Beautiful Brunei

29 APRIL 2004
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Practicalities
Car hire: Prices start at around £20 a day; £115 a week. The country follows the UK system of driving on the left.
Currency: The Brunei dollar (B$) is divided into 100 cents.
Visas: Not necessary for visits of 30 days or less for British nationals.
Inoculations: None required.
For more information, visit: www.sunshineborneo.com.

Royal Brunei Airlines
There are daily flights to Brunei from London Heathrow. Return prices are from £450. Sleeper beds in the airline's new, luxurious Business Class will be available from September 2004. Flying time is roughly 17 hours, including a short refuelling stopover at Dubai. To book, tel: 020 7584 6660; visit: www.bruneiair.com.

The Empire Hotel and Country Club
A member of Leading Hotels of the World and 15 minutes from Brunei International Airport; 20 minutes from Bandar Seri Begawan. Rooms cost from £188 for a superior single. Tel: 00 673 241 8888; e-mail: mail@empire.com.bn; visit: www.empire.com.bn.