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Airbnb has launched a series of coronavirus crisis lockdown-friendly Zoom-hosted online experiences

The home rental site is offering 50 virtual experiences from around the world, staring from £1, as a 'new way for people to connect, travel virtually and earn income' during the coronavirus crisis.




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Behold Pico Cao Grande, a needle-shaped rock that rises out of jungle on the island of Sao Tome

Behold Pico Cao Grande, a 1,200ft-tall snake-infested volcanic plug that rises out of snake-infested jungle on São Tomé off the west coast of Africa.




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The world's most Instagrammable hotel voted as Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico

The accolade was bestowed upon the resort by Luxury Travel Advisor after over 400,000 votes were cast by its readers around the world during six knockout-style rounds involving 63 posh lodges.




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Creepy images by photographer Bryan Sansivero of an abandoned doctor's surgery in Northern Virginia 

These intriguing - yet decidedly creepy - pictures were taken inside an abandoned doctor's surgery in Northern Virginia by urban explorer Bryan Sansivero.




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The winning and shortlisted images in the open contest of the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards

The contest received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. More than 100 images were shortlisted and judges had the hard task of picking 10 category winners.




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The mesmerising photos by Dieter Klein in new teNeues book The Nostalgic Beauty of Abandoned Cars

The haunting images by German photographer Dieter Klein appear in stunning new coffee table book Lost Wheels - The Nostalgic Beauty of Abandoned Cars, which is out next month.




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Incredible images of the world's most jaw-dropping churches

New book Amazing Churches Of The World, by Michael Kerrigan, has 190 images of jaw-dropping places of worships, some of them in landscapes that are heavenly in their own right.




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Ryanair tells outraged customers they cannot get flight refunds until coronavirus crisis is over

Customers wanting a full refund will be put in a queue until the pandemic passes. Ryanair has recommended customers use a refund voucher which are 'readily available.'




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Last year was Europe's hottest year EVER recorded

Figures from the European state of the climate report from the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) also reveals 11 of the 12 warmest years on record for the continent occurred since 2000.




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Take a virtual tour of newly excavated sections of Pompeii thanks to never-before-seen drone footage

The footage sweeps around the excavation of Regio V, a 54-acre archaeological site where, over the past two years, experts have discovered a trove of extraordinary finds.




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12 shipwrecks uncovered in the east Med dating from 300 BC

A British-led expedition has uncovered 12 shipwrecks in the eastern Mediterranean sea, including one colossal 17th century ship containing porcelain, jugs and illicit tobacco pipes.




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Trying kava, the narcotic drink Prince Harry knocked back, in a remote Fijian village

Prince Harry glugged kava while visiting Fiji in 2018, just as his grandparents did during an official visit to Fiji in October 1982. MailOnline Travel's Sadie Whitelocks followed suit.




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Tropical coral reefs are being transformed by climate change

Climate change and warming seas are severely bleaching tropical coral reefs and undoing decades of knowledge about how to protect these delicate and vital ecosystems.




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Disney reveals what's happening behind the closed doors of its theme parks

The parks in both Florida and California have been shut since mid-March as a result of the coronavirus crisis and there is no indication when they will re-open. But there is plenty going on...




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Paul Hollywood's epic culinary tour around Japan, from street stalls to Michelin-starred ramen shops

Food lovers should visit Japan when the world returns to normal, says Paul Hollywood. He recalls the best meal he's ever had - from a stall in Osaka - and a 'Michelin-starred Pot Noodle' in Tokyo.




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A herd of threatened dugongs spotted in Thailand's undisturbed waters during the country's lockdown

Drone video footage released by the Department of National Parks shows a 30-strong herd of dugongs in shallow waters off Libong island in Trang province.




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Incredible images of the world's most stunning sinkholes, from Oregon to Croatia via the Bahamas

MailOnline Travel has scoured the globe for eye-popping images of the world's most jaw-dropping abysses - from stunning marine sinkholes to dizzingly colossal shafts on land.




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Boeing plane named Little Trump after the President's jet that was converted into a plush home

The unusual residence was owned by Jo Ann Ussery, who positioned it partially over a lake in Mississippi to give the impression it was taking off..




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United Airlines requires all cabin crew to wear face masks as a result of the coronavirus crisis

The Chicago-based carrier said that the 'proactive and aggressive' measure is to keep all staff and customers safe during the coronavirus crisis and follows the latest advice from the CDC.




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NOAA says 2020 is likely to be the hottest year ever recorded, despite coronavirus pollution decline

A new report from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there is a 75 percent chance that 2020 will be the hottest year in recorded history.




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Travel agencies face legal action after blocking up to £7billion of refunds for cancelled holidays

The Competition and Markets Authority said it will take companies to court. Jo Lemmon Sparkes, 39, and wife Kirsty, 33, from Cambridge, are fighting Ryanair for a £700 trip.




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Benidorm holiday prices are being searched for the most 

In a table of the top 20 most popular package holiday searches made in April, the Maldives is in the No2 slot, followed by Las Vegas, Tenerife, Orlando and New York, in sixth place.




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Holidaymakers face six-month wait for refunds as airlines struggle with backlog with £7billion owed

Millions of travellers are owed money for cancelled flights amid the coronavirus pandemic. EU laws say customers should get refunds in seven days but backlogs mean they are waiting longer.




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UK holiday letting firms reported to competition regulator by Which? over denying Covid-19 refunds

Frustrated customers got in touch with the consumer champion saying they were struggling to secure their money back from companies such as Skyes Holiday Cottages and Hoseseasons.




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You might need a splash of Mauritius magic after we get through the coronavirus crisis

Mark Twain once quoted a Mauritius local as saying that 'heaven was copied after Mauritius' after he visited in 1896. The Daily Mail's Kate Johnson headed to the island to see if it still rings true.




