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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

I have always had a romantic notion about Prague and wanted to visit it, can you recommend it I don t want to go and be disappointed.

Asks atwood2 A. It is doubtful that you'll be disappointed. Prague is one of the finest looking cities in Europe. It boasts fantastic architecture in a haphazard mixture of Gothic, Renaissance,00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

Can you recommend any sights in Madrid for two young children

Retiro ParkAsks Howard Piercy A. Madrid is well-known for its alfresco dining (always a good option when children are noisy) so it is a child friendly place to visit. It depends on the age of your00:00 Mon 07th May 2001

When is the best time to visit Brighton for the weekend

Asks JacksonC A. The best time to visit Brighton is in May. Although good weather cannot be guaranteed, the Brighton Festival is on, which means that there is loads to do. It runs for the whole00:00 Mon 07th May 2001

How long will it take to drive from Brighton to Manchester, and how would I find out the best route

Asks BorisBru A. The fastest route is by motorway from Brighton following the A3, M25, M40, M42 and the M6 to Manchester. But if there are any road works, accidents, or heavy traffic this might not00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

I ll be visiting Hong Kong later this year (September) on business, but will have about five days to see the sights. What can you recommend

Asks JacksonC A. September is not the best time of year to visit as Hong Kong often experiences cyclones then, but if you do visit at this time of year there will still be plenty to do on Hong Kong00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

What is the best time to visit Mauritius

Asks katiek A. The busiest time to visit is at Christmas and New Year when tourists from colder climates descend upon this island in the Indian Ocean. January-April is the hottest time of year, and00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

Is it safe to visit North Cyprus

asks JeffA. It is safe to visit Norht Cyprus as a British tourist, especially if you stay in one of the resorts, and yes it is a lot cheaper than the south. It is a controversial holiday destination,00:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001