http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Spain , Balearic Islands , Majorca en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 07:32:53 +0000 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:32:53 +0000 MallorcaEfter to vellykkede bridge og cykelture til de Mazuriske Ser i Polen hvor vi boede p eget chartret skib som vi havde helt for os selv er vi blevet bidt af kombinationen bridge og cykeltur. Det viser sig at mange nyder det aktive om dagen p cyklerne i kombination med bridgen der spilles om aftenen. Set i lyset af dette besluttede vi os for at udbygge konceptet bridge og cykelt http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/s-Arenal-/blog-750654.html We regretfully had to check out of El Vistamar this morning. After one final breakfast one final session of stuffing of stolen treats into Rachs handbag and one more demolition on the pool table we left our Majorca paradise and waved goodbye to Tomeus. Armed with a Google search of Majorcas best beaches we proceeded to visit SAmarador Beach a quiet little beach paradise hid http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-727162.html Weve decided today that wed do better travelling around on four wheels instead of 2. After breakfast and pool and stealing more treats for the roadtrip we collected our keys and excitedly exited the hotel with anticipation of the what the day shall bring. However a problem arose straight awaywhat does our car look like One would have thought theyd park it right out the front rig http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-727161.html Wake up super excited this morning as today is bikeride Majorca day. I spring out of bed throw open the curtains expecting a blast of morning sunshine but am quickly disappointed with the presentation of a grey and overcast day and the soft pitterpatter of rain on the ground below. Umphhhhh its not supposed to rain in Majorca especially not during summer. Thats the sort of shitty weat http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-727158.html We woke up after having another great sleep in with Ben very excited about watching the bombers play on my lil laptop by the pool Had another yummy breakie and took 1.50 euro with us all ready to play pool I lost by 1 ball Gah By was pretty cool playing in the sun So we headed back up changed into our togs and wandered down to the pool again. Ben set up his lil towel tent so he could see th http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-726024.html When I was trying to fall asleep on the first night in the hotel only one thought was flying through my head it couldnt be as bad as it seemed right Or could it The flight itself wasnt that bad although it couldve been very unpleasant I really dont mind the kids on the plane but the amount of prams we were taking on board was slightly worrying not to mention a few groups of http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/Alcudia/blog-724919.html Two weeks into being in Port de Pollensa part 2 of the career break and we have been walking and discovering Mallorca in the 30 degree heatFirst up Castell del Rei This Moorish castle was always supposed to be inaccessible to invaders but for over a decade private land closure has done that job Fortunately nowadays with a permit requested some days before the hike you can rediscover a trul http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-724509.html So last night we had a relatively painless flight to Majorca however it was full of hens and stag groups very drunk and making ALOT of noise I got picked up at 12pm by a driver from bens work and met him in the car only to realise id left my togs at home so raced home to get them. Whew Other than that we arrived safely in Majorca and realised we hadnt booked a transfer and all the transfer de http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-722733.html Mallorca 4 Weeks 4 weeks between cycle trips with the intention to simply relax.We Stayed with Stephs Sister Suzie so lots of family time from sitting in cafes to volleyball training and birthday parties. Stephs parents were there when we arrived so we had their company for 4 days then shortly after my brother joined us for a week. The week with my brother was a week in which we did lots of re http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-712898.html Offsite in Spain Some of the advantages of being in Europe. It was a really nice surprise when I heard that our team is going for a offsite to island of Mallorca in Spain We were to stay there for 2 nights. It was suppose to be a short chilled relaxing vacation something I have probably never taken. The highlight was definitely food. We had 2 dinners at fancy places 3 4 course and a differe http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-705690.html Tuesday October 25We spent the morning fretting about luggage weight Fred and I had both been on the airline website and we each had different maximum luggage weights for both checked and carryon. As well we each had different costs for overweight. Fred had a scale and we weighed and reweighed our bags several times.We had arranged for a large taxi to pick us up at noon and we were at the a http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/Sencelles/blog-662025.html During our family holiday to Mallorca in August we decided to head away from the main resorts to see a bit of more genuine life on the island. As we were staying nearby we chose to take one of the local bright red and yellow buses more like luxury coaches to the town of Pollena.The town was founded in the 13th century with most of the streets being constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries. O http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-660112.html Day 2 in Mallorca After only a half day yesterday we had a lot left to finish on our ToDo list before we left the Spanish Islands. Fish Spa We headed out into the downtown district of Mallorca and while walking around we came across Fish Spa.This 39Spa39 gets rid of dead skin on your feet and smooths them not by pumice stones or by a traditional pedicure but literally by having tiny fi http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/Valldemosa/blog-653696.html We got into Mallorca this morning. Not totally thrilled about the hotel. Its pretty far outside of town and the buses only come every 20 minutes. It works though.When we got in all the rooms werent ready yet so we decided to head to wander around and head to bellver castle while we waited for our rooms to be available. Bellver Castle The entire city of Palma is built on a hill that leads down http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/Valldemosa/blog-652980.html When I heard ferry my first thought was that thing you catch to Mackinaw Island. Just seats all open nothing to do but sit watch the water.Of course I understood these ferries would be an upgrade from that. After all many of them include sleeping quarters have room for cars to be parked below and have restaurants.What I was not prepared for was that ferries are cruise ships that take yo http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/Valldemosa/blog-649675.html On Friday the 19th of August Alesha and I headed to Gatwick in time for our 6.20pm Easyjet flight and in true easyjet fashion our flight was delayed for not one not two but four hours A gas leak was the reason so in all honesty i39m glad they swapped planes but we weren39t that pleased about arriving in Palma so late 2.30am. On arrival we had a very grumpy taxi driver who drove very era http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-643098.html hello everyoneI know it has been a while since my last entry and I apologize. This last month has been a little bit crazy compared to the other months of my travels. I have been jumping around and having limited access to computers. I am now in a set location for a couple of days and can now inform you of my journey.It started after Croatia. I was scheduled to go to Scotland and camp in the highl http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-636924.html Living in London MallorcaMinorcaMajorca how ever people may choose to spell this diverse island is mainly used for partying hard in the likes of Magaluf.. When I visited this island I went to find what this lost pirates island is really about No treasure finds and found true beauty where local Mallorcan39s live rather than the places where tourists have taken over and created a mini Unite http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-632394.html I39ve spent this summer going all around Majorca on a motorbike. I stayed in Palma and then visited cities like Portocristo Alcdia Inca Manacor Valldemssa Sller Sant Elm Sa Dragonera Andratx etc.I also went to visit Les coves del Drach and sunbathe in many beaches as Cala Mondrag or Cala Varques. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-630090.html On Sunday we left Benicarlo Spain for Palma Spain on the Balearic Island of Majorca. We just spent our last 2 days relaxing at the Marriott Golf Resort no I didn39t get a chance to golf and we start our journey back to US tomorrow. This is a great resort and we spent most of our time at the pool or health club. This evening we eat a barbeque with a live band. Great last evening... We will be http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Balearic-Islands/Majorca/blog-619433.html