Blogs from Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe - page 19

Palma de Majorca, Spain 31st July - 7th August 2004 At the mid-way point of 2004, Vicky declared she needed a holiday. And not one of the sightseeing or visiting the relatives variety. She wanted sun, sea, sand and most of all, no itineraries or timetables to keep to. I myself was beginning to tire of the London way of life and promptly agreed that a week in the sun would be much needed. With that in mind, I set about booking a break to one of Western Europe’s many summer hide-aways. After doing some research, I finally settled on Mallorca (also spelt Majorca), which is the largest of the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands (made up of Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca & Formentera) float between Spain and the North African coast. The main city of the ... read more

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The Hotel San Diego was very well situated, the food and service was excellent. The Hotel itself was very well centered and easy to get to almost everywhere. At this time of the year we found it very chilly and windy, but we heard from the locals that normally it is not so. There was an indoor heated pool and a happy hour which had ppl flocking and telling of their adventures. Went on many organised tours, which i honestly would have to look up to get the names:)... read more