Calder's Top Travel Tips - Europe
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Dubrovnik to Montenegro by bus or ferry?In October we are going to Dubrovnik for two or three nights then we would like to travel by bus or ferry to Montenegro. |
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Where would you suggest for a long weekend in November in Europe?Where would you suggest for a long weekend in November in Europe? |
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We would like to go to Venice from JesoloI am going to Lido to Jesolo this week with my husband. We would like to go to Venice from there, I was wondering if you could give me any tips. |
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Are there any special interest sites on Kos?Are there any special interest sites on the Greek Island of Kos? |
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Three day visit to Rouen.Are there any passenger ferry only trips to Rouen and is it worth three day visit? |
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Where is a great place to take the family snorkelling?Where is a great palce to take the family snorkelling? |
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Where in Italy should i go?I am now looking ahead to July next year and I wondering about Sardinia, Sicily or even the lakes, I don’t really mind. |
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Pre Half Term holiday destinations.
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Remote island in Scotland.Which remote island in Scotland would you recommend as a get away destination? |
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What are the attractions in Helsinki?I am going to Helsinki in the last week of October and wandered if you had any tips about major attractions we should see. |
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What is the weather like in Austria this time of year?Am I right in thinking that the weather in Austria is similar to here? |
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Which is the best tour operator for day trips in Istanbul?We are travelling to Istanbul for 5 days. And want to take day tours to see all the attractions. Could you please suggest the best tour operators to cover this? |
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Where is the cheapest place in Europe?There are so many fantastic destinations to visit in Europe. Some can be as expensive as going long haul, so where are my pounds best spent? |
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Where shall I go inter-railing?I’m looking to go inter-railing for three weeks and have already booked my pass. We’re starting off in Turkey - where should we go? |
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Where should I stay in Seville?I'm off to Seville at the end of August for five days. Where in the city should we stay? |
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Can I take Albania daytrip from Corfu?I’m going to Corfu in August and fancy a day trip to Albania. Is it advisable and what currency should I take? |
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Ski-ing outside the Eurozone?I'd like to go ski-ing during the Christmas week in a nice Chalet outside the Eurozone. Where should I go? |
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Which Greek island should we visit?We're going to Athens and would like to visit a Greek island. Which would you recommend and how should we get there? |
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Where for a honeymoon in November?We're going on honeymoon in November and only want to fly a maximum of four hours. Where should we go? |
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Where should we go in Switzerland?We'd like to get a train to Switzerland. What is the best way to do it? And what is the best place to go? |
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Green Greek island with no wind?We want a Greek Island with greenery, no wind and no wasps. Which shall we choose? |
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Sun and sea in August?Michelle wants to go to Miami in August, but Simon believes she will have a much better time in... Poland! |
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Getting to Sorrento without flying?We want to go to Sorrento, but my wife has an allergy to air conditioning, so we can’t fly. How else could we get there? |
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Which is better value: Egypt or Turkey?I want to go to a 5-star, beach front all-inclusive resort. Which is better value? Turkey or Egypt? |
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What can we expect from Malta?What can we expect from Malta? We're staying in a place called Mellieha and I don't know much about it. |
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Will the Arctic seas make me sick?We're taking a cruise to Spitsbergen in the Arctic Circle. What will the summer weather be like and how calm will the seas be? |
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Where can I find a family holiday in the sun?We want to find a quiet villa in the sun for our children and grandchildren. Where would you recommend we go? |
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What can I do in Gibraltar?I'd like to go to Gibraltar in September or October. What is there to do then? |
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Where should I go for a warm winter?I don't want to spend another winter in England, so I would like to spend it somewhere warmer in Europe. Where should I go? |
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A summer trip to Jordan and Egypt?We're thinking of going to Jordan and Egypt to do a tour in August. Would you recommend it? Simon says no, it's too hot! |
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What should we see in Crete?We're going to Crete for two weeks in July. Are there any places that we should definitely see while we're there? |
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For luxury, forget Croatia - try MontenegroI'm looking to go to Croatia in August with my partner. Can you recommend a fairly-upmarket 5* resort there? |
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Sun and sea for £300pp?We want to take our daughter on holiday, but only have a budget of about £1,000. Where is child-friendly with sun and sea? |
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What is there to do at night in Venice?We're going to Venice for our silver wedding anniversary in the last week of May. What is there to do in the evenings? |
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Where and when to see the Northern Lights?What is the best time for seeing the Northern Lights? And where should I go to see them? |
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Where to go for a May honeymoon?I'm getting married in May next year. What are the best destinations for a honeymoon in May? |
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Where for a September honeymoon?My daughter is getting married in September and wants to go on honeymoon to the Maldives. Where would you go? |
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Honeymoon destinations in April?I'm getting married next April and wondered whereI should go for the perfect honeymoon. |
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What should I do in Croatia?I'm going to Croatia and am wondering what currency to take? And what should I do while I'm there? |
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Sea and sun in April?Where should we go to get some sea, sun and fun for a post-marathon holiday at the end of April? |
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All-inclusive break in August?Where could we go as a family of four, all-inclusive in the final two weeks of August? Could we make Greece for about £2,500? |
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What to do in Budapest?I'm going to Budapest in June and want to make the best of my time there. Is there anything I should definitely do or see while I'm there? |
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How can we get Russian visas?On a cruise, we are stopping off at St Petersburg and would like to explore on our own. Is this possible? |
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Where to go in Croatia?Where's the best place to go in Croatia to get both beaches and areas for long drives? |
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Long weekend in France without a car?We want a long weekend in France, but we don't drive and we're looking for somewhere pretty, historical and compact. Where should we go? |
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Which of the Baltic capitals should I visit?Which of the Baltic capitals should I visit? Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn or even all three? |
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Where to go for a May honeymoon?I'm planning my honeymoon for mid-May - is Mauritius followed by the Amalfi Coast a good choice? |
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What's the best non-EU destination?If you want to leave the Eurozone this July, Simon would recommend Slovenia or Poland for a lovely holiday. |
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Get the train to Germany?Is it possible to get to Nuremberg via train instead of flying? |
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What is there to do in Ghent?This listener wants to know what there is to do in Ghent - the great overlooked Flemish city. |
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What is Croatian food like?Is Croatian food likely to give you stomach upsets? |
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A good time to go to Iceland?Simon says Iceland is still expensive despite the economy crashing, but it's worth it.
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Sizzling Sicily in the summer?Is it worth going to Sicily in the middle of summer? Simon pleads with her not to.
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Best destination for disabled people?What are the best places to travel to for people who are disabled? Simon plumps for Spain.
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Getting to the Arctic CircleForget Alaska, Norway is the best place to experience the Arctic Circle on a ferry.
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How to do skiing on the cheapThe best way to have a cheap weekend ski-ing is to take the bus, says Simon Calder.
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All-inclusive in Majorca?Is it possible to get an all-inclusive trip for four to Majorca in August for £2,200? |
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Cheap skiing weekend away?Where is the best place to go for a cheap weekend skiing? Simon has the answer. |
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Snow joke in KrakowIs February a good time to go to Krakow for someone who likes taking photos of snow? |
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Don't hire a car in France!This listener wants to hire a car and drive around France, but Simon urges to go by train instead. |
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Can I get to Florence by train?Getting to Florence could be a more scenic route, but it will take longer and cost more. |