Celebrity Magazine Issue 131

RETURN TO MALLORCA UB40

LIFESTYLE | INTERVIEWS | FASHION | BOATS, BIKES & AUTOMOBILES | HOMES & PROPERTY

We are thrilled to welcome you to the April edition of Celebrity Magazine. With warmer weather fast approaching, we have put together an edition full of exciting content to celebrate the upcoming season.In this issue, we are thrilled to feature some very special celebrity guests including UB40 who will be performing in July on the beautiful island of Mallorca. Celebrity Magazine always brings you the latest news on everything that is going on across the islands from live music to festivals and parties and is thrilled that we have so many exciting things to share with you over the next few months and throughout the summer.

We also take a look at the island’s fashion, wellness and property, along with delicious culinary offerings. For those of you looking to enjoy everything the islands have to offer, we have compiled a list of the very best places to hang out in our EAT, DRINK, DO sections on CelebrityMallorca.es

With all of this and more, we hope you find inspiration for your spring adventures in this issue of Celebrity Magazine.

Happy reading!

Estimados lectores,

Nos complace daros la bienvenida a la edición de abril de Celebrity Magazine. Ahora que se acerca el buen tiempo, hemos preparado un número lleno de contenidos interesantes para celebrar la llegada de la temporada.

En este número, estamos encantados de contar con algunos invitados muy especiales, como UB40, que actuará en julio en la hermosa isla de Mallorca. Celebrity Magazine siempre te trae las últimas noticias sobre todo lo que ocurre en las islas, desde música en directo hasta festivales y fiestas, y estamos encantados de tener tantas cosas emocionantes que compartir con vosotros en los próximos meses y durante todo el verano.

También echamos un vistazo a la moda, el bienestar y las propiedades de la isla, junto con deliciosas ofertas culinarias. Para aquellos que quieran disfrutar de todo lo que las islas tienen que ofrecer, hemos recopilado una lista de los mejores lugares para pasar el rato en nuestras secciones COMER, BEBER, HACER en CelebrityMallorca.es. Con todo esto y mucho más, esperamos que encuentreis inspiración para vuestras aventuras primaverales en este número de Celebrity Magazine.

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REGGAE SUPERSTARS UB40 TO RETURN TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER

UB40, famous for their hits such as ‘Red, Red Wine’, ‘Kingston Town’, and ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’, have sold over 70 million records worldwide and show no signs of stopping any time soon. The band are heading back to perform on our shores for the first time in five years as part of the Mallorca Live Festival’s Es Jardi Boutique Concerts on July 29th. So, how did this working-class band from Birmingham come to be a household name?

Formed in Birmingham, UK in 1978, UB40 took their name from the government form used for claiming unemployment benefits, (Unemployment Benefit, Form 40) something many of the band members and their families were familiar with. Initially, the band were identified as a reggae group by the masses although many critics stated at the time that reggae is more than a onedrop rhythm and that UB40 belonged firmly in the pop category. With four Grammys for Best Reggae Album, it is safe to say that the masses were correct.

UB40’s early work tapped into reggae’s political roots and voiced very acerbic concerns about Margaret Thatcher’s conservative policies, the rise of the National Front in the UK and the country’s “pervasive, destructive joblessness” as they said at the time. Their first single consisted of two A-sides - “King” which was written about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, and “Food for Thought” which is a scathing observation of the hypocrisy of Christmasnot quite the normal sugar-coated pop that was popular at the time but well received and soared up the charts.

By the early 1980s, UB40 had more commercial success in their sights and

released the album ‘Labour of Love’, a collection of covers including the now world-famous song ‘Red Red Wine’ which was originally a hit for Neil Diamond in 1968. UB40s version is somewhat more upbeat and catchy than Diamond’s original which focuses on using alcohol as a way to self-destruct following the breakdown of a relationship. UB40 on the other hand put a catchy, reggae-esque twist on the song by adding a verse, or to use the correct reggae term “toast”, which highlights some of the delights of wine-drinking. This part of the song is perhaps the most famous and is often belted out by the crowd in a rowdy karaoke bar.

