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The most stunning views from hot tubs in the world

Nothing beats staying somewhere luxurious and chilling out in your own private hot tub. Nothing, that is, except chilling out in a private hot tub that has jaw-dropping views. To prove the point, holiday rentals firm CV Villas has compiled a list of the outdoor tubs that have the most impressive vistas - and we've found a couple of corkers ourselves. They include the hot tub at the Elounda Gulf Royal Spa Villa, Crete, centre, which features views over Mirabello Bay, the boat style tub at a guest house in Iceland, top left, the Felicia villa in Corfu, bottom left, which has a hot tub with views of the coastline and a tub in Italy, top right, which is in the middle of the Tuscan countryside.

Futuristic wilderness cabins launch on North Cornwall coast

Ever fancy an alternative to traditional hotels? Then these quirky wilderness cabins could make a ideal choice. Located in a disused slate quarry on the North Cornwall coast, these brand new boltholes are elevated high above the ground and accessed through a ladder (left). The cabins, or 'Kudhva' - the Cornish word for 'hideout' - also boast a large window (top right) offering a view of the local countryside.

The British-based carrier, founded by Sir Richard Branson, will offer cheaper fares on routes, where passengers can only take cabin luggage and aren't able to choose their seat in advance.

New research covering 11 different countries has revealed the most appropriate ways to behave on dates - according to your geographical location.

From summer 2018, those travelling in economy on the German carrier will be to order one of seven meals on long haul flights for an extra charge up to 24 hours before their departure.

Are these the world's worst hotels?

There are bad reviews, and those that label a hotel as being quite possibly the very worst in the world. Here, complete with accusations of 'blood-stained sheets', 'cockroaches' and 'entirely abandoned floors', we present some of the biggest contenders for that unwelcome title But do they really deserve it? You decide... Pictured: New Delhi's Centaur Hotel (bottom middle); The Lonsdale Hotel, London (bottom left); The Grand Hotel, Pristina (top left); Aspinals Hotel, Singapore (top middle), and New York's New World Hotel (far right).

The four social media experts will be selected to complete a three-month jaunt across the continent on one condition: they document it online.

Featuring the presence of woman, the AI facility in Auckland Airport in New Zealand answers common bio-security questions and provides directions for tourists coming into the arrivals hall.

Tower of London Beefeaters have their own secret pub in royal castle

They are, of course, part of London's tourist appeal. And the iconic Beefeaters are rewarded for their service with a top perk: their very own secret pub. After the hordes of tourists with their cameras and selfie sticks depart from the Tower of London every evening, a private drinking hole for Beefeaters (and their guests) comes to life within the walls of the royal fortress. After the daily hubbub fades, they can change out of their uniforms and head for a quiet drink at the Yeoman Warders' Club, their own private bar in a discreet corner of the sprawling fortress - a much-needed respite.

If you're an American from the Deep South, then the chances are that when you speak - foreigners will melt. That's according to a survey of people from 43 countries.

Situated an hour out of Sydney, No.772 Putty Road, East Kurrajong looks more suited to the set of Game of Thrones than the Australia bush. This medieval home is on the market for $1.6million.

Pictures reveal the glory of early Anglo-Scots sleeper trains

The vintage pictures form the basis of a new book called Anglo-Scottish Sleepers by Church of England priest and author, David Meara. In one vintage image from the turn of the 20th century, a man in official uniform and hat can be seen handing a white pillow to a train conductor with a 'Rugs & Pillows' truck behind him (top right). Another snap reveals the comforts of a woman staying in a first-class compartment on the Northern Belle, lying in her bed and receiving a professionally prepared breakfast on a tray handed to her by a train attendant (inset). There are also pictures of third-class accommodation (bottom right) and Euston station in 1909 (bottom left).

Delta reveals its Zac Posen cabin crew uniforms

The US-based carrier is changing its employee workwear for the first time in 10 years and Posen has spent three years designing the outfits and making sure they are practical for staff. The new uniforms have seen Delta's traditional red, white and blue infused with new hues, which have been dubbed 'passport plum' (purple), left, 'cruising cardinal' (red), right, and 'ground speed graphite' (grey).

Two British-based gynaecologists and obstetricians told MailOnline Travel the advice they would give to pregnant patients wanting to jet off abroad.

Stunning Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year images

Thousands of remarkable images were submitted for the annual Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year contest competition, which culminated this week. These included a rainbow soaring by Loch Clair, Glen Torridon (top left), waves crashing against the craggy cliffs of Yesnaby, Orkney (top right), winter skies at Ardvreck Castle, Loch Assynt (bottom left), and Sgurr Eilde Mor in a full winter coat (bottom right).

The Asiatic lion population has come under threat due to hunting and human encroachment on its habitat

The lion, which once roamed across southwest Asia but is now restricted to the 1,400-square-kilometre Gir sanctuary, was listed as critically endangered in 2000. But its numbers are rising.

Starting today, the artificial intelligence-driven robot that can 'cook the perfect burger every time' has joined his human co-workers during the lunch shift. Flippy has been in test trials for over a year.

The UK Heritage Awards reveal Britain’s finest historic attractions

From the best loos to the most wonderful places to stay - the UK Heritage Awards 2018 have honoured Britain's finest heritage experiences. Among the winners for 2018 are Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, top left, Hampton Court Palace, Richmond, top right, The Victoria in Norfolk, bottom left, and Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, bottom right.

