Refurbished lighthouses are a sanctuary for holidaymakers who are looking to get away from it all, but they rarely hit the market. These unique UK properties have some of the best coastal views in the country - and one still functions 24 hours a day. If a former lighthouse is too pricey, buyers can snap up former lightkeepers' cottages for less. Featured are lighthouses in the Isle of Man (top left), Pembrokeshire (top right), Shetland (bottom left) and Anglesey (bottom right).
Weighing in at 227,000 tons - and 124ft longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall - the new Harmony Of The Seas (pictured centre) is the largest cruise ship ever to set sail. Costing over £800 million to build and filled with plush VIP rooms (pictured inset top left) that come complete with their own butler - the luxurious liner allows passengers to sail in style. Thrill seekers will be able to choose from four onboard slides (pictured inset left), including the Ultimate Abyss, the world's tallest slide at sea boasting an impressive 100ft plunge. Elsewhere, a zipwire will whizz adventurous guests nine decks above the open-air atrium, robots will pour cocktails at a 'bionic bar', and passengers can learn to surf on a ship-board wave simulator. Entertainment also includes Broadway's hit musical, Grease in the full-size theatre, a state-of the-art multimedia ice rink spectacular and high-flying acrobatics (pictured inset top right).
A study has found that 46 per cent of tourists have been left red-faced by language difficulties, while one in eight Britons have been so confused they ordered the wrong thing at a restaurant.
In this infographic, we can see the evolution of the 'British summer holiday' is perhaps a little more intriguing and surprising than you might expect.
The Egyptair Boeing 737-800 was on approach to the runway in London when it was hit by a bird on the nose of the aircraft. It had earlier set out from Cairo.
There was a four per cent rise last year on the average price of a room in the UK, but surprisingly the two capital cities were found to be cheaper than they were the previous year.
Tourism to Cuba from the US has increased recently following the lifting of a travel ban for US citizens. MailOnline Travel's Robert Lang revisited the country seven years after he first fell in love with it. He captured the unique beauty of the destination on camera during his trip including friendly locals (top left and centre), classic cars in Havana (bottom right) and rock pools at Playa Maceo (top right).
Iceland is staging a remarkable comeback after the financial crisis. It has crafted a tourist boom out of the Northern Lights, and attractions such as thundering waterfalls and thermal pools.
To mark this year's National Ferry Fortnight, industry body Discover Ferries has looked at some of the best cycling destinations by ferry on more than 75 routes from the UK.
MailOnline Travel spoke to chalet girls who'd worked in the alpine resorts of Val d'Isère and Verbier, who revealed how 'everyone' hooked up with a guest at some point and that they'd sometimes party till 6am.
La Rosiere, which sits at the far end of the Tarentaise valley, has panoramic views of Les Arcs and Tignes, and is an ideal place for children to learn how to ski.
Fascinating photographs dating back to 1928 showcase the flashing hotspot in its early days, with advertisements for Wrigley's and Gordon's Gin shining bright into the night. Traffic reached a maelstrom in 1906 with the opening of the Piccadilly Circus tube station (bottom right), which was followed a few years later by the area's first electrically illuminated billboard promoting Perrier. Despite just one building now featuring video screens today, Piccadilly Circus is one of the most iconic spots in the world and attracts nearly 72 million visitors each year.
Designed by the Veronese painter and architect Giovanni Maria Falconetto (1508-1580), the Villa dei Vescovi, 12 miles southwest of Padua, is among the most beautiful of the surviving palaces.
A quiet transformation of four Victorian buildings in London's South Kensington is complete. The result is The Kensington, a member of the Irish-owned Doyle Collection.
Costa Rica may be only a small country, with a population of about five million, but you soon realise that you've arrived in a naturalist's paradise.
The operation run by the Paris Tourism Association, a group of nine Japanese tour operators and Japan Airlines, aims to create a tidier version of the French capital to lure Japanese visitors.
In addition to the injuries suffered by the tug operators, two engines on the Boeing 747-400 were extensively damaged at Santiago Airport in Chile during the refuelling process (photo on right shows petrol spill). The aircraft will now undergo emergency maintenance, where it is believed the engines (left) may need replacing. Two shows in Cordoba and Buenos Aires are set to go ahead as planned. Iron Maiden front man Bruce Dickinson often pilots the airliner, named Ed Force One.
