Posts Tagged ‘ Mallorca ’

By now readers will be aware that the government of the Balearic Islands has introduced a law about binge drinking.

Is this Mallorca’s new travel promotion scheme to remnd us that the island is more than just about beaches, sunshine and watersports?

The rise in visitor numbers during the winter months reflects a growing appetite for cultural city breaks rather than beach holidays says the tourism board.

Just as tonight’s new BBC drama, Gentleman Jack, also portrays a woman who opted to dress in men’s clothes, so did Sand.

Just because one destination is cheaper doesn’t mean that the whole country is

Tomorrow, 17 December, the Fundació Miró Mallorca – the museum which honours the life and work of artist Joan Miró– will re-open the famous ‘Taller Sert’ (Sert workshop)

The opening of the V&A Dundee, APD in Wales, increasing visitor numbers from the UK to Qatar and the Barbadian Food & Rum Festival are some of the events capturing Adrian’s interest this week.

Why is this long-established holiday destination attracting so many more of us?

Yorkshire is a small town north of London. That is one of many things that Adrian learnt this week The phrase was used on a TV show so it must be right!

Hot-rods racing on Pendine Sands, Alexa in hotel rooms and the sale of Hastings Pier are some of the things that caught Adrian’s eye this week.

Star Wars, Kew Gardens and the busiest air route in the world caught Adrian’s attetion this bank holiday weekend along with a cheeky Airbnb offer to manage American government travel accommodation.

Palma on the island of Mallorca, and a very popular destination for British holidaymakers, is to ban flat owners from renting their apartments to travellers as from July 1st,

An enquiry into motorway service area fuel prices, losing passports and increased visitor numbers to Paris and Greece make Adrian’s notes this week.

Gingerbread in Tallinn, walking below tigers in Chessington and playing Pokémon GO in Japan are a few of the items that attracted Adrian’s attention this week.

It would seem that tourists in certain destinations will have to put up with this annoyance which isn’t anti-British just anti-tourist.

With the summer holidays underway, Adian looks at where we are going, some of the problems and ends with Jet 2, the only travel company in the top 50 for customer satisfaction according to the ICS.

As new security measures are introduced on flights to the US, Adrian also looks forward to the end of credit card charges whilst wondering if airfares and holidays will increase in price next year.

In the week that roaming charges ended in EU countries, Adrian also wonders if APD in Northern Ireland might end soon.

Britons seem to be holidaying further afield. Peru, Costa Rica and Nicaragua all saw more British visitors. And in a week where airline customer service has been to the fore, Adrian has some stories about our rights.

On the bank holiday weekend, there are thousands of events on including the Great Manchester Run which will have a poignant feel to it this year.

In order to stop this fraud, the penalties need to be something that will hit perpetrators where it hurts and that might be in their ability to travel.

The Balearics – Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera – have launched a new publicity campaign called “Better in Winter” to encourage us to think of the islands not only as a winter holiday destination but an all-round destination for any time of the year.

Glass cars, selfies in Mumbai and why Bournemouth has something in common with Abu Dhabi are items that Adrian has spotted this week.

Majorca or Mallorca now has restaurants with seven Michelin stars amongst them so after a hard day topping up the tan the lure of a very fine meal might be what attracts you.

The Balearics are not just a place for year-round sunshine and beaches. Their cuisine is increasingly attracting us as well.