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Humphrey Carter
Humphrey Carter

Viewpoint

Deputy Editor

Oxford-born Humphrey Carter joined the Bulletin in 1994 as a photographer, having studied photography, film and psychology in the UK. After having travelled the world and worked in many fields, within months of joining the Bulletin he secured exclusive access to Australia’s most wanted man in Mallorca and ran with the story for the following ten years for the local and international media. He was made Deputy Editor in 1997 and has been sent on numerous overseas assignments - he fronted the multi-media coverage of Real Mallorca’s European football campaign. His work has been featured on the front pages of newspapers and magazines around the world and is a regular commentator for leading international media outlets, in particular television and radio.

Travelling

Cala d'Or is UK’s top travel destination for 2024 as Mallorca remains number one

Almost three-quarters of 18-24-year-olds plan to travel overseas in next 12 months – more than any other age group.

Humphrey Carter 30/11/2023 10:46

Latest news

Mallorca to escape polar bomb over December Bank Holiday

The December outlook in Mallorca is much better than the UK.

Humphrey Carter 28/11/2023 15:43

Travelling

New carbon passport could restrict how we travel

Cruise ships pump four times as many sulphuric gases into the atmosphere than all of Europe’s 291 million cars combined.

Humphrey Carter 28/11/2023 12:43

Lifestyle

The first “Balearic” restaurant in Australia is bridging gaps in Sydney

“People like to be transported and feel like they’re in another country. Spain is a destination Australians love, especially the Balearic Islands because of the good lifestyle of the region. We want to offer the whole experience. We use a lot of sobrassada.”

Humphrey Carter 28/11/2023 10:59

Latest headlines

Ring of steel round Palma for Christmas

“We want the police presence to be seen, which we know gives people peace of mind.”

Humphrey Carter 27/11/2023 16:19

Latest headlines

One million Brits would benefit from 90-day rule being scrapped in Spain

Spain’s Minister of Tourism, Hector Gomez, has hinted that those in his government also wanted to work with the EU towards some sort of “exception”.

Humphrey Carter 25/11/2023 10:05

Comment

Spanish government doubts

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has managed to cobble together a macro coalition but very few people honestly think he will be able to keep it together for the next four years.

Humphrey Carter 24/11/2023 11:22

Latest headlines

Christmas lights up Mallorca: See photo gallery

Palma wants to “recover the spirit” of the Christmas.

Humphrey Carter 23/11/2023 16:28

Latest headlines

Electric scooters banned from all public transport in Mallorca

The measure does not affect access for wheelchairs and vehicles for persons with reduced mobility.

Humphrey Carter 23/11/2023 12:56

Latest headlines

Daring rescue of two dogs lost in Mallorca mountains

Firefighters had to abseil down to reach and rescue the animal.

Humphrey Carter 23/11/2023 11:49

Travelling

Jet2 flying high with big plans for the Balearics

Jet2holidays has announced the addition of Formentera in the Balearics to its Summer 24 programme.

Humphrey CarterReuters 23/11/2023 11:21

Travelling

Balearics handles nearly double the number of cruise passengers

Balearic ports were the second busiest cruise destinations in Spain this year.

Humphrey Carter 22/11/2023 16:17

Lifestyle

Scandinavia’s queen of TV reality shows just loves Mallorca

Why do you think Scandinavians love Mallorca so much? Mallorca has the weather, beautiful surroundings, and is a nice place to live all year around.

Humphrey Carter 22/11/2023 12:51

Travelling

Skiing in Mallorca has never been so easy

The route will remain active until March 31, 2024 and tickets are already on sale.

Humphrey Carter 22/11/2023 12:08