Guido Gutiérrez Ruiz, from Toronto, began snapping iconic landmarks in 2011 after swapping his SLR camera for a Google Nexus 5 phone. Here, he reveals his top tips for smartphone photography. read
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 a nuclear power plant. read
A male flight attendant said a particularly chatty woman approached him in the back galley, told him he was handsome and asked if he was 'into older women'. read
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. read
Animal charities are asking tourists to avoid elephant massages on holiday, claiming the animals have been subjected to cruel treatment like beatings and starvation. read
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. read
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. read
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 then grabs a blanket to get more comfortable. read
This helpful visual guide includes a handy packing list and teaches travellers how to roll their trousers, fold their shirts and even use a hair straightener to eliminate wrinkles when an iron isn't on hand. read
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. read
Londoner Levison Wood, a former Officer in the British Parachute Regiment, snapped breathtaking photos during his journey from Rwanda to the Sahara Desert. read
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. read
Bob Atkinson, travel expert at TravelSupermarket, offers his top tips to stick to a budget - from how to find the best flight deals to how to score a free upgrade at a hotel. read
Footage shows the 50-year-old woman falling backwards over a wall of stones and vanishing into the 3ft deep drain well at the Guposhan National Forest Park in Hezhou, China. read
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. read
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. read
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, and can include pools or hot tubs. read
An investigation at 16 airports found that some US airlines may be refusing to accept reports of damaged luggage from passengers, thereby denying them their right to seek compensation. read
The number of Apple Watches being used for BA boarding passes rose by 386 per cent over the summer, but old mounted scanners meant many users couldn't fit their wrist on the scanner. read
Vintage snaps have emerged showing tourists from the mid-1800s and early 1900s on holiday in Britain and abroad, including comically stoic photos taken in exotic locations. read
Air New Zealand claimed the top award from AirlineRatings.com, with winners also named for best first class (Etihad), best in-flight entertainment (Singapore Airlines) and best cabin crew (Virgin). read
Footage shows the friendly koala chasing Kathy Sundstrom and her children after they stopped for the wild animal at Cape Otway National Park, in Victoria, Australia. read
This fun footage shows adventurous Ida Kvammen Mork persuading her boyfriend, Johan Kaos, off the sofa at home and 'leading' him to idyllic beaches, shrines and waterfalls. read
A Loftleidir Icelandic crew became the first to land a Boeing 757 passenger jet on a blue ice runway on earth's southernmost continent - bringing it closer to tourists than ever before. read
Air France's 'France is in the air' video - which has almost 88 million hits since it first appeared online in March - was the most popular online video, according to Google and YouTube. read
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. read
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. read
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. read
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. read
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. read
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. read
Brian Kelly, from New York, was treated to perks that those in economy could only dream of when he flew in Etihad's three-room Residence suite from JFK to Abu Dhabi - but was it worth it the cost? read
The JFK-bound plane landed at Heathrow Airport, where a cabin crew member captured a photograph of the extent of the damage to the Boeing 767-300 and uploaded it to Twitter. read
Carolina Herrera's biggest peeve is badly dressed people on aeroplanes and she says stewards look after well-dressed people best. MailOnline explains what to wear to increase the chance of an upgrade. read
Anastasia Babushkina, 23, 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. read
Plenty of things about Iceland will make you smile, writers WENDY GOMERSALL. Following the Eyjafjallajökull eruption of 2010, tourism in the uber-cool country is steadily on the rise. read
It would be hard not to see the opening of this new five-star hotel as a sharp upward trajectory in Bath's fortunes, writes FRANK BARRETT. read
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. read
Australians are heading to the beach to celebrate the start of summer, and Google Street View has made it possible for the rest of the world to join in at destinations including the Whitsunday Islands. read
Is there anything you can't experience, learn or do on a cruise? From the sublime to the seemingly ridiculous, SARAH LUCAS explores all that's on offer aboard the mega-ships in the upcoming year. read
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. read
Thinking of booking a getaway for a dose of warm winter sunshine, but don't want the expense and hassle of flying too far? FRED MAWER picks his top destinations. read
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. read
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. read
For floral enthusiasts, there's no better way to experience Amsterdam's tantalising tulips than by luxurious river cruise, says ROBIN ESSER. read
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. read
Photos showing the Paneth family, from Britain, riding camels, swimming in lakes, taking boat rides and perching on the tops of spectacular mountains are a time capsule to a bygone era of travel. read