A new infographic reveals that it's a museum that's the most snapped - the Guggenheim in New York - followed by the Trinita Dei Monti church in Rome and Barcelona's Park Guell.
The Datai is perfect. This five-star resort is set in lush rainforest on the north-west corner of the Malaysian island of Langkawi, an hour's flight from the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Following an easyJet flight to Copenhagen being delayed after a spanner was found in the wing, MailOnline Travel looks at some of the bizarre reasons for flights being delayed.
Photographer Michal Huniewicz risked being detained and managed to take these stunning images, showing the daily lives of locals in North Korea.
Barking mad video footage shows a biker driving on a Scottish motorway with a Jack Russell zipped in a bag on the back and enjoying the ride in fetching goggles. The clip was captured by construction workers Tony Hodgon and Jack Hanlon as they travelled east on the M8 from Ayrshire to Glasgow. The mutt, believed to be a Jack Russell, can be seen poking its head out the back of a holdall as the bike reached speeds of up to 70mph.
Gavin Stone, a former 'intelligence operative' from Wolverhampton, revealed the tips and tricks of travelling 'next to nothing' in his latest budget travel book.
First time ski jumper, Alexandra Stubbs explains how at the age of 50, launching off an Olympic ski jump in Courchevel was perhaps more than she bargained for.
American-British Carnival Corporation operates cruise brands with sailings to destinations including Europe, Asia and North America. Mail on Sunday has picked some of the best departing this year.
At the world's biggest travel fair, ITB Berlin, Tunisia's tourism chiefs set out to deliver an upbeat message to reporters and travellers in the wake of last year's terror attacks that left 60 people dead.
A team of designers from London set out to predict what the future of flight could realistically be like in 30 to 40 years, creating a blended wing aircraft that looks like a giant metal bird (top). Transparent LCD screens on the walls would replace windows and display the view outside or flight information (bottom left), while passengers could watch 3D films on wraparound virtual reality visors (bottom right). The low-emission plane, propelled by biofuel engines, would also have lounges (bottom, middle) to allow people to socialise more freely.
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The Six Senses Douro Valley is a two-hour drive from Porto - or you can take the scruffy, smelly but wonderfully scenic train from Porto to Regua, a trip which costs peanuts at around £6.
A river cruise is a great combination of relaxation and adventure as different destinations appear outside your floating hotel every day. You could be visiting cities like St Petersburg or Budapest.
A woman going by the name 'Your Fat Friend wrote on a US forum about her fears of being removed from a plane for being too big for her seat and being ridiculed by other passengers.
Yamal Airlines flight B734 had already flown 115 miles from Tyumen, central Russia, when the crew were informed of the missing part.
MailOnline Travel's Carol Driver visits Fawsley Hall which has changed significantly since its early days when it was frequented by grandees. The luxurious Grade I-listed property, which was mentioned in the Domesday Book, is set in 2,000 acres of the lush Northamptonshire countryside, and boasts stunning gardens - partly designed by Capability Brown. Each of the featured bedrooms - 11 of the 60 rooms available - are named after royalty or guests associated with the hotel, which incorporates Georgian and Victorian architectural features.
These premium seat concepts from design firm Priestman Goode show a range of private and semi-private suites with features such as sliding doors, lie-flat beds and large in-flight entertainment screens.
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a third-size prototype (pictured) and mock ups of the cockpit of its LMH-1 heavy lift airship at its Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California.
There were 22 nations ranked according to restrictions placed on licences. UK and French driving licences are valid in many destination without any issues.
There are ocean trips that offer family breaks or child-free experiences. Mail on Sunday has picked the best sailings set to depart later this year including a voyage to the remote Lofoten Islands in Norway.
Some of the most spectacular sights on earth lie just beneath the water's surface. From sunken wrecks off the Cayman Islands to sharks off Scotland, a new photography book showcases the breathtaking beauty of aquatic life. Award-winning underwater photographer Alex Mustard has been shooting for over ten years, and his new book Underwater Photography Masterclass shares his expertise with other budding marine snappers.
