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What are the Fortunate Islands known as today

Asks jimbo A. The Fortunate Islands are now known as Lanzarote (and the surrounding small islands of La Graciosa, Alegranza, Monta a Clara and Roque del Este y del Oeste). The name change from the00:00 Mon 10th Dec 2001

I am visiting Belfast next summer, I hear it s a great place for festivals and drinking what festivals take place here and when And can you recommend any good pubs

Asks patsymalta A. You are obviously after a good time during your trip to Belfast! Although Belfast is usually known for the Troubles and the sectarian divide within the city - people often forget00:00 Mon 10th Dec 2001

Where is Salamanca

Asks jabbajay A. Salamanca is a city in central Spain (close to Madrid). There are also towns of the same name in Chile and Mexico. Q. I have never heard of the Spanish city - should I have A. It00:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

What are the best museums in London to visit - I plan to go down over Christmas and take a few in.

Asks jammyjoe A. The best ones include the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum, the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of London, the Imperial War Museum, the National00:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

When did Bombay change its name to Mumbai

Asks panda A. The Indian Government in the state of Maharashtra changed the name of Bombay to Mumbai in 1995. Q. Why the name change A. Officially the name change was made on anti-colonialist00:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

How many names has St Petersburg had

Asks kerry A. It has had four name changes and three names from St Petersburg to Petrograd to Leningrad and back to St Petersburg. Q. Why has it changed so much A. The city of St Petersburg was00:00 Mon 26th Nov 2001

What is a European City of Culture

Asks howardpiercy A. A European City of Culture is a title awarded to a city in Europe - the title is bestowed on a city that has entered and won a competition held by the European Union in which it00:00 Mon 26th Nov 2001

What is the most popular tourist attraction in Canada

Asks marmalade A. Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies is the most popular tourist attraction in Canada, and is a magnet for thousands of tourists every year. Q. What is it like A. It is00:00 Mon 19th Nov 2001

How many Channel Islands are there and what are they called

Asks marmalade A. There are eight inhabited Channel Islands - Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, Brechou, Jethou and Lihou. There are some other smaller islands, which in total cover00:00 Mon 19th Nov 2001

I am planning a surprise for my wife s birthday do you know of any romantic hotels in the UK that I could contact

Asks danmiller103 A. Glad to see that romance isn't dead in your household Dan! There are lots of online resources at your fingertips that will help you find an ideal romantic location. Many sites00:00 Mon 19th Nov 2001

Where can I find a good directory of UK hotels online

Asks magda A. There are lots of directory sites devoted to finding you a hotel in the UK - some are UK-only and some are international sites that list accommodation in the UK. The best sites are UK00:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001

What towns in Dorset are the best to visit

Asks sugardee A. Dorset is a beautiful county full of old villages, breathtaking scenery and some of the finest sandy beaches in the UK. Some of the best towns to visit include the following (in00:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001

What is the Stadel and where is it

Asks doukie A. The St del is one of Europe's most important art galleries, and it is in Frankfurt, Germany. It is the home of many major works of art, especially from Germany and features work by00:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001

What is ecotourism

Asks atwood2 A. Ecotourism is way of seeing the world without destroying it visiting destinations and ensuring that natural and cultural wonders remain intact and preserved and at the same time00:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

Do you know of any good transport and journey planning websites for the UK

Asks doukie A. There are a number of sites that are worth checking out, some of them can prove invaluable - once you find one you like it is addictive and you probably won't leave home without00:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

Can you recommend any good national parks to visit in Alaska I am taking a trip there next summer and have heard that there are some good ones there.

Asks esmeharrison A. The US state of Alaska is brimming over with national parks and it is definitely one of the best places to visit on a trip there - it is however, one of the largest states in the00:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

What or where is Centru Civic

Asks mollyprixe A. Centru Civic may be unknown to most travellers but it is in fact a district that houses the second largest building in the world - the Casa Poporului - or the Palace of Parliament00:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

Can you recommend a good tour of the southern states of the US (from the UK) that includes a trip to Graceland

Asks panda A. Many tour operators offer organised trips to the southern US states, some of the best - that include a visit to Elvis Presley's Graceland home - include the following: Unijet:00:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

Which city is known as the Mother of the World

asks marmalade A. Egypt in general was known as the Mother of the World (or Umm Dunya) by medieval Arabs, and is still recognised by this term today - although it is not in general use. As Cairo is00:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

I have to arrange a stag weekend, any tips on how to do this online

Asks howardpiercy A. There are lots of websites that will help you plan a stag night, weekend or even week if you're up for it. Most UK sites cater for stag celebrations in the UK although some will00:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001