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Mallorca takes Berlin; the Balearics do not
92% of German tourists in the Balearics come to Mallorca. For the UK, the percentage is far lower.
End this Brexit madness now
Where is the brave new world they promised?
Shorter working week in Spain will not work
Is the cost of employees having a more comfortable life passed on the customer?
The debate over school holiday restrictions
From August 2024, the fine for school absences across the UK will be £80 if paid within 21 days, or £160 if paid within 28 days.
What time do you have dinner of an evening?
Rrom spring through to autumn here in Mallorca, sitting down to dine dark into the night, was and always will be rather sexy.
Jamon Jamon in Mallorca
“Mallorcans aren’t afraid to splash out on something which they consider to be really special.”
Reflections on life in the Soller Valley
Stories, realities, and celebrations.
Doggie doo
I never seem to catch the ignorant dog-owning delinquent in the act...
Where's the passion for improving Mallorca's mature resorts?
Investment is required in improving many resorts in comprehensive fashion rather than in piecemeal fashion.
A Taxi-ing problem
Taxi licences cost a fortune so it’s nigh impossible for young Mallorcans to take up the profession unless they are prepared to be in debt for decades or borrow their parent’s licence and car, which many do.
Tourists not made of money!
Now, the elephant in the room appears to be “tourism overload”.
Miners and their enormous role
It was the British miners who introduced football to Spain and tennis.
Remembering the legend: Steve Wright and the evolution of radio
I was of course listening to the radio when I heard the tragic news of his passing.
- New entry system for British travellers to Spain to launch on October 6
- All Britons need to know about new travel visa and entry permit
- British travellers braced for different border controls when they enter Spain
- As Booking.com is hit with massive Spanish fine, Mallorca hotels ramp up direct sales
- Britons cashing in on day trips to Mallorca
Unstoppable urban theft
“To help tackle the problem of increasing street crime, several of my friends have invested in the trendy new key tag doing the rounds on social media that has a loud bleeper alarm and flashing light...”
Anna Nicholas