68 h. ago 'I’m a British expat in Dubai and a strict WhatsApp rule could land you in jail'

Many Brits dream of a life in Dubai, swapping the gloomy UK for sunny blue skies. But there are strict rules locals and visitors must abide by, or risk being imprisoned

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6 d. ago JASMINE HARMAN: 'You wouldn't believe the amount of strain my husband put me through'. How my place in the sun dream turned into a nightmare

After two decades on A Place In The Sun, showing Brits that an idyllic life in Spain is achievable, presenter Jasmine Harman took the plunge herself two years ago.

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1 week ago Foreign Office issues Hurricane Melissa update for UK tourists urged to take action as storm hits Jamaica

Winds of up to 170 miles per hour are set to batter the holiday hotspot

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1 week ago Warning issued for 'catastrophic flash floods' as Hurricane Melissa set to hit holiday hotspot

Flights have been cancelled to Jamaica and the island's two main airports are closed

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1 week ago Laura Hamilton flaunts bulging muscles as she hits back at trolls

A Place In The Sun presenter, Laura Hamilton, showed off her bulging biceps and washboard abs in the gym and said she was 'trying to keep up' after hitting back at trolls

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2 w. ago Brit living in Thailand reveals why she'll NEVER return to the UK

British expat Claudia, who left the UK for Thailand in 2019, took aim at the UK's public healthcare system and state pension allowance in a TikTok video.

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3 w. ago Our dream retirement turned into a nightmare: British expats Christine and Eric Thompson were lured to Bulgaria by a slower pace of life and cheap cost of living....now they are desperate to leave

But nine years later the couple say they are desperate to leave after Christine, 58, was nearly killed twice by bungling doctors at the former Eastern Bloc country's public hospitals.

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3 w. ago A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman discusses relationship 'strain' after moving to Spain

A Place in the Sun presenter Jasmine Harman appeared on ITV's Loose Women on Tuesday

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3 w. ago Share a tip on your favourite winter mountain holiday in Europe

From snowshoeing through pristine Arctic wilderness to cosying up in an Alpine cabin, tell us about your favourite winter getaways in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakNothing beats the magic of the mountains in winter but not all of us want to hurtle down a black run on a pair of skis or spend our nights partying in apres-ski bars. We’d love to hear about your favourite mountain resorts and villages in Europe that offer a more authentic and low-key experience than the big, purpose-built ski resorts.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago A Place In The Sun presenters reveal the best bargain unknown towns and villages across Europe and beyond that are set to become hotspots among British expats

As A Place In The Sun celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, our fascination with people pursuing the sun-kissed Mediterranean dream shows no signs of slowing down.

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4 w. ago A Place In The Sun presenters reveal the best bargain unknown towns and villages across Europe that are set to become hotspots among British expats

As A Place In The Sun celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, our fascination with people pursuing the sun-kissed Mediterranean dream shows no signs of slowing down.

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4 w. ago How a tiny French village became a hub of royals and rock stars

Ros Wynne-Jones visits a French retreat once revered by royalty and now loved by Hollywood legends. In 1660, King Louis XIV and his mum Anne of Austria made a pilgrimage to the Notre Dame de Grâces church here, to thank the Virgin Mary for Louis’ miraculous birth

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