Shinmoedake, which was featured as a villain's secret lair in the 1967 film You Only Live Twice starring Sean Connery agent 007, erupted in rural Japan around 600 miles from Tokyo.

Shangri-La's West Coast Wilderness Adventure package combines thrills in Vancouver with action in Whistler, for a chance to experience the vast wilderness that surrounds this cool Canadian city.

Twinings Tudor house has been converted into a stunning holiday let 

The historic house, called Hollyhocks, in Eardisland in Herefordshire dates back more than 550 years and hosted medieval knights before the final battle of the War of the Roses. The property was used as a grain store in Victorian times and there was a fire in the Great Hall, which still has some smoke-blackened beams. The Twinings family - renowned for their tea - bought the property in the 1920s.

Experts blame the weaker pound, which has made foreign trips more expensive and pushed up inflation domestically, leaving holidaymakers with less disposable income for travel and leisure.

Customers wishing to purchase Foiler, created by Enata Marine in Sharjah, the third largest and third most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, will have to wait a year for delivery.

Windcliffe Manor on the Isle of Wight goes on the market for £1m

The Enchanted Manor, formerly called Windcliffe Manor, dates back to 1838 and is nestled in the pretty seaside resort of Niton Undercliff on the Isle of Wight. It enjoys spectacular views. It was snapped up at auction for £750,000 by current owners Ric and Maggie Hilton, who spent six months lovingly transforming it into a luxury romantic getaway. And now it has been put on the market for £1million. It's a truly magical place.

Footage of a terrifying 'headless' toad found in a forest in Connecticut has left scientists baffled. Theories range from its face being eaten by rats to it being a victim of flesh-eating toad fly larvae

Alien hunters are convinced a mysterious object spotted on Google Earth on the remote South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean where 20 people live is a crash-landed spaceship.

The dramatic incident took place at Terminal 2 of the Nanchang Changbei International Airport in East China's Jiangxi Province on Sunday.

Consumer group Which? collected photographic evidence of damage from hire car customers across Europe who believed they had been charged more than they should have.

The world’s wackiest luggage revealed

It's not often that luggage turns heads. But these choice pieces of baggage are the exception to the rule. Here MailOnline Travel has scoured the hidden pockets of the internet to bring you suitcases that amuse, baffle and raise eyebrows. There's the case that resembles a sandwich, the rucksack designed for giants and a case that may well be bigger on the inside than the out - because it has a Tardis design. Also not to be missed is the Boba Fett suitcase and what's possibly the world's most erotic handbag.

Like many visitors to India, Georgina Brown had only stopped in Mumbai overnight en route to a beach in Goa or Kerala. But now she lives in the city and says its a fast, smart place.

The Australian airline has found itself in a political correctness row after issuing instructions to employees to use 'gender appropriate' terms and avoid saying 'husband and wife'.

So you'd like to escape to somewhere warmer while chilly Britain recovers from the Beast From The East? Why not head for Marrakech, where the average March temperature is 23C.

Singer and actress Martine McCutcheon reveals where she went on her first holiday, how she went abroad to Spain for the first time aged eight and how she honeymooned in Italy with husband Jack.

Tolon is perched on a sandy fringe in southern Greece. Benedict Allen found it pleased his 'slightly desperate' wife and three children, who are all 'screamers'.

The world's best cities for millennials revealed and Berlin wins

The study, by German-based apartment search engine Nestpick, looked at factors such as housing affordability, quality of nightlife, the economy, immigration tolerance and youth migration. Coming top of the list is Berlin, top left, which received 10 out of 10 for its nightlife scene. Second place is Montreal in Canada, bottom right, followed by London, centre top, Amsterdam, centre bottom, and Toronto. Other cities ranked highly on the list include Barcelona in seventh, New York City, bottom left, in eighth and Manchester, top right, in 10th.

Cap Corse on the northern 'thumb' of Corsica is the home of sweet Muscat and plenty of potable rose wines. Quentin Letts visited and ended up scolding himself for not going there sooner.

Each year National Geographic honours the achievements of people in the fields of exploration, adventure sports, conservation and humanitarianism on its Adventurer of the Year list.

How household brand names change from country to country

Brands morph from country to country – sometimes due to legal requirements or often just because of local tastes. Here’s how your favourite brands change depending on where you are. Pictured top row are the Burger King, KFC and Doritos cool original brands. But these become Hungry Jack's, PFK and Doritos 'cool ranch' in other countries.

Researchers from New Zealand, including the University of Otago, used a hot water drill (pictured) to dig deep into the floating ice shelf, which is around half a mile (one km) thick .

The popular branch of restaurant chain Sushi Den - located at Bangkok's high-end mall, Siam Paragon - suffered the embarrassing fate after an eagle-eyed customer spotted the infestation.

Two bush walkers stumbled across their dream house and bought it for $2.8million. The estate on Cooroy Mountain has three separate homes on the one property and a waterfall in the backyard.

Welcome to Monowi, America's smallest town with 1 resident

Elsie Eiler is the sole resident of Monowi, Nebraska, and has lived there by herself since her husband's death in 2004. The 84-year-old holds the office of mayor, as well as clerk and treasurer. She still lives in a mobile home a half-block from the only business in the town - the Monowi Tavern - which she owns and operates. It's not her only business. She also runs the town library - a tiny building jammed with 5,000 books, which is dedicated to her husband, who was a devoted reader.

According to U.S-based revenue management software provider PROS, which works with various airlines, a number of operators have already introduced wealth-based 'dynamic pricing'.

