The greatest political comeback in modern history
So many are reeling from the huge Trump victory and asking how it all went wrong for the liberals but it’s not too difficult to find the answers.
Political showdowns, UK departure trends, and travel retail secret
The Trump message is loud and clear: ‘I’m one of the people and I understand your economic pain’...
The tourism dam has burst its banks
"Instead, the best solution would be to reinstate the Soller tunnel, charging day visitors and sight-seeing coaches a fee for entry."
From No. 10 turmoil to travel tales: Keir, Covid, and culture shocks
It’s quite hard to imagine a more disastrous start for a PM in a newly formed government.
From squirrel stowaways to millionaire escapes
Explore the wild world of mischievous squirrels on trains, escaped capybaras, celebrity obsessions, and the exodus of UK millionaires. Read our take on these bizarre yet captivating stories!
Two Tier Starmer
Of course the biggest mistake Starmer made was labelling everyone who took part in the riots as ‘extreme right wing’.
What will come next in Mallorca?
After a summer of discontent, the tourism industry will be braced for a potential downturn in visitors in 2025.
Fabulous 60th at Son Vida Golf Mallorca
Some might not know this, but the golf course was inaugurated in 1964 and was the very first course in Mallorca and the second in the whole of Spain.
Troubled waters in the Balearics
Without a doubt, Mallorca, and in fact all the islands, rely on tourism whether they like it or not.
Soller’s traffic woes
“The situation can only get worse this summer, so solutions need to be found quickly.”
Singapore sling?
Having just returned from a whirlwind business trip to Singapore, I felt a certain unease reading about the ordeal of those who suffered severe turbulence on a recent flight to the country.
Soller locals are revolting
If you’re planning a trip by road to Soller any time soon, may I offer a few words of advice?
A sinking ship?
Take Soller, my local town. Countless businesses and individuals thrive on tourism, but a chunk don’t, and they are increasingly resentful of the massive crowds now flooding into the valley.
Mallorca the new Monaco?
“Where is Mallorca heading and what kind of folks will be living here in the next decade?”
Reborn babies
There are countless reasons why women aren’t having babies any more, but perhaps the overriding one is based on economic constraints.
Royal Photo Gate Fiasco
“Seemingly, Kate or William or someone at Kensington Palace, issued the snap in the hope of assuring the public about the state of the Princess of Wales’s health. Well, that truly backfired...”
Unstoppable urban theft
“To help tackle the problem of increasing street crime, several of my friends have invested in the trendy new key tag doing the rounds on social media that has a loud bleeper alarm and flashing light...”
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
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End to campus cancel culture?
In the UK a raft of eminent authors have signed a letter urging Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, not to oppose the new law regarding Freedom of Speech in higher education
Anna Nicholas 18/11/2024 12:54