“Red red wine you make me feel so fine. You keep me rocking all of the time. Red red wine you make me feel so grand. I feel a million dollar when you’re in my hand”

‘Red Red Wine’ was a huge hit for the band and eventually reached the top of both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK singles chart and ‘Labour of Love’ reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. For this album,

UB40 hold the record for most weeks spent by a group in the UK singles chart during the 1980s along with the English band Madness with 214 weeks each.

Throughout the rest of the 80s, UB40 continued their skyward journey to success and on the 11th of June 1988, UB40 performed at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert at Wembley Stadium alongside artists such as Dire Straits, George Michael, Whitney Houston, the Bee Gees and other famous names of the time. They followed this with their most successful worldwide single release which was ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’ in 1993 which was a number-one hit in the UK, across Europe and in the US and was the main theme song to the Sharon Stone movie ‘Silver’.

Throughout the rest of the 90s and into the 00s, the band remained relevant with appearances in several films such as ‘Speed 2: Cruise Control’ and ‘The Yob’. In 2003, they swung onto the radar of a younger generation with the release of their version of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ as the official anthem for the England National Rugby Union team for the Rugby Union World Cup and subsequently reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart.

In 2008, lead singer Ali Campbell sensationally announced that he would be leaving the group after 30 years and it was originally reported that this was to concentrate on solo projects, but Campbell later said he was leaving due to other disputes with management. The remaining members released a statement saying: “Ali made a very simple decision; he chose to pursue and put his solo career over and above continuing

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to work with UB40 after February 2008. It’s as simple as that”. Keyboardist Mickey Virtue left the band shortly after and gave a statement that listed the same issues that Campbell had as reasons for his departure. The band released their next album, ‘TwentyFourSeven’, the last with their original lineup, but this time they made the unconventional decision to release it as a free insert in The Mail on Sunday’s 4 May 2008 issue which sold nearly three million copies. This decision led to somewhat of a backlash when the full version was released in June of the same year and most of the big retailers refused to stock it. Subsequently, the album failed to reach the Top 75 in the UK - something that is unheard of for a band with such popularity as UB40.

UB40 were not to be kept down for long though and their next album was a collection of songs from the ‘Labour of Love’ series called ‘Love Songs’ and featured Ali Campbell on all vocals and reached number 3 in the UK. The band then embarked on a tour of the US, which included their first show at the Hollywood Bowl. In 2009 the band released their first album with their new lead singer Duncan Campbell entitled ‘Labour of Love IV’ although it only remained in the charts for two weeks and reached number 24.In 2013 percussionist and vocalist Astro announced that he had left the band, describing it as a “rudderless ship” and criticising the “serious lack of communication between the band and management”. Astro then controversially joined former UB40 members Ali Campbell and Mickey Virtue on stage at the indigO2 Arena in London on 6 December 2013. The three former band members continued to tour as UB40 which resulted in several legal proceedings being filed between the former and current members of the band over the use of the name. Ali Campbell told the press that he would rather go to the High Court in London over the matter than settle out of court.

Over the next few years, lead vocalist Duncan Campbell retired from UB40 due to ill health, following a stroke he had suffered and was replaced by Matt Doyle of Birmingham reggae band Kioko. In 2021, saxophonist Brian Travers died of cancer at the age of 62 and later in the year, former vocalist and founding member Astro also died rather suddenly.

The current lineup consists of Jimmy Brown on drums, Robin Campbell on guitar and vocals, Earl Falconer on bass guitar and

vocals, Norman Hassan on percussion, trombone and vocals, Matt Doyle on lead vocals and guitar are joined by Laurence Parry on trumpet, flugelhorn and trombone, Martin Meredith on saxophone and keyboards, Tony Mullings on keyboards and Ian Thompson on saxophone.

Over the years, UB40 have remained at the top of their game and have influenced other musicians in their careers with their politically-motivated songs, ability to reinvent themselves, and career longevity. Considering that the band are still going strong 45 years later, they must be doing something right and we can’t wait to see them in Mallorca!

The band are currently touring and will be making an appearance at the Mallorca Live Festival’s Es Jardi Boutique Concert on July 29th at the Antiguo Aquapark in Magaluf with tickets starting from 36 euros. Book your tickets now here.

