From a grand Italian escape situated by the stunning Lake Como to a wellness clinic in Austria where you meet daily with doctors, these spas lead the way with opulence and quality. Tatler have revealed their ultimate Spa Guide for 2016 revealing rejuvenating offerings in categories such as authentic retreat and glamorous getaway. Among the winners are Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland (top left), the Vana Malsi Estate, India (top right), Yeotown, Devon (bottom left), The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Bath (bottom right) and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Italy (centre).

An enterprising citizen recently set up a bedroom in a car park outside of a row of garages in Peckham. The tongue-in-cheek summary describes the rental as a 'private room in a public space.' With a price that cheap in London, it is not surprising that the accommodation seems too good to be true. Despite the homely touches of a bedside table, rug and decorative vase of flowers, guests will have to brave the cold as there are no walls, a roof or heating of any kind.

The Cavallino Bianco Family Spa Grand Hotel in Ortisei in Italy has been crowned the best hotel for families in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2016 Travellers' Choice Awards for Family Hotels. Glancing at the top 10 around the world indicates that parents opt for hot weather for family breaks with hotels such as The Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Costa Rica (top right), Beaches Negril Resort & Spa in Jamaica (left) and Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa in Turks and Caicos (bottom right) ranking highly.

The three-minute long clip shows the group of British tourists in the Manaslu mountain area, approaching a large overhang above a track. Filming the approach, the cameraman gives a running commentary of the area, describing the route as the 'maddest road I have ever been down in my life'. After clearing narrow bend, group drive into a waterfall (bottom right) with the window open.

This eye-opening collection of black-and-white photos was taken in the Canadian tourist hotspots of Banff, Jasper and Waterton Lakes national parks in the 1950s. The vintage snaps reveal just how good today's skiers have it thanks to the growth of the sport. These photos show a group taking a break near a waterfall in 1954 (top left), while another admires the stunning scenery in 1956 (top right). Spectators got dangerously close to ski jumpers (bottom right) at an event in 1959. With limited chairlifts and T-bars, skiers had to use revolutionary snowmobiles (bottom left, in 1953) or hike up the mountain (inset, 1956).

The video by Norwegian airline shows the work that goes into building a jet plane from an empty shell. The plane will be used to fly passengers from London to New York, LA and Florida.

Barely a moment passed when travel blogger Olan Emboscado wasn't screaming at the top of his lungs as he soared over the treetops in the highlands of Sitio Baras, Davao del Sur. Emboscado has become known as the 'Zip Line King' in the Philippines thanks to his videos that showcase the country's thrilling adventure parks.

If you you've ever pictured yourself owning a hotel, then this one in a Caribbean paradise is sure to tempt you. Picturesque and packed with potential, Mary's Boon Beach Resort & Spa in St Maarten is one of the region's hidden gems and is now up for sale. The intimate 37-bedroom property is located on the three-mile coastal stretch, Simpson Beach, and is listed for sale at $6.8million (£4.9million), according to the listing broker.

High-end hotels and cruise ships are offering lavish complimentary perks to satisfy holidaymakers' most far-fetched desires and all guests have to do to enjoy these free services, is ask. With getaway destinations in Fiji, India, New York and beyond offering free guest experiences, MailOnline Travel rounds up some of the quirkiest options available. Perks include a free submarine ride in the Maldives (left), a private boat tour with a resort biologist in Mexico (top right) and zorbing in Somerset (bottom right).

If you popped the question on Valentine's Day or took the Leap, then you may already be looking beyond the wedding to a honeymoon. Lounging on a beach in the Indian Ocean has marked the start of married life for many, but these days newlyweds more than ever are using the opportunity of an extended holiday to start their life-long adventure together with something a bit different. Unusual activities include gorilla trekking in Rowanda, swimming between two tectonic plates in Iceland (centre), horse trekking and staying in the Orkhon valley, Mongolia (bottom right) and volcano surfing in Nicaragua (top right). Nature lovers can experience the stunning Patagonia (bottom left) or the Karimunjawa Archipelago in Indonesia (top left).

The world's largest bronze statue of Chinese Marquis Guan Yu, which weighs an enormous 1,200 tonnes, is set to be unveiled later this year in Jinzhou. The central China Henan province's figure will be the second heaviest model of the Chinese war hero ever created. A 2,500 ton version of the red-faced and black bearded warrior was erected in Yuncheng City, in northern China's Shanxi Province in 2010.

British backpackers Rhys Sykes and Sarah Liddle (bottom right) from the UK were part way through a trip around Asia and Australasia when disaster struck on the day before their first anniversary together. Sarah suffered three separate breaks to her left leg (left) and was left with blood pouring from an open wound, while Rhys suffered a broken foot, broken fingers and severely grazed arms (top right).

For all intents and purposes, the woman in this video is defying logic as she floats above the surface of the water and even does headstands. The footage - shot in Mexico - looks miraculous. And it's also hypnotic. But all is not what it seems.

MailOnline Travel's Simon Lewis (centre) set out on a two-week road trip to find the California places in locations that were made famous during the golden age of rock and roll. Highlights include the Beverly Hills Hotel (left), which still has Elvis's car parked inside a private garage, and West Hollywood's Sunset Marquis (right), which has been visited by both The Ramones and Guns 'N' Roses.