Tattoos of a wild bull, a symbol of power and virility, and a Barbary sheep, were found on Egyptian mummies dating to between 3341 and 3017 BC at the British Museum in London.

National Geographic Traveller's photo contest winners

Capturing scenes of natural beauty and expressions of human emotion from around the world, the winners of National Geographic Traveller's prestigious photography competition have been announced. This year, UK photographers were invited to submit their entries in one of six categories - action. nature, people, urban, portfolio and video. Pictured from top left, clockwise to centre: Simon Morris’s shot of an eagle hunter in Mongolia, Renato Granieri’s portrait of two king penguins, Chris Kirby’s snap of a local lady looking pretty in pink in South Africa, Jasmine Van Hoeylandt’s haunting image of Cormorants nesting in Zimbabwe and a colourful plumage trailing behind the Red Arrows display team, as captured by Jonny Williams.

In this 2017 photo provided by Simon Pierce, Jonathan Green checks on a fin-mounted satellite tag on a whale shark in the Galapagos Islands area of Ecuador.  Despite typically being bigger than a double-decker bus, the elusive whale shark has only tiny, almost useless teeth. It's also one of the least understood animals in the ocean. (simonjpierce.com via AP)

In an attempt to solve some of the most enduring mysteries, a group of scientists spent several weeks diving with whale sharks in the Galapagos Islands last summer and fall.

The electronic passes will be given to 'all nationals whose countries allow their citizens to visit' from 1 April. The move is part of a bid to further modernise the desert country's global image.

Vilina Vlas - the hotel used as a rape camp in Bosnian war

Taking a recommendation from a guide book, Australian Kym Vercoe checked into the Vilina Vlas, unaware that the hotel had been used to detain, rape and execute people during the war. It was used as the headquarters for notorious paramilitary group the White Eagles (bottom right) but now promises 'all elements for a real rest'.

The annual visa restrictions index compiled by UK-based law firm Henley & Partners showed people from Japan and Singapore can travel to 180 countries without the need for a visa.

An extreme summer is likely to follow this winter's icy conditions, providing the perfect climate for jellyfish to arrive on our shores, an expert at the National Sea Life Centre Birmingham said.

Inside Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands

During a recent trip to sub-Antarctica, MailOnline Travel's Sadie Whitelocks stopped at the weather-beaten city of Stanley in the Falkland Islands. Despite being more than 12,600km away from the UK, Stanley - which has a population of just over 2,000 - is like a 'little Britain' with Union Jacks flying, fish and chips frying and seagulls crying. Sadie said when she popped into the local supermarket, she was surprised to find Waitrose and Marks & Spencer-branded produce. Pictured from clockwise from top left: Stanley, the interior of one of the local pubs, the exterior of the pub, a Union Flag showing the islands' allegiance to the UK and Christ Church Cathedral, the southernmost Anglican cathedral in the world.

The Parry family from Brownhills in the West Midlands say they were left in the airport for 24 hours without anywhere else to go after bad weather meant flights from the island were delayed.

The punniest launderette names revealed 

Washing dirty clothes isn't usually a barrel of laughs. But these cleverly-named launderettes inject a little humour into the process. For Tolkien devotees, Lord of the Rinse (top left) might get you a bit more animated come laundry day. While Iron Maiden (top centre) might appeal to the rock 'n' rollers and Soapranos to the TV buffs (top right). Over in Oklahoma in the U.S., Liberty Laundry (bottom left) is known for regularly updating its message board with a good old pun, telling customers this past January to 'wring in the New Year' with a spot of washing. Other comical launderette names include The Found Sock (bottom centre) and All Washed Up (bottom right).

Researchers form the Woods Hole Oceanographic institution found 1.5 million Adélie penguins in the remote region of Antarctica called the Danger Islands.

In 1967 Canadian Club launched its Hide A Case campaign, with 25 cases of booze dropped in remote locations all over the world including Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.

The stunning pictures show Dubai's huge skyscrapers as well as the luxurious hotels, popular marina and winding roads. The unique perspective of the city was captured by Bachir Moukarzel.

The world's most luxurious hotel rooms

Should you use price comparison websites to get a few pounds off the cost of your holiday hotel, you might want to look away now. As TV presenter Giles Coren shows in the new BBC series of Amazing Hotels, there are some hotel suites clearly aimed at guests for whom money is no object. Forget free mini toiletries and sewing kits, here perks include haute couture outfits to wear during your stay (at the £20,000 a night Mandarin Oriential in New York, centre right), bullet-proof windows (at the £62,000 President Wilson Hotel in Switzerland, left) and heated loo seats (Four Seasons, New York, top right). Meanwhile, at the Royal Villa at the Grand Resort in Athens (bottom right), where visitors have included Leonardo DiCaprio and Mel Gibson, each guest is presented with their own fitness trainer on arrival.

EXCLUSIVE Award-winning photographer Espen Bergersen, 37, from the northern Norwegian island of Andoya, started photographing whales eight years ago.

Researchers waded through more than 300,000 Instagram posts and found the non-London places with the most #beautiful, #stunning, #wonderful and #lovely hashtags.

Ryanair said it had run out of patience waiting for the Scottish Government to reduce Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax. Glasgow Airport said it was bitterly disappointed by the move.