Etiquette expert William Hanson, who normally flies in luxury in business or first class, had an eye-opening experience in British Airways' premium economy on a return flight from London to Shanghai.
Ireneusz 'Irek' Luszczewski was on a holiday trip to London with his young son in August when they made the decision to pay for a trip on a double-decker Golden Tours Ltd bus.
Mekong has its source on Tibetan Plateau and ends at the South China Sea. Mail on Sunday takes a cruise from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap for the culture highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Escorted tours will let you focus on the sights while someone else does the driving. Mail on Sunday has picked some of the best itineraries for exploring destinations including Australia.
One Direction star Louis Tomlinson (inset left) has come to the aid of a couple from his home town in Doncaster who were left stranded 6,000 miles from home after a horror road accident. British backpackers Rhys Sykes, 24, and 23-year-old Sarah Liddle (pictured left and right), were marooned in Vietnam following a motorbike smash in the country on Valentine's Day, which left Sarah with a badly broken leg (inset right) and unable to fly back home. The young couple finally arrived back last week after pleading for help to fly back to the United Kingdom for urgent medical treatment.
As of next year, only 8,000 cruise passengers will be able to disembark at Santorini's busy port each day. Last year a total of 636 ships docked on the Greek island, leading to overcrowding pressures.
The new seat, showcased in Berlin, is set to make its commercial debut on Emirates' 170th Boeing 777 aircraft, a 300ER version which the airline expects to receive in November 2016.
The McPizza was launched in the late 1980s and abandoned a decade later. But not in Ohio (top right) and West Virginia (bottom right). MailOnline Travel contacted McDonald's, who confirmed that McPizza is served in Pomeroy, Ohio, and Spencer, West Virginia. And in keeping with the low-cost philosophy of the fast-food chain, individual pizzas are just $3 (£2.11) rising to $6 (£4.23) for a family sized offering.
Nearly half (43 per cent) of all flights from Gatwick suffered a delay during the busiest summer ever in 2015, according to a Civil Aviation Authority study of traffic at 24 UK airports.
Dublin-based Ryanair said its customised Boeing 737-800 will feature 60 business class seats (four in each row) and will be ideal for companies, sports teams or large groups.
Mail on Sunday's Simon Heptinstall returned to Mont St Michel in Normandy 46 years after his first visit in 1970 to see the result of a decade of work on the island.
Mail on Sunday's Gareth Huw Davies visited the Murlough National Nature Reserve in Ireland in a motorhome, using his weather app to judge which destinations he should head to.
The two-floor Copper Canyon Cocktail Bar (pictured), which will have a swimming pool, a glass floor and a restaurant inside, will overlook the stunning Basaseachic Falls in Mexico if created. The world's tallest restaurant title currently remains with At.mosphere, which opened its doors 1,350 feet up on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Air India AI 48 was travelling from Delhi to Kochi when the fight broke out. Journey was delayed after crew involved were thrown off and replaced.
The plan was revealed during a tour of the area by 29 travel delegates from China for English Tourism Week, which runs from March 5 to 13.
Whether you prefer hiking or cycling, the Isle of Man countryside, which has thousands of years of Celtic and Viking heritage, is glorious and the island's rich culture is an ever-present delight.
Mail on Sunday's Caroline Hendrie travelled to Guernsey, which is this year set to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Toilers Of The Sea, a Victor Hugo novel that was penned on the island.
By thinking a little creatively, it's possible to experience how the other half live, without forking out for suites at luxury hotels around the world. Whether it's by ordering cocktails at Anne Hathaway's wedding venue, Post Ranch Inn in California (bottom left) or enjoying afternoon tea at Gigi Hadid's hotel of choice in Dubai, the Burj Al Arab (top left). Alternatively visit London's The Lanesborough where Leonardo DiCaprio (top left) has been spotted, or the Park Hyatt, Sydney where Rihanna (bottom right) has visited. Here are some of the top lodgings of the stars, and how you can rub shoulders with them for a fraction of the price of a stay.