Even if you hate winter sports, St Moritz offers plenty of other activities during the season, writes Philip Norman. After all, there's a reason it's Europe's most glamorous ski resort. Pictured: the town of St Moritz (left), the view from Piz Nair (top right), the luxurious Carlton Hotel (bottom right) and Philip and his wife in the resort (inset).

Irene Robinson from Poole, Dorset, travelled 50,000 miles in 50 days, making her the first person to play the bagpipes on all seven continents. Pictured: Irene in front of the Sydney Opera House in Australia (top left), performing for penguins in Antarctica (bottom left) and serenading tourists in Moscow's Red Square (right).

While swimming with humpback whales in Silver Back, part of the Dominican Republic, photographer Jodi Frediani captured the majestic mammal during a rare moment.

Prolific Instagram users attract thousands, and in some instances millions, of followers addicted to vicariously enjoying their adventures through stunning photography. Whatever your brand of wanderlust there is something for everyone with a thirst for travel from sweeping panoramas to wildlife encountered and delicious dishes around the globe. Top accounts include Alexis Ren and Jay Alvarrez, who have a combined following of over 7.8million fans,(right); DrinksInTheAir which features mouth-watering tipples with a view (top left) and Jacob Moon (bottom left) who is more at home in the Canadian mountains than anywhere else.

No visit to Florence is complete without a stop at both the Uffizi gallery, to see the works of famed painter Sandro Botticelli, and also to his resting place: the Ognissanti church, where you will see his grave strewn with roses and love letters. Inset: a portrait by the Renaissance artist.

The teacher, who currently lives in Saudi Arabia, is addicted to extreme backpacking and has 'holidayed' in brutal regimes including North Korea, Syria, Sudan (top left), Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2010, the British daredevil took a much needed break in Syria but was arrested on suspicion of spying and was interrogated inside the military intelligence HQ. He has also filmed explosions during the uprisings in Bangkok in 2010 (top right and bottom left), visited Fiji during a military coup during 2000 (bottom right) and seen memorials for protesters in Ukraine (centre).

Walt Disney World, in collaboration with Brazilian airline TAM, has unveiled a colourful character-themed plane that took 10 eight-hour days to create. The shining Boeing 767-300 now features a number of the favourite faces including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella's Castle (inset left). As well serving Mickey Mouse-styled meals, cabin crew on board wear Mickey Mouse hats, gloves and Disney accents (inset right).

This is the nail-biting moment a kayaker was forced to helplessly watch as the shadow of a giant shark approached just feet away, by a pier in Panama City Beach in Florida. Crowds can be heard alerting the lone paddler to the approaching shadow. As the shark moves within feet of the unsuspecting kayaker, they are forced to bring in their paddle and watch for the creature's next move.

Opening in the gambling mecca of Macau this summer, The 13 is one of the most expensive hotels ever built, with a price tag that works out to more than £5million ($7million) per guest room. This is the first look inside the ultra-luxurious all-suite hotel, which boasts 200 rooms measuring up to 30,000 square feet. Each entry-level villa has a marble bathroom (left) featuring ceiling art and stained glass that hides a rainfall shower, while the bedroom (right) boasts a velvet-canopied bed with a carved and gilded Baroque headboard in the royal tradition. A Roman bath with a retractable marble floor (inset) is set under a crystal chandelier and vaulted Baroque ceiling supported by neo-classical columns.

A team of volunteers with a keen interest in aviation, and the skills to make a difference, have spent weeks restoring the United Airlines jetliner to its former glory near Everett, Washington. A tentative date of March 1 has been pencilled in when the aircraft will rise from the tarmac once more. The restoration of the iconic jet has been documented by aviation enthusiast and keen photographer Robert Bogash on his blog.

The race is on as airline carriers fight it out to provide the world's longest non-stop service. Qantas currently hold the record, offering a 16 hour and 55 minute journey from Dallas to Sydney. But Emirates and Qatar Airways have plans to introduce longer services in the coming months. However, by 2018 Singapore Airlines is expected to introduce a 19 hour route from Singapore to New York.

For some of us, a shed is a wooden hut at the bottom of the garden, filled with pruning sheers, watering cans and creepy crawlies. But for a growing number of British travellers, a staycation in a shed is their idea of a perfect holiday and it's set to be a new trend for 2016. Some 67 per cent of Brits would prefer to stay in a shed over a cottage, caravan or tent for their next break in the country, an annual report by Cuprinol Shedonomics has revealed. There are plenty of places to choose from, including the 'Pool Hoose' in Fife (top left), a riverside residence in Surrey (top right), the owl house in Merseyside (bottom left), a therapeutic hut in Lewes (bottom right) and a boatel in Powys (inset).

When it comes to family heirlooms, Fujiwara Mahito, son of an aid to the 38th emperor of Japan, has taken the crown. The hotelier established Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan's Yamanashi prefecture in 705AD and it's stayed in his family for an astounding 52 generations - making the traditional inn 1,311 years old this year. It's no surprise that the landmark holds the Guinness World Record for the world's oldest hotel. 

For many people, India conjures up images of crowded streets, ancient temples and colourful fabrics. But there is a hidden side of the country that's far away from the usual bustle. Travelling to remote corners of the country, photographer Neelima Vallangi has discovered a part of India that's peaceful and serene. She captured sights including the frozen Pangong Lake (top left), mountains of the Pin Valley (top right), sunset in Meghalaya (bottom left), the waterfalls of Karnataka (bottom right) and the Andaman and Nicobar islands (inset).