Cove Haven hotel has champagne glass-shaped hot tubs

You might want to avoid having too much fizz before clambering into this wacky hot tub. In a bid to get guests in the mood for love, one hotel in the U.S. has installed bubble baths in the shape of giant Champagne coupe glasses in three of its suites. The towering tubs - in the 'Champagne Tower Suites' at the couples-only Cove Haven resort in Poconos, Pennsylvania - are raised seven feet from the ground on stem-shaped pillars.

MailOnline readers from across the country have seized the chance to take these brilliant images of Britain covered in thick layers of snow. Pictures from Glasgow, Kent, Surrey and more feature.

The prestigious Sony World Photography Awards shortlist has been revealed. It includes an array of compositions, from gorgeous natural landscapes to harsh human environments.

Lord of the Rings fan snaps the locations from the movies

More than 16 years on from the first Lord of the Rings film release in 2001, hordes of fans still flock to New Zealand, where it was filmed. One such fan, Bry Voydatch, decided to venture there from Massachusetts for her 21st birthday in a bid to photograph herself at the exact locations used in the fantasy trilogy - and the results are very impressive. The physics student told MailOnline Travel that she spent two weeks venturing around the North and South islands of New Zealand and managed to visit almost every filming site from Lord of the Rings. Pictured: Bry (left) emulates Frodo Baggins as he leaves the Shire in The Fellowship of the Ring and retraces his journey into Mordor (right) on Mount Ruapehu.

In the final seconds of the American Airlines video a cabin crew member says 'great is what we’re going for' before a group of staff cheers and claps. This upbeat ending has reportedly riled fliers.

Disney chief executive Bob Iger announced the huge investment in the Paris park and the new planned attractions after a meeting with the French president, Emmanuel Macron.

The fake ski chalet websites scamming unwitting customers

Several people have told MailOnline how they thought they'd booked a luxury chalet, but actually wired money to scammers – with one victim losing 30,000 euros. So just how were they duped? We investigated and uncovered how scam sites will steal pictures and descriptions from genuine agents (pictured), communicate only through emails and mobile phones and refuse to take credit card payments.

Hundreds of holidaymakers travelling to and from the Canaries have been hit by flight cancellations and long delays due to a severe storm.

A diver off the coast of Florida discovered 7,000 year old human remains. The burial grounds were found at the Manasota Key Offshore archaeological site, located west of Venice, Florida.

Singapore hotel guest gets lots of photos of Jeff Goldblum

One hotel went above and beyond for a guest who instead of flowers by the bed, requested a picture of Hollywood star Jeff Goldblum. Imgur user cornwallis1 said that he jokingly wrote to the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel via email and asked for an alluring painting of Goldblum with his shirt semi-unbuttoned to be put on the bedside table. And the holidaymaker was stunned when he checked into his room with his wife and found that the hotel had followed through with his request and there were shots of Goldblum pasted at every turn.

Unidentified travelers exit the airport past a green metal container designed for "Disposal for Prescription and Recreational Drugs," set outside one of the entrances to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. People catching a flight at the airport can now get rid of prescription and recreational drugs, before entering the Clark County-Department of Aviation-owned property, thanks to the receptacles commonly referred to as "amnesty boxes." The first of about 20 green metal containers commonly referred to as amnesty boxes were installed earlier this month in response to county officials banning marijuana possession and advertising at the airport last year. (AP Photo/Regina Garcia Cano)

Tourists catching a flight out of Sin City can now dump their leftover legal marijuana in metal containers set up at the entrance to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport.

A whole new world! Torrential rain in Brazil submerges hiking trail to create an eerily stunning underwater scene

Breathtaking footage shows a submerged hiking trail in Brazil, which had been transformed into a colourful underwater world after days of heavy rain. The video, shot at Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata reserve close to the southwestern town of Bonito, shows walkways, bridges, and rain forest drowned in several feet of crystal clear water. At first it is hard to see that the cameraman - reserve worker Waldemilson Vera -  is underwater, but when he tilts the lens towards the water's surface it becomes clear that he is swimming and not walking along while filming.

The University of Toronto has released a guide for medical professionals to show how they can monitor patient's vital signs reliably in the cabin environment using the equipment on board.

Rome's Mediterranean climate and proximity to the sea usually result in mild winters, such that restaurants often keep outdoor seating open even through the coldest months of the year.

Travel journalist and blogger Sebastiaan Bedaux has been globetrotting for the last 10 years and during that time has uncovered some of the world's most stunning holiday homes.

The cause of the mistakes and misguided messages on display in pictures from around the world will forever remain a mystery, but you’ll be too busy laughing, we suspect, to care.

Ski heaven Cairngorm National Park in surprising location

With perfect powder snow, craggy peaks and even reindeer, there can be no doubt that this is the perfect place for a skiing holiday. But the location of the pictures may come as a surprise. Accessed overnight via sleeper train from London, this resort is not in the Alps, Scandinavia or Canada – but the Cairngorm National Park in the Scottish Highlands.

The capsules are at St Christophers At The Village in London Bridge and a total of 26 pods have been installed that come with mood lighting, free wifi, ear plugs and plug sockets.

MailOnline Travel has scoured the globe for the most impressive pieces of gravity-defying art, from rock creations in California to topsy-turvy tanker trucks in Weston-super-Mare.

German behemoth tent took 40 people and one week to build

Tents, on the whole, don’t tend to be labelled as ‘dramatic’. But this German behemoth most certainly does. It was used for a World Youth Day scout meeting in Dusseldorf and took 40 scouts one entire week to build it. It resembled a cathedral and even had a church bell installed in one of the two towers, which rose up to a height of 15 metres.

