Top 20 of the most exciting and luxurious places to spoil yourself in Spain...
LOOKING for somewhere out of this world for the perfect escape in Spain this year?
Want a place to really luxuriate and properly treat a loved one?
Already know the Costas and the capital city? Well here is the Olive Press’ hand-picked guide of 20 places...
Mallorca listed as one of the top destinations for nature lovers in Traveler’s Choice...
Trip Advisor's annual Traveller’s Choice Awards has ranked Mallorca as number seven for those looking for a nature getaway. The site highlights its pristine beaches and coves, spectacular mountain ranges and “rustic countryside” as some of the “dreamy island’s” offerings.
Mallorca is one of Spain’s...
Ocean Drive Port Portals: the perfect hotel for your holidays in Mallorca
GIVEN OD Hotels’ commitment to being present in fabulous spots, there was only one suitable place for Ocean Drive Port Portals: the most exclusive yacht harbour on the island.
Located in Portal Nous, Ocean Drive Port Portals opens onto the marina with breathtaking views, a...
A luxury hotel in Mallorca has been named one of the best new hotels...
THE hotel Can Ferrereta de Santanyí, located in the historic centre of Santanyí, has been listed as the best boutique hotel for its "exquisite style and excellent service" by National Geographic Magazine.
Also listed on Small Luxury Hotels of the World it describes Can Ferrereta...
Street parties and colourful costumes flood the streets of Mallorca
2023 welcomed back the Sa Rua carnival for the first time without restrictions since the pandemic.
This year’s festivities were set to be extremely popular and they did not disappoint. Carnivals took place across the island with various municipalities dishing out a range of...
Mallorca restaurant awarded two-Michelin stars as Spain’s Balearic Islands gain ground as foodie destination
MALLORCA once again has a two-Michelin starred restaurant, putting the island firmly on the haute-cuisine map.
Voro, the restaurant run by chef Alvaro Salazar at the Cap Vermell Gran Hotel, near Canyamel on the island’s eastern coast, was awarded the coveted two-stars in a ceremony...
IN PICS: First look at Richard Branson’s luxury new hotel planned for converted 15th...
BRITISH entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson flew into Mallorca this week to look around Virgin Limited Edition’s latest tourism project: the restoration of a 15th century finca into a luxury hotel resort.
Here we can share the first photos from the Son Bunyola Estate which is...
Mallorca tops list of best travel destinations for 2022 and here’s why
MALLORCA has been named as the world’s top destination of 2022 by travel review website TripAdvisor.
The biggest of the Balearic Islands tops the ranking of ‘trending destinations’ in the 2022 Travellers’ Choice Awards beating other island hotspots such as Tulum in Mexico and the...
Monasteries and museums: Why Mallorca is one of the best winter destinations in Spain
IN THE depths of winter Mallorca may not seem like the ideal holiday destination. Many businesses and restaurants are closed for the season and the water is far too cold for a dip for all but the hardiest of bathers.
The island out of season...
NICE ONE SON: Valldemossa’s Son Viscos is the perfect B&B for a weekend escape
IT is the perfect place to hole up for a weekend escape.
And at just 20 minutes from Palma, it couldn’t be easier to get to.
Yet, despite its proximity to Mallorca’s capital, Son Viscos, in Valldemossa, is surrounded by some of the island’s most stunning...
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Hemingway, my dad and running the bulls of Pamplona
In a moving tribute to her legendary father, American Deirdre Carney explains why she sorely misses running the bulls at July’s postponed San Fermin festival.
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Spain’s Malaga metro breaks passengers records on first day of arrival to city centre
THE arrival of the Malaga Metro to the city centre has smashed the all-time record of underground users on its first day.
The opening of...