Rolling across a 213-feet-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express stand out against snowy backdrops in Switzerland such as the Landwasser Viaduct.
Former BBC presenter, Claira Hermet, 28, from north London, embarked on her globe-trotting adventure after having her breasts removed and then reconstruction surgery in January 2015.
Shannon Wild, 36, from South Africa, has walked hand in trunk with an elephant and even been licked by a leopard, all while she was out on a safari.
Puerto Rico's newest attraction, 'El Monstruo,' which translates as 'The Beast', opened on March 2 and takes visitors on an eye-opening 65mph tour high above trees, mountains and rivers.
Iranian architect Mehrdad Rasoulifard captures some of the most ornate and eye-catching mosques and buildings in Iran and has racked up over 14,000 followers in the process on Instagram. Among the collection is the 900-year-old Jmeh Mosque of Isfahn and the multi-coloured delights of Sheikh-Lotfollah's mosque in Esfahan. Many of the designs showcase a display of intricate geometric patterns and patterns that hark back several centuries.
Heading to Barbados for the wedding of Girls Aloud star, Kimberley Walsh, Denise van Outen visited Royal Westmoreland - which is known for having one of the best golf courses in the Caribbean.
Filmed at Gullfoss in the canyon of Hvita river in southwest Iceland, the footage shows people, including an adult carrying a child, climbing over barriers warning that area is out of bounds.
A filming location for Game of Thrones, Star Wars and more, Iceland does not disappoint. MailOnline Travel's Naomi Leach discovers it's as beautiful in reality, as it is on screen - and even more exciting.
From border to border, Pacific Crest is the longest walking trail in the world, at more than 2,600 miles through deserts, forests and mountains in California, Oregon and Washington.
As the safety announcement plays out over the loudspeaker, the man lip syncs along, as well as performing some over-elaborate actions for the Irish-based airline. This includes making a sign with his hands and sticking his tongue out (left), showing the pitfalls of inflating the lifejacket in the cabin (middle) and pulling on it too hard (right).
Ibiza is an island of split personalities, from the Total Wipeout-style Ocean Mania perfect for families and pool parties frequented by celebrities, to the peaceful beaches away from the throngs.
In a world that seems to be getting smaller, it's difficult to find a place that's not already trending. So, when the Philippines came calling, MailOnline Travel's Peter Lloyd was intrigued to explore the archipelago.
The incredible scene played out at the Hlosi Game Lodge close to Paterson in the Eastern Cape, South Africa at the weekend, and certainly gave drinkers a shock.
Keith Elliott, 48, had boarded the Flybe flight from Birmingham to Belfast to attend his mother's funeral, but had 'topped up' on alcohol after drinking the night before.
Now people from all over the world can have a safari experience in South Africa thanks to a new Google Street view feature the search giant is calling the 'Mzansi Experience'. Elephants, lions and leopards are all visible on the 360-degree interactive service. South Africa is home to eight Unesco World Heritage Sites with Kruger National Park being one of Africa's largest game reserves.
Designed by Spanish firm NaoYacht, Eivissa II is named for the famous party island of Ibiza, using its Catalan name, and features plenty of indoor and outdoor space for entertaining.
A series of offers on ferry routes to France, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Ireland, the Channel Islands, and Scottish islands by Discover Ferries are out now, reveals Mail on Sunday's Alan Sockett.
Author Giles Milton embarked on a gastronomic tour of Burgundy in France to taste the foodie capital's favourites, including snails baked in garlic butter and Epoisses cheese.
Mail on Sunday's Louise Tickle travelled to Scotland's Isle of Mull with her family in search of iconic British animals including eagles, whales, seals and otters - and they didn't leave disappointed.
Archie Archambault creates maps that plot cities without street names. He started printing the maps in 2011 and has now created over 40, including Paris, LA and Washington DC. The idea for the maps came to him after he moved to Portland and found that he was always getting lost. After constantly being given specific 'left and right' instructions he realised one day that he had stopped building a mental map of the city - and decided to visualise it on paper. Drawing a circle he divided it up into quadrants, placing popular features in zones of where they appear in the city.
