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The 20 UK locations that have become Instagram landmarks

If snapping Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Stonehenge feels a bit cliched, try an 'Insta-Landmark' instead. They are the alternative locations in the UK that are becoming landmarks in their own right thanks to their popularity on Instagram - and here we round up the 20 that have been 'hash-tagged' the most. From cake shops to graffitied tunnels and derelict swimming pools, these are the locations that will make your feed that bit hipper.

Incredible footage shows an intrepid diver exploring the Boeing 747 that was sunk to form part of the world's largest underwater theme park

The Boeing 747 that was towed out to sea off the coast of Bahrain to form an artificial reef has been successfully submerged and is now in position. And captivating footage has surfaced showing an intrepid diver exploring it. The Boeing 747 has been submerged to a depth of 20 metres (65.6 feet) to form part for the world's biggest underwater theme park. The clip shows the diver swimming around the wreck before entering the interior via a door.

The island is now one of just seven areas in the UK to be given the prestigious honour by the United Nations body. The Biosphere status covers the whole of the Isle of Wight and the Solent.

Corfu is cheapest for a family package holiday this summer (and Ibiza is the most

A study examined the median price per person per night of a seven-night package holiday from the UK across tens of thousands of offers for July 21 to August 25. The cheapest destinations per person per night were Kavos in Corfu and Golden Sands and Albena in Bulgaria. The most expensive locations were Ibiza Town and Santorini.

Liverpool's famous river was one of 13 nationwide tested by environmental group Greenpeace - nearly all of which had high levels of microplastic junk.

Qatar Airways named best airline at 2019 Skytrax awards, easyJet second in budget carrier

Qatar Airways has been named the world's best airline at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards - known as the Oscars of Aviation. This year the ceremony was held at the Paris Air Show, with key industry figures from across the globe in attendance. Other notable prize winners included Air Canada (best carrier in North America), Qantas (best airline in Australia), Singapore Airlines (best cabin crew), easyJet (second-best low-cost airline in the world, No1 in Europe) and Virgin Atlantic (best premium economy).

Krakow survived the war largely unscathed and is generally regarded as Poland's most beautiful city. What's more, it's unconsumed by mass tourism. Now is the time to go, says Mark Palmer.

The beautiful animal Images from book Fragile by Pedro Jarque Krebs published by teNeues

They say you should never work with animals. But one photographer has ignored this advice - and a good thing too. Because he's snapped a series of incredible images of a range of creatures. Peruvian multi-award-winning wildlife photographer Pedro Jarque Krebs captured them at various places around the world. During the editing process, the snapper manipulated the lighting and the background to make it appear as if the animals had their very own studio photoshoot, with some of them seemingly 'performing' for the camera.

Researchers have estimated that between 2001 to 2015,160 million hectares of forest were lost in the Tropics due to human activities like the commodities trade which causes deforestation.

The 8th edition of the contest, organised by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in south east London, saw 4,600 hopefuls submit their best snaps of the sky at night as seen from 90 countries.

Vatican tour with skip-the-line access ranked best tour on TripAdvisor, pub tour in London

A tour of the Vatican with skip-the-line access has been named as the top experience on TripAdvisor for 2019. The £51 ($64) experience, which allows visitors to skip up to four-hour queues and take in the wonders of the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica, was followed in the rankings by a £33 (£41) architecture river cruise in Chicago and a one-day sightseeing tour of Tuscany, costing £81 ($101). Experiences in the UK were listed separately with a £25 ($31) pub crawl that includes visiting some of London's most historic bars taking top honours in the UK.

The Monterey Cypress tree stood at Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla, California for roughly 80 to 100 years before it came down this weekend. Dr Seuss could see it from his home.

Scientists have revealed that Boaty McBoatface's first mission, which took place in April 2017, involved studied the changing temperatures at the bottom of the Southern Ocean.

Inside American Airlines' £1.6k business class, with enough legroom for basketball players and headphones that go to 11 for quality (and British Airways passengers can try it)

American Airlines is the world's biggest carrier, but does it have a business class with quality to match the scale? Ted Thornhill investigates on return flights from Heathrow to the U.S. On the way out he flies onboard a Boeing 777-300, which has pretty vast suites. He enjoys a 6ft 6in lie-flat bed and two windows. On the way back he flies in a 777-200, which has a newer business class with a bigger TV screen and better ergonomics. Delve in and find out how he arrives, several glasses of fizz later, at his overall verdict... British Airways customers should pay close attention because AA is one of its major codeshare partners.

