Holiday

Palma airport springs a leak
The construction work at the airport is an added factor but there were no serious problems caused unlike last June when Palma airport was hit by flight delays.

Horses, humanity, and the power of simplicity: Matthias Geysen brings his philosophy to Mallorca
Meet a Belgian horseman whose approach to training is anything but conventional.

Recovering sharks and rays in the Mediterranean
In recent decades, however, we have witnessed an alarming decline in the populations of sharks and rays. These species are essential for the balance of our marine ecosystems...

Who’s afraid of HRT?
Menopause is big news at the moment, and where menopause goes, so does hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Ryanair battle with Spain continues
The largest European airline in terms of passenger numbers said in January that it would reduce flights at seven regional airports in Spain this summer and cancel some 800,000 passenger seats compared to the previous year.

The monitoring of Es Trenc beach
Phone data will be captured in order to determine beach carrying capacity and human pressure.

Holy Week 2025: Times and routes for Palma's processions
Palma prepares for Holy Week, an event that brings together thousands of worshippers and, year after year, more tourists.

Calvia brings forward the start of the beach season
The main beaches will remain operational until 30 November.

UK entry visa goes up in price on Wednesday
The introduction of ETAs is in line with the approach many other countries have taken to border security, including the US and Australia, and helps prevent the arrival of those who present a threat to the UK.
Calvia set to celebrate Saint George with a packed schedule of activities in Palmanova
From 10am until late evening, visitors can enjoy a lively craft market, themed parades, face painting, and live music including tributes to Amy Winehouse, The Beatles, and Freddie Mercury.
Calm in the Storm: Coping with stress in a high-pressure industry
While stress is inevitable, there are strategies that crew members can use to manage their well-being, including mindfulness, physical activity, and proper self-care.
From East London to Mallorca: Jan Dexter’s Journey into Property Management
A spontaneous holiday to Mallorca sparked a life-changing journey, inspiring Jan Dexter to build a successful property management business on the island.
The Death Cafe: Finding solace in open conversations about mortality
The idea is simple yet quite profound: people come together to discuss death over tea and cake.
easyJet set for "busiest" Easter in airline history
Good Friday is predicted to be the peak travel day.
Jet2 is a winner to Mallorca
The start of operations from London Luton Airport is another step in the companies’ growth story and follows the recent launch of flights and holidays from the companies’ 12th UK airport base – Bournemouth Airport.
Hotel Formentor being sued by employees
Issues to do with task reallocation and workers' acquired rights.
‘Little sails’-like jellyfish invade Puerto Pollensa
The barquetes de Sant Pere have filaments with stinging cells, the same type as jellyfish. However, they are considered harmless to humans, as they are not hard enough to pierce the skin.
Replica of Christopher Columbus' ship will visit Palma this month
Visit the Nao Santa María Replica and Pascual Flores from Friday, April 11 to Sunday, 20.
Palma Auditorium
“It suddenly made sense to do a show in Mallorca, in a venue that feels right, in a place that means so much to us”
Our friends at Wave Mallorca Radio have given us two tickets for the John Bishop performance at Palma’s Auditorium for Friday, April 11.
Mallorca is top Easter destination for Britons
In Alcudia 95% of the hotels in the resort will be open during Holy Week, with an average occupancy of 80% and a predominance of tourists from Germany and the United Kingdom
Reportaje
Green revolution which could change how we fly in Mallorca
The Airlander airships are the future of short-haul regional and domestic travel. It offers luxury and plenty of space for passengers, they are like the cruise ships of the sky. The luxury cabin will provide an incredible onboard experience for passengers and it produces approximately 75% fewer emissions than comparable aircraft in similar roles.
British passports costs to rise
As of next week, the cost of applying for a new passport online will increase by £6 from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults, and from £69 to £74 for children.
Mallorca's beach bars having problems recruiting staff
The beach bars are faced by precisely the same issues as the rest of the hospitality industry in Mallorca.
British passport warning
Mallorca set for a cracking Easter
With the Easter weekend just around the corner, ABTA – The Travel Association is urging British tourists to double-check their passport validity before traveling to popular European destinations.
easyJet re-opens Palma base with 9 percent more airline seats
Connects Palma with 36 destinations.
Balearics jellyfish invasion spreads
The stinging, venom-filled nematocysts in the tentacles of the Portuguese man o’ war can paralyze small fish and other prey.
UK entry visa has come into force
The UK’s introduction of the ETA aims to streamline travel for nationals of participating countries while maintaining border security.
Latest Hotel Formentor controversy - Offering a 4x4 excursion to a protected cove
The natural environment directorate says that use of a 4x4 doesn't constitute a violation of regulations.
- Ryanair battle with Spain continues
- France to take a new look at the status of British second home owners
- Mallorca's restaurants and clubs anticipate another season of lower tourist spending
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