My scheduled posts on Mallorca didn’t go up as hoped, so I’m going to save my best boutique hotels and best restaurant lists for another day, as I have some packing to do… I will post them over the next week or so, though, I promise. Especially as I’ve heard that UK …
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Mallorca’s most appealling beaches, part 2
Mallorca’s most appealling beaches, part 1
Mallorca became one of Europe’s most popular summer destinations for a reason. There’s no denying the island boasts stunning beaches. Unless you have a boat, though, it’s impossible to escape the crowds; don’t believe anybody who tells you any different. Even beaches proclaimed by locals as Mallorca’s most off-the-beaten-track were crowded when …
Musings on Mallorca: part 3
Musings on Mallorca: part 2
So what did we not enjoy about Mallorca? Well, Mallorca is not for everyone. Sure, that could be said about a lot of places, but there are some destinations that few people dislike: Paris, Italy, Thailand for instance. And perhaps it’s just that – despite the stunning landscapes, fascinating people, beautiful hotels …
Musings on Mallorca: part 1
We’ve finished our work on Mallorca – Terence shooting photos for three books, and me updating a travel guidebook. It was nearly seven weeks in total, and by the end of it Terence felt like a contestant on Survivor, desperate to get off the island. Did we not enjoy Mallorca? We …
Snapshots from Mallorca: silly inflatables
Snapshots from Mallorca: deckchairs and roundabouts
Snapshots from Mallorca: surprising signs
Postcard from Mallorca: some enchanting gardens
Manor houses transformed into magical museums, remote hilltop monasteries boasting breathtaking views, and verdant botanic gardens providing relief from the sun have all captivated me far more on this trip than any beach resort. And yet I have to admit that I am one of those people who occasionally likes to spend …






