As Eurostar launches its new direct service from London to Amsterdam, The Mail on Sunday's Fred Mawer reveals his 48-hour guide to exploring the city.

Whether you’re green-fingered or just a bit nosey, Museum Van Loon's annual Open Garden Days event is the only way you’ll truly uncover Amsterdam’s secret sanctuaries.

The world's worst hotel views... ever

From brick walls, to grimy skips and building sites, aggrieved hotel guests have shared some of the not-so-delightful views from their bedroom windows. Eduardo M from Chile said he was thoroughly disappointed after checking into Orchard Garden Hotel in San Francisco. Instead of the sweeping city view he was hoping for, he wrote on TripAdvisor: 'I was given room 305, and when we entered the room we saw this horrible brick wall facing our only window.' Meanwhile, MailOnline Travel was equally disappointed by the view at Heathrow's Radisson hotel. The vista was a grimy-looking skip looming outside the window (bottom left).

If you’d rather splash your cash on the Irish craic, than spend it on a traditional hotel, here are the top ten hostels in Dublin.

The Gladstone Library in Flintshire is a delightfully eccentric hotel that just happens to have 150,000 books for you to dip into.

A video montage shows how social media is saturated with copycat images, with the Leaning Tower of Pisa pose being one of the most popular shots.

It's a dream come true for weary travellers, because hotels across America have been rated on the quality of sleep they offer with a hip design hotel in Kentucky coming out on top.

Images show the world's most incredible abandoned castles

They were once great buildings that stood proudly as a symbol of strength. But now, having been bombarded with shells, set on fire and left to rot, these castles are looking a little worse for wear. This fascinating series of photographs includes UK ruins such as Old Wardour Castle in Wiltshire, Crichton Castle in Scotland and Kinbane Castle in County Antrim. And European edifices such as Xixona Castle in Alicante and Birkenfels Castle in Alsace. They may not be looking so grand today, but they're still utterly intriguing - time-capsule buildings that offer glimpses into by-gone ages.

EXCLUSIVE The whaling station on South Georgia opened in 1904 and shut in 1966. MailOnline's Sadie Whitelocks explored the spooky site, where the waters once 'writhed with whales'.

The 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War on November 11 makes this a special year for trips to the battlefields across Belgium and France and monuments to the fallen.

The actress recalls her first holiday to the South Coast, her top school trip - getting drunk in Italy - and her 'far from majestic' honeymoon.

Inside Qatar Airways' new A350-1000 aircraft

Traditionally, passengers get to live the high life on a plane after turning left. But on board Qatar Airways' new A350-1000 aircraft, entering service on Saturday between London and Doha, economy class passengers will get to feel like VIPs, too. That's because in their cabin there are millions of ambient anti-jet lag LED lights, hospital-grade filters - with the entire cabin air renewed every two to three minutes - larger overhead bins, higher ceilings and every window seat has an actual window.

Alderney, which is one of the smallest of the Channel Islands and the closest to England, got the thumbs up from the Daily Mail's Tony Rennell.

The San Francisco-based firm, which launched a decade ago, revealed it would be soon listing custom-designed getaways involving some of the world's most luxurious homes.

The holiday home on the platform of a railway station

All aboard for a quirky getaway. This holiday home sits right on the platform of Malvern Link Railway Station, offering guests commanding views of services to Great Malvern, Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street. It was built in the 1800s and was the home of the station master in charge of ensuring the smooth running of the railway. It's now been fully restored.

An expert at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City has warned the country's cultural heritage is at risk of being wiped out unless pollution is cut down.

Murren’s Inferno Race Week features a course that is up to ten miles long. The amateur contest, which takes place in Switzerland, is easy to enter, provided you can ski a bit.

Scores have been given based on restaurant quality, price and menu variety with Narita International Airport in Tokyo coming out on top in the non-U.S list. And Denver top in America.

MailOnline Travel has ascended the heights of historic London to offer you the ultimate views, most stylish surroundings, impeccable service and gorgeous getaways.

Meet the pampered pets who travel around in bags

There's no getting dirty paws for these pampered pets, with their owners taking animal care to new heights. In photos shared to Imgur, dozens of critters are seen being carted around in bags, from dogs in New York to cats in Asia. Pictured from top left, clockwise: A man carries a dog on his back in a baby harness-like contraption, a cat can be seen peering out of a rucksack, a dog peers out of a tote bag, a lady checks in on her four-legged passenger, a puppy on the back of its parent and a man with his pet in a sling bag.

Photographs and a timelapse video show how Claudius Schulze, 33, from Hamburg, Germany, knocked his waterborne home together and sailed it hundreds of miles to Paris.

The study, carried out by National Geographic, showed that people in the UK now take an average of three flights every year but that hasn't stopped a third of Brits having a fear of taking to the skies.

TripAdvisor names the best beaches in the world for 2018

Grace Bay in the Turks and Caicos, top left, came out on top of the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Beach awards beating competition from beautiful beaches in Brazil, Cuba and Spain. The top-rated beach in the UK is Bournemouth beach, top right, the No1 in the USA is Clearwater Beach in Florida, bottom left, while Manly Beach is deemed to be the best in Australia. Taking the crown for the best beach in Europe is La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, Spain, bottom right.

Researchers conducted swab tests across six surfaces at three major US airports and on aeroplanes and analysed them to establish which passenger areas are the most germ ridden.

