Following Brits who have relocated to popular holiday destinations. In their search for sun, fun and low costs, the characters featured on the show reveal why they have chosen to move abroad. In the Costa del Sol, Jo and Jan were so impacted by the lives of homeless dogs that they have set up their own rescue shelter, but it needs sixty thousand euros a year to stay open. Sixty kilometres inland lives retired Yorkshire policewoman Sas, who has brought her beloved chip pan with her, but needs to sell enough shoes on her market to be able to afford her car repairs.
Pride organiser Mandy Quinn plans a night away in her newly purchased campervan with good friend Daniela, who wants to see if campervan life is for her too.
Fifty-year-old Welsh singer Laura Elen organises a zipwire ride alongside boyfriend Rob - but will she feel brave when she comes face to face with the very high wire?
In Benidorm, fish and chip shop owner Caroline and pal Jan prepare to celebrate colleague Connie's birthday, organising a surprise rooftop Mexican themed party complete with a pinata, balloons and ...
Young at heart 73-year-old Rich and his wife of 49 years Cazzie keep young and active by organising events, and today the duo host their monthly musical open mic night at a local restaurant.
DJ Jessie organises the Benidorm Pride opening party and is hoping to kick start events with a mixture of upbeat acts and pumping tracks - but then the poolside audio system fails to work...
Wayne Ward and his wife Lisa enjoy a Segway ride through the beautiful Spanish scenic countryside, then flamenco dancing, before Wayne creates a traditional paella.
Husband and wife Alan and Pat leave their much loved three-bed rural home to move to Saydo caravan park. In Benalmadena, Tony hosts a musical fundraiser to raise money for bowel cancer.
In the coastal town of Fuengirola, Andy and his wife Karen run a busy sports bar which tonight hosts his 60th birthday with friends, a karaoke machine, and Andy's bewigged Ozzy Osbourne tribute.
Nine months ago, Louise and Alban bought their poolside bar in Benalmadena, and today the residents' pool officially opens for the season. Octogenarian Val hosts a red carpet charity night.
JoJo Love, who has been selling caravans for just over a year, hands over keys to the owners of her biggest sale to date as Leslie and Paul spend 100k on their dream static home.
Sisters Annabelle and Amelia, who opened a boutique clothes shop in Mijas a year ago, celebrate their parents' 30th wedding anniversary, culminating in a cable car ride.
In Manilva, new bar and restaurant owner Steve Gough needs to get the tills ringing and customers through the door, so he's planning his first 'fish and chip Friday'.
Natalie Birkett, who works four jobs, prepares for a busy day ahead. Today she's taking on her role as a children's entertainer to host a pink themed pamper party for a nine-year-old girl.
On the Costa Blanca, best buddies Mick and Paul make plans to help rehome some of their 90 rescue dogs. And singer Wayne Ward realises he's forgotten his four-year wedding anniversary is today.
Singer Laura prepares for a gig at Saydo Caravan Park, accompanied by boyfriend - and roadie - Rob. And Mike Goosey's game of golf is invaded by ducks on the green.
Bar owner Simon Dearing, who runs a popular fund-raising quiz, plans something different - a topless calendar highlighting his patrons' beer bellies! But his models fail to turn up for the photo sh...
In Benidorm, hairdresser Sharon gears up for the salon's busiest day of the week. On the Costa Calida, amateur boxer Danny spends time with his 21-year-old son, who is over from the UK for a fortni...
The Truscott family left the UK behind after buying a hotel they saw online located on the Costa Blanca in Algorfa. Novice manager Grace must master the art of housekeeping while also overseeing bu...
Bar owner Simon Dearing sets up for his weekly bargain tapas night. And Beccie organises an event to help raise much-needed funds for an animal rescue centre.
Sam and Andy Harvey moved to Spain with their three kids to start a car rental and repair garage business. Today, at the beach, can the kids impress their parents with their Spanish language skills?
Husband and wife Alan and Pat recently moved to Saydo Caravan Park, hoping to find a busier social life. Avid rambler Alan introduces the idea of a walking group, but will the new neighbours get on...
In Benidorm Stockport-born lass Caroline, who has run her popular chippy for five years, test drives some potential new menu additions, including a battered sausage with a twist and deep-fried choc...
Sam and Mick from Tamworth arrive in the Costa Del Sol to take ownership of a new caravan which they've only seen online. Will their static home be all they hoped for?
Ellie and Jim take a well-earned day off from running their cafe to enjoy their second wedding anniversary. Jim hopes to relive their wedding day with a romantic gesture for his wife.
It's Halloween on the Costas and no one loves the scary season more than Lancashire lad Wayne Ward who is throwing his first fancy dress Halloween party.
After moving to Torrevieja, Colin piled on 2.5 stone in weight. In a bid to get healthy, Colin started walking and filming his walking tours, becoming popular online. Today Colin's attempting a new...