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. read
Whether you're looking for a money-saving boutique hotel stay or a cruising experience with a choral twist, SIOBHAN WARWICKER outlines all that's new in the world of travel. read
Stunning photographs, captured by travel blogger Mike McCaffrey, show orphaned baby elephants playing in the mud and volcanic dirt in an effort to cool off in the African heat in Umani Springs, Kenya. read
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. read
Northern Chile's Aconcagua Valley is home to a generation of winemakers, creating wines in difficult conditions as Qin Xie samples them with fresh seafood. read
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. read
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. read
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. read
Hugh Hefner transformed his new DC9 jet, The Big Bunny, in the 60s into his dream party plane for $5.5m complete with a cinema, bar, gourmet dining, celebrities and of course Jet Bunnies. read
MailOnline Travel's Karin Ridgers travels to Brandon Lodge in Northern Sweden with her son, Callum, to experience a real snowy winter through warming foods and Christmassy workshops. read
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. read
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. read
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. read
Allen Froese had a little help from Air Canada staff – and his guitar – when he popped the question to Leah Miller on a recent flight from Toronto to Sao Paulo. read
Tourists were taken on a 40-minute flight over 'Orwellian tower blocks', a pyramid-shaped hotel that sits empty, a giant stadium used for rallies, and factories that belch columns of black smoke. read
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. read
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. read
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. read
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. read
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. read
Photographer Arnar Kristjansson, from Reykjavik in southern Iceland, captured the breathtaking Icelandic images while on a trip away with his girlfriend Simona, from Italy. read
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. read
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. read
Kyle Taylor, 17, from Darwin, Australia, spends his spare time doing death-defying activities. like skydiving, swimming with sharks and desert dirt biking, then sharing them on social media. read
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'. read
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. read
The recent unexpected snowfall has transformed Beijing and northern parts of China into a white realm offering tourists a unique, fairytale-like experience of top attractions. read
New York-based photographer Tyler Fairbank shot the breathtaking footage of everything from lions to wildebeest during his 12-day trip to South Africa in the summer. read
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. read
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. read
The flight was around two hours into the four-hour journey when the crew reported the problem and diverted to London Gatwick Airport instead of continuing to the Canary Islands. read
Scandinavia's Comfort hotel chain replaced the processed meats with healthier 'plant-based' options, but lifted the ban a week later after guests 'clearly emphasized that they still wanted bacon'. read
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. read
Man claims he was asked to leave an American Airlines flight by crew. He was travelling from Dallas to Orange County, USA. Eventually the situation was resolved and he was able to re-board. read
Cartier bracelets, cargo pants and maxi dresses are likely to cause a hold at security, warns former TSA agent Kimberly Pruitt who worked at Los Angeles International Airport for five years. read
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. read
Robert Goodwill MP praised airport drop-off fees for cutting down pollution and encouraging people to use public transport during an inquiry to help the government's future transport planning. read
One airline has revealed it suffered 360 booze-fuelled incidents on flights this summer and several have written to the Government begging for help, Aviation Minister Robert Goodwill (pictured) has revealed. read
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. read
Airport authorities at the Kunming Changshui International Airport - in Kunming, capital of south-west China's Yunnan Province, spotted the passenger looking suspicious. read
Tourists' morbid curiosity to visit places where hundreds or thousands of people have died raises questions about ethics, but experts say there is a place for so-called disaster tourism. read
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. read
Lee Carseldine posted the short clip to his Twitter page yesterday asking followers to remind him to 'never again to fly into Brisbane in November late at night'. read
Bosses at the South Norwood Tourist Board in the borough of Croydon, south London said last week that the station should ditch its old name after a multi-million pound redevelopment. read
Along with his wife, JONATHAN AGNEW heads to Argentina to experience the the iconic polo fields of Estancia Puesto Viejo. read
2,200 people responded to a survey about their sex life in hotels. 72 per cent of Mexicans said their love making improved in hotel rooms compared to just 14 per cent of Germans in the same survey. read
Aviatraffic Company Flight YK768 crashed landed in Osh, east Kyrgyzstan on November 22. The plane suffered extensive damage. Six people were taken to hospital for treatment. read
Staying in two of the finest spa hotels in Tuscany we ate like the locals in packed piazzas and enjoyed stunning sunsets - but the highlight was the thermal pools and caves. read