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A new exhibition is due to showcase the beauty of Britain's beautiful piers.
Photographs of Britain's Piers by Simon Roberts will be displayed at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery from 3 October until 21 February 2016 and will feature 40 stunning photos of piers around the UK.
Don't miss this! Name that seaside pier quiz!
The photos have...
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In what looks like a scene from a horror film, a swarm of bees surrounded a police vehicle in Oklahoma City on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Associated Press, the honeybees had escaped from an overturned truck.
Watch: Man plagued by locusts fights them off
The insects can be seen blocking almost the entire windshield as well as the...
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How far would you go for your dream holiday? We've heard of people giving up their jobs to travel the world in luxury, but is giving up a kidney to travel the world a little too extreme?
One in ten of us don't think so, according to new research conducted by online travel agency
Sunshine. Nearly 10 per cent of people surveyed said they would...
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Photo credit: Royal Caribbean
Where can you find the best views from a cruise ship? According to Royal Caribbean's captains, the Hubbard Glacier in Alaska, Sydney Harbour in Australia and Geiranger Fjord in Norway are some of the world's most amazing places to be wowed on a cruise holiday.
Many cruise ship captains agree that the world's most spectacular panoramas are hidden...
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Fancy escaping on a short break this autumn? We've teamed up with bmi regional to offer you the chance to win a pair of return flights to a variety of fantastic cities within the UK and Europe.
The winner and a friend will jet off to one of these amazing cities:
o. Paris
o. Milan (pictured above)
o. Hamburg
o. Dusseldorf
o....
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Photo credit: Mercure Bradford, Bankfield Hotel
We're giving one lucky AOL Travel reader the chance to win a two-night break for two people at the beautiful Mercure Bradford, Bankfield Hotel. You'll unwind in gothic grandeur in the heart of Yorkshire Bronte country at this 19th century mansion, surrounded by landscaped gardens.
The Mercure Bradford, Bankfield Hotel in Bingley has recently...
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An adventurous British aviatrix is preparing to begin a 13,000-mile solo flight from Britain to Australia in a vintage open cockpit bi-plane.
Self-styled "Bird in a Bi-Plane" Tracey Curtis-Taylor, 53, will set off in her 1942 Boeing Stearman Spirit of Artemis aircraft from Farnborough, Hampshire.
See also: Mysterious 'Lancaster...
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Plenty of adrenaline junkies will have their favourite ride in a theme park, but many people are also not at all keen on the idea of flying through the air at high speeds.
These clips show theme park fans having a bit of a tough time during their fun-filled days out.
Watch: World's largest Hello Kitty theme park opens in...
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Photo credit: Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Never mind a bear with a sore head - what do you do about a 32-stone tiger with a toothache?
Keepers at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Bristol had just that dilemma when they noticed big male tiger Khan becoming grumpy, and identified a chip in one of his canine teeth.
See also: Female zookeeper killed by tiger at NZ zoo
See also: Tiger sprays family...
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Scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling and even cliff-diving are all popular holiday activities you can enjoy in the water - and now underwater cave diving has become a thing too.
Brett Roth did exactly that when he decided to explore the underwater caves near Laguna Beach in California, and he documented his experience in this film.
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Yorkshire isn't known for its hot and sunny climate - so you won't need us to point out that if you're holidaying in this glorious county there's a fair chance of some rain at some point, no matter what season you're visiting.
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But don't despair. Exploring Europe's best holiday destination can be hugely...
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File under: World travel
Photo credit: holidaylettings.co.uk
Film locations can provide the most inspiring settings for a holiday, whether you dream of relaxing in an Italian villa from a Bond movie or cosying up in an English cottage featured in a British drama.
If you've always dreamed of staying in a famous holiday rental you've come to the right place, as we've rounded up the dreamiest villas,...
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As if spotting a pod whales wasn't enough of a holiday treat, a photographer in Norway was lucky enough to witness the magnificent creatures basking under the Northern Lights.
An amazing video shot by Harold Albrigtsen off the coast of Kvaløya (Whale Island), near Tromsø, shows the humpback whales swimming below the green sky.
See...
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Two coinciding space weather patterns have heightened the chance of Northern Lights sightings in the sky above the UK for the next few weeks, according to forecasters.
The Met Office said those in northern England, north Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland had an increased likelihood of seeing the phenomenon, known as aurora borealis, because...
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If you thought limited legroom and screaming babies was the worst part about flying, think again.
Airbus has filed a patent for a new seating design that would effectively stack passengers on top of each other.
See also: Where is the safest seat on a plane if it crashes?
The manufacturer is trying to squeeze as many people as possible on...
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Photo credit: Viking Star
Taking a dip in a pool at sea is one of the most enjoyable things you can do on a cruise ship. Not only is it an excellent way to cool off as you cruise the Caribbean islands or visit Asia's modern cities and majestic temples, relaxing in a swimming pool or whirlpool is a perfect way to take in the views of the destination of your arrival or...
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What is it about the British coastline that makes us so misty-eyed and poetic?
To find out, the National Trust has teamed up with a world-renowned wordsmith to bring us a lovely little poem about the British seaside.
It called on the British public to share their favourite things about our pleasant land's coastline, and used more than 11,500...
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TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice Awards have revealed the best museums around the world - and New York's huge Metropolitan Museum of Art took the top spot this year, seeing off stiff competition
from world-famous institutions including the Louvre in Paris and London's National Gallery.
'The Met' is the largest museum in the US and boasts a vast...
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This beautiful video shows Dorset's Durdle Door during magnificent light show which took place recently at the landmark.
See also: What caused these mysterious patterns on a Dorset beach?
The famous Durdle Door, aka the Jurassic Coast archway, was lit up to celebrate the International Year of Light - and this timelapse footage of the event...
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It's one of Britain's favourite foods and there are thousands of restaurants up and down the country which feature it on their menu, so it's appropriate that today marks the beginning of National Curry Week!
National Curry Week was first started in 1998 in the hope of promoting the cuisine throughout the UK. The week is also an opportunity for...
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