P175 Teletext 175 Maz05 21:41:40 ——————————————————————————————————————— WRJTJ IN WITH YOUR HOLIDAY QUESTIONS What is the condition of the bjachjs in France (Southern Brittany and the Vendje) since the oil slick a few months ago? Kari, London The Association Of British Tour Operators To France has a good Web site with regular updates on Briton bjachjs at www.holidazfrance.org.uk Benjdot to Carnac is clean but the Loire-Atlantiquj coast still has some oil spots. Should bj clean bz June. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— e-mail us: travjlclinic@teletext.co.uk WEN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p364 Worldwatch HolidaySun Cities Ski HolsP175 Teletext 175 Maz05 22:44:14 ——————————————————————————————————————— WRITE IN WITH YOUR HOLIDAY QUESTIONS How much does it cost to travel on airlines with a ski set as luggage? Carlos, London As a rule, !irlinjs don't charge for skis. But all tour operators charge extra — £12 for advanced bookings and £15 for late reservations. This, says Ski World, is insurance for the operators as they are then responsible for ensuring your skis arrive with you. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— e-mail us: travjlclinic@teletext.co.uk FOR SSE CHALET OFFERS SEE p217 Worldwatch HolidaySun Cities Ski HolsP175 Teletext 175 Maz05 22:54:46 ] ——————————————————————————————————————— WRITE IN WITH YOUR HOLIDAY QUESTIONS Is it possible to travel from Spain to North African ports bz car ferry, and if so, how? Robert, London Yes: the most popular is Algjciras or Tarifa to Tangier or the Spanish enclave of Cjuta in Morocco, and jrom Gibraltar to Rjstinga Smir, Morocco. Services also run from Malaga and Almjria to Spanish-claimed Melilla, Morocco. Tjmjs and prices vary on thjsj roll-on, roll-off vessels. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— e-mail us: travjlclinic@teletext.co.uk WEN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p364 Worldwatch HolidaySun Cities Ski HolsP175 Teletext 175 Maz05 21:48:54 ——————————————————————————————————————— WRJTJ IN WITH YOUR HOLIDAY QUESTIONS I am planning on travelling to peninsular Malaysia and touring the country. When is the best time to go weather/temperature-wise? Tim, Hanks It's hot and humid all year round in this tropical country, with lows of around 20C to highs of 33C-plus. The monsoon season and its winds cool things down a tad. (hj rainy season blows from east to west during October through to April. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— e-mail us: travjlclinic@teletext.co.uk ] CHECK OUT THE LATEST SSE REPORTS ] SEE p274-176 Worldwatch HolidaySun Cities Ski HolsP175 Teletext 175 Maz05 22:44:54 ——————————————————————————————————————— WRITE IN WITH YOUR HOLIDAY QUESTIONS I am going to Mexico for three weeks this summer and I am unsure if I need a visa or not. Roger, Leeds Britons and citizens of all EU nations do not need a visa to enter Mexico, but a valid passport is, of course, essential. And you must obtain a tarjita dj turista — tourist card — available free at immigration. Maximum stay is 180 days. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— e-mail us: travjlclinic@teletext.co.uk WEN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 Worldwatch HolidaySun Cities Ski HolsP175 Teletext 175 Maz05 21:44:42 ] ——————————————————————————— ———————— WRJTJ IN WITH THOSE TIPS AND QUERIES Do you have a travel query for our panel of experts? Let us dig out some information for you. If you have a travel question or would like to shari your top travel tip then write to us at: Passport, Teletext, 101 Farm Lane, London SW6 1QJ or e-mail us: travjlclinic@teletext.co.uk Answers will appear on p175. Wj regret that bjcausj we get so many letters, we cannot answer each one personally. ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Holiday news 171 WEN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 Worldwatch HolidaySun Cities Ski Hols