The city of Anaheim last week approved building permits for projects related to the new land, which will be built at Disneyland's California Adventure Park.

The world's most unusual settlements from a Welsh town in Argentina to Minnesota's 'Little

These are the communities that have established themselves in the unlikeliest of places and have undoubtedly surprised one or two travellers over the years. Pictured clockwise from top left: A German town in a Brazilian rainforest, a Russian town in Alaska, a car in a Welsh settlement in Argentina and Minnesota's 'Little Sweden'.

Nine-month-old T-noi tried to chase away a barking dog, but slipped on the muddy ground at the Rai Aomgord Phu Kao Organic Farm in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand.

David Anderson, 50, from Leicester, used Booking.com to rent the two-bedroom flat in Albert Dock River View Apartments for a one-night stay with his partner and their daughter.

50 reasons you should stick around in Sydney 

Most holidays to Australia start in Sydney, where the famous harbour and Opera House are show-stoppers. But there's so much more to the cultural capital, from fantastic food to breathtaking beaches. Pictured is the Sydney Opera House during Vivid Sydney (top left), Garie Beach (top right), Toronga Zoo (bottom left) and North Sydney Olympic Pool (bottom right).

Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey say larger marine species in the Southern Ocean - including cod and haddock - face being wiped out as rising temperatures reduce oxygen in the oceans.

The Mail on Sunday's Jennifer Cox checked into The Feathered Nest Country Inn in Oxfordshire. It is set in a 350-year-old converted malthouse and has four bedrooms.

A review of New York's Sister City hotel

MailOnline Travel's James Murphy checked into Sister City, which opened in Manhattan this Spring. The hotel was inspired by 'the functional perfection of Finnish saunas and Japanese bento boxes'. 'If that sounds a touch pretentious, the execution certainly isn't,' he writes. Read on to discover his verdict.

Divided into old town and new, Cadiz is said to be the oldest continually inhabited city in Western Europe. The Mail on Sunday's Adam Turner found out what it has to offer.

Neil Simpson notes that pets need passports like everyone else when travelling abroad. His plan for taking a pet on holiday starts with completing the necessary paperwork.

This group of 23 islands, halfway between Hawaii and Papua New Guinea, has been uninhabited since it was evacuated in 1946 to become the site of the U.S Navy's nuclear test campaign.

A private jet magazine asked its readers to vote for their favourite spots. Restaurant de L'Hôtel de Ville ranks No1, followed by Chicago's Alinea and Eleven Madison Park in New York.

A review of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Limited Edition South African vineyard hotel Mont

Mont Rochelle is a hotel on 39 hectares of land above Franschhoek that's part of Sir Richard Branson's 'Virgin Limited Edition'. Ted Thornhill checked in... and struggled to depart. He writes: 'We flopped by the wonderful outdoor pool, lingered over hearty breakfasts on the terrace, feasted on a very good tasting menu in the restaurant, Miko, and quaffed wine. Life there moves to a mellow rhythm.'

Former model Jo Wood visited the tiny, uninhabited island of Cosmoledo in the Seychelles. She enjoyed disconnecting from real life and getting up close and personal with some ocean creatures.

From Gatwick's swanky Sofitel to Manchester's reasonable Radisson, here's everything you need to know about where to rest your head before you catch a flight....

MailOnline Travel has scoured the world for the wackiest phone booth designs, with shapes inspired by everything from birds to brains.

Prestigious Bristol-based travel guide Sawday's, which specialises in finding special places to stay and eat at, has announced the winners of its annual best pub awards.

From the Arctic wilds of Finland to the sunny reaches of St Vincent and the Grenadines, MailOnline Travel has scoured the world for the best island getaways.

Our pick of the best villas to rent, all with availability this summer 

The Daily Mail's Tom Chesshyre presents a pick of the best holiday rental properties to suit all budgets, from a simple spot in Sardinia to a majestic fully-staffed lodge in Morocco. Pictured from top left, clockwise: Villa L'Arco in the north of Sardinia, Villa Roberta on the Greek island of Kefalonia, Xinara House on the Cycladic island of Tinos and Villa Ezzahra on the outskirts of Marrakech.

By the time schools break up there will be more than 125 outdoor pools to dive into. There are some sublime swimming spots spread across the UK, from Scotland to Cambridge.

The Inspector checked into Bickleigh Castle in Devon. He says 'every vista is photogenic' and there is a rhododendron valley cuddling the estate.

