Olivera Restaurant
When it comes to choosing a spot for lunch, it´s time spoil yourself at Restaurante Olivera. Located at Hotel Castell Son Claret just in the south west of the island it´s location in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains is hard...
Take to the streets at Easter in Mallorca
Spring has sprung early as always with Mallorca´s mild climate. The fields are carpeted with yellow buttercups and the wild jasmine catches your senses. Its almost Easter in Mallorca. Which only means one thing, that Semana Santa (Holy Week) is...
Marc Fosh
Born in the garden of England, the county of Kent, Chef Marc Fosh arrived in Mallorca some 20 years ago bringing with him years of experience in London, France and the San Sebastian region of Spain. Gaining first a Michelin-star...
Fires and Demons !
One of Mallorca’s most celebrated fiestas is that of Sant Antoni , a two-day festival, which begins each year on the eve of the Feast of St Anthony, 16 January. Sant Antoni is the patron saint of animals. He was in...
Travelling to Mallorca with an infant
When our son was first born, we were determined life would continue as normal. Who on earth were we kidding ! But, determined to experience the pleasure of travel once more we decided we needed a break. Travelling to Mallorca with and...
Spa Day with Lunch at Hotel Espléndido
Hotel Espléndido with its cool Scandinavian design and vibrant colours is the pride of the Port of Sóller. It´s position on the frontline with the 100 year old tram to Sóller clicking past every so often, overlooking the Mediterranean sea...
Strike a pose..with Earth Yoga
Everyone´s doing it. Presidents, Prime Minsters, pre-schoolers and pregnant mums to name but a few so now it´s your turn to strike a pose with Earth Yoga. Life is so busy these days sometimes we just crave some tranquility and...
Piers Dawson Private Chef
When private chef Piers Dawson, his wife Holly and their son Charlie arrived on the island of Mallorca they created a bit of a buzz. Up till then private chefs were usually associated with super yachts clientele in Palma rather than...
Cuit Restaurant
One of the latest additions to the Palma dining scene, Cuit Restaurant, offers both excellent Mallorcuisine as well as spectacular views across the skyline of Palma and should be on everyone´s `To Do´ list when visiting Mallorca. Located in the...
A lap round the Sóller Valley
This walk awards you with fantastic views over the Sóller valley and takes in four picturesque historic towns and villages, Sóller, Biniaraix, Fornalutx and Port de Soller. Towering above you are the craggy peaks of the Tramuntana, the Mediterranean sea...