Lolloping camels, racetrack-wide roads and the vast desert: An Arabian adventure by motorbike on the same two wheels as Brad Pitt and George Clooney

Lolloping camels, racetrack-wide roads and the vast desert: An Arabian adventure by

MailOnline Travel's Jeremy Taylor headed off to a lesser discovered corner of the Middle East in a bid to try out Oman's latest tourism drive - motorcycle tours on a Harley Davidson bike (middle). Heading to Jebel Shams, he travelled the open roads (top left), along the coastal road north of Muscat (top right) and found fruit and vegetable stalls at Nizwa (bottom left) and deserts populated by more goats and camels than humans (bottom right).

Ibiza uncovered: What it's really like behind the decks, on the island's Total Wipeout course and inside the pool party TOWIE stars love

Ibiza uncovered: What it's really like behind the decks, on the island's Total Wipeout

Ibiza is an island of split personalities, from the Total Wipeout-style Ocean Mania (top right), perfect for families, and pool parties (top left) frequented by celebrities such as TOWIE cast members (centre), to the peaceful beaches away from the throngs. Retreat in your own private villa with friends (bottom left), such as the options offered by Chic Ibiza Villas, before seeing the spectacular sunset from Cafe Mambo (bottom right).

Forget airport chaos! These are the best cottages for a stress-free Easter escape in Britain

Here's The Daily Mail's pick of the best retreats for every kind of traveller - from a Grade II-listed stone cottage with great views and a roaring fire to an 18th century love nest that is an internet-free zone.

A Portuguese playground: Children of all ages will adore this luxurious holiday village where every whim is catered for

The sprawling Pine Cliffs Resort, in the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost region, offered the ideal family retreat for The Daily Mail's SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE, his wife and their two children.

Why rent a ski chalet when you can stay in a PALACE? How everything runs like clockwork at the five-star jewel in the crown of Switzerland's most glamorous ski resort

Why rent a ski chalet when you can stay in a palace? How everything runs like clockwork at

MailOnline Travel's Julian Robinson savours the delights of Badrutt's Palace (left) - the five-star hotel that kick-started luxury ski holidays in St Moritz, Switzerland, more than 100 years ago. The 'Grande Dame' of Swiss luxury hotels towers over the frozen lake below, dominating the resort's skyline and facing south, maximising the town's legendary 300 days of sunshine a year. Guests are picked up from the nearby train station in a Rolls-Royce (top right) and are given a free ski pass during their stay.

Life with the lion whisperer: Incredible pictures show the bond between a man and his pride of big cats

A pride of lions who live with lion whisperer Kevin Richardson on a wildlife sanctuary in Pretoria are the unlikely stars of a glossy advertising campaign with a conservation message.

The wanderlust genes: Our DNA could be to blame for our need to travel, claims scientist

A biologist from Indiana has revealed that our biological background may be the reason for our modern day travel bug when comparing today's decisions to the prehistoric man.

Dining on 15 courses, learning from culinary masters and visiting the busiest fish market in the world: The ultimate foodie tour of Japan

Dining on 15 courses, learning from culinary masters and visiting the busiest fish market

MailOnline Travel's Sarah Bridge (centre) spent a week travelling around Japan with seven British chefs, the winners of the British Hospitality Association's 'Seven Samurai' competition, experiencing luxury food including devil-carved carrots (left), beautifully designed sushi (right), squid and lobster, prepared like never before.

Where we're going, we don't need runways! Darpa's latest futuristic concept plane takes off VERTICALLY and could be ready by 2018

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has revealed its latest design for the vertical take-off and landing experimental aircraft (VTOL X-plane) in a new concept video.

The Great Wall of China would reach into space if turned sideways: Infographic reveals fascinating facts about some of the world's most iconic walls

The Great Wall of China, which stands at 13,170 miles in length, is one of many iconic walls, including the Berlin Wall and Hadrian's Wall, which have been added to a fascinating infographic.

