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Has Brighton s West Pier been restored yet And if so when will it be open to visitors

Asks Yasmin A. Unfortunately it has not yet been restored, but there are plans afoot to restore it to its 1920s glory days - however, the plans are currently being contested by local residents and00:00 Mon 18th Mar 2002

How many major airports are there in the UK

Asks Sanderson A. There are 15 major airports in the UK - and can be defined as those that receive international and internal passenger flights. This number does not include smaller, private airports00:00 Mon 18th Mar 2002

Is there a helicopter museum in England, and if so can you give me its details I d like to visit over Easter.

Asks martin A. Yes there is only one in England and it is in Weston Super Mare. Its address is: The Helicopter Museum, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS22 8PP. Telephone: 01934-635227. Website:00:00 Mon 11th Mar 2002

Can you recommend any good zoos to visit over Easter, outside London

Asks matthew A. There are a great many zoos throughout the country, which will all be open for business over the Easter period. Some of the best include the following: Chester Zoo Chester Zoo dates00:00 Mon 11th Mar 2002

Is it true that it is against the law to chew gum in Singapore

Asks esme A. Yes it is true - chewing gum is an offence, as are eating or drinking on the subway; jaywalking and neglecting to flush a public toilet. All of these are crimes under Singaporean law and00:00 Mon 11th Mar 2002

How big is Liechtenstein and what is its capital

Asks Madeline A. The Principality of Liechtenstein covers 160 sq km (62.5 sq miles) of land. Its capital is Vaduz. Q. Is it a member of the European Union A. It is not a member of European Union,00:00 Mon 04th Mar 2002

Can you recommend any good castles to visit in the UK; I am visiting during the summer (2002) and plan to tour around. I have seen most of the major ones, and am looking for some off the beaten track

Asks chuck A. Once you've visited the usual suspects - Windsor, Leeds, Edinburgh etc. - there are still loads of castles to visit in the UK - it is an extremely castle rich nation. Some of the best00:00 Mon 04th Mar 2002

Can you recommend any good museums in Liverpool

Asks Diana A. Outside London, Liverpool has more museums than most other British cities. Some of the best ones include the following: The Walker Gallery William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EL,00:00 Mon 04th Mar 2002

Are there any good websites that help you organise holidays for the disabled, especially in the UK

Asks Mable Jackson A. There are quite a few good ones that all offer different services e.g. transportation and travel around the UK; booking and planning a trip abroad; organised tours etc. It00:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002

I've been told the best place to stay in Marrakesh is in a riad. What's that

Asks howardpiercy A. A riad is a small hotel that has been set up as a traditional Moroccan home. They are to be found in the centre of the old town, and look like small walled compounds from the00:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002

Where exactly are the Seychelles

Asks esme A. The Seychelles (an archipelago of 115 islands) can be found in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa, to the north east of Madagascar. Q. What is the capital A. Victoria (on00:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002

When is Chinese New Year celebrated in 2002 - it's in February isn't it

Asks danmiller103 A. Chinese New Year 2002 began on 12 February, celebrations last for 15 days. The Chinese calendar is determined by a combination of solar and lunar movements (with each lunar cycle00:00 Mon 18th Feb 2002

How should a woman traveller dress when visiting a Muslim country

Asks panda A. Muslim women usually wear long and loose clothing, sometimes covering their head and face, as part of their religious beliefs. Although western women are not expected to dress likewise,00:00 Mon 11th Feb 2002

Where is Toompea

Asks esme A. Toompea is the hill upon and around which the Estonian capital of Tallinn is centred. The settlement on the hill, which grew into Tallinn, was where the Danes first settled in 1219 and00:00 Mon 11th Feb 2002

What is Valencia famous for

Asks mikespatetti A. Valencia is most famous for paella (the national rice and seafood based dish), which originates here; Orxata an earth-almond milk, made into a drink; its oranges and of course00:00 Mon 11th Feb 2002

Where can I find out about tried and tested child-friendly holidays

Asks alicevida A. There are two great websites that will help you if you're trying to book a holiday with children. These are Family Travel and Baby Goes 2. Both sites are UK based and offer00:00 Mon 04th Feb 2002

Are there any good beaches near Christchurch in New Zealand

Asks danmiller103 A. The two main beach areas can be found in and around the suburbs of New Brighton and Sumner which look out onto the Pacific Ocean. New Brighton reached its hey-day in the 1970s00:00 Mon 04th Feb 2002

What is Vilnius like to visit

Asks marmalade A. If you have read Jonathan Franzen's current bestseller The Corrections, you could be mistaken for thinking Vilnius is full of corruption, a free market economy gone wild and much00:00 Mon 04th Feb 2002

Where is Riga

Asks Diana A. Riga is the capital of Latvia. Q. What is its population A. It is approximately 900,000. Q. I have been reading a lot about Riga lately, is it a good place to visit A. It is one00:00 Mon 28th Jan 2002

Is it true that Andalucia in Spain has its own government

Asks Jasper A. Yes, Andalucia is one of Spain's 17 autonomous regions, with its own parliament, president and Supreme Court. Q. Isn't Andalucia of Moorish origin A. Yes, Andaluc a was occupied by00:00 Mon 28th Jan 2002