British tourists warned over balcony antics in new safety video
THE UK government has released a video warning British holidaymakers about the dangers of drunk and disorderly behaviour on hotel balconies.
The clip warns that...
British bar managed arrested over the death of Northern Irish tourist in Magaluf
THE British manager of Mulligans bar on the Magaluf strip has been arrested over the murder of a Northern Irish holidaymaker.
Aaron Henderson, 30, died...
Ryanair changes check-in window to 48 hours before flight – unless you fork out for a reserved seat
Travellers will still have up to two hours before the flight to check in
PARTY’S OVER: Thomas Cook set to call time on boozy Club 18-30
After almost 50 years of providing infamous parties for young Brits abroad, the travel company is set to sell the brand to cater to millennials' changing holiday tastes
‘Spectacular’ Palma International Boat Show returns with best offering to date
WITH over 600 boats exhibited - including 80 superyachts - the 2018 Palma International Boat Show was one to remember.
Twinned with the 6th Palma...
Love Island confirms Mallorca return despite other format changes
THEY’LL be making sweet love for two whole months this summer.
And contestants of ITV’s smash-hit Love Island will not only be based in Mallorca...
Read all about it! Plaques to explain benefits of tourist tax
A SERIES of brochures and plaques are to go up highlighting the good work of the Balearic tourist tax.
The plaques are to be erected...
British bouncer arrested over the tragic death of Northern Irish tourist
A BRITISH doorman has been detained for the death of Northern Irish tourist Aaron Henderson.
The Magaluf club bouncer allegedly assaulted Henderson outside popular Punta...
Ireland’s first EVER direct ferry to Spain sets sail this week
The first trip will depart on Sunday May 6, which will mark the first link between the two countries
British brothers arrested after causing €2,000 damage to hotel
TWO British brother have been arrested in Playa de Palma after trashing their hotel room.
Security were alerted after alarming noises were coming from the...
British couple arrested after leaving children in hotel to go out drinking
A BRITISH couple have been charged with child abandonment after repeatedly leaving their children alone at a Mallorca hotel to go out drinking.
The Scottish...
Buses in Mallorca must now have WiFi to boost connectivity
NEW buses in Palma must now have WiFi on-board and access to a USB for charging mobiles in an attempt to increase business productivity on...
Balearic transport system overwhelmed after 40% private car increase
POOR train routes and inconvenient bus routes have caused traffic to increase over 40% in the last decade in the Balearics, while it has...
Mallorquin cyclists to adopt ‘extreme caution’ after shocking number of accidents
A SHOCKING five cyclists have died on the roads in the Balearics this year.
In addition, the emergency services have responded to over 250 accidents...
Road rage! Taxi driver arrested after running over fellow motorist
A TAXI driver has been arrested after running over a man he was arguing with.
The 42-year-old from Calvia had been arguing with the driver...
British tourists will have to pay for visa to visit Spain under new EU proposal
Britons will have to pay €7 to apply for an ETIAS visa to Brussels authorities
Expedia launching HUGE summer sale with up to 90% off hotel stays in Spain and beyond
EXPEDIA is slashing prices of hotel stays in Spain and beyond by up to 90% this summer.
The travel booking site is offering the bargain...
Malaga: More than just a Beach Holiday
To most visitors, Malaga city and its province is synonymous to beaches. Famous for its sunbed covered beaches, backed by high-rise towns, many don’t...
Tax dodgers beware! Inspections of tourist rentals to begin in May
DOOR-TO-DOOR inspections of unlicensed tourist rentals are set to kick off next month.
Popular tourist spots will become the target of agents from the Agencia...
Body of missing Argentine sailor found in Mallorca
THE body of a missing sailor has been found after almost a week of searching.
The 37-year-old man from Argentina was sailing from Salou towards...
Mallorca to host almost 100 speakers from around the world for island congress
A MASSIVE group of 95 speakers will come together for the Smart Island World Congress in Calvia on April 23.
They will talk about a...
‘SLOW DOWN’: Expats call for caution on notorious Costa del Sol road following viral pics of overturned car
EXPATS and locals have pleaded with drivers to slow down on a notorious road on the Costa del Sol.
It comes after a photo of...
Stormy seas! Protesters gather to oppose cruise ship arrival in Palma
PROTESTERS gathered as the largest cruise ship in the world, the Symphony of the Seas, arrived in Palma on its maiden voyage.
The Royal Caribbean...
Just the ticket! Palma car finally towed after clocking up almost €30,000 of fines
ITS existence had reached mythical status for the parking attendants at the Plaza Bisbe Berenguer Palou in Palma.
Now finally a vehicle which had been...
British tourist in hospital after 20 foot Magaluf balcony plunge
A BRITISH holidaymaker is believed to be seriously injured after falling off a second-floor balcony in Magaluf.
It is believed to be the first perilous...
Five reasons you just have to travel to Mykonos for this summer!
You have already started thinking about your summer vacations and you can’t wait to relax under the sun and dive in cool, transparent waters....
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