Travel industry more upbeat
UK over-50s celebrate coming vaccination with holiday bookings, TUI says
"Another trend TUI is seeing is Britons booking longer holidays of two-weeks or ten days to compensate for the trip abroad they most likely missed in 2020"
Britons barred from travelling to Spain
Airlines say that proof of residency documents not valid after December 31.
Holidays in Majorca
Quarantine period reduced to 10 days if you return to Britain from Balearics
"Reduction follows a big review..."
"PCR test is more expensive than a flight to Mallorca"
"Tourist industry says that tourist tax cash should be used...."
Uk travel restrictions to be reduced very soon: Minister
The move would be warmly welcomed in Mallorca.
Holiday rentals
Holiday rentals fared better than hotels in July and August in Mallorca
The percentage falls in numbers of holiday rental tourists were much lower than for hotels.
It could be the end of masks in Mallorca this week.
It could be the end of masks in Mallorca this week.
Easter bookings for Mallorca still looking positive.
Easter bookings for Mallorca still looking positive.
Hotels opening much earlier in Soller.
Hotels opening much earlier in Soller.
The Blog
Why Majorca was always going to be first
Under normal circumstances, Germany outstrips the UK in terms of numbers of tourists coming to the Balearics by around one million.
Once lockdown ends, will you come on holiday to Majorca?
What's not to love about Mallorca?
What's not to love about Mallorca?
Keep your shirt on when away from the beaches.
Keep your shirt on when away from the beaches.
Chilling out on Europe's third best beach in Mallorca.
Chilling out on Europe's third best beach in Mallorca.
Those staying at a mid-range hotels/accommodation pay 3 euros for the tourist tax
Those staying at a mid-range hotels/accommodation pay 3 euros for the tourist tax.
David Cameron and his family on holiday in Mallorca
David Cameron and his family on the beach.
Summer had finally arrived at Puerto Pollensa and Cala Sant Vicenç beaches.
Summer had finally arrived at Puerto Pollensa and Cala Sant Vicenç beaches.
Check your British passports.
Check your British passports.
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
- Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
- Surge in bookings to the Balearics
- Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain
Viewpoint
Majorca needs to act now
"In the UK some people are considering holidays next year so Majorca must strike.."
Humphrey Carter14/10/2020 09:54