Holidays here or abroad. which is best?

Answer
for a wee change, try kuala lumpur in malaysia. great shopping, really friendly polite people, great rate of exchange, hot climate, great and inexpensive "street" food (if you like curry, proper chinese, sambal, satay. .:)), 24-hour boozing, teriffic clubbing, need i say more? e-mail me for more hints on where to stay.