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The image of a man's priceless expressions as he rides a roller-coaster at Disney's California Adventure park, top left, has swept the internet, so here MailOnline Travel rounds up the best of the rest. Pictured, clockwise from top middle - men struggling with a vertical drop; a rider tearing his shirt from his chest with exhilaration on a ride in Ohio; six revellers facing their chosen destiny; a man taking a casual phone call; and a solo gentleman who appears to be having regrets at the Tivoli theme park in Copenhagen, Denmark.

These haunting images, by 37-year-old Dutch photographer Maikel Brands, reveal how the villa’s glamorous days are long over, because the building, in the Marche region, lies abandoned. Brands, from Tilburg, said he loves photographing decaying buildings because ‘they breathe history’. He added: ‘It’s sad to see some of these old buildings go to waste. I want to capture them before they’re gone forever.’

The mining town of Coober Pedy, located in the outback of South Australia's far north, is host to around 3,500 residents and comes complete with all the amenities of a home above ground. Pictured, clockwise from top left - a guest bedroom; one of the town's five churches; the entrance to a dwelling; a pool hall; and (inset) a welcome sign on stilts.

A fascinating video exploring 100 years of flight attendant fashion has been released to highlight the iconic looks of each decade and how US air travel has evolved since its noisy beginnings. From the elegance of the 1930s to the vibrant skirt suits of modern times, female cabin crew uniforms reflect the aspirations of the jet-setting lifestyle.

More snow has fallen at the US resort this January than in any other month in its recorded history – 20.5 feet – which breaks the previous record by three feet. At the summit the base depth is a staggering 25 feet – and there’s 14 feet of snow at lower levels. Astonishing pictures have emerged from the resort showing cars and chalets buried in the white stuff (main and inset).

The Crystal Cabin Awards have shortlisted 85 contenders for accolades in eight categories and are described as the ‘Oscars’ for futuristic plane cabin design. Strong entries include heated stone flooring (top right), touch screen windows (bottom right) and face cradle head rests, which have been designed by teams in Austria and Brazil. And United Airlines has been praised for its new business class cabins, which provide every passenger with aisle access (top left). Other breakthroughs include seats that can be packed away, by B/E Aerospace (bottom left).

Pictured clockwise from top left - photographing the police, airports or any railways is illegal in Cuba; in Uganda miniskirts are banned and so is wearing camouflage; in Saudi Arabia, visitors are forbidden from having any Christmas decorations or dancing in public; and in Malaysia, collecting local flowers without permission is also punishable by law.

The annual competition showcases the UK’s best travel photographers in six categories. Finalists travelled to India, Ireland, Brazil and beyond to capture breath-taking snaps of dreamy landscapes and striking locals. Top images include a pair of lions drying off in South Africa (top), Northern Ireland's cloudy coast (bottom left) and the shadow of Christ the Redeemer framed by a rainbow in Rio de Janeiro (bottom right).

Adventurers can now have absolute privacy at this one room hotel, which offers guests a panoramic view of Prague. The beautiful city can be seen from 230 feet up, with guests able to appreciate the breathtaking view from a bird's perspective. The Tower Park Praha is a reconstructed cabin inside a television tower above the city that offers tourists a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The suite itself is fitted with a luxurious bed with hand-sewn horsehair upholstery. The beauty of the suite is reinforced by the soothing effect of natural minerals in the bathroom.

Russian photographer Kristina Makeeva captured Siberia's Lake Baikal - the oldest and deepest freshwater lake in the world, as well as one of the clearest. The vast natural cracks that form, top right, stop fish from suffocating, and the intricate bubbles, main and bottom right, are produced from methane released by the algae underneath.

Travellers heading to China need to be very careful about what they purchase as it's a country that specialises in producing brazenly fake goods with names clumsily altered from the original.For instance, it is possible to pick up a caramel frappuccino at a 'Starbncks' coffee house or some groceries from an '8-12' convenience store. Elsewhere, image-conscious shoppers can buy a 'Rolexe' watch and a pair of 'New Barlun' trainers.

Thousands of guests say that it's the best they've ever stayed in and pictures reveal that the interior of the B&B; (top right), near Dorset's Jurassic Coast, is furnished to five-star hotel standards. Bindon Bottom (bottom right) is run by Clive and Lisa Orchard (left), who set it up in 2010 as a change of lifestyle and a break in their careers.

There are plans for Bodmin Jail in Cornwall to be turned into a 63-bed hotel. The prison has a reputation for paranormal activity as it held more than 60 executions between 1779 and 1909. The owners want to refurbish two derelict cell-block wings, with each bedroom made up of three old cells. The inset image shows a current view of the hotel, while the other three are renderings that reveal how it will be transformed.

The Elysium motor home (left) is the brainchild of Furrion, a US company that makes luxury tech products. It is a gadget-lover's paradise, with widescreen TV's, a smart toilet and a marine-grade audio system. It also has a built-in helipad on the rooftop that comes with a two-person Robinson R22 helicopter, a wooden sun deck (bottom right) and a hot tub (top right).