Now THAT'S a walk on the wild side! The humans who live side-by-side with some of the world's most dangerous animals

South African Kevin Richardson and the humans who live with dangerous animals

The bond between South African lion whisperer Kevin Richardson and a pride amazed the world this week, but he isn't alone. MailOnline Travel reveals others who've bonded with predators. Pictured clockwise from top left: Shaun and Isla Ellis, from Devon, and their wolves, Erica and Katie LeBlanc, from Canada, play with several of their father's snakes, Michael Jamison, from Brakpan, South Africa, and his Bengal tiger, Malan Schoeman and his cheetah in the Western Cape of South Africa, and (inset) Johnny Welde with one of his 13 bears in Florida.

They're coining it in: The fountains that make up to a MILLION dollars a year from loose change thrown in the water

Famous fountains around the world are raking in millions of dollars from coins tossed into their waters by tourists. Rome's Trevi Fountain made over $1m (£707,638) in 2011.

Lofty ambition: China reveals plans to build the world's highest ski resort in Tibet on 18,000ft mountain

Although the exact location has not been revealed, Chinese officials said the resort will be built near the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, which is surrounded by mountains that rise to 18,000ft.

The future of flight: Lavish private suites, giant digital screens and the first wooden floor on a plane are among the new concepts that are coming to the skies

Crystal Cabin Award finalists include suites, large screens and wooden floors

Twenty-four innovative ideas are in the running for prestigious Crystal Cabin Awards - considered the Oscars of aircraft cabin design. All eyes are on the category for best cabin concept, which features Etihad's Boeing Dreamliner first class suite (top left), Seymourpowell's private suite for two (top right), and Tangerine's premium seat for Virgin Australia (bottom right). Other concepts up for awards include the first wooden floors certified for a plane (bottom left), the largest digital seatback monitor ever (inset), and a self-cleaning lavatory from Boeing. The winners will be revealed at next month's Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.

Who's afraid to go skiing? French Alps resort on alert after a WOLF was spotted prowling the slopes

A chairlift operator at the Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire resort, in Savoie, photographed the wolf as it wandered around for about 10 minutes before disappearing.

British tourist, 23, is arrested after stripping NAKED and posing for pictures at Machu Picchu ruins in Peru

The police stopped 23-year-old Adam Burton and French national Eric Xavier Mariec, 28, while they were still naked at the ancient site, which re-opened this week after maintenance work.

'Don't move and everything will be OK': Breathtaking moment lion catches buffalo just metres away from stunned tourists (before heading over to their safari car to take a nap)

Lion catches buffalo just metres away from stunned tourists in safari car

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. The kill (left), which was recorded by field guide Marten Lange, saw two buffalo running away from a lion near the Mantimahle Waterhole in the Kruger National Park, South Africa, before being pulled to the floor (top right). After the attack, the largest predator leaves the rest of the pride (bottom right) to finish their meal as he turns back towards the tourists and takes a nap beside their vehicle (inset left).

More bang for your buck: South Africa, Mexico and Brazil among the cheapest places for Brits to holiday now

The pound is at a 13-month low against the Euro, making European holidays pricey. MailOnline Travel has charted the cheapest places to visit instead, including Turkey.

Special 'hug blankets' and listening to white noise: An expert reveals the best ways to guarantee sleep on a plane

Whether it's a short flight to Spain or long haul to LA, sleeping on planes is the best way to pass time on flights but many can't relax. MailOnline Travel has compiled a list of hacks to help induce slumber.

Is this the greenest holiday resort in the world? Incredible images reveal bold plans for eco-friendly oasis in the desert

Is this the greenest holiday resort in the world? Incredible images reveal bold plans for

The flagship resort (centre) - which has been proposed for Iiwa, in the southern region of the United Arab Emirates, would include crop irrigation, fish farming, recreational activities, and a natural habitat for various wildlife. Those wishing to relax in one of the resorts 84 suites (top right) will be treated to stunning views, a fitness centre, and an outdoor terrace that will look out onto the central spring (top left) and surrounding dunes.