Fascinating photos of the Russian-themed park that was built in woods outside Tokyo then

The photos are of Niigata Russian Village and were taken by British American author and adventurer Michael John Grist, who said it was 'in the middle of nowhere with no rides'. The park was largely demolished in 2016 but Michael made two visits to the attraction in 2008 and again in 2012. On his trips he saw how the buildings were in a state of extreme decay, so he photographed them for posterity.

There hasn't been a war in Oman since 1976, which makes it one of the safest countries to visit in the Middle East, says the Daily Mail's Toby Young.

Stamford has been the setting for many costume dramas, including the 2005 film Pride & Prejudice, in which it almost outshone Keira Knightley, says the Daily Mail's Clive Aslet.

The long-range aircraft was transported to Ibrice port in Turkey's northwestern Edrine province on six trucks before being pushed into the Gulf of Saros.

Helsinki's bijou size and alluring collection of museums, galleries and churches makes it both easy on the eye and not too taxing on the legs, says Rob Crossan. Here's how to see it all...

The sessions, billed as 'puppy therapy', take place at the Puri Garden Hotel & Hostel in Ubud. Guests are allowed to pet, cuddle and play with the rescue puppies.

Under a new arrangement, the Wensleydale Creamery in the Yorkshire Dales will supply thousands of gallons of whey every year to the Leeming Biogas plant, near Northallerton.

British Airways staffs ENTIRE flight with dads and their sons and daughters to mark

To celebrate Father's Day in the UK on June 16 British Airways surprised some of its fathers and their sons and daughters by offering them the chance to work together on a special long-haul flight. The flight, from Heathrow to San Diego in California, departed with help from father and daughter and father and son teams working across the airline's operation, from check-in to gate agents, operations managers to engineers. The flight was then operated entirely by fathers and their sons and daughters - both cabin crew and pilots.

The UK-based consumer champion is calling on the aviation regulator to take action and clamp down on the practice that automatically applies an exchange rate to a booking.

The family from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia were on a dream holiday in Bali, Indonesia when they decided to make a day trip to the popular Ubud Monkey Forest.

A vine place to lay your head: Sleep inside a giant wine barrel at this vineyard in

This is a wacky and wonderful place to plonk your head after a day, well, on the plonk. The Quinta da Pacheca vineyard in Douro, Portugal, has a number of hotel suites inside giant wine barrels. The novel accommodation units, which cost from £211 (€238) a night , include glass front doors, circular double beds, toilets and showers.

Galaxy's Edge is the new £770million 14-acre Star Wars tribute at Disneyland California. The Daily Mail's Tamara Hinson ventured inside to find out if it lives up to the hype.

The first-ever satellite study of breathtaking bioluminescent plankton called red Noctiluca scintillans has revealed that outbreaks in the East China Sea have grown in recent years/

Trident Adventure is run by ex-Special Air Service soldiers and most recently they ventured to the Arctic wilds. Nick Grainge, who co-led the military-inspired expedition, says the trips are open to anyone.

Grandparents Peter and Chris Lloyd, from Cumbria, embarked on the epic 18-month journey after deciding to 'do something a bit different' in retirement.

National Geographic 2019 Travel Photo Contest winners revealed

National Geographic has revealed the winner of its 2019 Photo Contest. The judges had a hard task and had to choose from stunning shots across the world which included a snap titled 'The Age of Aviation', which showed San Francisco's International Airport, which had entered under the cities category. Other beautiful photos included a stunning shot taken in Dhaka of people praying on the street (right). This is while another snap showed a dusky dolphin off the coast in New Zealand (top right). One snap, which won the coveted prize of first place in the people category was of actors preparing for an evening opera performance (bottom left). An honourable mention in the people category also went to Navin Vatsa for a picture of a young boy stood among thousands of chirping seagulls (top left). But the winner, who landed the highly acclaimed prize was Weimin Chu, who captured a picture of a fishing village on a tiny island in west Greenland (centre). 

In a poll 73 per cent of UK respondents voted those from the Netherlands as being the most welcoming, closely followed by the Portuguese on 70 per cent.

The research has been carried out by Abta, the UK travel trade association for tour operators and travel agents, which analysed the International Passenger Survey (IPS) air travel figures.

From storing your luggage in the BATH to keeping your swimming goggles in the FREEZER: How to prevent a holiday hotel bed bug infestation (and pay attention even if you're in five-star lodgings) 

Mario Stanchev, a London-based pest control technician, has warned travellers they're at risk of accidentally bringing bed bugs home and has revealed his top tips on keeping bug free. He's also released a gruesome bed-bug video to underscore why following his advice on how to avoid an infestation is important.