LAS SUPERESTRELLAS DEL REGGAE UB40 VOLVERÁN A MALLORCA ESTE VERANO

UB40, famosos por sus éxitos como ‘Red, Red Wine’, ‘Kingston Town’ y ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’, han vendido más de 70 millones de discos en todo el mundo y no muestran signos de detenerse pronto. La banda vuelve a nuestras costas por primera vez en cinco años como parte de los Conciertos Boutique Es Jardi del Mallorca Live Festival el 29 de julio. ¿Cómo llegó esta banda de clase trabajadora de Birmingham a convertirse en un nombre familiar?

Formada en Birmingham, Reino Unido, en 1978, UB40 tomó su nombre del formulario gubernamental utilizado para solicitar prestaciones por desempleo (Unemployment Benefit, Form 40), algo con lo que muchos de los miembros de la banda y sus familias estaban familiarizados. Al principio, las masas identificaron a la banda como un grupo de reggae, aunque muchos críticos afirmaron en su momento que el reggae es más que un ritmo de un solo compás y que UB40 pertenecía firmemente a la categoría del pop. Con cuatro Grammys al mejor álbum de reggae, se puede afirmar que las masas estaban en lo cierto.

Los primeros trabajos de UB40 se

inspiraron en las raíces políticas del reggae y expresaron su acerada preocupación por las políticas conservadoras de Margaret Thatcher, el auge del Frente Nacional en el Reino Unido y la “omnipresente y destructiva falta de empleo” del país, como decían entonces. Su primer sencillo constaba de dos caras A: “King”, dedicada al legado de Martin Luther King Jr., y “Food for Thought”, una mordaz observación de la hipocresía navideña. No era el pop azucarado habitual de la época, pero fue bien recibida y se disparó en las listas de éxitos.

A principios de la década de 1980, UB40 tenía más éxito comercial y publicó el álbum “Labour of Love”, una colección de versiones que incluía la ahora mundialmente famosa canción “Red Red Wine”, que originalmente fue un éxito de Neil Diamond en 1968. La versión de UB40 es algo más alegre y pegadiza que la original de Diamond, que se centra en el uso del alcohol como forma de autodestrucción tras la ruptura de una relación. Por otro lado, UB40 le da un toque pegadizo y reggae a la canción añadiendo una estrofa, o para utilizar el término reggae correcto “brindis”, que destaca algunas de las delicias de beber vino. Esta parte de la canción es quizá la más famosa y la que suele cantar el público en los bares de karaoke.

“Vino tinto me haces sentir tan bien. Me mantienes rockeando todo el tiempo. Red red wine you make me feel so grand. Me siento como un millón de dólares cuando te tengo en mi mano”.Red Red Wine” fue un gran éxito para el grupo y llegó a encabezar tanto la lista Billboard Hot 100 como la lista de singles del Reino Unido. “Labour of Love” alcanzó el número uno en la lista de álbumes del Reino Unido. Gracias a este álbum, UB40 ostenta el récord de semanas de permanencia de un grupo en la lista de singles del Reino Unido durante la década de 1980, junto con la banda inglesa Madness, con 214 semanas cada uno. Durante el resto de los años 80, UB40 continuó su viaje hacia el éxito y el 11 de junio de 1988 actuó en el concierto homenaje a Nelson Mandela por su 70 cumpleaños en el estadio de Wembley, junto a artistas como Dire Straits, George Michael, Whitney Houston, los Bee Gees y otros nombres famosos de la época. A continuación lanzaron su sencillo de mayor éxito mundial, ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’, en 1993, que fue número uno en el Reino Unido, Europa y Estados Unidos, y el tema principal de la película de Sharon Stone ‘Silver’.

Durante el resto de la década de los 90 y los primeros años de la década del 2000, el grupo mantuvo su relevancia con apariciones en varias películas, como “Speed 2: Cruise Control” y “The Yob”. En 2003, entraron en el radar de una generación más joven con el lanzamiento de su versión de “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” como himno oficial del equipo nacional de rugby de Inglaterra para la Copa Mundial de Rugby, y posteriormente alcanzaron el número 15 en la lista de singles del Reino Unido.

