Traveller's Guide: Lebanon

GETTING THERE

Middle East Airlines (020-7467 8020; www.mea.com.lb) and BMI (0870 60 70 555; flybmi.com) fly direct from Heathrow to Beirut.

STAYING THERE

Merab Hotel, Kfardebian (00 961 9 341 000; www.merabhotel.com). Double rooms from US$96 (£51), including breakfast.

SKIING THERE

www.skileb.com; 00 961 323 6623

RED TAPE

British passport-holders require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival for US$40 (£21).

The Foreign Office (0845 850 2829; www.fco.gov.uk) advises against all but essential travel to Lebanon. Check with insurance providers whether they will cover travel to Lebanon.

www.skimzaar.com;00 961 70 103 222

www.destinationlebanon.gov.lb