The UK coach operator has launched a nationwide campaign to get the cherished toys home with the help of celebrated toy photographer Chris Rose, who has photographed them 'passing the time'.

The travel site crowned Hollywood-Burbank Airport the best the US has to offer, crediting its 'shenanigan-free experience', low parking costs and array of dining options as justification.

That really IS plane sailing! Boeing 747 is towed across the sea ahead of being sunk as part of the world's largest underwater theme park

Mesmerising footage has surfaced of a Boeing 747 being tugged across the sea off the coast of Bahrain as preparations for the world's biggest underwater theme park get underway. The plane will be sunk to a depth of 20 metres (65.6 feet) so it can be used as a dive site within the park, which is set to span at least 100,000 square metres (over one million square feet). Video and photos posted on social media show various parts of the large aircraft being removed, including the wings and the tyres, before it is winched into the water and floated into position with the use of buoyancy aids.

London's top 20 attractions named with 'a night out in PECKHAM' coming 19th 

The new Time Out guide to London includes a 'Top 20' list of attractions - and 'a night out in Peckham' comes 19th, thanks to its tropical-themed cocktail bars and streets that 'buzz almost every night of the week'. The No1 spot on the list goes to the Victoria & Albert Museum, with 'street food' and the Houses of Parliament coming second and third. The Shard comes fourth in Time Out's list, being 'the undisputed kingpin' of the recent sprouting of skyscrapers across the capital.

The Italian capital, famous for its artistic heritage and easy-going lifestyle, has become exasperated by tourists who frolic in its public fountains and vandalise its ancient monuments.

The ride-hailing firm gave the public a look at the inside of its flying taxi that's expected to ferry up to four passengers as part of the long-awaited airborne taxi service, dubbed 'Uber Air.'

Thomas Cook pilots reveal their favourite scenic views from the cockpit and some amazing

They say the journey can be the best bit of the holiday. And these pictures prove the point. They've been taken by Thomas Cook employees and pilots, who voted for the flights that they think are the best for awe-inspiring views on take-off, landing or mid-flight. Pictured clockwise from top left: The Alps, Grand Canyon National Park, Greenland and Manhattan.

Scientists predict a near-record Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' where water holds too little oxygen to sustain marine life. Higher than average rainfall in the Mississippi watershed is largely to blame.

Incredible images from Amber Books show why Italy is considered to be world's most

Some say that Italy is the most beautiful country on earth. Any doubters might like to cast an eye over these incredible images of the Italian landscape - and then reconsider. The jaw-dropping pictures are all from a new book in Amber Books' Visual Explorer Guide series called Italy, by Claudia Martin. Among them are the pretty seaside town of Cinque Terre, Venice's glorious canals and palace, the stomach-churning cliff roads of Amalfi and the Apennine range - the backbone of Italy. Claudia writes: 'With its mountains and lakes, islands and beaches, the Italian peninsula is much more than its ruins and museum pieces in scale, beauty and power. It is an island that simply cannot fail to impress.'

The Mail on Sunday's Stephanie Belingard visited The Crown And Castle in Orford, Suffolk. The restaurant, which attracts locals and visitors alike for locally-soured fare, has 21 rooms.

The 'bous al carrer' (bulls to the street) festival sees the animals left free to roam Spain's streets. Four people were injured by bulls during the traditional event in Almassora, in the eastern region of Valencia.

Fascinating new book Culture of Vanlife reveals some of the most extraordinary vanlife

Ever fancied quitting everything, buying a van and hitting the road? Well a new tome, titled The Culture of Vanlife, might just convince you to make that decision. The book, curated by 'vanlife pros' Lauren Smith and Calum Creasey from Cornwall (their road trip spanned 120,000km/74,500 miles), features a selection of stunning images and some fascinating insights into what life on the road is like from those who have given it a serious whirl.

MailOnline Travel reveals some of Australia's most breathtaking sights -otherworldly rock formations, might waterfalls and beaches to die for.

Whistlestop on the Pier on the Bangor Pier in North Wales, which boasts stunning views of the Menai Strait, was named traditional restaurant of the year in the Welsh Food Awards 2019.

No matter how often you visit the French capital, it can be hard to choose a hotel that doesn't make you feel like a tourist. Here we reveal the hotels that'll make you feel like a native.