En 2008, el cantante Ali Campbell anunció de forma sensacional que abandonaba el grupo después de 30 años, y en un principio se dijo que lo hacía para concentrarse en proyectos en solitario, pero Campbell dijo más tarde que lo dejaba debido a otras disputas con la dirección. Los miembros restantes emitieron un comunicado: “Ali tomó una decisión muy sencilla: decidió seguir y anteponer su carrera en solitario a seguir trabajando con UB40 después de febrero de 2008. Así de sencillo”. El teclista Mickey Virtue dejó la banda poco después y emitió un comunicado en el que enumeraba los mismos problemas que Campbell como motivos de su marcha. La banda lanzó su siguiente álbum, “TwentyFourSeven”, el último con su formación original, pero esta vez tomaron la poco convencional decisión de lanzarlo como un encarte gratuito en la edición del 4 de mayo de 2008 de The Mail on Sunday, que vendió casi tres millones de copias. Esta decisión provocó un cierto rechazo

cuando la versión completa salió a la venta en junio del mismo año y la mayoría de los grandes minoristas se negaron a venderla. Posteriormente, el álbum no alcanzó el Top 75 en el Reino Unido, algo inaudito para una banda con tanta popularidad como UB40.

Sin mbargo, UB40 no se quedó atrás durante mucho tiempo y su siguiente álbum, una colección de canciones de la serie “Labour of Love” titulada “Love Songs”, con Ali Campbell como vocalista, alcanzó el número 3 en el Reino Unido. La banda se embarcó entonces en una gira por Estados Unidos, que incluyó su primer concierto en el Hollywood Bowl. En 2009 la banda lanzó su primer álbum con su nuevo vocalista Duncan Campbell titulado ‘Labour of Love IV’ aunque sólo permaneció en las listas durante dos semanas y alcanzó el número 24.

En 2013 el percusionista y vocalista Astro anunció que había abandonado la banda, describiéndola como un “barco sin timón” y criticando la “grave falta de comunicación entre la banda y la dirección. Astro se unió entonces polémicamente a los antiguos miembros de UB40 Ali Campbell y Mickey Virtue en el escenario del indigO2 Arena de Londres el 6 de diciembre de 2013. Los tres ex miembros de la banda continuaron de gira como UB40, lo que dio lugar a varios procedimientos legales entre los antiguos y los actuales miembros de la banda sobre el uso del nombre. Ali Campbell declaró a la prensa que prefería ir al Tribunal Superior de Londres por este asunto antes que llegar

a un acuerdo extrajudicial. En los años siguientes, el vocalista Duncan Campbell se retiró de UB40 por problemas de salud, a raíz de un derrame cerebral que había sufrido, y fue sustituido por Matt Doyle, de la banda de reggae de Birmingham Kioko. En 2021, el saxofonista Brian Travers murió de cáncer a la edad de 62 años y, más tarde ese mismo año, el antiguo vocalista y miembro fundador Astro también falleció de forma repentina. La formación actual está formada por Jimmy Brown a la batería, Robin Campbell a la guitarra y voz, Earl Falconer al bajo y voz, Norman Hassan a la percusión, trombón y voz, Matt Doyle la voz principal y guitarra a los que se unen Laurence Parry a la trompeta, fliscorno y trombón, Martin Meredith al saxofón y teclados, Tony Mullings a los teclados e Ian Thompson al saxofón.A lo largo de los años, UB40 se ha mantenido en lo más alto de su carrera y ha influido en otros músicos gracias a sus canciones de motivación política, su capacidad para reinventarse y la longevidad de su carrera. Teniendo en cuenta que el grupo sigue en activo 45 años después, algo deben estar haciendo bien y ¡nos morimos de ganas de verlos en Mallorca!

La banda está actualmente de gira y hará una aparición en el Mallorca Live Festival’s Es Jardi Boutique Concert el 29 de julio en el Antiguo Aquapark de Magaluf con entradas a partir de 36 euros. Reserva ya tus entradas aquí.

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TAYLOR SWIFT BREAKS MORE RECORDS

MYSTIC MEGS DIES AT 80

It would seem that everything that Taylor Swift touches turns platinum and she will soon need her own page in the Guinness Book of Records. She can now add another couple of accolades to her evergrowing collection - the highest-attended concert for a female artist in 36 years and the most tickets sold by an artist in a single day. Madonna previously held the record for her 1987 Anaheim Stadium concert in Los Angeles with 67,000 people but Taylor has beaten her by 3,000 with 70,000 people attending one of her concerts on her Eras Tour. Not happy with one record, however, Ms Swift also took the title for most tickets sold by an artist in a single day with 2.4 million tickets sold on the first day of pre-sale alone. So successful is her Eras Tour, the town of Glendale, Arizona temporarily changed its name to Swift City for a few days to mark Taylor’s tour.

