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Elderly Brits increasingly keen on life abroad

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Older generations of Brits could be among those seeking overseas removals in the future, it has been suggested.

beach holiday by smokykater.

According to Real Gap Lauren Mackay, Brits are increasingly living into old age and are healthier, fitter and more adventurous than ever before. This has resulted in a rise in the number of people from older age groups who are eager to embark upon adventures and see the rest of the world.

A company representative explained that many have “also been inspired and encouraged by their children’s gap years – they want to see and experience the places that they have heard so much about.”

“We think it is likely this trend will continue.” This suggests that the attractions of life abroad may increasingly appeal to older Brits in the future.



Christmas ‘was like a month-long celebration’ abroad

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

International movers may find that Christmas is like a month-long celebration, according to one individual.

Speaking to gulfnews.com, United Arab Emirates expat Bianca Handel stated that for her, the event had her excited from the beginning of December onwards.

“I thought I would miss out on a lot. But thanks to the UAE authorities for their tolerance of all religions and cultures, I didn’t,” she told the publication.

Shopping also begins four weeks earlier, the professional added, as she likes to buy items such as decorations made from evergreen leaves and candles and advent calendars, to get her into the festive spirit.

Ms Handel attended church on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to sing in a choir and get to know others in the area.

The expat’s opinion is one echoed by teaching English abroad specialist i-to-i, which highlighted earlier this month that being overseas in December takes away the traditional stresses of the festive period.



Algarve expats wanted for ITV production

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Calling all Algarve international movers!

Do you like to entertain? Would you like to win a cash prize and take part in a incredibly entertaining ITV1 hit show?

HOUSE GUEST is a fantastic feel-good programme where 5 couples take turns to host a dinner party, going all out with the cocktails, food and entertainment. House Guest

Each night the guests then score the host’s efforts before finding out which of them will then be staying over for the full bed and breakfast experience. This overnight stay is also scored and at the end of the week the hosts with the most win a big cash prize.

We are coming to the Algarve to film five episodes, and are looking for five expat couples who love to entertain and meet new people.

As couples, you could be married, related, friends, work-mates or any other kind of partnership!

Contestants must be able to give up five evenings in the week, and 1 day (or at least an afternoon) on the day they are hosting. Only 1 person from each couple (the lead contestant) will attend every dinner party, while their partner helps them to host their own evening.

If you are interested in taking part please feel free to email us at our general email address: houseguestinthesun@itv.com

Please get in touch ASAP with your name, location and phone number, as we’ll be coming over to the Algarve from 30th Sept 09 to 6th Oct 09 to meet interested couples.

We will then be looking to film a couple of weeks after that.



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