Month: February 2024

Review of Mallorca’s Shine Spa by Sheraton

February 26, 2024
by Jan Edwards
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Sleep / Spas

The Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel is set on the verdant, hillside area of Mallorca known as Son Vida. It overlooks the island’s capital and the Bay of Palma beyond and has been described as the Beverley Hills of Mallorca because of its allure for the wealthy. Here’s where you’ll find architect-designed villas with sumptuous gardens, all enjoying breathtaking views and privacy. The owners of these properties have fairly easy access to a highway all […]

What’s New at Finca Can Beneït – 2024

February 19, 2024
by Jan Edwards
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Sleep

For the third year running, we spent our wedding anniversary (coinciding with Valentine’s Day) at Mallorca’s hideaway, rural 5-star hotel, Finca Can Beneït. This was our fourth visit in total to this beautiful property in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serra de Tramuntana, and each time we’ve found enhancements to the guest experience. The Arrival The first enhancement we noticed this year was the installation of a gate at the entrance to the finca. […]

Lunch in the Campanet Countryside: Ses Coves

February 12, 2024
by Jan Edwards
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Eat

Several times last summer I tried to book a table for dinner at Ses Coves in the Campanet countryside. I’d read and heard a lot about the place so it was no surprise that it was always full when I tried to make a reservation. The answer? Eat out of season – which we did recently, booking our lunch only the day before we wanted to go. Ses Coves – as the name suggests – is […]

Nº11 is Number One in Port d’Andratx

February 5, 2024
by Jan Edwards
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Drink / Eat

I’ve occasionally been asked for a restaurant recommendation in Port d’Andratx, in the southwest of Mallorca. Until recently, I wasn’t aware of any stand-out places to eat there – despite plenty of eateries. This is partly because we live north of Manacor, so I always want to be sure that any restaurant at a distance will be worth the time and the fuel cost to get there. Well, I now have a great recommendation for […]