This is the moment on Sunday that a three-ton male rhino called Tibor discovered the gate at his safari park home in Israel had been left open - and made a bid for freedom on Sunday.
Mail on Sunday's David Whitley travelled to Teewah Beach in Australia, to explore the 600,000-year-old beach which has the Pacific Ocean on one side and sand dunes on the other.
From fearless squirrels in New York to the unnerving friendliness of locals, international visitors have shared their surprising discoveries of what life in the United States is actually like on Reddit.
Stephen Gray and his partner Christine Gould from Birmingham sailed out of Barbados, but were placed on IV drips and given oxygen to help with their breathing after visiting the ship's doctor.
This incredible slide proves that you don't have to don skis or a snowboard for an adrenalin rush in the Alps. Incredible point-of-view footage has emerged of a ride down a 2,460ft-long slide that winds through the stunning snowcapped Swiss landscape. Guests of the Oeschinensee run are treated to some of the most breathtaking sights on earth.
The world's eighth largest cruise ship had just set sail from its base in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when the 33-year-old American woman's celebration went awry, forcing her to miss the voyage to Mexico.
The clip shows the 'possessed' paved dockyard in Cadimare, Italy, rising and falling from the 'force of the tide', local media reports.
MailOnline revealed today that the secret skiing destination for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was the pretty Alpine village of Courchevel. With a plethora of 'palace' rated hotels like the ski-in ski-out Cheval Blanc Courchevel, Michelin-starred restaurants, designer shops, spas and a host of events put on for the wealthy, it is clear to see why the 'playground of the oligarchs' lures celebrities and royals.
It is one of Europe's most serene sights - a Y-shaped expanse of water which might be considered as Italy at its most elegant. Kate Johnson explains the joys of Lake Como - and how you can stay there.
Amanda Rowley, from Rownhams, Hampshire, and her two children, Oliver, 12, and Lilly, 9, fell ill within days of their arrival at the five-star Sensatori resort on Egypt's Red Sea.
The McBarge, which originally cost CAD$12million (£6.3million) to build for Expo 86 in Vancouver is currently derelict but will soon receive a multi-million dollar makeover in a bid to transform it into a new attraction. The floating restaurant was abandoned shortly after it was opened in False Creek when the novelty wore off and visitor numbers fell dramatically. The bottom right picture shows the restaurant when it first opened in 1986.
Many of Thailand's beaches were dominated by party goers in their 20s but now there's plenty of chic hotels on its unspoilt beaches giving grown-ups a place to get away from it all.
With smaller budgets and limited operating hours, Britain's least visited attractions compete with bigger sites or are located in smaller communities where holidaymakers are few and far between.
Dressed in formal blue uniforms and without shoes, the young women followed the instructions of a Taoist kung fu master as they sought to toughen their resolve. The 'bravery training' was organised more than 6,560 feet above sea level, on the peaks of China's famous Laojun Mountain, located in the city of Luoyang, in central Henan Province.
TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes headed straight for the port after his final performance as Smee in Peter Pan to board the recently launched Britannia for a 15-night trip around the Caribbean.
California has many destinations which shout loudly from the map. Santa Cruz, tucked south of San Francisco, is not one of them. But if you like quiet American dreams, it's a joy, says Michael Hanlon.
The attraction at St Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park in Florida gives visitors the chance to experience a bird's-eye view of every species of crocodilian including alligators, crocodiles, gharial and caiman. The unique challenge course has proved to be hugely popular for the last five years with around 200,000 people flocking to the zoo each year.
Olympian Rebecca Adlington travelled to the family-friendly resort St James's Club in the Caribbean, with her husband and daughter Summer for the baby's first 'big holiday' abroad.
Mail on Sunday's Brian Stevens visited US Virgin Island Peter Island, which lies to the south of Dead Man's Chest Island where Blackbeard's infamous 15 men were allegedly marooned.
The Mushroom Dome (left) in Apsos, California, which started life as a DIY kit assembled for owner Kitty Mrache's newly-homeless friend, has rarely been left empty since it was added to the site in 2009. Guests will also have to climb a ladder (top right) into the top of the dome at night, as that is where the bed is hidden away. On the bottom floor, the hut boasts a kitchen, bathroom and a seating area (bottom right) for visitors.
