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Silly tourist questions for the silly season from Hotels.com
Fondly known as the ‘silly season’ to many Irish people, Hotels.com decided to carry out a little research this holiday season and can now reveal a list of the silliest questions asked by tourists in Ireland and beyond to various tourist information or visitor centres.

Questions asked in Ireland
Tourist Information Centre in Cork has been asked:
- “Where is the leprechaun forest?”
- “Do you have St Patrick’s day here in Ireland as well?”
- “Do you guys ever say top of the morning to you?”

Tourist Information Centre in Kerry has been asked
- “I can't believe you have cellphones (mobile phones) over here!”
- “Why don't you take dollars?”
- “Does everyone speak English in this office?”

Tourist Information Centre in Galway has been asked:
- “Where are the mother of all cliffs?” (Referring to the Cliffs of Moher)
- “Where can I find myself a leepreeshaun?” (Referring to a Leprechaun)

Questions asked in the UK
Tourist Information Centre in London:
- “Can you tell me why they built Windsor Castle on the Heathrow flight path?”

Tourist Information Centre in East of England
- “Where do we find houses with straw hats?”

Questions asked in Italy
Tourist Information Centre in Rome:
- “Sorry, what time are the chariot races in the Colosseum?”
- “When do the gladiators start fighting in the Colosseum?”

Questions asked in The Netherlands
- “Where can I find this cow village?” (Pointing to a picture of a cow on a map)
- “Where can I find a bra, cup size G?”

Questions asked in France
Tourist Information Centre in Paris:
- “What is the difference between Paris and the rest of France?”
- “Where can one find the Lady with the smile?” (Referring to the Mona Lisa) Theodore Koumelis - Monday, January 04, 2010