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How long will it take to drive from Brighton to Manchester, and how would I find out the best route

Asks BorisBru A. The fastest route is by motorway from Brighton following the A3, M25, M40, M42 and the M6 to Manchester. But if there are any road works, accidents, or heavy traffic this might not00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

I ll be visiting Hong Kong later this year (September) on business, but will have about five days to see the sights. What can you recommend

Asks JacksonC A. September is not the best time of year to visit as Hong Kong often experiences cyclones then, but if you do visit at this time of year there will still be plenty to do on Hong Kong00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

What is the best time to visit Mauritius

Asks katiek A. The busiest time to visit is at Christmas and New Year when tourists from colder climates descend upon this island in the Indian Ocean. January-April is the hottest time of year, and00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

Is it safe to visit North Cyprus

asks JeffA. It is safe to visit Norht Cyprus as a British tourist, especially if you stay in one of the resorts, and yes it is a lot cheaper than the south. It is a controversial holiday destination,00:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001

Can you recommend anywhere good to visit in the Scottish Highlands and Islands

aks SnoopPeeeA. The entire Highland region boasts beautiful and rugged scenery and is often overlooked by British tourists as weforget what is on our own doorstep. A few of the places of interest are:00:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001

I d like to visit the famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro this summer, do you recommend it

asks FridaX A. This is a great place to visit to experience the beach culture in Rio, but it is very crowded and less classy than it once was. Don't limit your stay to Copacabana as there are better00:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001

At what age is it easy to take your baby on holiday

A. Although more daunting, the earlier you travel with your baby the easier it is. In the first three months your baby sleeps approximately 16 hours a day, so it is easier to go then, before he or she00:00 Mon 16th Apr 2001

Why is there a tree on the Lebanese flag

A. It is a cedar tree, which is the symbol of Lebanon, you will also find it on the currency, on your passport once it has been stamped on entering Lebanon, and the tail of all Middle East Airlines00:00 Mon 16th Apr 2001

Which airlines fly direct to Palma

A. British Airways, British Midland, Go, Easy Jet and Air Europa all fly direct to Palma de Mallorca. Q. Is it feasible to visit Palma for the weekend A. It is definitely feasible as it only takes00:00 Mon 09th Apr 2001

Do you have any tips on exchanging money in out of the way destinations, especially North Africa

asks Howard Piercy A. The best way to avoid running out of local currency is to exchange money at a bank or travel terminal, e.g, an airport or train station, before you move on to any remote00:00 Mon 09th Apr 2001

Where can I visit in the countryside during the Foot and Mouth outbreak

asks Esme Harrison A. As the Foot and Mouth epidemic speads, the daily tally of infected areas is rising at an alarming rate, so it is difficult to pinpoint any specific place in the countryside that00:00 Mon 09th Apr 2001

Foot & Mouth Countryside Access

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Is Bournemouth just for OAPs

A. A few years ago maybe, but the past three years have seen a complete face lift of the resort. The council has done a splendid job in making Bournemouth glamorous again, the beaches are immaculate,00:00 Fri 30th Mar 2001

Why do you only get 'Delhi belly' abroad

A. Diarrhoea is by far the commonest complaint of ill health in travellers. The main causes of tummy troubles can be put down to the different viral and bacteria flora living in your holiday paradise00:00 Tue 27th Mar 2001

Where in the world...

IT'S that time of week when we look at the good, the bad and the positively ugly travel questions you have set the answerbank. Q. Lindaray needed to know how to get from Manchester to Plymouth A. 00:00 Thu 15th Mar 2001

How easy is it to get to Morocco

Q. How easy is it to get to Morocco A. There are international airports at Casablanca, Tangier and Agadir. Morocco is well linked to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. You can catch ferries00:00 Thu 15th Mar 2001

Venice uncovered

Answerbank regular, aong,asked what the nightlife was like in Venice, here's the lowdown and a few other interesting facts you didn't know... Q. What's Venice really like A. All the photographs00:00 Wed 14th Mar 2001

When's the best time of year to go to different parts of the world

A. It depends what you are looking for. If you're heading to Europe and it's sun you're after, summer is the obvious choice. However, also bear in mind that if your planning a city visit it could be00:00 Thu 08th Mar 2001

What is the longest flight you can take from the UK

A. One of the longest flights from the UK is to New Zealand, which takes just over 24 hours. Australia is slightly less. Q. What about stopovers A. Qantas and British Airways have launched a00:00 Thu 08th Mar 2001

Just where are the Falklands Islands

A. They are situated in the southern most reaches of the South Atlantic Ocean. Their closest neighbours are Antarctica and Argentina. Q. How many people live there A. The islands have a population00:00 Tue 06th Mar 2001