As any expat living in Alicante can attest, Spain has an awful lot to offer Brits abroad. With wonderful weather, friendly locals, and a real sense of community and inclusion, it’s a great place to settle when you’re looking for a home away from home, but there are always going to be facets of your old life that you miss - the little things: the daily tradition of drinking rounds of tea at work, the regional terms of endearment that strangers on the street use to address you, even the grey and rainy days that you’re so used to. But one part of everyday life that you’re not excluded from is playing the lottery. Although you might assume this is only open to Spanish nationals, the country’s El Gordo, La Primitiva, Bonoloto, and Loteria Nacional can actually be played and won by anyone. Here’s how you can get involved.

Celebrating Easter (Semana Santa or the Holy Week) in Alicante is nothing short of a treat. Tourists can experience a wonderful blend of traditions and also join in get-togethers and festivities over hearty authentic foods.

No matter if your destination is Alicante in Spain or another equally beautiful area (we all know there's no such thing, but still), there is one thing you can't avoid: airports. Air travel is the quickest and easiest way to reach far-away destinations today, and - at least according to the long-time statistics - it's also the safest. It does have quite a few shortcomings, though, that can still make it a nuisance, with the long waiting times and the repeated checks at the airports are among them. Luckily, airlines are continuously working on improving this part of the experience, too, offering their customers - you - a series of amenities to make your stay easier, and implementing technologies that can significantly reduce waiting times.

Looking for a festive Easter break at a fascinating destination? Visit Alicante, where you can celebrate Semana Santa (The Holy Week or Easter week) in the backdrop of dramatic processions, authentic traditions, and festive atmosphere.