Taylor Swift bate más récords

Parece que todo lo que toca Taylor Swift se convierte en platino y pronto necesitará su propia página en el Libro Guinness de los Récords. Ahora puede añadir otro par de galardones a su creciente colección: el concierto con mayor asistencia de una artista femenina en 36 años y el mayor número de entradas vendidas por un artista en un solo día.

Madonna ostentaba anteriormente el récord por su concierto de 1987 en el estadio Anaheim de Los Ángeles, con 67.000 personas, pero Taylor la ha superado en 3.000, con 70.000 asistentes a uno de sus conciertos de la gira Eras Tour.

Pero no contenta con un récord, Swift también se ha llevado el de mayor número de entradas vendidas por un artista en un solo día, con 2,4 millones de entradas vendidas sólo en el primer día de venta anticipada.

Anyone who has lived in the UK in the last 35 years or so will know Mystic Meg, the iconic astrologer that rose to fame for her National Lottery predictions. She successfully wrote a column in The Sun for 23 years and became a household name. Meg’s real name was Margaret Lake and she was fondly remembered with tributes coming in from loyal readers and followers as well as magician Uri Gellar who tweeted that Mystic Meg was “so identifiable by name and image, the quintessential fortune teller who brought mystery and mystique to millions of believers. She defied the dreary sceptics, as did her fans. Much love and positive energy, Meg, on your onward journey.”

La mística Megs muere a los 80 años Cualquiera que haya vivido en el Reino Unido en los últimos 35 años conocerá a Mystic Meg, la icónica astróloga que saltó a la fama por sus predicciones sobre la Lotería Nacional. Escribió con éxito una columna en The Sun durante 23 años y se convirtió en un nombre muy conocido. El verdadero nombre de Meg era Margaret Lake y fue recordada con cariño por sus fieles lectores y seguidores, así como por el mago Uri Gellar, que tuiteó que Mystic Meg era “tan identificable por su nombre e imagen, la adivina por excelencia que aportó misterio y mística a millones de creyentes. Desafió a los escépticos, al igual que sus fans. Mucho amor y energía positiva, Meg, en tu viaje hacia adelante”.

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE CLEANS UP AT THE OSCARS

Everything Everywhere All At Once achieved something at this year’s Oscars that has never been done - it won seven of the eleven awards that it was nominated for. These awards included some of the bigger above-the-line Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Best Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Best Actor (Ke Huy Quan). The picture also won Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing to make up their total seven. It was also a poignant win for both Yeoh and Quan who are the first Asian actors to win in the same year with Yeoh saying in her acceptance speech “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. This is proof that dreams come true. And, ladies, never let anybody tell you that you are past your prime.”

Todo a la vez En todas partes se luce en los Oscar Everything Everywhere All At Once logró algo en los Oscar de este año que nunca se había hecho: ganó siete de los once premios a los que estaba nominada. Estos premios incluyeron algunos de los premios Oscar más importantes, como Mejor Película, Mejor Director (Daniel Kwan y Daniel Scheinert), Mejor Actriz (Michelle Yeoh), Mejor Actriz de Reparto (Jamie Lee Curtis) y Mejor Actor (Ke Huy Quan). . La película también ganó Mejor Guión Original y Mejor Edición de Película para completar su total de siete. También fue una victoria conmovedora tanto para Yeoh como para Quan, que son los primeros actores asiáticos en ganar en el mismo año. Yeoh dijo en su discurso de aceptación: “Para todos los niños y niñas pequeños que se parecen a mí viendo esta noche, este es un faro de esperanza y posibilidades. Esta es la prueba de que los sueños se hacen realidad. Y, señoras, nunca dejen que nadie les diga que ya pasaron su mejor momento”.

