Showing posts with label Majorca. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Majorca. Show all posts

Friday, October 31, 2014

Melia de Mar Majorca

The hotel that we chose for our weekend in Majorca was the three-star MeliĆ” de Mar, an adults only hotel in Illetas.  They are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and it was the perfect location for our sunshine getaway.

Melia de Mar Majorca

The hotel is right on the water.  It’s surrounded by a rocky outcrop, but there is a little cove to swim in and a small beach just around the corner.  For the big white beaches of Majorca you’ll have to venture out by taxi, but we were more than happy to spend our time relaxing by the pool. 

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

All of the rooms in the hotel face the ocean and have balconies.  You just can’t beat the views from high up.  Our room had a separate living room and a ton of space.  The massive, cushy bed faced the windows perfectly and the two large balconies were used for several naps.  

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Our upgrade to The Level gave so many wonderful perks, included access to their exclusive lounge.  Throughout the day, we would venture there for a complimentary snack or a drink. 

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

There are several bars and restaurants on the premises.  There's little need to venture out if you don't want to. 

Melia de Mar Majorca

I’ll admit that a pet peeve of mine is when people reserve loungers for the entire day, but then never show up.  At one point I counted about 35 empty lounges in prime spots being held with towels.   But if you have any trouble, just ask for assistance.  The pool staff were very helpful in pulling two loungers together for us and getting us an umbrella. 

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Our upgrade to The Level also gave us the use of a big white sunbed for one day with a complimentary fruit tray and bottle of cava.  (Be sure to reserve your sunbed ahead of time.)  There is a full spa and gym on the premises if you just aren't relaxed enough. 

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca

Melia de Mar Majorca


My only complaint is that our stay just wasn’t long enough.  About the time we started to really relax and settle in, it was time to head home. 

Have you ever enjoyed a day on a big white sunbed?



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We booked our stay at MeliĆ” de Mar as part of a package.
Our upgrade to The Level was complimentary for the purposes of review.
  All photos, writing and opinions are my own.
As always, I promise to be open, honest and transparent with my readers.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.  

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Weekend in Majorca

It’s a well-known misconception that it rains constantly in London.
It does rain, usually a light, misty drizzle.   But, not nearly as much as popular culture would have you believe.

Admittedly, the nice weather was late in coming this year.  But once spring strolled in,
then summer arrived and slid nicely into autumn, we have had some pretty terrific weather.
Sunny, blue skies with mild temperatures, perfect for getting out and enjoying the outdoors. 

But winter is certainly on her way.  In our pre-emptive efforts to stock pile the Vitamin D,
we took the opportunity of a bank holiday weekend to fly somewhere even warmer,
the beautiful Mediterranean island of Majorca.  

Majorca City Break

Cocktails are always better with an umbrella, don’t you think?
This photo was a complete accident, but I just love it!

Majorca City Break

I should be showing you dozens of photos of this lovely island, but I can’t.
In fact this one of the moped is the only one I'll show you.  

Majorca City Break

We pretty much just parked our backsides at the hotel pool and didn’t venture much further.  It was just what we needed.  

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Matthew did leave the pool long enough to swim in the Med for a bit. 

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

For our weekend getaways, we usually fly out after work on Friday night so arrive after dark.  One of my favorite things is hopping out of bed on Saturday morning and drawing back the curtains on our new destination.   Majorca didn’t disappoint.
I was presented with the most glorious sunrise.  Breathtaking.   

Majorca City Break

Majorca City Break

We found a great rate on an EasyJet flight & hotel combo.
I’ll tell you a little more about the hotel in my next post. 

Where do you go for Vitamin D?