January - 2023
Is the work on the Paseo Maritimo causing you any inconvenience?
Starting on Wednesday, the Autoritat Portuària de Balears (APB) proceeded to divert traffic on Palma's Passeig Marítim due to remodelling work in this area.
Will you still holiday in Mallorca, even if you have to pay an extra £6.20 for a ETIAS visa?
From the end of this year, UK travellers looking to go to certain countries will need to get a ETIAS visa. The changes mean an extra £6.20 will be added to the cost of travel. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be a mandatory requirement for many travellers going to Schengen member states. They include countries like Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Italy and more.
Do you agree that face masks should be eliminated from public transport?
The Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, has assured that "not too long from now" a decision will be made to eliminate the obligatory use of masks on public transport, although she commented that it will be when the epidemiological situation and the experts "advise it".
What is your favourite area in Calvia when going on holiday?
The first Saturday after the Christmas and New Year break is dubbed ‘Sunshine Saturday’ by the UK travel industry as it is typically the most popular day of the year to book a foreign trip.
Do you go all-inclusive when holidaying in Mallorca?
ABTA, The Travel Association, said this Saturday (January 7) was set to be a bumper day for holiday bookings, with would-be holidaymakers expected to hit the high street and go online to get their holidays confirmed early to secure the best price and the Balearics is proving to be one of the most popular destinations with all-inclusive packages in huge demand.
Do you agree that Tobacco companies in Spain should be forced to pay for cleaning up cigarette butts?
The Spanish government is fuming at the number of discarded cigarette butts on beaches and streets across the country.
December - 2022
Are you happy that, although the 20 cent fuel discount will go, there will be VAT cuts on food shopping?
The Spanish cabinet has approved scrapping the 20 cent discount on fuel for drivers.
Will you be dining out this Christmas season?
While the festive season is expected to bring very good business, the restaurant sector in Mallorca is anticipating a positive winter from a revival in trade compared with last winter. The pandemic is over and, despite inflation, people are going out.
Do you agree that face masks should still be worn on flights to Spain?
The Spanish Association of Airlines have slammed the need to wear a face mask on planes travelling to Spain.
Would you consider taking advantage of the new Nomad visa?
Spain has been giving further details about its new Nomad visa aimed at non-European Union workers (Britons included).
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"