The Andaz, by London's Liverpool Street Station, is a grand-looking hotel with 267 rooms. But The Inspector said once he stepped inside, there was nothing grand about it.

A fascinating new infographic reveals the varying cost of travel vaccines for Brits around the world, with China proving one of the most expensive places to be fully protected.

Hero Douglas' action-packed adventure to Cape Verde

Hero Douglas ventured to Sal - one of ten small volcanic, arid islands in the former Portuguese colony of the Cape Verde archipelago - to celebrate her 19th birthday. She said her holiday requirement list had included bikini weather, deserted sandy beaches, a small island, an authentic feel, vegan-friendly, a short flight, similar time zone and affordability. Her budget was about £400 for food, flights and accommodation.Eventually, she managed to find a bargain break to Cape Verde online. Pictured is: Hero diving, top left, driving a quad bike, top right, riding a horse, bottom right, floating in the sea, bottom left, and a view of the island scenery, centre.

Researchers from the French National Center for Scientific Research used DNA analysis to find that 'wild' horses were domesticated in ancient Kazakhstan 5,500 years ago

Airbus shared new video of its Alpha One self-flying taxi taking off from an airport last month. Alpha One is part of Project Vahana, the aerospace giant's advanced projects division.

The Boeing 737 Max 7 is the third and newest member of the company's Max 7 range to be built at the company's plant in Renton, Washington, and is due to go into service early next year.

YouTube presenter Dan Bell and his sidekick Will Krupinsky explored a derelict 42-room mansion in Baltimore, Maryland, where 'spirits still roam' with its rotting interiors caught on camera.

Omar Abass from Columbus, Ohio, said he came up with the idea for his RetraStrap during a long trip to Europe and now he has raised more than £15,000 via Kickstarter to produce it.

Stunning rainbow images guaranteed to brighten up your day

Spotting a rainbow can brighten the greyest of days, as these images show. MailOnline Travel recently witnessed a rainbow from the air while taking off from Ushuaia airport at the tip of the Argentina, with the coloured rays rising up from the mountainous scenery behind. Others have been equally lucky to see rainbows in the sky during a flight or while using a drone. One photographer captured the Victoria Falls in South Africa with a coloured arc forming in the clouds of fine spray. Another eagle-eyed photographer took a breathtaking panorama of a band of colour raining down over the winding Sella Pass mountain road between the provinces of Trentino and South Tyrol in Italy.

British explorer Levison Wood recently returned from one of the world's most dangerous holidays - travelling through Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. He claims Syria has a great nightlife.

Blogger Artur Grabowski collected data from 120 trips to find out whether Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze was the fastest service. For each trip, he measured traffic conditions and other factors.

The world's most remote post offices revealed

These post offices give a whole new meaning to the phrase 'snail mail', as their remote locations could mean several weeks of waiting before letters reach their destination. MailOnline Travel has pushed the envelope to find the most obscure places at which you can pop something in the post. One of the odder spots includes a post box ten feet down at the bottom of the South Pacific Ocean (top right), where you can buy waterproof postcards and postal marks are embossed instead of inked. Other equally far-flung spots that promise to make the postman's job a bit more tricky include the End of the World Post Office in Argentina (bottom right), the world's most southerly mailing depot at Port Lockroy in Antarctica (bottom left), the barrel box on Floreana Island in the Galapagos (top left) and the mail shed on the Isle of Tanera Mòr in Scotland (inset).

The tiny creature was born at Port Lympne Reserve in Kent last month and she is the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve, despite the species being renowned for being difficult to breed in captivity.

A marketing lecturer at the University of Huddersfield argues that many of the most pervasive problems associated with tourism can be seen through the toilet bowl.

James Baxter's epic 6,100km ski and kayak trip in Norway

'I saw my life flash before me,' intrepid explorer James Baxter explained, as he regaled some of the hairiest moments during his epic 6,100km ski and kayak trip around some of the most remote parts of Norway. The humble Scotsman opened up about his extraordinary eight-month voyage during Expedition Finse, an annual gathering that takes place in Norway featuring some of the world's top explorers. Baxter said that he feared everything was over as he battled ten-metre-high waves in his kayak one stormy day and sleeping in -42 degrees Celsius was another tough point. Pictured from top left, clockwise to centre: A view of a snowy slope Baxter skied along, his tent at night, a view from his kayak, a shot of him in action and feeling pretty chilly in sub-zero conditions.

Work on the Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences in Dubai started more than four years ago and it's set to welcome guests in late 2019.

People have been taking to US-based online forum Quora to share the bizarre items they have seen tourists snapping up in their home countries that they just can't get their head around.

Incredible pictures of professional abseilers

If you've got a fear of heights, then this job certainly isn't for you. Høyden, which is based in Oslo, Norway, employs a team of around 20 abseilers who spend their days scaling some of Norway's highest heights to carry out maintenance and repair work. Dizzying images provided exclusively to MailOnline Travel show the troop of technicians at work, putting their faith in ropes as they dangle from bridges and skyscrapers.

The strict new rules, which come into effect in April, have been put in place by city authorities in Amsterdam to crack down on the number of gawping tourists swarming the Red Light District.

Secrets of the William and Harry’s African sanctuary

To many of us, Africa represents a safari destination that offers a once-in-a-lifetime holiday but to Harry and his brother William, it has become a precious sanctuary. Both princes have embraced the continent’s wide open spaces, its wilderness and its wildlife with a fervour that many conservationists believe will help save Africa’s endangered species. Graham Boynton visited and says it is easy to see why the Princes adore the continent. Pictured main is Prince Harry in Malawi helping to move endangered elephants to a safe haven.