New Orleans may be the birth place of Jazz but if that's not your bag don't rule it out, says Jonathan Neal. Here's a list of other things to see and do in the eclectic city.

The 1922 first-class railway carriage at Horsebridge Station that's now a home you can

The grade II-listed London and South Western Railway carriage is set in picturesque Horsebridge Railway Station, in Hampshire's Test Valley. The green painted carriage once ran through the now disused station as part of a service carrying World War II troops from Salisbury Plain to Southampton and can be rented for £1,095 a month. The carriage has double glazing, a 'modern fitted kitchen' and an open plan living area, with parking spaces for two cars.

These are some of the stunning winning images in the annual BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition. Over 6,500 images were entered from around the world.

Bamburgh in Northumberland is named as Britain's top seaside destination in Which? survey

Thousands of holidaymakers rated 100 seaside destinations, from their most recent visits, in a range of categories - quality of the beach, seafront, food, accommodation, scenery, attractions, peace and quiet, and value for money. Bamburgh in Northumberland, which has just 400 residents, triumphed over better-known and pricier destinations, earning a full five stars for scenery, peace and quiet and value for money. Its 'wild unspoilt beach' also got top marks, helping it land an overall customer score of 89 per cent. Languishing at the bottom of the table are Bognor Regis in West Sussex and Clacton-on-Sea in Essex - both only earn a 47 per cent customer score.

The Daily Mail's Rob Crossan explores Exeter's above ground and subterranean history. He learns that the city's cathedral features the world's longest uninterrupted Gothic ceiling.

Cambodia's three top attractions - Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm, dating from the ninth to the 15th century - draw more than 2.5 million people a year. Here's how to tackle them all in one day.

Lesser-known than its famous sibling, Marrakech, Fez is home to the mother of all medinas. Prepare to get lost in its 9,500 tiny streets, enjoy a traditional hammam and sip on sugary mint tea.

Ray Connolly headed to Port de Soller, a small resort near the pretty little town of Soller on the north coast of Majorca. He enjoyed sunset dinners, people watching and riding on the vintage trams.

These wacky cruises are anything but 'plain' sailing. The Daily Mail has rounded up some of the more unusual excursions that might float your boat, from shark dives in Hawaii to wine tastings in France.

If there's a travel dilemma to solve, the Holiday Guru is on the case. This week he notes that Australian tourist visas are free for Brits - and Hotel Rochat is an affordable spot to stay in Basel, Switzerland.

Professor Bettany Hughes, explores 900 miles of the river Nile in a fascinating four-part series. The TV Historian visits temples, pyramids and decipher hieroglyphics in the new Channel 5 programme.

Television presenter Kate Humble recalls eating testicle soup while filming in Mongolia and reveals why she prefers sleeping under the stars over a luxury hotel.

Your place or mine? Forget the hotel - swapping homes is the perfect way to expand your

The trend for house swapping, where holidaymakers move into one another's homes, is increasingly popular. Here we reveal how to do it and examples of how it can all work out. For example, David Adams and his wife Judith have been swapping their three-bedroom 250-year-old cottage in Shropshire (pictured top left) for 15 years. A Palm Desert home in California could be the Adams' next swap (top right). Meanwhile, Jennie Macdonald and Patrick Crouch of Cornwall have swapped their home (pictured bottom right) for properties abroad for the past eight years using homebase-hols.com. Their most far-flung swap was a recent exchange for an extravagant villa in Bali (bottom left).

The Langley in Iver, Buckinghamshire, was once the hunting lodge of the 3rd Duke of Marlborough. It is now a hotel owned by Yemen-born Khalid Affara and managed by Marriott.

Amanda Platell joined a Strictly Come Dancing cruise in Gran Canaria. She said her shipmates included a cross-section of young families, keen dancers of all ages and, couples.

The UK aviation industry launched its summer 2019 One Too Many campaign on Friday, reminding passengers of the serious consequences of being disruptive on planes and at airports.

Peering into the future has never been so popular. Instead of spending a fortune having her cards read, Jane Alexander visited Joanna Watters in Greece for education in tarot and astrology.

On July 14 the attention of the golfing world turns to Northern Ireland as the country hosts the Open. On a four-day trip Peter McKay found the people charming and the courses a spectacular challenge.

