Iceland's Blue Lagoon is a spa created from a nearby geothermal power plant that's now one of the country’s biggest tourist attractions. Kay Burley visited on a freezing November day. And she was pleasantly surprised that the shivers melted away as she eased herself into the 37C biothermal waters, which are said to do wonders for the skin.
The destinations with the biggest drop in air fares revealed: Flights from the UK to Cluj-Napoca in Romania, Hartford in Connecticut and Toulouse have fallen by up to 40%
Most holidaymakers - unless they're filthy rich and don't care - love a bargain flight. So they might be very interested to learn which popular destinations around the world have become cheaper than ever to fly to. A new study by Skyscanner has revealed the places that are increasing in popularity but have seen a drop in the average flight price from the UK - with some by as much as 40 per cent. From Cluj-Napoca in Romania to Hartford in Connecticut and Toulouse in France , these are 2018's bargain hotspots, listed in order of the smallest drop to the biggest.
From Christmas markets in Vienna to floating markets in Vietnam: National Geographic reveals the ultimate places to visit for a winter getaway
National Geographic Traveller have come up with a list of the top nine places to jet off to for the perfect winter holiday whether it be searching for snow or finding sunnier climes. Making the list is Baja, California, top left, thanks to the stunning scenery, Vienna, top right due to the Christmas markets, the float markets of Vietnam, bottom left and the snowy mountains of Japan, bottom right.
Surf's up! Stunning images show the awesome beauty and intense power of waves as they batter the shore
These dramatic pictures that have been snapped around the world form part of a eye-catching new book called Amazing Waves. It's aimed at surfers keen to learn how to ride them. It features over 80 snaps of waves and details exactly how they are formed, how they are forecast and what you can do to protect yourself from the big ones. Pictured are waves in Portleven, top left, Tahiti, top right, California, bottom left, and South Africa, bottom right.
Rugged cliffs, spectacular caves and barely another soul in sight: Why a forgotten town near Britain’s most northerly point makes for an amazing Highlands escape
Imogen Blake travelled to Wick and John O'Groats in the Highlands of Scotland for a weekend escape from it all and found that though less famous, Wick (top left, top right) has a lot more to offer tourists who venture this far north than the notorious signpost at John O'Groats (inset). From a boat tour of the rugged cliffs (bottom right) to a visit to one of the most northerly distilleries (bottom left), there's plenty to see.
Stunning Airbnb property in the south of France comes with five bedrooms and a 91ft AQUARIUM swimming pool
The stunning house, top left, in the small town of Bandol is called the Villa on the Rocks and also boasts five bedrooms, three bathrooms and amazing views of the sea and surrounding vineyards. But its standout feature is the 91 foot pool, top right, that can't be viewed from both inside and outside the property, thanks to extra thick, aquarium-style windows and is illuminated at night, inset.
She'll be raking it in, soon! US college counselor becomes internet sensation after creating stunning art with fallen leaves
Colleges are often derided for their snowflake students. But, rather ironically, fallen leaves have become a reason to celebrate one U.S. university - after a member of staff turned them into art installations. Joanna Hedrick, a counselor at Sacramento State University Student Service Center, has become an internet sensation in recent weeks thanks to her seasonal creations. Her work includes honeycomb hives (top right), intricate mazes (top middle) and spirals (top left).
Discos, waterfalls and sundecks with pizza ovens: The biggest and most spectacular superyachts of 2017 revealed
The super-rich like their superyachts to make a statement when they drop anchor - so the bigger the better. But which are the most ginormous? Boat International has all the answers, with its 101 biggest superyachts list. And it's just revealed that the competition in the size stakes is more fierce than ever this year, with 10 eye-popping additions to the rankings. Not only do they push the envelope in terms of dimensions, but they harbour an outrageous array of luxury features, from waterfalls to on-deck pizza ovens. Here are 2017's new entries, which include Jubilee (top left), Sailing Yacht A (top right), Areti (bottom right) and Black Pearl (bottom left).
From phallic towel arrangements to 'shadow breasts' and bricked-up windows: Are these the world's ULTIMATE hotel fails?
It's a competitive industry with increasing demand. But, while many hoteliers strive to make customers happy, not all of them deliver. In fact, many fall spectacularly short - as these hilarious pictures prove. Taken by bemused travellers from across the globe, they illustrate everything from poorly-configured bathrooms to diabolical decor and foolish design faults.
Ta-dah! Singapore Airlines reveal the results of STUNNING $850million upgrade as first of new A380 fleet completes maiden voyage from France
They previewed the prototype of their new A380 cabins, early last month. But Singapore Airlines opened the doors to the real thing (main and top left) today, after the first of its brand new fleet landed in Changi Airport on Thursday morning (inset). Fresh from a 13-hour flight, the sparkling Airbus A380 touched down at 10am GMT+8 after completing its maiden voyage from the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France.
