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Casey Early is looking for a spa near Ljubljana.

Slovenia has invested heavily in the medical and recreational facilities at its spas. There are no major hot springs in the central valley around Ljubljana, but there are half a dozen within an hour's drive. The English language website is very informative about all Slovenian spas, and has links to the websites of each. Though not the nearest, the easiest to get to and the one with the most extensive facilities, is Terme Catez (pronounced 'Shatesh'), which is just off the main Venice-Ljubljana-Zagreb international highway, not far from the Croatian border.
Patrick Boylan

Karen Davies asks if she can use her credit card in Cuba.

You cannot use a credit card that is issued by a US bank (eg Citigroup), but you can use a Visa or MasterCard from any non-US bank (eg any main UK high-street bank or building society). Credit cards are accepted in most places where tourists spend US dollars, and you will be charged usually in dollars (though some prices may be in euros). Also, you can go to kiosks in the street, and withdraw dollars on your credit card - very handy since cash is even more welcome.
Carl Chamber

It is certainly possible, but often the establishment pretends that the phone lines are not working and request US dollars instead. My advice is to plan to use your card for the really big stuff like hotel accommodation and car hire where they accept Barclaycard. For everyday expenses, take US dollars - but only in $1 bills. Don't eat anywhere else than in private houses and pay in dollars. You'll use them for meals, drinks, parking attendants etc, and take complete sets of guitar strings for the musicians you'll meet!
Marc Platteuw

This week's questions

We are planning a trip to the Donaña national park in Spain in November and would be grateful for any tips on where to stay, tours and routes for self-guided walks.
Peter Jollands

My partner and I wanted to go to Sri Lanka but according to the FCO, same sex relationships are illegal and convicted offenders may face lengthy jail sentences. Should we change our plans and go somewhere more gay friendly?


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