Dramatic footage shows passenger planes rocking from side to side as they are battered by fierce crosswinds while landing in Storm Jake

Stansted Airport video shows planes landing in high winds in Storm Jake

One scene shows a Flybe propeller plane coming in at a sharp angle and then bouncing on the runway as it lands in difficult weather conditions at London Stansted Airport, in Essex. Winds gusted to more than 40mph, creating nerve-wracking moments for passengers and putting pilots' skills to the test. The wild storm brought high winds to the UK and Ireland as well as snow and plunging temperatures in the north.

Out of this world: The best commercial flights for witnessing the total solar eclipse over the Pacific Ocean

According to astronomer Xavier Jubier, 'the greatest point of eclipse lies in the middle of the Pacific Ocean east of Indonesia'. The eclipse takes place on March 8 and 9.

The incredible cave pools in France that look like they're straight from a fairytale (no wonder they've been in movies)

France's cave pools that look like they're straight from a fairytale

These illuminated pools in a French grotto look like something out of a fairytale - but can be visited if you know where to find them. According to the website, the enchanting La Grotte de St Marcel d'Ardèche was first discovered in 1836 by a hunter whose ferret has disappeared into a cavity in the cave. What captivated the early explorers was the fascinating pool formations known as gours and rimstone, that were formed by built-up minerals and calcite.

Lies, thieving and sex in the skies: Cabin crew reveal what they REALLY get up to during a flight in shocking survey

A new poll has revealed that 89% of British flight attendants have broken rules at work, with 21% indulging in sexual activity with colleagues and 20% short-changing clients.

Guests defecating in the pool and being robbed at gun point: Hotel front desk managers reveal their most shocking experiences

Hotel workers from the US and the UK have shared their scariest, funniest and most heartwarming stories. They include a groom vomiting on the front desk, being held at gunpoint and receiving gifts from guests.

That's one way to highlight your wealth! Superyacht 'twinkles' at night with 600 LED triangles that put on a stunning display

Moonstone superyacht has LED triangles that put on a light display

The 295ft Moonstone concept yacht, designed by a team in the Netherlands, boasts an infinity pool, hot tub, cinema, gym and spa, and storage space for a mini-submarine. The LED triangles on both sides of the hull reflect the water in sunlight and put on a light show at night. The project was inspired by moonstone, a gemstone that has a luminous sheen and allows colours of light to dance through it.

Co-pilot forced to land passenger plane after captain suffered massive heart attack and died mid-flight

A Saudia Airlines captain suffered a massive heart attack and died minutes before landing a plane in the Gulf Kingdom, forcing his co-pilot to take over and land the passenger plane at Riyadh airport.

Revealed: The best airports in the world for a flight layover (and none are in the UK or US)

With everything from free 24-hour cinemas to relaxation gardens, Singapore Changi (pictured) and Seoul Incheon have been named the world's best airports for customer experience.

Living RIGHT on the edge: Stomach-churning pictures show Russian daredevils dangling off the country's tallest buildings... with no harnesses

Pictures show Russian daredevils dangling off the city's tallest buildings

Moscow-native Ivan Semenov and his friends have climbed some of the tallest buildings in Russia where they pose for nail-biting photos when they reach the top. With a list of completed climbs including Moscow's city business centre, the Victory Monument, and even One Island East Centre in Hong Kong, the gang have so far managed to avoid injury. According to Semenov though, the only times that he and his friends are ever in danger are when the pictures are taken, not on the climb itself.

Hundreds of passengers arrive at their destinations without their luggage after airport sorting device REFUSES to work because it didn't recognise the leap year

The baggage sorting device at Dusseldorf Airport in Germany faced issues on Monday when it failed to recognised February 29, which comes around every four years, as a date in its calender.

Put your shoes in shower caps and hide your money in sanitary towels: The smartest ways to reuse household items while travelling

Whether you're planning a trip to the Caribbean or Europe, wherever you go organisation can be one of the most stressful parts of planning a trip. But household items can be reused in innovative ways.

Dropped in the ocean: Shocking moment million-dollar yacht plunges into the water after a crane harness snaps

Video shows a million-dollar yacht plunge into water after a crane harness snaps

This is the horrifying moment a million-dollar vessel slips out of its harness and plunges upside down into the water below. A video of the heartstopping incident begins with the expensive white vessel suspended in the air over the water by a large crane. As it slowly inches away from the water onto a huge boat, the front of the yacht starts to ominously tilt forwards in its harness...

