Expedia.co.uk has launched the 2012 Expedia Beach Report which crowns Jersey as having the best British beaches, and paints an interesting picture of the real British holidaymaker: in common with travellers around the world we can’t stay away from the beach with even more of us planning a beach holiday this year than last. Yet […]
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The 2012 Expedia Beach and Flip Flop Reports
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Terracotta Army Invades Palma
The famous Chinese Terracota Army comes to Palma de Mallorca for a six month long exhibition. One hundred and fifty Chinese figures will be on display, dressed in authentic costume representing the style from the Qin dynasty. Documentary films and display boards will be in Spanish, English & German so many visitors will be able […]
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New Launch : La Ermita del Mar
La Ermita del Mar is located in a privileged spot on the Mediterranean coastline, right on the Cap i Corp seafront, belonging to the town of Alcossebre. This setting still preserves its natural authenticity as the Natural Park of Sierra de Irta. Alcossebre is in the province of Castellón, located on the coast of Azahar […]
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Mallorca one of 10 places most likely to run into celebrities
MALLORCA is one of 10 locations chosen as the place to go for those wanting to ‘rub shoulders’ with the ‘jet set’ crowd.This list of where the rich and famous like to spend their holidays was created by travel web portal Easyviajar. Each summer the Royal Family visit Palma de Mallorca. Actors Michael Douglas and […]
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Paradises and Landscapes in the Carmen Thyssen Collection. From Brueghel to Gauguin
The exhibition entitled Paradises and Landscapes in the Carmen Thyssen Collection. From Brueghel to Gauguin presents an interesting survey of landscape painting, from the seventeenth century to the twentieth century, represented by significant works in the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection. The show examines the depiction of nature as an idyllic place by means of a fine […]
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Taste Palma!
‘Taste Palma!’ is a food festival that celebrates the local produce and cuisine of Mallorca. Over 30 restaurants in Palma are participating. Lunch and dinner menus are available and are priced at €15 and €25. Visitors lucky enough to be in Palma in the middle of this month are in for a gastronomic treat as […]
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Owning a golf property is a ‘wise move’ as KPMG reports 60% increase in golf holidays
According to the latest Golf Travel Insights report from KPMG, 60% of golf tour operators experienced an increase in the number of golf holidays booked in 2011, compared to just 38% in the previous year, highlighting a welcomed boost to the golf tourism sector. Utilising the feedback of 90 golf tour operators in 35 countries, […]
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Mallorca hopes to gain from strong pound
With Europe undergoing an economic crisis of confidence, the British pound has surged in value over the past few months against the Euro. Sitting at just under €1.25, the pound is at it’s strongest since 2008. The Mallorcan government hopes that the Brits will take advantage of this rate and will increase both hotel and […]
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International Museum Day in Spain
Museums are in party mood throughout the month of May. 18 May marks International Museum Day, and Museums Night –an original initiative featuring thousands of cultural institutions all over around Europe– usually takes place on the Saturday immediately before or after. Come and experience this major festival of art in Spain. International Museum Day is […]
