Barcelo Try going to the resorts and see what they think, I'm sure your views are millions miles away from the small businesses that have just started to recover from the recession. The whole island is not Palma we need more tourists and not the all inclusive type !!! You know the ones that spend money that stay in rental apartments..
I’ve stated a number of times, I don’t actually have an issue with the tax or it being increased. I’ve been on plenty other trips to different places where I’ve been charged anyway. I do have an issue with the constant increases in prices on the island for day hotel rooms. This wouldn’t be so much if a problem if the quality was going up too, but it isn’t. Charging 4* prices for 3* accommodation isn’t fair. Raise your 3* to 4* and I’ll be happier paying it.
So much negativity and rudeness... Thank you, Ged, for a little bit of sense and sensitivity.
Well said Lizz! Jake, you are clearly in a very fortunate position compared to a lot of readers. But that doesn’t mean that any of these readers don’t deserve to have their bit of time in paradise as much as you! One day, I will get to do what you have done... to get to live in Mallorca has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. But for now, I have to settle for going to work everyday to save as much as I can and have holidays in Pollença. I’m not sure where you get this stereotypical views of holiday renters either.... I’ve done it once, and we loved the freedom it gave our family. What we didn’t spend on the extra for accommodation, it all went on spending money on the island. Putting money into bars, restaurants, the tennis club, public transport. I’ve no doubt the south of the island maybe getting too busy and I’d agree something needs to be done, but there are areas that will really suffer if tourist numbers drop, and I fear for them. And I include a lot of friends and their livelihoods that I fear for!!
Gec, you sound like a fair minded guy. Lizz, you sound old and your money was easily got family money. If you worked for your money I would value you’re opinion. But you didnt, so take your family money and go buy in Grimsby!
Jake, I've had property on the island for over 30 years, and you are definitely not the sort of person that makes mallorca special!!!
Well as much as I don't like the way "Loadsamoney Jake" expresses himself, he does have a point. It's pointless bleating about tourist tax et al. If either you can't afford to go to Mallorca or you have a moral dichotomy, the only thing to do is not go. Personally I have found it is getting too expensive for me. However I honestly wish Jake well. But mostly I hope the islanders find the balance of tourism and island life they strive for. If we can't wish the best to others its best just keeping or feelings to ourselves
Jake. Not everyone is as rich as you appear to be. A lot of people save to have their holiday. Not all of us get steaming drunk. I go to Soller and it’s not the cheapest place on the island. I’m on a pension now which means I’m only going there once a year now instead of several. The tourist tax doubling next year means for a lot of families that Majorca is a no go now that other destinations appear to be cheaper. I’ve never used all inclusive and spend my money in local bars/restaurants. But I must say that when I was there in March the quality of food had gone down drastically so I won’t miss the other times I went.
I'm with you Jake.
Jake, keep it up. At 29, I'm still ahead of you on the "down" votes though. Could this be a record? Peace.