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Dissuasive or persuasive? The tourist tax
General opinion has been that the tourist tax doesn't deter holidaymakers. Will an increase prove to be dissuasive or not?
Watch Out – There’s a Zebra Crossing!
I still find myself asking: “Who is the dedicated team, or individual responsible in the road traffic/safety department for signing off on where to site Mallorca’s ubiquitous zebra crossings?"
Spanish royals brave muddy waters
After having been insulted and pelted with mud the Spanish royals are returning to the flood zone.
When are the illegals going to be outlawed?
“When will the local authorities start really cracking down on illegal holiday rentals?”
Flooding in Valencia triggers memories of Sant Llorenç
Despite the forecasts, many people in the Valencia region only received warnings when the rain had already begun and evacuation was not possible for many.
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.
November in Soller: From tourist trails to holiday traditions
The question of the week is when are you putting your Christmas decorations up?
My Balearic bliss
During the month of November there are three main fairs: Dijous Bo in Inca, Olive fair in Caimari and the Mushroom fair in Mancor de la Vall.
Mallorca is using winter to get fit for summer
New gyms are opening at a rapid pace such is the demand.
Climate deniers, repent
Denying climate change is not just laughable; it’s dangerous.
When a fall in tourism is a good thing
The British are doing the right thing and following the new tourist blueprint.
- 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
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