The criterion that goes into creating a list of the world's best restaurants often centres around the food, the service and the ambience - rarely is the environment outside ever considered. But there are restaurants around the world, often in remote and isolated locations, where the unforgettable experience is as much about the view from the windows as it is about what you're eating. Instead of focusing on the food alone, you could be taking in the mesmerising views from Stratosfare in Queenstown (top left), Piz Gloria in the Swiss Alps (top right), Ithaa Undersea Restaurant in the Maldives (bottom left) or Suhail in Abu Dhabi (bottom right).

An Italian photographer was so taken aback with the beauty of Britain's beaches that he made it his mission to photograph them all. Alessio Putzu, 28, has spent two years touring the UK's coastline to capture the most magnificent scenery - and has snapped calm waters and crashing waves everywhere from Cornwall to the Highlands, and Northumbria to The Mumbles, Wales. Pictured clockwise from top left: Durdle Door, Dorset; Black Church Rock, Devon; South Stack lighthouse, Wales; Godrevy lighthouse, Cornwall; and inset, Hartland Quay, Devon.

Software was used to generate a single 'face' for each airline made from multiple photos of its female staff (pictured) - and the Emirates image, top left, was voted the most attractive overall, as per the survey of 2,000 respondents. The United Arab Emirates-based carrier was followed by composites for American Airlines, WestJet, SkyWest, United and Delta respectively. Emirates and WestJet, a Canadian company, were the only non-US winners.

The Daily Mail's Fiona Hardcastle was delighted by both the Channel Islands. She marvelled at the historic Castle Cornet in Guernsey, left, where she stayed at the historic Old Government House hotel, bottom left. In Jersey, she admired St Brelade's Bay, top right, and relaxed at the lavish Atlantic Hotel, bottom right.

From the otherworldly beauty of Socotra’s distinctive shrubs to the eerie, twisted branches of Florida’s kapoks – the world’s ancient trees have long fascinated holidaymakers. US-based photographer Beth Moon has travelled to Madagascar, Cambodia and beyond to photograph some of the world's oldest specimens. Pictured is the Dragon’s blood tree in Yemen (left), Kapok tree in Florida (top right) and the Avenue of Baobabs in Madagascar (bottom right).

Shemika Charles from New York was filmed limbo dancing at Philadelphia airport. The 23-year-old, who is a two-time Guinness World Record holder for limbo dancing, made fellow passengers' jaws drop when she completed the move earlier this week as they waited to board a flight to Wisconsin. Shemika, who calls herself the 'Limbo Queen', started practising her skill when she was 14.

National Geographic has compiled a list of the best beaches in the world and includes unspoilt relaxing spots, dramatic coastlines as well as places perfect to explore the diverse marine wildlife. The top beach to make the list of the top 21 beaches in the world is Lazy Beach in Cambodia, which is praised for its silky white sand and crystalline waters. This is in direct contrast to Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland, which has ink black sand and basalt sea stacks. Pictured are, top, from left - Lazy Beach, Cambodia, Playa del Amor in Mexico and Shell Beach in Western Australia. Pictured bottom are - Noordwjk beach in the Netherlands, Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland and Piscinas Beach in Sardinia.

From the mountains of Japan to the bustle of New York, the travel experts at Lonely Planet have curated a selection of honeymoon trips to suit every pair of newlyweds The team has shared their favourite romantic road trips around the world and the top five Instagram-worthy honeymoon locations, as well as tips for mastering 'the art of compromise' and how to organise the big trip in advance. Pictured clockwise from left: The Pacific Coast Highway, the Italian town of Positano and the Namibian Desert.

The passenger jet skidded off the runway and into a pile of snow after landing at an airport in Japan on Thursday morning. The pilots of the ANA operated flight were reportedly trying to steer the aircraft towards the terminal when they lost control. There were 25 people on board at the time and no injuries were reported.

The third class passenger coach used to transport wounded soldiers from the Western Front. Owners Ross and Claire More have now converted it into a railway-themed eatery in West Bay, Dorset. Pictured: The carriage as an ambulance train in 1918 fitted with bunk beds (left), the exterior of the carriage after it was redecorated by the owners (inset), and the restaurant layout inside the carriage (right).

Sweden’s Treehotel has unveiled designs for the 7th Room which is due to welcome holidaymakers at the end of this week. The stunning two bedroom cabin is perched 32ft high, immersed in the treetops and wrapped underneath in a life-sized nature photograph (main and inset). Split across two levels, with a pine tree running through the middle, the accommodation sleeps six in either of its bedrooms (top left) or under the stars on a rope terrace (bottom left). There is a lounge and bathroom and guests can enjoy spectacular views across the forest.

The winners of the Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2016 competition have been announced showcasing compelling landscape, wildlife, nature and adventure images from across the planet. Pictured: The Ukuku people descend the Andes at dawn following initiation rituals at an altitude of 18,00ft to celebrate the festival of Qoyllur Rit’i – a mixture of Inca and Catholic traditions (main). An intrepid adventurer huddles by a frozen fire pit in -30 degrees C temperatures in Canada (bottom left) and a female leopard shows her love for her cub by tenderly pressing herself against him in the Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa (bottom right)