He must be floored by all the attention! Man becomes internet star with Instagram account dedicated to hotel CARPETS
Most people use it to share selfies or, worse, boastful holiday moments. But one man has become an internet sensation after dedicating his Instagram account to something other than himself - namely, hotel carpets. Bill Young, a pilot from Texas, began his web journey in 2015 after decided to chart the various textile floorings he'd witness during stop-overs on long-haul flights. Now, he has more than 600,000 followers. Here are some of his best moments.
'The all-time greatest airplane seat': YouTube star films his journey in a new fully enclosed first-class Emirates suite and says that it's 'like a hotel room'
YouTube star Casey Neistat (main) has given the swanky suites his seal of approval after filming his journey in one from Brussels to Dubai. The fully-enclosed cabins measure 40 square-feet (3.7-square-metres) and are billed as 'game-changers' with their privacy, gourmet dining, mood lighting and 32in TV screens.
From branches made of plastic bags to mannequins and a PINEAPPLE: Are these the worst Christmas trees, ever?
'Tis the season to be jolly. But, for many, it's also a time of festive fatigue - especially when it comes to decorating a Christmas tree. Although they're meant to be the ultimate centerpiece, many pines end up looking rather pathetic. From pineapples (top left) and potted plants (top centre) to crude-looking mounds (top right) and cold metal structures (bottom left), here's our selection of the world's worst.
From a magical shot of a shy orangutan to a shimmering shoal of fish and an owl in hunting mode: The stunning winning entries of National Geographic's nature photography competition
The National Geographic Nature Photographer of Year contest is run every year and sees awards handed out in four categories - wildlife, landscapes, aerial and underwater. The overall winner of the contest was a mesmerising snap of a shy orangutan hiding behind a tree in Borneo, top left. Others that were highly praised were a shot of an owl in flight in America, top right, tarpon cutting through a school of fish in the Caribbean, bottom left, and a rainbow over a lighthouse in the Faroe Islands, bottom right.
From elephant tea parties to packing rabbits for export: These fascinating photos reveal how we lived, worked and played with animals in the early 20th century
You'd be forgiven, in the age of the cat fail video compendium, that we've only just started documenting how we interact with animals. But these weird and wonderful vintage pictures from the State Library of New South Wales remind us that we've been recording our complex relationship with them for decades. They date from as early as 1900 and show how Australians got up close and personal with a variety of animals at zoos, circuses and even with elephants at tea parties. The fascinating collection includes the bizarre - such as a sheep towing a small dog in a cart - and the shocking, such as rabbits being packed in wooden boxes for export. There is also history in action, with a picture of one of Australia's first police dogs. Take a look at what life was like living and working with animals in Australia at the turn of the 20th century.
No wonder they're popular! From an enchanting treehouse in America to a private island in Sweden: The world's most 'wish-listed' Airbnb properties
Airbnb has revealed its ultimate rentals wishlist, detailing the worldwide spaces most-desired by travellers. It includes a 600-year-old castle in Ireland (centre), a treehouse in Atlanta, Georgia (top right), a villa in Queensland (top left), a hut in Colombia (bottom left) and a private island retreat in Sweden. Which is your favourite?
'Snoozeliners' set to transform late-night travel in the UK: Double deckers to be transformed into luxury moving hotels, with memory foam mattresses and sleep-inducing scents
It is hoped that the 'snoozeliners', created by mattress firm Simba, will begin operating next year and will run eight routes in cities including London, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham. The ultra-luxurious night buses will be fitted with 14 discreet futuristic pods and stewards will be on hand to wake passengers up before they reach their destination so they don't miss their stop. The cutting-edge sleep pods are being trialled with sound-isolating treatments and acoustic black-out blinds, together with a recessed amber light-therapy system.
Cirque du Soleil at sea and romantic lawn clubs: The best cruise lines of 2017 named by the experts
A range of cruise companies in the UK and U.S across dozens of categories have been handed gongs in the ninth annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards. MCS Cruises' 4,475-passenger MSC Meraviglia sailed away with Best New Ship while Celestyal Cruises won a new award for 2017 - Best for Service. The U.S winner for best ship was the MSC Seaside, with editors raving that the ship has the potential to be 'one of the best Miami-based ships around'. Pictured clockwise from top left: Viking Ocean Cruises won the Best Spa category; Viking also won Best Itineraries in the River category; Cunard Line's Queen Victoria won Best Ship Refurb in the Ocean category; Celebrity Cruises won Best for Romance and this is its Lawn Club on the Silhouette and inset are the slides on the Royal Caribbean, which won Best Entertainment in the Ocean category.
