The notion that America faces a real dilemma over Syria - to bomb and inflict more suffering, or do nothing and allow the ghastly possibility of a dictator gassing his people again - is absent from le Carré's consideration. To disagree with him is just "insanity".

Le Graus Seaquarium is among the finest aquaria in southern France full of fish from around the globe, sea mammals and Frances toothiest collection of sharks. (515757; ; adults 11, five to 15-year-olds, 8. Tickets marginally cheaper if bought at the Tourist Office).

Burma has about 26,000 total hotel rooms nationwide (compared to 50,000 in Bangkok alone). Less than half of the estimated 8,319 hotel rooms in Yangon, for instance, have facilities like air-conditioning and access to potable water, and they are considered "unsuitable" for foreign visitors. Beyond the city limits, the percentage is even lower.

Rose Hall (Jamaica)

The scandal has finally woken a nation from its slumber. We are aware, and we are vigilant. There are paedophiles amongst us, and we know who they are.