), relaxing on the beach (top right) and taking part in thrilling activities such as swimming with whales (bottom right). Now the lovebirds are aiming to showcase the idyllic scenery that lies right on their doorstep in Tahiti, with plenty of sun-kissed skin on show.

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