From THAT Kim Kardashian pose to a painstaking model of Batman: The world's ultimate snowmen
During winter some people lose their cool over blocked roads and cancelled trains. But others embrace the seasonal weather with impressive winter wit. Specifically, people have been producing very creative - and hilarious - snowmen, with everything from superheroes and celebrities to the occasional letterbox. Here, we reveal some of the very best.
Turn your body into a BOAT! The amazing inflatable 'suit' that allows users to be pulled along at incredible speeds
Have you ever wanted to turn your body into a boat? It's probably not a question you get asked too often, but engineers of inflatable technology clearly decided that enough people would answer yes to warrant the building of something that transforms beach-goers into high-speed vessels that can bounce across the waves. Behold the Sumo Tube, which is a sort of inflatable shirt made by U.S firm Sportsstuff that swimmers can wear for all manner of sea-going fun, including being pulled along by a speedboat.
That's next year's bucket list sorted, then! National Geographic reveals the ultimate places to visit in 2018, with Hawaii, Jordan and Albania all making the cut
The world is one huge, must-see place. Breaking it down into manageable priorities can be tricky and even the most seasoned tourist can find decision-making overwhelming. Fortunately for us, the experts at National Geographic Traveler have created a bucket list for 2018, including Hawaii (main), Albania (bottom right) and Jordan (top right).
Incredible photographs that capture an epic 12-day dog-sledding race across the French Alps (and a top tip for a great place to stay if you want to watch it in 2018)
Le Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc in the French Alps has become arguably the biggest husky race in the world as 25 mushers compete over nine legs for their share of a £50,000 prize pot. MailOnline Travel's Kate Pickles took time out from the newsroom to cheer on racers while making the most of the spectacular scenery by trying her hand at a spot of Alpine and Nordic skiing.
From an abandoned fort to a moated island: The weird and wonderful properties still available for rent over Christmas
The Landmark Trust, a UK-based building conservation charity, has unveiled a list of weird and wonderful properties from a former fort to an isolated cottage that are available for Christmas. Among the properties are Stogursey Castle in Somerset, top left and bottom right, Clonque Fort in the Channel Islands, top right, Shore Cottages in Caithness, bottom left, and the Swiss chalet in Tavistock, inset.
Fascinating video gives a pilot's-eye-view of a British Airways A380 landing at Johannesburg with the captain hoping it reassures nervous fliers that 'there's nothing to worry about'
The amazing footage shows Captain Dave Wallsworth bringing A380 'The Princess' in to Johannesburg, with on-screen graphics explaining the commands he's issuing. The plane touches down after being guided in by a ‘glideslope radio beam’, which keeps the aircraft on the centreline of the runway. Captain Wallsworth told MailOnline Travel: ‘I hope that what people take away from it is that we carry out each flight professionally but in a relaxed atmosphere. That there really isn’t anything to worry about.'
Cemeteries you must see before you die: From Scotland to Japan, the world's most hauntingly beautiful burial sites revealed
U.S travel blogger Loren Rhoads has penned the book 199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die, revealing some of the most unusual and stunning places for burials around the world. Among the cemeteries named in the book is Arlington National Cemetery in the U.S (top left), the Isle of Iona graveyard (top right), La Recoleta in Buenos Aires (bottom left) and the Skogskyrkogarden graveyard in Stockholm (bottom right).
From fish-tank desk dividers to work-station treadmills: The most extreme offices in the world
Working the nine to five can be regimented and dreary. But not in these offices. Images posted to the internet show how some workplaces are utterly bizarre – with one featuring a zig-zag aquarium that doubles as a desk divider. Others appear to double as fitness studios, with treadmills and even a huge wooden hamster wheel taking the place of chairs. Then there are the desk spaces that are just monumentally untidy. Which sort do you work in?
Is this the ultimate festive trip? Check into 10 of the world's most Christmassy hotels in 18 days - for £45,000
Christmas super-fans (with large wallets) can go on a whirlwind trip that takes in hotels in the likes of London, New York and Paris that go the extra mile for the festive season. They can also check into hotels that have a four-storey musical tree, a gingerbread pirate ship (Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton, main) and five million fairy lights (The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California). The tour also includes the Dolder Grand in Zurich (bottom right).
From China to Canada with Europe in-between: The most beautiful natural ice rinks around the world
Plunging temperatures have one very definite upside - they can change the landscape into a winter wonderland. And lakes and rivers can be transformed into beautiful natural ice rinks. Pictured clockwise from top left: A frozen Lake Minnewanka in the eastern area of Banff National Park in Canada; Ostergotland in Sweden; the Lofoten Islands in Norway and Lake Vanern in Sweden.
