Excellent 5 star hotel deal for December, Mallorca

For those of you thinking of visiting the island during the month of December then a excellent choice of hotel would be the Hospes Maricel on the outskirts of Palma.

With its privileged coastal position the 5 star hotel is offering a special package for an overnight stay in the hotel, with breakfast and dinner and access to the Bodyna Spa for the price 159,00 € (including VAT) per room.

On December 31st, they’re offering a New Year’s Eve gala, hotel accommodation, breakfast and access to the Bodyna Spa for 210 € (including VAT).

Reservations in advance:

Phone +34 971 707 744

Email maricel@hospes.com

info via  abcMallorca

Heathrow to Palma, Vueling to start flights March 2013

Great news!  It has been announced that Vueling Airlines will fly from London Heathrow to Palma de Mallorca, from March next year and tickets are already for sale online.

Palma has not been served from Heathrow since 2009.  Vueling will fly daily from Heathrow Terminal 3 which it currently operates daily flights to La Coruna and Bilbao.    Palma is an expanding base for Vueling and the airline will be offering 14 direct routes from the airport next summer, including high frequency services from its El Prat Barcelona base.

All Vueling passengers will enjoy free allocated seating and will have access to Vueling´s new concept, Business Excellence, featuring differentiated cabin seats, access to VIP lounges,  priority boarding, ergonomic head rests, snacks and refreshments on board, extra loyalty points and total flexibility to appeal to the 40 percent of travellers who will use the route for business. 

The announcement has been welcomed by the island´s luxury hotel and travel sector as well as the real estate sector. 

(Info from Majorca Daily Bulletin)

Christmas Weekend in Palma de Mallorca

La Nit del Born is a 3-day festive weekend to look forward to with a grand Christmas theme, uniting the whole of Palma. 

The Paseo del Born, Calle Unión, Jaime III and the Plaza Mercat will be converted into an exciting and festive pedestrian zone. All the shops will roll out their red carpets and the surrounding restaurants, bars and cafés will present their culinary Christmas treats joining in the 3-day festival to kick start the Christmas season. The Mayor of Palma, Mateo Isern, will be turning on the Christmas lights of the city at dusk on Thursday, November 29th, marking the opening of the celebrations.

On both Friday, November 30th, and Saturday, December 1st, Santa Clauses, bell in hand, will walk the streets and also distribute sweets and maps on bicycles. On Friday evening at 18.00 hrs there will be a Christmas charity concert in the Paseo del Born. On Saturday, December 1st, at 12.00 and 18.00 hrs the voices of carol singers will light up the streets of Palma. There will also be a moving band during the whole weekend playing both Christmas and urban music in the centre of Palma.

One of the highlights of this special event will be the Christmas forest built in style of the Northern European forests with real pine trees in the patio of Casal Solleric. This forest will also be the meeting point of the alpine-themed photocall. The centre point will be a huge Christmas tree that will be decorated by a Majorcan artist. The event also expects the attendance of famous guests whose names are still a well kept secret.

(Info courtesy of ABC magazine)

New 4 star hotel for Portals Nous: Palace Portals Hotel

A new hotel is coming to Portals Nous.   The former "Es Vida" building next to Las Terrazas has today put up its new sign at the front door:  "Portals Palace Hotel". 4 stars with 110 rooms. Some of the rooms will have glorious sea views and over to Puerto Portals marina.  A couple of minutes walk to the village centre of Portals Nous, and a 10 minute walk down to the fashionable marina.  No other news yet re the hotel, or when it will open, but I will post more details when they are announced.

Renovated Apartment with Gorgeous Sea View, for Rental

Lovely south facing sea views

Satellite TV in the living room and access to the 12m2 terrace

Living room and double bedroom lead onto the terrace

Open plan dining and living room

Fully fitted separate kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, microwave, washing machine etc.

Bedroom with sea views, and benefiting from a/c and heating unit

Double bedroom with tiled floors

Renovated bathroom

Partial views of the famous jet-set marina of Puerto Portals, all within walking distance

A one bedroom apartment, fully renovated, ready for long term rental and located next to the beach in Portals Nous/Puerto Portals.  Ideal for beach lovers during the summer and snowbirds during the winter.  See price for rental here, ref R722.   

Long Term Rental Mediterranean Villa in Exclusive Development

Stunning top quality 2-level villa located within the exclusive Voramar development high up in Costa dén Blanes, now available for long term rental through Nash Homes Mallorca.

Private swimming pool and summer kitchen with numerous terraces

 Fabulous panoramic sea views across the bay of Palma

Attractive private pool for daily dips

Comfortable interior with open plan living and dining areas leading out onto the terraces

 Attractive styling throughout

A real fire for the winter time as well as a/c and heating throughout

 One of the three bathrooms

 One of the 3 bedrooms with private terrace access

 Same bedroom showing more of the terrace, beamed ceilings throughout

 The guest "powder room"

 Bathroom featuring marble finishes

 Another bathroom with shower and bath

 Double bedroom with terrace access

Modern styling with a touch of rustic

 Ground floor sitting room/sun room

 Spiral staircase leading to upper terraces

 Entrance hallway

 Entrance hallway

Fully fitted separate kitchen 

 Pool terrace with adjacent summer kitchen, perfect for entertaining

 Covered terrace with spectacular views

 Alfresco dining

Panoramic views over the bay of Palma

This stunning 3 bedroom/3 bathroom villa on the development of Voramar is now for long term rental with a monthly rental rate of 3,750 euros.   See more information on our website ref R724, click here. 

1 Bedroom Apartment - Silver Point, Portals Nous

Here we present a delightful fully renovated 1 bedroom apartment in Silver Point, the highly sought after complex in Portals Nous.  There is also direct access to the marina of Puerto Portals and beaches are just a few minutes walk away.

The terrace has ample space for al fresco dining and for sunbathing beds.

The stylish interior has an open plan living area with fully equipped American style kitchen. Satellite TV.  Reverse air-conditioning/heating in both living room and bedroom. Full renovation with new wiring and plumbing.

The double bedroom is at the rear of the 53m2 apartment.

Large walk in shower in the bathroom, with modern tiling.

Silver Point exterior.  The apartment overlooks the swimming pool and has a smidgen of a distant sea view through the palm trees. 

Well cared for gardens and sunbathing areas around the community pool.

Pool views from your terrace.

This property is new on the market for either sale or long term rental.  For more information the property inc prices click links above and here -  Ref 1381 for sale and R721 for long term rental.