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ASK THE EXPERTS Where’s the best place to eat in Lima? Sarah Robertson, Birmingham Peru’s capital Lima is THE place right now to experience one of the most exciting food scenes on the planet. For a really top-notch restaurant, you absolutely cannot beat Central in the historic Miraflores district. This place was voted the best restaurant in South America, and head chef Virgilio Martinez is renowned for his original use of new and traditional ingredients. Rainbow Tours can also arrange a bike tour around the food markets where the restaurateurs pick up their fresh produce, which is a great way to experience local life. Sarah Frankish Latin America Specialist, Rainbow Tours How easy is it to apply for a Russian Visa? Mr Lashmar, Lancs There is rather a lot of bureaucracy, but don’t let that put you off. Firstly, applicants must submit their passport, which needs to be valid for a minimum of six months after the visa’s expiration date and have at least two blank pages. The passport needs to be submitted by yourself to the Russian Consulate in Edinburgh or London for either a one-day or five-day service, where they will also take your
fingerprints. Secondly, applicants must obtain a visa support document – tour operators such as ourselves will acquire this on behalf of the client. Finally, there is a rather lengthy eight-page online application form that needs to be filled in - Regent’s Russian Visa Department can take care of the form for you at a cost of £35 if you wish. Robin Armstrong Visa Specialist, Regent Holidays Where’s best for a family holiday in Greece? Mrs E. Smith, Swansea I would highly recommend The Romanos Resort, Costa Navarino, which has its own water park, bowling alley and cinema, plus a great kids club and youth club for teens. If your little ones are mad about football, then you could try Porto Elounda Deluxe Resort in Crete, which offers an
impressive soccer school. But if it’s all-inclusive luxury you’re looking for then I’d suggest Ikos Resorts’ Olivia or Oceania, possibly the best five-star all-inclusives in Greece, both of which offer loads of activities for kids from tots to teens and, most importantly, total bliss for parents. Neil Sutton Europe Specialist, Western & Oriental
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