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Answers To Traveller's Questions QUESTION:We're looking, like everyone else, for a nice but not over the top small hotel on the Left Bank in the 6e or 7e. We've tried several with mixed results. Any suggestions?Answer. QUESTION:I'm making my first visit to Portland, Oregon. Friends who are familiar with the area say there is a great farm restaurant on the Columbia River within easy reach of Portland. Do you know anything about it?Answer. QUESTION:I'm not a true wine connoisseur, but I try to avoid disappointment in the wines I buy. I remember reading some time ago that the wines produced in the Languedoc-Roussillon area are not choice. Do you have any information on this?Answer. QUESTION:My fiance and I are planning a trip to Israel. We love late night dance clubs and wonder if there are any in Israel. Answer. QUESTION:I travel several times a year to foreign places I've read about or seen pictured in movies. Every day, before going to bed, I make notes about what I saw and did (and thought about it all) that day. By now I have quite a journal accumulated, and wondered if there would be anyplace where I could send it for consideration for publishing. Answer. QUESTION:Is there any particular danger of terrorist action in Turkey? I know it's a Muslim country. Answer. QUESTION:We're going to have one evening in Panama City as part of a cruise that will go through the canal. Can you suggest a place for dinner that will be a memorable experience in this country? Answer. QUESTION:I recall reading a travel article recently which mentioned the fact that certain American credit cards cannot be read electronically or do not swipe properly when used in Europe. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find any more information about this problem. Answer. QUESTION: I'm a great fan of ice cream, especially the Italian variety. Where in Rome can I find some really highly rated gelato? Answer. QUESTION: What airline is best to take from Buenos Aires to San Carlos de Bariloche? Answer. QUESTION: I am going to be on company assignment in Malaysia for two months and am wondering what road and traffic conditions to expect. Is it safe to drive within the country? Answer. QUESTION: What does your resident St Petersburg, Russia correspondent consider the better restaurants in the city? We will be there in June and would enjoy some really good tips. Answer. QUESTION: You may question my sanity regarding this subject, but do you have any information about traveling in the Belgian Congo? Why would anyone want to go there now? Well, as it happens, I was born there, the son of medical missionaries, many years ago, and I'm determined to see the country I remember fondly even if it's the last thing I do. Thank you. Answer. QUESTION: Can you suggest a luxury resort on the northeast coast of Tasmania. We live in Hobart and don't want to drive too far? Answer. QUESTION: I'd like some suggestions for golf courses in Scotland where I can relive the classic day on the links by walking with a personal caddy. Answer. QUESTION: I'm a great appreciator of Frank Gehry's architecture. I've been told he also has done large-scale sculpture, but I've never seen any of this work. Can you tell me where I can see some, or is it all in private collections? Answer. QUESTION: My girlfriend and I both were born in St. Petersburg, Russia, but came to America when we were infants. Now we are taking a trip back, and I plan to surprise her with an engagement ring. Can you suggest a nice restaurant with intimate seating where I can feel comfortable doing this? Answer. QUESTION: On my upcoming trip to London I'd like to make a pilgrimage to the houses where several of my favorite authors lived. Does the city publish any listing of famous houses, especially those that are open to the public? Answer. QUESTION: My family is going to watch polar bears near the Arctic Circle in December. Although it seems silly to think about this now, what do you recommend we pack for a trip such as this? Answer. QUESTION: Do you have any contacts for villa rentals in Provence? Answer. QUESTION: Please share your favorites in the Lake Como/Maggiore area of Italy. Answer. QUESTION: We want the best hotel in St. Petersburg. I assume it's the Grand Europe, however, what are your thoughts on the Astoria? Answer. QUESTION: May I have your expertise on a lovely place to stay between Ravenna and Arezzo. We have booked a month in a divine villa just north Arezzo, but would like to spend about a week getting to know the area before we move in. Answer. QUESTION:I am planning a visit to India and am currently booked at Delhi's Imperial Hotel and Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. I have just read some scathing reviews of these 5-star properties and wonder if I should choose the less ethnic and more modern Oberoi properties? Answer. QUESTION:Can you recommend a small, not outrageously expensive hotel in Venice where