50 Most Asked Travel Questions

Sunday Times travel expert Richard Green answers your most common dilemmas, from the perfect Paris pad to getting into America without queuing.

1. I'm after a cool apartment to rent for a long weekend in Paris. Where can I find one? Appartement de Ville (00 33-1 42 45 09 08, www.appartementdeville.com ) has a great selection, with a minimum stay of four nights; prices start at £280 for somewhere central sleeping 2-3 people. Other companies usually require a week's minimum rental in summer, but offer long weekends at other times. Try A la Carte Paris Apartments (01 42 46 42 57, www.alacarte-paris-apartments.com), Guest Apartment (01 44 07 06 20, www.guestapartment.com) or Bonappart Appartements (01 43 25 72 19, www.bonappart.com).

2. Is there a good boutique hotel in Hong Kong for less than £100? The Minden (00 852 2739 7777, www.theminden.com) has 64 nicely decorated and spotless rooms, with doubles starting at £59. It's on the small and lively Minden Avenue, a five-minute walk from the shops on Nathan Lane and 10 minutes from the Star Ferry to Hong Kong Island.

Another option - a bit naughty, as it busts the budget - is the new, 54-room, Philippe Starck-designed Jia Boutique Hotel (00 852 3196 9000, www.jiahongkong.com), on Hong Kong Island. The designer rooms are all equipped with kitchenettes and studio-style lounging areas. Doubles start at £130.

3. What's the best seat on a plane? That depends on what you're after. For more legroom, bagsy an emergency-exit seat. With a toddler, sit near the toilet and galley, for a close loo and extra attention from the crew. For a stable flight, sit near the centre of gravity - just behind the front of the wing. Don't want to be disturbed? Sit behind a bulkhead, so you'll have no seat in front to recline into your lap. (On the downside, baby cots are positioned here too.) Visit www.seatguru.com and www.seatexpert.com for detailed seat plans.

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