There is a beautiful shift in the light here in Mallorca when summer yields to autumn. The harsh glare softens to a honeyed gold, casting long, romantic shadows across the cobblestones of the old town. It is my absolute favourite time of year. So, I was absolutely chuffed to read that Holland America Line has…
For generations, the Mediterranean was seen strictly as a summer romance—a place of blistering August heat and crowded beaches. But those of us who call this island home have always known a secret: the true soul of Mallorca reveals itself when the temperatures drop. It seems the secret is finally out. Holland America Line has…
There is a certain magic to the early mornings here in Palma, when the sea is like glass and the great white ships glide into the harbour. Just the other day, whilst walking my golden retriever, Cala, along the promenade—she loves to chase the seagulls, though she never quite catches them—I caught wind of some…
There’s something bittersweet about watching Mallorca change, mind you. I’ve walked these roads with Cala—my scruffy, ever-loyal companion—long before the cycling packs descended on the Serra de Tramuntana, and I can tell you firsthand: the island’s narrow, winding mountain passes were never built for the volume of traffic they now carry. So when the island’s…
There is a palpable buzz in the air across the Balearics right now, and it has nothing to do with the summer fiestas. On August 12, 2026, mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands will be treated to the first total solar eclipse visible from Europe since 1999. Mind you, this isn’t just any ordinary celestial…
As I was out walking my golden retriever, Cala, through the ancient olive groves this morning, I couldn’t help but reflect on a rather brilliant bit of news. Travel And Tour World (TTW) has just released its highly anticipated global wellness tourism ranking for 2026, highlighting the Top 50 Wellness Destinations in the World. Mind…