Holiday

Asking for a pay rise on a yacht

Crew focus in Mallorca

Navigating the waves of negotiation: How to request a pay raise on a superyacht

Requesting a pay raise on a superyacht requires careful preparation, professionalism, and effective communication.

Erica Lay

Mallorca Live Festival: Everything you need to know

Attractions

Mallorca Live Festival: Everything you need to know

Stay tuned for announcements on where to validate your ticket and receive your festival wristband, and how to get bus tickets to the venue.

MDB DigitalAshlee Caliz

Ingo, with his key staff, Kseniia Glubokovskikh and Nico Crispino

Lifestyle

Ingo Froehlich - The German who is charming Palmanova

"Calvia Beach House has afforded me the privilege of collaborating with some of the most capable individuals in the industry and I enjoy it immensely."

Mia Naprta

Queuing for the beach at Caló des Moro in Santanyi, Mallorca

Beaches

Government accused of "cynicism" over plan to measure beach overcrowding

Government tourism policy is "the policy of Instagram", ensuring that the photo doesn't look ugly.

Andrew Ede

Cala Varques in Manacor, Mallorca

Beaches

Government plan to measure Mallorca beach overcrowding

The pilot project will focus on one as yet unnamed beach.

Andrew Ede

40th Edition of the Palma International Boat Show

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday

April 26-28: Alcudia's Feria de Abril with equestrian shows, flamenco, and music. The 40th Palma International Boat Show; rockabilly; classical music; Pollensa's wine fair; and St. George celebrations continue in Palmanova.

Andrew Ede

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I’ve worked with some very challenging owners

Lifestyle

Sailing dreams: From Palma to adventure

Portuguese sailor, Agata Paula Barbosa de Freitas Pereira is looking for a sailing yacht to join in Mallorca as chef, deckhand, race crew, stewardess or delivery crew!

Erica Lay23/04/2024 11:18

Magaluf, Mallorca

Beaches

Magalluf and other Calvia resorts without beach services

A reason for the delay, according to the town hall, was the cyberattack in January.

Andrew Ede23/04/2024 08:09

Queues over the easter break at Palma airport.

Airport

Queues reappear at Palma airport security checkpoints

With a busy day forecast, consisting of 645 flights between arrivals and departures, the airport is bustling with activity.

MDB Digital22/04/2024 15:09

The Bulletin talks Alexandra Lowe

Lifestyle

Emotional homecoming for Mallorca-born award winning British soprano

According to The Times, Alexandra Lowe is a tour de force to be reckoned with and certainly one not to be missed in Mallorca next month.

Humphrey Carter22/04/2024 14:11

Mallorca cycling

Attractions

Mallorca's cycling season at its peak

The first of May can no longer be viewed as marking the start of the tourism season.

Andrew Ede22/04/2024 08:56

Preparing for a new beach bar in Alcudia, Mallorca

Beaches

Paying for the Alcudia beach bars

120 million euros in the bank and the EU's paying for the beach bars.

Andrew Ede21/04/2024 18:30

View of Port Adriano

Crew focus in Mallorca

Mastering dockwalking: A guide to landing a superyacht Job

While the process may seem informal, success in dockwalking requires strategic planning, professionalism, and effective communication.

Erica Lay19/04/2024 12:12

British tourists drive surge in Spain's tourism spending, opting for longer stays

Travelling

British tourists drive surge in Spain's tourism spending, opting for longer stays

British visitors splurged a staggering 2.2 billion euros in the initial two months of 2024.

MDB Digital16/04/2024 13:48

Architect impression of new beach bar in Alcudia, Mallorca

Beaches

New beach bars won't cost Alcudia town hall a cent

EU Next Generation funds will pay for the balnearios.

Andrew Ede16/04/2024 09:03

Mark moved to work ashore in 2017

Crew focus in Mallorca

Mark Williams' journey from yachts to land-based living in Mallorca

This week we meet a British ex captain/enginner who has been in the yachting industry for 19 years.

Erica Lay15/04/2024 11:03

Lifestyle

Join a wine community: Dan and Emelie Marsh and Ses Rotes

The wine community holds events all year round, and asks its members to get involved with bottling the wine, picking the grapes and everything in between, there’s always a glass or two of wine to be enjoyed and quite frequently a large communal paella to tuck into.

Vicki McLeod15/04/2024 08:22

Germans march to a new record at Palma airport, beat the British 4 to 1

Airport

Germans march to a new record at Palma airport, beat the British 4 to 1

El grueso de los viajeros voló a destinos internacionales, concretamente 788.751 viajeros (+15,1%), mientras que el tráfico nacional sumó 739.670 pasajeros (+12,3%).

Jason Moore12/04/2024 12:37

Practice creating gourmet meals in confined spaces with limited resources

Crew focus in Mallorca

Crafting culinary excellence on the high seas: A guide to becoming a superyacht chef

The superyacht industry is known for its opulence and luxury, and a skilled chef can elevate the onboard experience for owners and guests alike.

Erica Lay12/04/2024 11:22

Puerto Pollensa beach, Mallorca

Beaches

Puerto Pollensa tourist season "endangered" by lack of beach services

The town hall doesn't yet have authorisation from the coasts directorate.

Andrew Ede11/04/2024 08:42

A Pyramidal Orchid

Wild Mallorca

Orchids and birds in Mallorca

But my eyes kept getting drawn to ground level to enjoy the orchids.

Neville James-Davies09/04/2024 11:24

Passengers at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Airport

More concerns about Palma Airport parking

There has been a reorganisation of parking for transport operators.

Andrew Ede09/04/2024 07:40