Qatar 2022 World Cup hotel guide: Review of the St Regis Doha

MailOnline's Ted Thornhill checked into the lavish 336-room St Regis Doha after flying in from London in Qatar Airways' amazing Qsuite (inset). The hotel and the cabin were big on luxury. You enter the hotel's presidential grounds through a large arch and go past two 50ft stainless steel replicas of the Arabian oryx before ascending up a massive ramp to the hotel's entrance, which is always a hive of activity, writes Ted. Once inside you'll find 12 restaurants - including one by Gordon Ramsay - and a jaw-dropping bronze scale replica of one of the most desirable Ferraris ever made, La Ferrari.

The China Southern Airlines flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International was en-route to Beijing Capital International Airport at 37,000 feet when the glass shattered.

In this May 15, 2019, photo, people stand near the ocean at Kailua Beach Park in Kailua, Hawaii. In Kailua, the sand is soft and white, the water is clear and calm, and the view is exactly what you might expect from a beach in the Hawaiian Islands. Those are among the reasons the beach has been selected as the best stretch of sand on an annual list of top U.S. beaches. Stephen Leatherman, a coastal scientist and professor at Florida International University, has been drafting the list under the alias "Dr. Beach" since 1991. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)

The beach in Oahu has been selected as the best stretch of sand by Stephen Leatherman, a coastal scientist and professor at Florida International University, who compiles the annual 'Dr Beach' list.

The Australian carrier has posted a picture showing the normal amount of rubbish going to landfill compared to the tiny amount (pictured) from the 'zero waste' service on the same route.

'Flight shame' was a major topic at a three-day airline summit in Seoul this weekend, with global industry leaders launching a counter-offensive.

Scott Winter and Stephen Rice from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida say a study has shown that 70 per cent of pilots favour being allowed to take a nap in the cockpit.

The stunning villa in Tuscany where you can learn the art of wine tasting with Emily

An expert in Italian wine is running a 'wine retreat' at the stunning Torre alle Tolfe wine estate in the heart of the Chianti region, just three kilometres (1.9 miles) from the medieval city of Siena. It has 17 bedrooms, a 17m by 6m swimming pool, beautifully landscaped gardens and offers views of rolling countryside smothered in vines, olive groves and forests. Guests will leave with the globally recognized WSET-Level 1 wine qualification.

The 'UK Plastics Pact' was signed by 127 companies last year to much fanfare. However, a new report shows two thirds of the 127 companies have shown no progress in reducing plastic.

The policy paper from the Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration, in Australia, was authored by research director David Spratt and former Shell executive Ian Dunlop.

Putting Etihad's business class to the test on a Sydney to London flight operated by an

MailOnline Travel's Sarah Fitzmaurice (inset) flies on a Boeing 777 from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, then on an A380 to London. Here she charts all the ups and downs, from the lack of privacy in the 777 cabin (bottom left and top left) to the glory of the A380 seat (top right). The food, meanwhile, is mostly mouthwatering (bottom right). Read on for the full verdict.

Fred and Myrtle's Paua Shell House is on display at the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch, New Zealand. More than 1.45 million have visited the unusual exhibit.

William Hanson checks into the The Lowell hotel in New York City 'which sits, with ankles demurely crossed, between Madison and Park Avenue'. Find out why he gives it five stars...

MailOnline Travel's Sadie Whitelocks flew from London to Auckland return with Air New Zealand. She loved the seats, she loved the food, but find out why the service wasn't always top-notch...

No self-assembly required! A visit to Sweden's IKEA Hotel

The IKEA Hotell is in Älmhult where Ingvar Kamprad, late founder of flatpack furniture retailer IKEA, grew up and started the global business. Älmhult is home to IKEA's HQ, as well as the recently opened IKEA Museum and the IKEA Hotell. Around 90 per cent of its inhabitants work for the company.

From July 1, the airline will operate the superjumbo jet on twice-daily services between its hub in Dubai and Muscat International Airport in Oman.

Very few details about the new attraction at the Orlando theme park have been released but SeaWorld has been teasing the roller coaster on social media using the hashtag '#BreakTheIce'.

World's first 360-degree infinity pool set to be built on top of a 700ft-tall London

Death-defying swimming pools are apparently set to become the latest architectural trend in central London. That's according to a firm that has designed the world's first 360-degree infinity pool, which will sit on top of a 55-storey, 722ft (200m) skyscraper called Infinity London. The 600,000-litre pool features see-through acrylic sides and a transparent floor, so people below will be able to see the swimmers far above. Swimmers will access it through a rotating spiral staircase based on the door of a submarine, rising from the pool floor when someone wants to get in or out.

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