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Average price of a hotel room in the UK on the rise... but surprisingly London and Edinburgh buck the trend
Shocking photos show plane left with huge hole in nose cone after bird strike on landing at Heathrow Airport
Do you speak English? Almost half of British tourists admit to feeling embarrassed at not being able to speak foreign language on holiday
From caravan camps and seaside breaks to budget airlines and worldwide travel: 100 years of British holidaying habits revealed
Monster of the deep: World's largest cruise ship is so vast that guests will have to use GPS to find their rooms!
Now THAT'S a bright idea! The refurbished lighthouses you can buy that boast swimming pools, sprawling lounges and stunning views
Seven year itch: A traveller returns to Cuba to capture stunning photographs of how the vibrant country has changed
Sleep like a king and dine like a bishop: Griff Rhys Jones moves into a palace as he discovers a corner of Italy steeped in history and luxury
Six things you MUST do in Reykjavik: From visiting the Game of Thrones locations to seeking out the Northern Lights, it's no wonder tourists are flocking to Iceland
On the trail of jaguars in the jungle as the stunning beauty of Costa Rica is revealed
Fancy a bite in the Alps? Try a tot of snake venom that promises good health at the family-friendly ski resort of La Rosiere
Take your bicycle to sea! Pop your cycle on to a ferry and you'll be pedalling from Scotland to Spain in no time at all
Two airport workers hospitalised after Iron Maiden's plane Ed Force One crashes into tow truck in Chile
Midnight in London: Retrospective photographs dating back to 1928 show Piccadilly Circus alive with early neon signs (and it's cigarette and gin ads that get the prime spots)
Now that's a hairy biker! Hilarious video shows 'daredevil' pooch wearing GOGGLES cruising along on the back of a motorcycle
Hearty massages, yoga classes... and lashings of port and wine: Portugal's Douro Valley is a divine place to go slow
You'll just love Langkawi: It's a long way to go, but this serene Malaysian island richly rewards the journey
Would YOU take the jump?: Learning to overcome 'the black hole of fear' and launch off an Olympic ski jump alongside Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards (at 50 years old)
A romantic getaway fit for royalty! Inside the luxurious Fawsley Hall Hotel - where Queen Elizabeth I and Henry VIII stayed (but one night will set you back £390)
An Inspector Calls: How The Kensington (and its stupendously good breakfast) is a welcome addition to the capital
Camping for softies: All the fun of the forest but without any faff - hurrah for Huttopia!
Is this what air travel will look like in 2050? Radical concept plane has virtual reality headsets, live outdoor scenes on the walls and more legroom (even though there are seats for 1,000 passengers)
City of blights! Japanese tour operators to clean the streets of Paris and plant cherry trees in a bid to attract visitors
Travel tips from a SPY: Former intelligence operative reveals how you can travel for 'next to nothing' and still stay in superyachts and castles
Good reef! From Egypt to Iceland, incredible photographs reveal the beauty of the world's aquatic wonderlands (and their inquisitive inhabitants)
Senior politicians forced to wait on Air India flight for two hours after crew members began FIGHTING
A runaway dog and pilots fighting in the cockpit: The bizarre reasons behind planes being stopped from taking off
Infographic reveals the world's most photographed tourist attractions (and the Eiffel Tower and Empire State Building don't even make the list)
Thailand for grown-ups: Forget the parties, now it's all style and sophistication (and losing yourself in a good book)
From far flung to Highland fling: The best ocean cruises voyaging everywhere from the pristine beaches of the Bahamas to the remote Lofoten Islands in Norway
Sparkling ideas for your next adventure: The best European river cruises that could see you exploring Russian waterways or the romantic Danube
