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Is there more to Milan than fashion houses and designer shops I am visiting Milan in September for a long weekend and want to do something else while my girlfriend goes shopping.

Asks Milton A. Of course. There are loads of things to do and see in Milan - admittedly it is very stylish and is one of the world's leading fashion centres - but that shouldn't put you off. It is00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

We want to have a quiet holiday - no nightlife, a bit of walking and nice scenery. I've read about the Isle of Mull, can anyone tell me something about it

asks tony b:A. Mull sounds like your perfect location. Although it's not far from the mainland (40-minute ferry from Oban, or a 15-minute ferry from the more remote Lochaline), it really gives you the00:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

I fancy a holiday on the Isle of Wight. Is it worth it

Osborne HouseA. Yes. It's a genuinely lovely spot - rather old-fashioned with a mix of commercial and private beaches. Q. Easy to get to A. Remarkably, considering it's an island. The Isle of00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

I am travelling to Africa and hope to take in Kenya. What health preparations should I make

A. Vaccinations are recommended against typhoid; hepatitis A and B; diphtheria; tuberculosis; rabies; meningococcal meningitis and yellow fever. Inoculation should take place at least a fortnight00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

Can you tell me where Center Parcs holiday camps are located

Asks jellybean A. Center Parcs has 13 holiday villages, they can be found in the UK (3 venues), the Netherlands (5 venues), Belgium (2 venues), France (2 venues) and Germany (1 venue). Q. When did00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

Is Lisbon, Portugal a good destination for a weekend break

Asks danmiller103 A. Lisbon is a great place to go and visit - it has loads to see and do - and it is one of the cheapest cities in Europe. It is also very relaxed, unpretentious and friendly and,00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

Can you recommend any good websites where I can find last minute holidays

Asks alicevida A. Last minute holidays are now big business. Approximately 40% of UK holidaymakers book less than two months before going away according to the BBC's Watchdog website, and this figure00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

Can you give any advice on planning a singles holiday I don t mind going on holiday with other people, in fact I would probably prefer it, but I don t want it to be like a dating agency. I am happy being single.

Asks melaniedrew A. Some companies do present their singles holidays as a way of meeting your future partner, and, of course, there is nothing wrong with these. But, if you're looking for00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

Can you recommend a good hotel in Glasgow

Asks jellybean A. A few good places to stay in the city centre include: The Belhaven Hotel, 15 Belhaven Terrace, West End Glasgow G12 0TG, Tel: 0141 339 3222 This is a restored Victorian town house00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

Is it worth travelling south to Naples when I visit Italy later this year

Asks Jellybean A. Naples is the third most populated city in Italy (after Rome and Milan), and is the capital of the Campania region. It is situated between Vesuvius and the Phlegrean Fields and is00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

Can you recommend any good theme parks in the UK

Asks Esme Harrison A. With the foot and mouth epidemic continuing to keep visitors out of the countryside, seaside resorts (Hastings has just announced record visitor figures for the Whitsun Bank00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

I am ashamed to admit it, but I have never been to Paris even though it is so close and easy to get to. Can you tell me the best places to see I am visiting for four days in July.

Asks JacksonC A. You will be really spoilt for choice when it comes to sightseeing in Paris, we have outlined some of the main tourist attractions below - but dont let the volume overwhelm you, if00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

I am off to Dublin next month for the weekend; can you recommend any thing I shouldn t miss

Natural History MuseumAsks margiep A. There are a great many sites to see in Dublin, you'll be hard pushed to cover them all especially as Dublin is considered to be one of the best places to party00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

Can you recommend any websites that specialise in locating campsites in the UK

Asks danmiller103 A. Booking a campsite has never been easier as it is now possible to review them online. The following sites are some of the best: The Camping Club is a great resource as it00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

Why is the Provence region of France so popular

Asks Esme Harrison A. Provence is one of the most popular areas in France because it is so beautiful, and despite the influx of tourists every year, the landscape remains unscathed. Geographically it00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

I recently read that Sardinia is fast becoming the new Monte Carlo for rich holidaymakers is this true

Asks JacksonC A. Sardinia has always been a more exclusive holiday destination than your normal beach resort, but you've probably read about the Costa Smeralda area to the north of the island, which00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

When does the Munich Beer Festival take place

Asks danmiller103 A. The Oktoberfest festival is a massive celebration of beer and fairgrounds. It takes place from the penultimate Saturday in September for 16 days in the Theresienwiese Fairground,00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

When I was younger we used to go to Butlins every year, are they still going

Asks howardpiercy A. Butlins holiday camps, or Butlins Family Entertainment Resorts as they are now called, are still going and there are three resorts left in the UK in Skegness, Minehead and Bognor00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

Why has there been so much hype about Cephallonia lately

Asks alicevida A. The hype surrounding Cephallonia is connected to the film release of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, based on the best seller by Louis de Bernieres. The book, and consequently the00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

Where is the Temple of Literature, and can I visit it

Asks alicevida A. The Temple of Literature is in Hanoi, Vietnam. It constitutes one of the most revered temple complexes in Vietnam. It was Vietnam's first university (built in 1070) and continues00:00 Mon 14th May 2001