Messing about in Mallorca
Bars and restaurants are on lockdown for the long haul and they know it.
Bars and restaurants are on lockdown for the long haul and they know it.
Mallorcan hoteliers may not know when the season will start, it depends on the market.
The pandemic is slipping out of Mallorca’s hands and the government is all at sea.
Interview with Thomas Moons, the new General Manager of the Hotel Belmond La Residencia in Deya.
"One of our objectives has been to show Mallorca at its best."
"Travel restrictions are proving to be a nightmare for holiday home owners.."
"Mallorca may be cut off from much of the world, but why not look to the mainland?"
"Hordes of people bracing the cold and packing out the terraces during the day for longer than usual lunches.."
Interview with William Graves, the Trustee of the Fundación Robert Graves, who has been awarded an MBE.
"Spain has approved its new budget but if you have a sweet tooth, beware.."
“Maybe it is time to postpone the tourist tax. We need to make travelling as cheap, easy and stress free as possible..”
Controversy over children's letter from the Three Kings, which is written in Catalan.
Mallorca is very attractive to the Swedish market for a number of reasons.
It’s proving to be a tough festive season but maybe it’s time for a reset.
An initiative in Pollensa to help families in need by providing food and clothes.
Further restrictions could be introduced over the next 24 hours.
Over 1,500 lorries are going to join massive demonstration through Palma against the Tier 4 restrictions on bars and restaurants.
"Britons at home and overseas are facing a daunting end of year with Covid and Brexit.."
Interview with Argentine journalist Fernando Castro Marcó del Pont: he has a family connection to Adan Diehl, who founded the Hotel Formentor.
The 10pm curfew has come as a major blow, but many have found a way round it.
"There is a growing movement in support of the return of cruise ships to Mallorca.."
"To ease unemployment the far-left of the government want a shorter working week.."
Interview with Mallorca-based actress and entrepreneur Tara Marie Amaury, who founded the International Casting & Acting Network Mallorca.
"The Balearic government does not appear to get what the EU Covid funds are for.."
"Here in Spain the vast majority are doing what they are told, why can’t some Britons?"
IATA is in the latter stages of preparing a digital travel pass.
Interview with German artist Nils Burwitz, who created the famous stained glass windows in the Anglican Church in Palma.
"UK and Irish residents have to pay for a PCR if going on holiday, will they?"
"Christmas and New Year will not be the same in Mallorca, but it’s not the end of the world.."
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Psychotherapy, home maintenance and property services are just some of what's on offer today.
Most places in Mallorca will have some morning showers, but the sun will come out this afternoon. Check out the forcast for the next few days.
To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
This means for UK nationals, who were unable to begin or complete the process of applying for residency in Spain and the new TIE card, there is still time to act.
"All that Balearic tourism minister can say is that the Balearics will be a safe destination, regardless of what the level of vaccination is"
New restrictions may have forced many restaurants and bars to close their doors this week, but these resourceful restaurants have developed excellent takeaway options to suit all tastes.
Sa Pobla has one of the island’s most interesting cuisines and food has a major role in the Sant Antoni fiesta days with its eel pie.
Beaten by Fuenlabrada in the cup in midweek, Mallorca failed to impress against Las Palmas.
Today Simon Kenion Shears, gives his view on the closure of gyms.
A recent survey showed that Espanyol and Real Mallorca will be promoted in May.
Frank Leavers shares with us some modern topics that that come with unforeseen circumstances.
The conservation of the Balearic Sea is vital for strengthening the islands' key industries.
Bars and restaurants are on lockdown for the long haul and they know it.
This past week was a lovely build up to Christmas at The Academy International School!
And so it goes on. More aid, but more aid that can never be sufficient.
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In today's Blog: "Not everywhere is the same, of course not, but the Balearics can be considered in a somewhat similar way to the Canaries."