Investigation launched after two Israeli fighter jets came within just THREE miles of packed Ryanair flight

The two jets, which were engaged in a training drill, were picked up on the Irish budget-airline's radar over Israel by the pilot, who notified air traffic control for assistance.

Who knew toothpaste could mend a cracked screen? The ultimate hacks for fixing smartphone problems on holiday 

With tourists jetting off to Spain and beyond, MailOnline Travel has compiled a list of handy hacks for common phone problems such as cracked screens that may be encountered overseas.

Is this REALLY the most comfortable way to sleep on a plane? New travel pillow where you bury your face in the cushion

Woollip travel pillow that promises comfortable in-flight sleep

The Woollip pillow is inspired by portable massage chairs. It leans on a seat-back tray, supporting a passenger's head and upper body. Twenty-one-year-old business school graduate Diane Levy and her father Franck came up with the idea after a particularly uncomfortable long-haul flight together. They then worked on the concept for 18 months with a range of designers, pilots and physiotherapists to create the perfect prototype.

Take a tour of London's dark side: The interactive map that reveals the chilling sites of the capital's public executions

Although the death penalty in England was abolished in 1965, historians have pinpointed the precise locations of the capital's most notorious execution sites, which you can visit for a spine-chilling day out.

The film selection had better be good! 'World's longest flight' from Dubai to New Zealand lands in Auckland after 17 hours and 15 minutes in the air 

An Emirates Airbus A380 touched down in New Zealand on March 2, 2016, completing what is believed to be the world's longest non-stop scheduled commercial flight, covering 14,200 km ©Ishara S. Kodikara (AFP/File)

An Emirates Airbus A380 has arrived in New Zealand, completing the world's longest non-stop commercial flight. The Dubai to Auckland service covered 8,824 miles, and took 17 hours, 15 minutes.

Fancy staying somewhere rubbish? The solar-powered pods for beachgoers to sleep in overnight that are made from plastic dumped in the ocean 

The solar powered pods for beachgoers to sleep in that are made from plastic rubbish

A design company has come up with a concept that uses dumped plastic to create pine-cone shaped beach huts in Singapore. The pods run on solar power and guests enter via rope ladders. In order to cool guests down during balmy summer nights, an interior fan dangles from the East Coast Park pods' ceilings.

Businessman banned from flying after 'flipping' on a plane: Traveller put his pregnant wife in a headlock and PUNCHED her on packed holiday flight 

Sajid Rafiq was on board a Monarch Airlines flight from Manchester to Faro when witnesses said he became aggressive and was 'raging' with 'anger in his face' as he barged past cabin crew.

'Parisian shopkeepers laughed in my face': Travellers reveal what they kept SECRET about their holidays on their return

Tourists have shared accounts of their worst holiday experiences that they previously kept secret to make the vacation seem perfect. Litter problems, sex tourism and muggings all feature.

The ultimate desert playground: Model of Dubai's $2.8billion theme park extravaganza with 100 attractions is unveiled

Model of Dubai's $2.8bn theme park extravaganza with 100 attractions is unveiled

A sprawling model of Dubai Parks & Resorts showed the six-in-one complex with its three theme parks, a water park and a hotel. It is set to open in October 2016. The large model showed a Taj Mahal-inspired theatre (top right), the Motiongate movie experience (bottom right) and a sprawling hotel (left), situated around the vast park and lake.

Want to get away from it all? Stunning chalets built into cliffs on the Jurassic Coast are designed to give you a taste of life as an 18th-century hermit 

Five sensational homes are to be built in the heart of England's only natural World Heritage site in Dorset - and they will be so well camouflaged nobody will know they are there.

A cosy Devon eco-lodge, glam Lake Como hotel and a grand Swiss 'medical master' resort: The world's best spas revealed

Tatler reveal its ultimate spa guide for 2016

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).