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Former Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman explores Antwerp - a mecca for the fashionista

Antwerp is one of the most intriguing cities in northern Europe, particularly if you are interested in fashion and design. Alexandra Schulman headed to the city to check out its creative scene.




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Secret places to visit in Britain after lockdown, from hidden bars to deserted islands

Some of Britain's best-kept secrets, whether stately homes with hidden rooms or bars with concealed entrances, come with fascinating histories. Here we marvel at their magic...




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Incredible 19th Century maps reveal startling transformation of America's biggest cities

These incredible late 19th century maps offer a glimpse into the urban landscape of America after 1865, post-Civil War, when New York was home to two million and was yet to see widespread electricity.




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Hotel in Maldives loved by Billie Piper reveals Edible Spa Menu - treatments you can make using FOOD

Behold the 'Edible Spa Menu', courtesy of the Maldivian Coco Bodu Hithi hotel. Its Coco Spa team has unveiled 10 treatments you can make at home using ingredients such as honey, bananas and kiwis.




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The new hotel formed from train carriages positioned on a BRIDGE in Africa's Kruger National Park

The hotel - called Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge - is currently under construction on the 984ft (300m) Selati Bridge, erected across the Sabie River in 1912.




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The beautiful shortlisted images in Agora's photo contest themed on spring

Over 14,000 photos were submitted, with the entries in the final reckoning including pictures of flowers in Vietnam, a chick being fed in Bangladesh and a dreamy Tuscan landscape.




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A third of Britons say they will travel more than ever once coronavirus restrictions are lifted 

However, 25 per cent of those questioned in the UK poll said they would be more cautious when travelling in the future with 23 per cent adding they would take more domestic trips.




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Speeded-up LNER cab ride footage of a train travelling from Edinburgh to London in SIX MINUTES

For those missing travelling around Britain - here's a way to see hundreds of miles of it in mere minutes. LNER has released speeded-up footage of a journey from Edinburgh to Kings Cross.




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Here's what you need to know about taking a holiday abroad within the next six months... 

With the Foreign Office advising against all non-essential overseas travel, things do not look promising for a holiday abroad. So is the idea of a trip in July, August or the autumn wishful thinking?




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Exploring Florence Nightingale's home and the London museum dedicated to her on her 200th birthday

Her former family home in Derbyshire is now a B&B - you can stay in her bedroom. And the museum in London that's dedicated to her has made 200 objects available to view online.




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State of Origin will be CANCELLED if coronavirus continues to spread around Australia

Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V'landys told Sky News on Monday morning the event may have to be moved later in the year. The first game is at the Adelaide Oval on 3 June.




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Married At First Sight: Inside Stacey Hampton's expensive lifestyle

Married At First Sight's Stacey Hampton gave Michael Goonan a glimpse of her lavish lifestyle as she welcomed him into her Adelaide home on Monday night. 




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Instagram model threatens to sneeze on 'rude' waitress after allegedly receiving poor service

Food blogger and fashion influencer Karylle Banez took to Instagram to complain about the disappointing service she allegedly receiving while dining at Leigh Street Wine Room in Adelaide.




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Michael Goonan asks Stacey Hampton whether she's 'ever had a job' on Married At First Sight

After seeing firsthand how Stacey Hampton lives, Michael Goonan had questions about whether his 'wife' had actually held down a job during Tuesday's episode of Married At First Sight.




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Cruel animal hater leaves a chilling note CABLE TIED to a pet cat's neck

Kimberley Breese, from Fairview Park, outside Adelaide, was devastated when her pet cat went missing.




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Married At First Sight's Tash Herz admits her long distance relationship has been hard

Married At First Sight's lesbian bride Tash Herz has admitted she's found it difficult  maintaining a long distance relationship with her Gold Coast-based partner.




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Phoebe Tonkin makes impassioned plea for people to stay home amid coronavirus pandemic 

Phoebe Tonkin has made an impassioned plea for people to stay home amid the coronavirus epidemic. 




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Nurse finished night shift treating coronavirus patients to find she had received a parking ticket

Jessica Mullan, 28, left the Women and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia, on Monday after finishing an overnight shift.




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Married At First Sight's Michael Goonan is pictured with his ex-wife and son for the first time

Married At First Sight's Michael Goonan was accused of being a 'deadbeat dad' by his 'wife' on the show, Stacey Hampton. 




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Rape victim forced to travel for examination after Mount Gambier Hospital had no trained nurses

The 17-year-old girl went to Mount Gambier Hospital, four hours south of Adelaide, on New Year's Eve after she was allegedly raped.




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South Australian man arrested at Sydney Airport after allegedly shooting man

The 38-year-old was arrested by Strike Force Raptor officers at Sydney International Airport on Wednesday around 10am after arriving from Thailand.




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Retiree who found an enormous water tank next to his house loses battle to have it removed

Brando Soda, from Campbelltown, north-east of Adelaide, found the 40,000-litre tank next to his verandah when he returned home from skiing in Victoria six months ago.




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MAFS star Stacey Hampton's new man is revealed as F45 owner Scott Charman

She was caught cuddling up to a mystery man at Adelaide Airport late last month after dumping her cheating husband, Michael Goonan. 




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Man, 31, is charged with posing as a police officer to get into women's homes before raping them 

A man has been charged after he allegedly posed as a police officer before raping two women in their Adelaide homes.




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Mothers who created a handbag business out of their garage turn over $1MILLION in their first year

Best friends who launched a handbag business out of their garages turned over $1million in their first year after the brand took off internationally, specialising in neoprene fabrics, gym and laptop bags.