Join the non-stop Carnival: With six brands and scores of ships in its fleet, there's one corporation that's certain to have the perfect cruise for you
The river that keeps 60 million lives afloat: Exploring the wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia on a Mekong cruise
'Tunisia is safe': Defiant message from tourism chiefs as country struggles to attract visitors following last year's terror attacks
Quickies in ski gondolas and partying till 6am (then serving breakfast at 6.45): Confessions of a 21st century chalet girl
Ignoring your annoying seatmate is about to get easier! London firm designs private aeroplane suites that zig-zag through the cabin
'I blink back tears and will myself not to vomit': Overweight woman writes moving blog about the anguish of flying when obese
Helped in the right direction: Hero Louis Tomlinson gives 'sizeable' donation to rescue British couple stranded in Vietnam after horrific motorcycle crash
227,000 tons of fun: Inside the biggest cruise ship ever, Harmony Of The Seas (which features theatres, water parks and 18 decks)
Russian passenger plane returns to airport after pilots are told a WHEEL had fallen off as they left the ground
Don't forget your blue suede shoes: On the search for Elvis and New Orleans' legendary Mardi Gras party in the American South
Get ready to Parc and slide: Hop on a ferry for fantastic family holidays in Holland - and it could save you money too
Grab a slice of the action! There are still two McDonald's in the US selling MCPIZZA... even though the product was abandoned in the 1990s
How powerful is YOUR driving licence overseas? British and French tourists can get motoring in more countries than anyone else (but it's a road to nowhere for Russians)
The ultimate way to make an entrance in Ibiza: Luxury superyacht with a 23ft swimming pool, outdoor cinema and its own spa was designed for the famous party island
Dinner with the Maoris, lunch with the Navajo: The escorted tours that include the best of a destination (including America's wild west and Australia's Uluru-Kata Tjuta)
How to survive premium economy when you normally turn left: Etiquette expert William Hanson slums it in a BA cabin where you have to pour your own wine and your steak isn't cooked to order
Would YOU dare visit this restaurant? The eatery that hangs off the side of a cliff hundreds of feet up (and there's a glass floor to guarantee a stomach-churning experience)
Plane forced to cancel take-off after crew became worried man who was so drunk he couldn't fasten seatbelt would cause trouble
Isle be back! A look at the triumph of a £130m project to turn St Michel into a real island once again
Fancy embarking on the perfect Irish tour with blue skies everywhere you go? There's a weather app for that
Revealed: Emirates' new business class seat will offer passengers even MORE legroom, a private minibar and 23in television screen
Tourist who had his ear SEVERED in half when his London tour bus smashed into a tree is suing the operator
Magnificent castles, Viking heritage and glorious countryside: Little Man's packed full of big reasons to visit
The rock of hospitality... that's what Victor Hugo called Guernsey (and not just because the island has 100 types of edible seaweed!)
One safety demonstration passengers DIDN'T want to miss! Hilarious footage shows a Ryanair flight attendant putting on his own personal comedy show
Gatwick and Luton named Britain's worst airports for flight delays (and nearly a third of all London flights were stuck on the ground for more than 15 minutes)
Shore leave cancelled! Santorini is to limit number of cruise passengers visiting each day because island is just too crowded
See South Africa while lion around: Google Street View now takes you on a stunning SAFARI through Kruger National Park
Tourist signs in Norfolk Broads will be written in Mandarin to encourage Chinese visitors
Ryanair launches a PRIVATE JET: Budget airline's new service features leather seats and gourmet food (but do you have to pay extra for luggage?)
