2009

Should you choose an International school?

With so many options in a different education, it can be tricky to make the right choice for your child. Do you go for an English-speaking international school or a local French school? We've put together a fact sheet to help you make a more informed decision

Greek Paradise

If living on an idyllic Greek island is your dream, then Kefalonia should be top of your list. And for one Doncaster couple that dream could be getting closer. After entering a competition with Kefalonia Dream Homes at A Place in the Sun Live, Mr and Mrs Rowe of Braithwaite, Doncaster, wona week's holiday at the Sunrise Villa (pictured) in the Vasta Villa Complex on Kefalonia. the coupleare looking forward to visiting the island because of the spectacular sceneryand the amazing, relaxing lifestyle that they hopeto enjoy when theybuy there.

Take a buddy when you travel

Most of us have a blissfully uneventful time when travelling overseas, but would you know what to do if you found yourself in a fix? Travel association ABTA has introduced the ABTA Travel Buddy, a free new email and text service so that travel agents can keep customers informed of the latest travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) - and even give help in an emergency.

Tim Henman Discusses his Overseas Property Portfolio

Tim Henman, the world's 4th best tennis player in 2002, is now semi-retired. He talks to A Place in the Sun about family holidays and investing in property abroad.

Meet the High Flyers !

In 2005 Jon Hales and his partner Beth, from Surrey starred on A Place in the Sun. They've since transformed an old bakery in Spain

Jonnie Irwin and Jasmine Harman's property hunt

Jonnie and Jasmine help a couple of househunters decide between Texas USA and London

Making your French property eco-friendly

If you're thinking of renovating property in France there are government grants available if you
 want to put in a more eco-friendly system. So, you could be entitled
 to a subsidy potentially saving yourself thousands of pounds. To find
 out if you qualify and for more information, we've put together this handy guide...

Meet the landlords - Spanish bakery

In 2005 Jon Hales and his partner Beth, from Surrey starred on A Place in the Sun. They've since transformed an old bakery in Spain

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