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Question: Dear Catriona, I'm looking for recommendations for a short, four- or five-night itinerary for a trip to Tasmania at the end of January next year. We'll be flying over and hiring our own car and I'll be travelling with my mum in her late 60s, and my two children (aged seven and five). The options online ...

Question: Dear Catriona, I am travelling to Asia on a business trip and I would love your pro tips please! Cheers, Amanda Don’t drink the water from the tap and avoid washed salads. And, erm, spiders!? Catriona's Answer: Well, Dear Traveller, I’m speaking here, sadly, as "do as I say not as I do", but I’ve had a few business trips to ...

Question: Hi Catriona, I am travelling to southern Vietnam very soon and it's going to be really hot and humid there and I don't know what to pack. Can I please ask your advice? I know you've been to Vietnam. Regards, Jane  Catriona's Answer: Dear Jane, Of course, my love. I'm delighted to assist. Catriona's Top 10 Tips for Dressing for Vietnam... 1. ...

Question: Hi Catriona, Do you have any recommendations for coping with travel anxiety? I get really stressed about taking family holidays overseas. I am worried about both the flight and the place we are travelling to. We leave quite soon so I hope you can help!  Thanks, Carol  Catriona's Answer: Dear Carol, Firstly, I’m very respectful to anyone with anxiety as ...

Question: Hi Catriona, Do you have any tips to share for cruising Canada and Alaska? Thanks! Catriona's Answer: Dear Traveller, Here are my Top 10 Tips for travelling to this gorgeous part of the world: Dress like an onion. Layers are best. Pack a light, wet-weather jacket. You don't need a heavy-duty one in the summer months. Follow the website 'northern ...

Question from Vicky: Hi Catriona, I'm watching your "Getaway" trip to Egpyt and Jordan on 9 now and plan to watch it again with my husband tonight. We have just booked a 13 day tour of Egypt in March to celebrate my husband's 65th birthday. I have to tell you I am loving your travel wardrobe on these episodes, ...