Holiday spots between Britain and Australia Jo Price, Formby, Lancashire, writes My partner is working in Perth, Australia - could you get a more long-distance relationship? We want to meet somewhere halfway, either at the end of January or the beginning of February, to spend some time together and enjoy some sunshine for 10 days or so. I'm happy to fly farther than halfway. Can you recommend somewhere that has guaranteed sunshine with a good mixture of relaxation on a beach, things to see and do and a bit of nightlife? Neither of us has ever travelled anywhere in Asia or the Far East, so your help would be fantastic. Nick Trend, consumer expert, replies You mention Asia and the Far East, but Cape Town in South Africa might be a good option. The weather will be lovely (it's high summer at that time of year) and with the variety of the city, the coast and the wine and garden routes to explore, it should work well for you. The flight time to Cape Town from Perth is about 11 hours, and from London, about 12½ hours. If you prefer the idea of the Far East, then suitable choices for beaches, nightlife and cultural variety might be one of the major resort islands in Thailand (Koh Samui, for example, where the dry season begins in February) or Malaysia (Penang, perhaps, where it will also be the dry season). Flight times are around six or seven hours from Perth (a little more if your partner has to change planes in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur) and about 12 to 14 hours from London.