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If you are thinking of buying property in Spain and relocating permanently, without doubt you are making a life-changing decision right now. Around a third of Brits who do exactly that return to the UK within a few years – For some the move can be heaven, for others hell.

What’s the trick to success?

The same as it is most of the time, knowledge: Knowing the pitfalls and being ready to take them on. Of course, there are the obvious ones such as missing family and friends. Marital issues can also surface quickly after relocating. Moving to a new house in your own country is known to be one of the most stressful things we can do – Life in Spain is very different to the UK and sometimes the change can simply be too much. People can see Spain as some kind of ‘fix-all’ paradise – A magic …

Where it used to be that destination weddings weren’t really the norm, today more and more couples are seeing the benefits in this style of wedding. Often, there is a lot less stress involved, it allows everyone to enjoy a vacation tied in with the wedding, and it really makes the entire event that much more special, romantic, and memorable.

If you’ve made the decision that a destination wedding is the right kind of wedding for you, and you’ve gone ahead and chosen the exotic and beautiful location of Thailand for the wedding, then it’s time to jump into the planning process. Even though you won’t have the same level of planning as a traditional wedding at home may entail, there are still some tips that you can use to help the planning go smoothly. Let’s take a closer look.

Give Guests Lots of Notice

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You probably won’t want to carry a lot of cash with you when you set off for your vacation in Europe because of the risk of loss or theft.  However, it’s a good idea to have some notes with you when you arrive at your destination just in case you need to buy something at the airport or have an emergency need for cash before you can get to a bank. 

You’ll probably see some currency exchange kiosks or shops at the airport when you arrive.  However, these places tend to offer the worse exchange rates, so it’s much better to buy your foreign currency before you leave the US.  Whether you need euros or pound sterling, you should order the currency at least 3-4 weeks before your departure.  Most US banks will be able to supply you with the currency you need especially if you have a checking …