March 2006

IT’S BACK – CHANNEL 4’S A PLACE IN THE SUN LIVE IN ASSOCIATION WITH BARCLAYS EXHIBITION RETURNS TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE

  • A Place in the Sun Livein association with Barclays returns to ExCeL London, 7th – 9th April 2006 for a third show
  • Over 35 countries represented and more than 300 exhibitors
  • Interior design clinic and impressive Spanish Show Villa debuting at show
  • International property available to suit all budgets, from just £20,000!

As the harsh British winter draws in, we all wish we could escape to somewhere exotic … the beaches of the Algarve, the vineyards of South Africa, the tranquil waters of Sri Lanka, the dramatic scenery of New Zealand.   Places that inspire and restore - not to a soulless hotel, or holiday apartment, but to a special  ‘place in the sun’, furnished to your personal taste and with all the comforts of home.  If you’ve ever fantasised about having your very own slice of sunshine, then now is the time to make it happen.  It’s more affordable than you think!

Darren Styles, Chief Executive of Brooklands Group, organisers of A Place in the Sun Live in association with Barclays, said of the third show; “With the number of British people buying property abroad growing steadily year on year, and with the number of destinations being sought becoming more widespread, A Place in the Sun Livein association with Barclays  is a key event in the exhibitions calendar.  For investors, it’s a great opportunity to find the very best properties for profit, and for first-time overseas buyers, there’s all the advice they need with over 300 exhibitors, more than 35 countries represented and an extensive free seminar programme.  Featuring property types to suit all budgets and tastes and with prices starting as low as £20,000, plus a new interior design clinic and a full-scale show villa debuting at the April event, we are expecting visitor numbers to reach an all-time high in April.”

New for 2006!

  • Broadcaster Selina Scott will join Amanda Lamb (host of Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun TV programme, nearing its eight series) on stage to discuss her own “place in the sun”
  • Free interior design clinic and language schools
  • Imagine yourself on the Costa Blanca with the debut of a specially commissioned full-scale show villa

Plus!

  • Meet some of the couples who have appeared on the TV programme and share their experiences
  • To put you in the mood for all things exotic, the third show will see the return of the international marketplace where you can sample and purchase your favourite foreign delicacies, from fine cheeses and oils to bread and olives - even toffee-flavoured vodka!
  • In addition to a French café and American Casino bar, the April exhibition will have a new Thai themed area where spicy specialities will be served.
  • By popular demand, there will be greater opportunity to seek expert advice with a wide range of seminar topics on essential must-know issues, sponsored by Moneycorp.

Pre-book your tickets NOW to enjoy the added benefit of a FREE A Place in the Sun Property Price Guide, Issue One – the handy, super A5 reference “bible” for all would-be international property hunters.  Visit www.aplaceinthesunlive.com now or call the ticket hotline on 0870 040 0070.  Tickets are £10 for adults and £6.00 for concessions.  The show is open 10am – 6pm on Friday 7th April and Saturday 8th April and 10am – 5.30pm on Sunday 9th April 2006. 

Press contact:
Gillian Green
Magellan PR
020 8875 2850
Email:  Gillian@magellan-pr.com