Paula Ballentine prepares to open her new beachside Benidorm bar. With the launch night just a week away, Paula calls in friends to transform the premises into the perfect pub.
In Torrevieja, new supermarket owners Andy and wife Rita must find new ways to attract customers - and fast. Could their new hot food counter bring a tasty return in the tills?
In Alhaurin el Grande, Natasha test drives her new business venture idea, helping other expats by introducing them to industry experts who can help navigate their relocation needs.
Tour guide Gill Bird visits the Lobo Wolf Park in the spectacular El Torcal mountains. Will her party of paying guests catch a glimpse of elusive Alaskan wolves and native mountain goats?
Retired husband and wife John and Julie, who are possibly the most competitive couple on the Costas, go head to head in a walking football match - and both are determined to win!
Singer Laura Elen closes the door on living with her best friend Colin to move in with new boyfriend chef Rob. As she's passionate about her pink possessions, will Rob tolerate the feminising of hi...
On the Costa Calida, competitive sisters 74-year-old Jackie and 81-year-old June organise a fun afternoon playing a game of Petanque, followed by a pool party back at home.
Gill Bird takes a coach load of Brits to Soportujar, the 'village of witches'. And crafting couple Paul and Elizabeth trial a new macrame craft class in the hopes of getting their tills ringing.
Mike and Yvonne share their passion for finding a bargain on their social media channel. Today they take 6600 subscribers on a budget day out. Can they stay within their 40 euros budget?
Shopkeepers Andy and Rita head to Benidorm to hunt down an elusive tonic wine. It's a rare day out of their shop, so Andy makes the most of their day away with a grand romantic gesture on the beach.
In Mijas, retirees, and expats of 20 years, Jack and Lesley host a charity quiz night. And gung-ho grandads James and Peter road-test adrenaline-fuelled adventures in the treetops of Marbella.
On the Costa Calida, chef Tony hosts his first-ever BBQ - but first he needs to clean the chimney of his outdoor grill. Scouse entertainer Louis prepares to debut his drag and curry night.
On the Costa del Sol, bar owners Shane and Chrissy host a mammoth Bingo Bonanza, but Shane drops the bombshell that he wants to go out with his best mate to get a tattoo rather than help.
Wannabe entertainer Andy, 61, is on a mission to secure himself a job in bustling Benidorm. And in the hills south of Murcia, Kayleigh and her husband Steve prepare for a milestone event.
Sophie hosts her first-ever Italian themed night at one of her Camposol cafes. Retired software engineer Andy and wife Karen swap the comfort of their car for an off-road buggy experience.
Graham and partner Kaye celebrate opening their new bar called Stumblin' Out' with a beach BBQ party for their loyal customers. The only problem is Graham has no BBQ.
Retirees Sue and Kenny plan a full day of fun activities, taking a boat trip in search of dolphins, followed by a spin on the Benalmadena's Ferris wheel. But Kenny is petrified of heights.
Liz hosts a pub quiz for the pensioners in the local community. Quiz master Mike, a retired maths teacher, is on hand to make sure the pensioners stay in line and there's no cheating!
In Fuengirola, Lisa gets ready to host boyfriend Arturo's 58th birthday party at a boat club. She has organised everything, leaving Arturo to book the DJ, but things don't quite go as swimmingly as...
Alan and Sue have spent the last year helping homeless hounds. Today the couple host a family fun day to raise funds to help feed and care for their four-legged friends.
Shane and Chrissy who have a pool-side bar in Torremolinos, prepare to shut up shop for a winter holiday. However, to Chrissy's annoyance, Shane has set up a meeting to look at a new bar.
Danny and his fiancee Sophie are busier than ever, running two cafes. With little time together, Danny hopes to impress her with a romantic picnic - but things do not go to plan as the weather take...
Fish and chip restaurant manager Anabel plans a special event in her Manilva chippy, combining rock and rock with salt and vinegar to host an Elvis tribute night with the Costas' answer to the King...
Klair gears up for a busy day at her Blackpool-themed bar, transforming it into a catwalk for one of her trademark charity events, along with a raffle.
Love could be in the air for a pair of prized toucans. A couple with a passion for breeding these native South American big-beaked birds are hoping that toucans Pearl and Dean will bond with ease.
In Benalmadena, bar owners Graham and Kaye launch a brand new bar. With painting and decorating still to do, food to prepare, and the party to organise, can the couple pull everything together in t...
In Benidorm, restaurant manager Georgia is running an eating competition. If contestants can devour 12 very spicy chicken wings in ten minutes, they get the meal for free and their name on the wall...
Elvis impersonator Kenny is returning to the stage after four years away from the limelight to help raise money for a charitable cause close to his heart.