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Simon Calder's Top Travel Tips

Simon Calder smallSimon Calder is "the man who pays his way". He's been everywhere and he wants to help you have the best holiday. Ask Simon a question and listen to Simon Calder's Travel Clinic on Sundays from 2-4pm.

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UK & Ireland
Europe
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Caribbean
South America
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Middle East
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Most Popular Travel Tips

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1) Where to go on a UK stay-cation?

With foreign travel expensive in the credit crunch, listeners want to know the places Simon recommends to travel to in the UK.
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2) Where to go when on honeymoon?

Find the best destinations month-by-month for your honeymoon. Simon will help ensure your special trip is as good as it can be.
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3) How do I use the new ESTA system?

All the details you need to get past the new American online registration system.
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4) When to buy foreign currency

Should you get your foreign currency here, at the airport or when you arrive? Simon Calder helps you save money.
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5) How can I get a EHIC card?

EHIC is a free card, useful for all European travellers. But read this to make sure you don't get conned.

New Travel Tips This Week

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Where in the USA can we take our young daughters?

We want to go to America, but my daughters aren't interested in Disney. Where else should we go?
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The best place to go in February?

I want to go on a special birthday trip in February for relaxation and sight-seeing. Where would you suggest I go?
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Where in Europe for Christmas shopping?

I want to have a Christmas trip shopping outside of the UK. Where should I go?
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Where should I go in Alabama?

Do you have any idea of good places to visit in Alabama? I'm going there later in the year.
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Any nice hotels that allow dogs?

We want to go on a weekend away, but have two dogs. Are there any nice hotels that would allow us to bring the terriers with us?