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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 is01:00 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 cover01:00 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 sites01:00 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 UK01:00 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 (in01:00 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 by01:00 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 time01:00 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 without01:00 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 the01:00 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 Parliament01:00 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:01:00 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 is01:00 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 will01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

Where can the oldest zoo in the world be found

Asks marmalade A. It is believed to be the Tiergarten in Vienna, it can be found within the grounds of the Sch nbrunn Palace. Q. Is it a major tourist attraction A. It is a moderate attraction01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

Why is Tobago always twinned with Trinidad

Asks alicevida A. The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are both located off the coast of Venezuela and share a government and central administration - so are always twinned together. They gained01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

I've flown through Girona. Should I stay there

A. You won't regret it if you do. And flights are pretty cheap at the moment. Q. Is there much to do in the city A. Lots. Some of the newer and smarter hotels in Eixample, the new town on the01:00 Tue 16th Oct 2001

Fortune favours the brave

Q. It this the time to book a holiday A. Ah, well, now that depends on how brave you feel.Probably the FBI and their international colleagues won't go on record guaranteeing your safety - but01:00 Mon 15th Oct 2001

Was Budapest originally two cities

Asks marmalade A. The history of Budapest and Hungary itself is a massive subject - as it was naturally a place of hot springs and fertile land it attracted many nearby Europeans (including Romans,01:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001

Where does the word carnival come from

Asks danmiller103 A. The word carnival is of Italian origin and means carne vai or goodbye to meat. The origins of the carnival differ depending on where you live and what traditions you believe in.01:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001

Why is Bath so popular

Asks esmeharrison A. Bath is one of the most picturesque cities in the UK - and among the top ten tourist locations in the country. It is best known for its hot springs, sweeping crescents with town01:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001