EXCLUSIVE: Nicholle Warren, 25, was returning from three weeks away in her native Australia on Thursday, completely unaware that there were hundreds of strangers awaiting her arrival.

Masterminded by Irish inventor Iain Maclean, the Notekase travel guitar features a removable back and neck, meaning it breaks down to a size suitable for cabin luggage.

Staying in Monument Valley was the best night of my life

A billboard in the desert-town of Kayenta, Arizona, 40 kilometres south of Monument Valley, claims that the nearby tribal park is one of earth's great wonders - and Holly Hales was not going to argue. Native Americans have called it home for nearly 1,000 years and the stars alone make it a place worth hanging around in for millennia. Holly spent a night there, sleeping in the otherworldly landscape beneath mind-boggling clusters of constellations and hearing tales of spooky 'skinwalkers'. It was the best night of her life, she writes.

The Chicago-based carrier took the top spot after the latest government rankings showed its flights arrived at their destinations on schedule 84.6 per cent of the time during December 2017.

Disney is currently looking for a youth activities counselor to travel on board its cruise ships, with destinations including Mexico, Barcelona and a private island in the Bahamas.

Meet Afghanistan's first female skiers

Henriette Bjorge, 38, from Norway, went out to Bamyan in central Afghanistan, once a Taliban stronghold, to teach skiing at the Bamyan Ski Club back in 2013 and help introduce Afghan women to the sport. For their first lesson, a group of Afghan women turned up armed with handbags, their best dress coats, chic sunglasses and silk hijabs looking like they were more ready for a Paris catwalk than for high-speed thrills. Pictured from top left, clockwise: A group of Afghan women enjoy a ski picnic, posing with skis on an abandoned tank, not your average skiing gear, a lesson in waxing skis, a spot of side-stepping and another unusual skiing outfit.

The Beaumont in central London may look like something from a science fiction movie from the outside but once you step inside, it is an Art Deco masterpiece, writes Frank Barrett.

A study by Timeout.com questioned 15,000 residents across 32 cities worldwide about their dating habits and which accents from around the world they found most attractive.

A study by Timeout.com questioned 15,000 residents across 32 cities worldwide about their dating habits and which accents from around the world they found most attractive.

Researchers recorded the sounds of endangered blue whales living near Southern California. They analyzed more than 4,500 of the sounds to dissect the whales' communication.

Alton Towers reveals images of Wicker Man rollercoaster

The high-speed attraction at the theme park in Staffordshire is the first wooden rollercoaster to be built in the UK for 21 years and is set to open to those brave enough to ride it in the spring. The track spans 2,000 feet and it is all made from naturally treated timber that has been hand-carved specially for the project. The Wicker Man roller coaster shares its name with the 1973 classic film, starring Edward Woodward.

Some rock stars don't just earn their living playing to their thousands of fans, as they also own hotels that anybody can stay at. Here The Mail On Sunday picks out the best ten from around the world.

Paris has always been the capital of style – a city where romance walks hand in hand with high fashion. Here The Mail on Sunday shows how you can make the most out of just 48 hours there.

Business class with Qantas from London to Sydney costs over £3,800 - so is it worth splashing out for? Colin Thorne climbed aboard, sipped a glass of fizz or two - and soaked up the swank.

The top 20 most-filmed movie and TV locations revealed

A new study has shown that it's US locations that are the most popular places to film movies and TV shows with the only non-US countries making the top 20 being Canada and the UK. Among the most popular filming locations are Central Park, New York, top left, Venice Beach, California, top right, University of British Columbia, bottom left, and London's South Bank, bottom right.

Peter de Savary and his team have made lots of noise about the new rooms at The Merry Harriers near Godalming in Surrey. But The Inspector thinks that it could be merrier.

The Riviera Olympia Resort is on the western tip of Greece’s Peloponnese and features a brand new Aqua Park. Thomas W Hodgkinson visited and had a fantastic time.

Saga Pearl II cruises set sail from Southampton and passengers are chauffeured in comfort to the docks before setting sail. Geoffrey Levy went aboard and discovered the Canary Islands.

Chelsea Dickenson spends just £1,709 on 10 holidays abroad

A thrifty traveller has told how she went on ten holidays in a year and skipped to three continents for just £1,709. Chelsea Dickenson, 28, from north London, set out on a mission to see how many trips she could squeeze in over 12 months after being horrified by how much Brits spend on holidays. According to a study by train ticket retailer Trainline conducted in December 2016, the average Brit spends £3,418 on just one trip - double the amount Dickenson had to play with.

The Transavia Airlines HV6902 service from Dubai to Amsterdam made an unplanned stop in Vienna, where four people were removed from the aircraft by police (pictured).

The attraction will be an 11-acre extension of the Hollywood Studios park and based on the lovable characters made famous by the 1995 movie and its sequels.

Cycling is actually a great way of seeing Dublin. If you want to learn about the land as you cycle through it, you’re best booking onto a guided tour. Here are a few of the best.

Along with being an important part of many Spanish celebrations, cava is also available in many bars in Barcelona. Here’s our pick of some of the best places in the city to try this local speciality.

There’s a place on earth where it hasn’t rained for two million years. Do you know where it is? The answer is here along with a host of other incredible facts.

Trump allegedly called Haiti, El Salvador and Africa's third-world nations 's***hole countries' during an Oval Office discussion about immigration.