'Is the snow cold at my ski resort?' Travel agents reveal the most amusing or bizarre questions they've ever been asked by holidaymakers

From the tourists who request parties in their honour to the ones who ask if their hotel offers an escort service, British travel agents have revealed their most amusing tales from the job.

You may now... kiss someone other than the bride! Men are TWICE as likely to cheat than women on a stag or hen party

In a new British survey, one in four men admitted someone in their stag party cheated on a partner, compared to 11.5 per cent of women on a hen do.

Nature's masterpieces: Incredible images reveal the stunning beauty of braided rivers that look like inky watercolour paintings

Images reveal the stunning beauty of rivers that look like watercolour paintings

From above they look like colourful paint that has dripped down a canvas - but these images actually show the breathtaking natural wonder of braided rivers. The spectacular process is formed by rivers continuously splitting into smaller channels, giving the impression they have been braided. Some of the most stunning examples are Brahmaputra River in Tibet (left) and Joekulgilkvísl (top right) and Tungnaa River (bottom right) in Iceland.

Icelandic budget airline names hot pink plane TF-GAY in support of LGBT rights

Reykjavik-based WOW Air said the plane will be used on its route to San Francisco and it has been named TF-GAY as a nod to the Californian city's important role in the LGBT movement.

How shellfish! Passenger attempts to carry a LIVE lobster worth $500 in his luggage through a Chinese airport (but the creature is seized and incinerated)

The traveller, who had arrived at Ningbo Airport in southern China after a holiday in Australia, was stopped by custom officials when a police dog sniffed out the large styrofoam box on the conveyor belt.

Is this Airbnb's worst listing EVER? Rental site features a double bed in an outdoor car park in London for £8 a night

Is this Peckham car park Airbnb's worst listing EVER?

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.

From chalet girl to chalet guest, an avid skier returns to Val d'Isere ten years on and finds there's more to the resort than just good food and flirting

Ten years ago, Laura Pullman was a chalet girl at Val d'Isere. She would cook, clean and ski, by day. Then drink, dance and flirt, by night. Returning, she discovers another side to the resort.

Water parks, unlimited ice cream and a 13,454-square-foot play area: The best hotels in the world for families revealed in TripAdvisor's traveller awards

The best hotels in the world for families revealed in TripAdvisor's traveller awards

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.

Why in-flight wifi isn't as safe as you think: Passenger's emails hacked by fellow traveller while using exposed connection

Steven Petrow, who writes for USA Today and the Washington Post, was astonished when the hacker told him he had read his emails on the flight from Dallas to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Fancy owning a hotel in paradise? Caribbean beachside resort with a pool, restaurant and spa could be yours (but you'll need to splash out $6.8million)

The picturesque Mary's Boon hotel in St Maarten is one of the Caribbean's hidden gems and is now up for sale. The intimate 37-bedroom property is located on a three-mile, stretch of beach.

'The maddest road ever': Terrifying footage shows the moment tourists attempt to avoid a 2,000ft drop as they steer a van around a VERY narrow track in Nepal

Video footage shows Nepal tourists avoid drop as they steer van around narrow track

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.

And the award for best internet meme goes to... New pre-flight safety video spoofs the Oscars with appearances by doge, a double rainbow and a screaming goat

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is trying to hold passengers' attention with a new pre-flight safety video that features internet memes and the stars of viral videos in a mock awards ceremony.

Long before the days of snowboards, helmets and crowded slopes: Fascinating vintage photos reveal the glory days of ski holidays

Banff and Jasper vintage ski photos from the 1950s

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).

Tourist films his wife in underground river and accidentally creates a mind-boggling visual effect... but can you tell how he did it?

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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.

From the Beach Boys to The Beatles: A road trip around California's classic locations made famous by album covers and legendary rock exploits

MailOnline Travel's Simon Lewis set out on a two-week road trip to find the California places in locations including San Diego that were made famous during the golden age of rock and roll.

The stuff Dreamliners are made of: Stunning timelapse video reveals how a brand new 787-9 is built from scratch

Timelapse video shows a 787-9 Dreamliner built from scratch

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.

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