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Warm up in Europe's winter sun

My daughters and I are thinking of travelling to somewhere in Europe for Christmas, departing December 21 for six or seven nights. We’d like somewhere warm with quaint streets, bistrostyle restaurants and some culture. Any suggestions?

Stopover in Budapest

By Tom Hall

My husband, children and I will have a 12-hour stopover in Budapest in two weeks’ time. What would you suggest we do in that time? My husband does not like the idea of spas. Also, how do you advise we get around? Nora

Christmas in Lanzarote

By Tom Hall

We are hoping to travel to Lanzarote on December 22. We will be staying in Puerto Del Carmen. How far are we from the airport and will there be a bus service? Also, are restaurants open over Christmas there? I’m an OAP. Chris, Galway

Around San Francisco

By Tom Hall

I’m going on honeymoon next year to San Francisco. Could you area or beach for a week in the sun or a resort that might be good? Frank

Liverpool beyond soccer

By Tom Hall

My husband and two sons (nine and 12) are travelling to Liverpool at the end of the month. They are going to a match in Anfield and also plan to do the stadium tour as they will have a free day. Can you recommend anything else to do in Liverpool? Marian Monahan

Winter markets in pretty Bavaria

By Tom Hall

Could you suggest an itinerary for a week in Bavaria or Austria in early December? I'd like to see Munich and the Christmas markets but I'd also really like to spend time taking in the scenery. I would like to do some hiking if the weather permits. Can you suggest places to see and stay? I'll be using public transport. Helen

Penguins in Melbourne

By Tom Hall

I've heard that it is possible to see the penguins on Philip Island, south of Melbourne. How is it organised? Pat Rix

Honeymoon in Dubai

By Tom Hall

I'm getting married next March. We are planning a honey-moon in Dubai. We have a little girl who we are leaving behind, so seven nights is our maximum stay. Could you recommend a nice area or some five-star hotels? We want to splash out as we are only going for the week. Our budget is around €4,000.Michelle

Where to chill cheaply

By Tom Hall

I have two months off at the beginning of next year and I'm looking for somewhere warm and cheap where I can relax.

Getting to Lourdes

By Tom Hall

A friend and I are travelling to Lourdes independently. We will fly from Dublin to Toulouse and have to make our own way from there. I looked up train times on the internet but I heard the bus is quicker. I can't find any timetable for it from Toulouse. What do you suggest? Lavender