The world's most incredible hotel bathrooms revealed

These certainly aren't bog standard washing facilities. MailOnline Travel has scoured the world for some of the most incredible hotel bathrooms, which certainly make bath time a bit more fun. At Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, (centre inset) the underwater suite boasts bathrooms with views into an aquarium so you can feel like you're splashing around with the fish, while on board the Celebrity Reflection cruise liner (top right) there is a glass shower cubicle cantilevered over the ship's side so you don't miss a moment on the high seas. Other salubrious spots to sud up at include the Beckham Creek Cave in Arkansas (bottom right), the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze in Florence (bottom left) and the Malmaison in Birmingham (top left).

UK-based travel booking website Globehunters has mapped out the extra charges visitors have to pay when staying in hotels in some of Europe's major cities including Paris, Berlin and Rome.

Tourists who are 'oblivious' to the proposed new rules on the islands of Majorca and Ibiza will first face a warning before fines later come into force. The rules will not affect locals living there.

Landscape Photographer of the Year winning shots revealed 

Capturing nature in all its glory, the winners of the prestigious International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed. Now in its fourth year, the contest celebrates all genres of landscape photography, with photographers from all over the world submitting four images to be judged on consistency and for having a 'spark of landscape brilliance'. Max Rive, from the Netherlands, was revealed as the winner for 2017 with his breathtaking images capturing the rugged beauty of Patagonia and Greenland. Pictured from top left, clockwise: A watery view by British photographer Adam Gibbs, an image by Max Rive, a landscape from Brazil by Marcio Cabral and the highlands of Iceland by Alex Nail.

Maison Souquet, located just steps from Moulin Rouge in the trendy Pigalle district, describes itself as a fancy fantasy land where 'life revolves around the ritual of rendezvous'.

The Sky News anchor has fond childhood memories of Lake District holidays with her parents and sister - and finds that it's just as mesmerising when she returns with her son.

The amazing afternoon tea at Dublin's The Merrion Hotel

There was a time when what we ate was purely about subsistence. But just a quick scroll through Instagram proves that today's photo-sharing society has changed all this - with food now as much a feast for the eyes as it is the stomach. In Dublin, there is one hotel that has been ahead of that particular curve since before social media even began. For the past two decades, The Merrion - arguably the most luxurious hotel in the Irish capital - has been serving up its unique and playful Art Tea, a two-course decadence that sees chefs literally turn pastries into extraordinary pieces of art.

Images from California gold rush of 1848 to 1855 capture the progress of mining technology as well as strides in photography, as thousands migrated westward in pursuit of gold fortunes.

Adelaide beachgoers are warned to be vigilant about a surge of in blue-ringed octopus sightings. The world's most venomous marine animal has been seen at Glenelg, Brighton and Somerton.

Norwegian Dreamliner sets transatlantic speed record again

Carrier Norwegian has broken its own record for the fastest subsonic transatlantic flight from New York to London, completing the journey in just five hours and nine minutes. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered as G-CJGI (main), and captained by Martin Wood, beat the record set in January by four minutes after reaching 799mph on the crossing. The flight left JFK on Thursday February 8 and was able to touch down at Gatwick airport around an hour ahead of time thanks to a ferocious jet stream. Pictured bottom right is the crew that operated the record-breaking flight.

Researchers from the Max Plank institute have found that nearly 150,000 orangutans from the island of Borneo have have disappeared in just 16 years (stock).

The 'W350 Project' tower, will feature homes, shops, offices and a hotel, and will become the tallest building in Japan when it is completed in 2041. Architects say it will be built in Tokyo.

Inside Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas

Boasting 18 decks, enough room for more than 8,000 people and a 1,188-foot-long body, the world's biggest cruise ship is due to set sail next month. Behind-the-scenes photos show how the finishing touches are now being applied to Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Symphony of the Seas, with dozens of construction workers fervently working away. The main body of the 228,081-ton monster liner was completed last June and now its interiors are being furnished with dazzling spotlights, swathes of carpet, and licks of paint.Pictured: (Clockwise from top left, clockwise to centre) Waterslides are set to be a big attraction, the ship's ice rink, a view of the top deck, one of the 20 restaurants and an exterior shot of the hefty vessel.

Belgian photographer Serge Anton has spent 30 years travelling around Africa and Asia taking portraits that now appear in a beautifully designed new book called Faces.

The low-fare specialist confirmed that ‘the door is open’ for exploring ways of expanding to Australia. This week Norwegian launched the UK’s first low-fare route to South America.

Covered with landmines, watched by snipers day and night, and surrounded by artillery, the Korean Demilitarized Zone is perhaps the last place on earth you would expect to find natural beauty.

Couple clock 45,000 miles across 36 US states in tiny home

An adventure-hungry couple has told how they've racked up 45,000 miles on the road in a tiny house on wheels - and they have to plans to stop driving. Alexis Stephens, 33, and Christian Parsons, 42, from North Carolina, sold all of their possessions and hit the road in their kooky trailer-style abode more than two-and-a-half years ago and they have since travelled through 36 U.S. states and one Canadian province. They said when they first moved into their DIY home they 'had to get used to sharing such a tiny space' and life has become a bit of a 'choreographed dance' with them shifting places so they're not in the way of each other. Pictured from top left, clockwise to centre: The tiny house on the road, its kitchen, another landscape shot, the bedroom area and the happy road-tripping couple.

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