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Follow in the footsteps of Gigi Hadid and Rihanna: From drinks in Dubai to spas in Sydney, how to holiday like an A-lister (WITHOUT forking out a fortune)
Forget Google: Man creates ROUND maps of big cities with no street names that he claims beats using GPS (and he made them just by talking to locals)
Bingeing on Burgundy, it's the laughing gastronome! Author Giles Milton's dreams come true with an all you can eat and drink trip to France's foodie capital
All aboard for a ferry special holiday: Forget airport angst it's time to rediscover the joys of sailing away on one of 75 routes that welcome 39,000,000 happy voyagers a year
Fit for a king: Why celebs and royals like Kate and Wills flock to the French ski resort of Courchevel
Lovin' THIS? Inside the eerie floating McDonald's restaurant abandoned for almost 30 years (though it should look better after its $12million makeover)
A buffalo walks into a bar... Incredible moment horned beast turns landlord at South African game reserve
Would you take on 'The Beast'? Headcam footage of the world's longest zipline in Puerto Rico that carries thrillseekers on a 7,234ft ride over mountains, trees and rivers
The kung fu cabin crew! Flight attendants perform martial arts on a 6,560ft mountain ledge as part of their aviation school 'bravery training'
White-tailed eagles, bottlenose dolphins and gliding otters: The Isle of Mull is bound to turn any youngster into a wild child
Fearless squirrels and drive-thru strip clubs: Tourists reveal the weirdest things they discovered while visiting America
Would YOU dangle over a pit of a crocodiles? The terrifying zipline ride where visitors soar above fearsome reptiles
There's not mush-room: Inside the tiny woodland dome named 'most popular' property on Airbnb
Is this the most EPIC mountain slide ever? Point-of-view footage shows what's it's like to hurtle down a 2,460ft-long toboggan run high in the Swiss Alps
Thomson Cruises blasted by couple for 'insulting' £400 compensation offer after being placed on IV drips and given oxygen on £6,500 dream holiday
What lies above: The breathtakingly intricate ceilings of Iran's most celebrated centuries-old mosques
Is this a possessed pavement (or just a clever trick)? Spooky footage shows dockyard floor 'BREATHING'
Cruise ship forced to delay departure after passenger was hit in the eye by a CORK from a Champagne bottle
Thomson pay family £15,000 compensation after their Sharm el-Sheikh holiday was cut short by severe food poisoning
Gamble on Las Vegas: Why Nevada's glitzy desert city has it all - whether you want to eat out, sleep in or bet the mortgage on red
Caught on camera: Plucky rhino Tibor makes a bid for freedom after the gate at his safari park home was left open (and the guard is understandably VERY panicked)
The one train you'd WANT to be delayed on: Stunning images show the highest railway service in Europe snaking through snow-capped mountains in the Alps
Picnics on rugs, exploring rock pools and holidays like they used to be: TV presenter Penny Smith knows which island has the Wight stuff
Enjoy a rich man's paradise without having to win the lottery: The Virgin Island that's good enough for a billionaire - or Blackbeard
What were they thinking? Shocking footage shows tourists carrying child just FEET from edge of 100ft-waterfall in icy area officials deemed too dangerous to enter
At last, I'm a pirate of the Caribbean! TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes swaps the pantomime seas of JM Barrie's Peter Pan to sail on P&O Cruises' new ship
You just can't beat sun, sea and sand: It may not feel like it but summer's already on its way... here are the top choices for your 2016 beach breaks
The price is right in the Algarve - but you'll pay top dollar in the US: Post Office's cheapest tourist destinations for UK holidaymakers revealed
Britain's least visited attractions revealed: The historic castles, churches and gardens where tourists might have the entire place to themselves
She's got a Ticket to Ride: Liverpool's proud rock and roll heritage and creative buzz guarantees a lively weekend for music fans
Take a walk on the mild side: Santa Cruz may not have the pep of Los Angeles or San Francisco - but it is still a Californian dream
Beauty and the beasts! Meet the woman who has been charged by elephants and mauled by a cheetah... all to get the perfect picture
Barbados is great... but the golf course is pure heaven! It used to be all about nightclubs for Denise van Outen, but after the Caribbean wedding of a Girls Aloud star, she had a different sort of club in mind
The world's craziest road: Dodge sandcastles and spot whales while driving on a 40-mile Queensland beach (which doubles up as a main highway)
The UK's most popular tourist attractions revealed: British Museum claims first place once again but not a single site outside London managed to crack the top 10
Don't let one person dominate and build anticipation: The ultimate guide to avoiding family rows this Easter
Take a walk from Mexico to Canada... in three minutes! Stunning footage traces adventurous hikers' gruelling trek along the Pacific Crest Trail
Six pools! This Antiguan resort was made for Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington and her water-loving family
Water, wonder and wow factor: How to stay in style at Lake Como, Italy's most elegant lady - without having to break your budget
Economy will never feel the same again! Savvy travellers reveal how they flew from Boston to Washington in a $23million private jet for FREE
Another Earth: Exploring the breath-taking glaciers, waterfalls and lagoons that make Iceland a favourite with Hollywood film directors
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