Would you be brave enough to try the world's longest urban zip line? Thrill-seekers can hurtle past Dubai's skyscrapers at 50mph on 3,200ft-long ride (for £132 a go)
Dubai is offering thrill-seekers a new way to see its dazzling skyscrapers - on the world's longest urban zip line. The 170-metre-high (558ft) XLine opens this week in Dubai's Marina neighbourhood. For an entire kilometre (3,280ft), those brave enough can whizz past some of the Marina's tallest skyscrapers at a speed of 80 kilometers an hour (50mph).
Want to REALLY get away from it all? Then book a stay on this remote 'deconstructed' hotel on the Arctic island of 'no stress', 18 miles (by ferry) from the nearest shop
Norway's Fordypningsrommet resort is formed of 'mono-functional' houses - four for sleeping, one for cooking, one is a sauna and one is a bathroom. The cost? Three thousand pounds a week. It's meant to be a beautiful work space for artists or other creatives where they can go to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. There are no shops, cars or wild animals on the isle, which offers ‘no stress’. Any potential tourists must pack their own food for their stay.
Inside India's first dog hotel: Pampered pooches enjoy velvet beds, private balconies, a spa and non-alcoholic beer
Owners can book their pets in at the Critterati hotel in the Indian city of Gurugram, which is thought to be the first facility of its kind in South Asia, for $70 a night in one of the suites. The top-of-the range Critterati suite offers a giant bed with velvet headboard, television and private dog-flap leading onto a balcony. There is a swimming pool, a spa with ayurvedic massage oils and a vet on 24-hour call, while a medical unit with an operating theatre is being built.
From an ice-encrusted building at Niagara Falls to a jaw-dropping storm front: The stunning 'Power of Nature' photography competition winners
Huddled underneath Niagara Falls, a shot of an ice-encrusted building (top left) by Canadian Mark Duffy has won an international photo competition. And Duffy also bagged second place with a superb picture of a storm rolling across the plains of Saskatchewan province (top right) near his home. His pictures came top in the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers' Power of Nature competition. Pictured bottom left and bottom right are two pictures by Ukrainian Yevhen Samuchenko taken in Nepal that were highly commended.
Dropping in on Marlon Brando's blue lagoon: Exploring the idyllic Pacific island that the movie star visited in the 1950s by flying boat
Akaiami (main) is one of the 15 islets in the Aitutaki atoll of the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Between 1951 and 1960, Tasman Empire Airlines Ltd (top right) would drop the likes of John Wayne and Marlon Brando (inset) off at Akaiami while the plane refuelled on the way to Tahiti. David Whitley followed in their footsteps to experience the dreamiest white sand and sparkling water, including One Foot Island (bottom right).
Russian passenger plane left with gaping hole in the nose cone after striking a bird mid-flight
Pictures posted online showed the extent of the damage to the nose cone of the Aeroflight flight from Moscow when it landed in St Petersburg after striking what is thought to be a great cormorant. Nobody on board the aircraft was injured and the plane landed safely. Bird experts say great cormorants are a common sight near the airport.
Couple spend 24 hours in an open bedroom set up in a hotel LOBBY - with passers-by watching them eat dinner, drink cocktails... and trying to sleep
Couple Bec Ormond and Mike Pinker spent a whole day being a 'live-in luxury art installation' in an open bedroom set up in the public lobby of the Crown Towers hotel in Perth, Australia. There, other guests and passers-by could watch them as they relaxed on the bed, top left, watched TV, top right, ate dinner, bottom, and even had massages, inset.
Exploring the superstar French ski resort of Avoriaz where there's enough piste to last a lifetime, dramatic cliff faces and world-class snowparks
Ted Thornhill checks into VIP Ski's ludicrously well-placed Avoriaz digs Chalet Poudreuse. It's great value luxury in an excellent resort for skiers and boarders - with just one or two niggles. Such as his bedroom having no view whatsoever. But aside from that, all is very well indeed. There are 400 miles of pistes to explore and superb chalet staff.
Perfect Puglia! For stressed-out workaholics a family friendly villa on the 'boot of Italy' with a huge pool, olive trees (and a secret cave) is just the tonic
The Sandersons and friends spent their summer holiday exploring the 'trulli' beautiful region of Puglia, on the 'boot of Italy's heel'. They stayed at the Villa San Michele (pictured) a family friendly 13th-century former monastery with a swimming pool, pizza oven and even its very own medieval cave, just outside Ceglie Messapica between Bari and Brindisi.
World's largest propeller plane with a wingspan of over 200 feet touches down at Manchester Airport
The Antonov AN-22 is very rarely spotted and drew a huge crowd of aviation enthusiasts to the airport to witness it. Flying in from Helsinki, Finland, it was originally due on Thursday afternoon but that arrival was cancelled. The Antonov AN-22 is a heavy military transport aircraft designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in Kiev, Ukraine. The aircraft is capable of 460mph and has a staggering 211ft wingspan.
These 10 idyllic beaches boast wonderful white sand and crystal clear water – but you'll be amazed where they are
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