my 12-year-old daughter would be welcome? Answer. QUESTION: I've been told there are ways to enter the Louvre without having to contend with the long lines that are always waiting at the main entrance. Do you know anything about this, or is it a myth? Answer. QUESTION: My wife and I will be arriving in Rome this year on Christmas Eve, December 24. I know that a number of restaurants will be closed on that evening, but I was wondering if you have any recommendations for restaurants that are likely to be open? Answer. QUESTION: Do you have any recommendations concerning locations and lodging if my family of three wants to do some salmon fishing? Answer. QUESTION: I've heard that the opera singer Enrico Caruso owned a hotel in Ravello, Italy and that it's still operating. Can you tell me about it? Answer. QUESTION: Last year my family rented a villa on Anguilla for a week and we had a wonderful vacation. We are 13 including 4 grandchildren ages 4-8. While searching the web I have not found many private homes with at least 8 bedrooms. Can you suggest any--preferably in Mexico--that are not part of a luxury resort? Answer. QUESTION: Can you recommend a first-class cooking school in or near Tuscany? Answer. QUESTION: I understand that the country of Bhutan, in the Himalaya Mountains, is getting a luxury resort. Do you know anything about it? Answer. QUESTION: We're going to spend a few weeks touring the Greek islands this summer, but will also be in Athens briefly on our way home. As a dedicated shopper, I want to spend some time looking for things to buy. Where are the interesting shops located?Answer. QUESTION: Using a car and driver, is it possible to make a round-trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov and Telc (with sightseeing) and back to Prague in time for dinner? Answer. QUESTION: I've just finished reading a book about the Caucasus and am thinking of touring the area. I've gathered information about where to go and what to see, but find little of value about restaurants. Do you have any suggestions? Answer. QUESTION: I need a private car and driver to take me around New Zealand's North Island and then to the ferry that connects to the South Island, where I will need a similar service. Do you have any suggestions? Answer. QUESTION: I'm hoping to go to the Fine Arts Fair in Maastricht in 2006. I know that it's very difficult to find a hotel room, but perhaps by starting now, I'll be able to find space. Can you recommend a few that I should try? Answer. QUESTION: I am trying to find a nice place to take my 80 year old parents for Christmas 2005 (and reserve one year in advance). They would love to go to Europe or the Caribbean, but I need easy travel and accessible hotels. What do you recommend? Answer. QUESTION: I see there are alot of attractive destinations in Ireland. Would you recommend one major city and one castle to go to? We want to spend only a week and neither my husband or I have been to Ireland. We were originally going to Skibo Castle in Scotland and then one destination in Ireland but if we can accomplish both ideas in one country, we can avoid a lot of flying. Thank you. Answer. QUESTION: Can you recommend a comfortable and elegant riad in the Medina of Marrakech, Morocco for a stay in November. At that time of year, a fireplace is probably more important than a swimming pool? Answer. QUESTION: I am interested in attending the Carnival in Venice, which will be held sometime in early February 2005. Most of the programs seem to be for formal balls, tea dances, etc. I really don't fancy dressing up in old period clothing, although I don't object to wearing a mask. Would there be enough for someone like me to do if I don’t want to go in costume? I would like to watch the pageantry, the street entertainers and the crowds walking around in costume, and I’d like to take photos. Is that possible?Answer. QUESTION: On a recent trip to Spain, I was introduced to a delicious ham called "pata negra," which was described as the "world's finest ham." Since returning, I have looked for a source here in the United States, but have been unsuccessful. Do you know anything about pata negra and where I can find it? Answer. QUESTION: Can you tell me anything about an upscale hotel in the suburbs of Johannesburg that was formerly a house where Nelson Mandela wrote his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom? Answer. QUESTION: Is there any source in the U.S. for the delicious French cheeses I binge on whenever I'm in Europe? I understand most of them are made from unpasteurized milk, which prevents them from being imported here. Answer. QUESTION: I'm looking for a scenic, quiet spot to vacation on the Adriatic, preferably in Croatia. I spent a month in Dubrovnik years ago, before the breakup of Yugoslavia, and would rather not return there for fear of having my wonderful recollections damaged. Can you recommend anything? Answer. |
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