MARK WRIGHT ARRIVES IN MALLORCA TO GET HIS HANDS DIRTY

Former TOWIE heartthrob turned presenter

Mark Wright has recently arrived in Mallorca to work on his apartment himself after a problem with “nightmare builders” - something I’m sure many of our readers can relate to. The Heart Radio presenter posted on his Instagram detailing his 30-hour drive to Mallorca in a van laden with materials followed by another post in which he voiced his concerns about their sleeping arrangements. Mark is heard asking his friends “where are we sleeping tonight...” to which his friend replies....”well, I have got a pink lilo.” Mark has been seen taking some time out in various bars and restaurants around the Calvia area causing many of his loyal fans to try and catch a glimpse of him and lamenting that it is just a tad too cold for him to take his shirt off! Let’s just hope he comes back once the building work is completed and the weather is warmer!

Mark Wright llega a Mallorca para ensuciarse las manos

El ex galán de TOWIE convertido en presentador Mark Wright ha llegado recientemente a Mallorca para reformar su apartamento él mismo, después de un problema con “constructores de pesadilla” - algo con lo que estoy seguro de que muchos de nuestros lectores pueden identificarse. El presentador de Heart Radio publicó en su Instagram detalles de su viaje de 30 horas a Mallorca en una furgoneta cargada de materiales, seguido de otro post en el que expresó su preocupación acerca de dónde dormir. Se escucha a Mark preguntar a sus amigos “dónde dormiremos esta noche...” a lo que su amigo responde.... “bueno, tengo un colchoneta rosa”

.Se ha visto a Mark en varios bares y restaurantes de la zona de Calvià, lo que ha provocado que muchos de sus fieles seguidores intenten verle y lamenten que haga demasiado frío para que se quite la camiseta. Esperemos que vuelva cuando terminen las obras y haga más calor.

BARON LLOYD WEBBER KT TO COMPOSE FOR KING CHARLES III’S CORONATION

As a Knight Bachelor of Britain, one that has been knighted by the monarch but does not carry the title of ‘Sir” or “Dame”, Andrew Lloyd Webber may have felt that he had no choice but to accept King Charles III’s invitation to compose a piece for his coronation.

Lloyd Webber is world-renowned for the musicals “Cats”, “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Evita” and “Jesus Christ Superstar” and for his extensive back catalogue of compositions so it is unsurprising that he was the first choice for the role. For the coronation ceremony on May 6th in Westminster Abbey in London, the King has asked Lloyd Webber to compose a melody to Psalm 98 although it is unknown yet at what point this piece will be played. Details about the coronation are slowly being released although the King and his courtiers are keeping everything very close to their chests so we will just have to wait and see what else he has up his sleeve…

El barón Lloyd Webber KT compondrá una pieza para la coronación del rey Carlos III Como Caballero de Gran Bretaña, uno que ha sido nombrado caballero por el monarca pero que no lleva el título de “Sir” o “Dame”, Andrew Lloyd Webber puede haber sentido que no tenía más remedio que aceptar la invitación del Rey Carlos III para componer una pieza para su coronación. Lloyd Webber es mundialmente conocido por los musicales “Cats”, “El fantasma de la ópera”, “Evita” y “Jesucristo Superstar”, así como por su extenso catálogo de composiciones, por lo que no es de extrañar que fuera la primera elección para el papel. Para la ceremonia de coronación del 6 de mayo en la Abadía de Westminster de Londres, el Rey ha pedido a Lloyd Webber que componga una melodía para el Salmo 98, aunque aún se desconoce en qué momento se interpretará esta pieza. Poco a poco se van conociendo más detalles sobre la coronación, aunque el Rey y sus cortesanos lo mantienen todo muy reservado, así que tendremos que esperar a ver qué más se guarda en la manga...

‘Nice to Meet you 4’ networking, more smiles and success!

The fourth instalment of the much-loved Celebrity Nice to Meet You event was held on Friday 10th March at the Leonardo Hotel in Portals.

With a more casual feel to the event this time, the chairs and sofas were set up in the foyer area of the hotel and participants were warmly welcomed by Donna, Matthew and Larrick where everyone enjoyed a welcome drink from the hotel’s classy bar area. After a drink our guests sat down and Donna Suarez introduced the event, and introduced Larrick and Matthew as fellow Celebrity Magazine directors. Celebrity Nice to Meet You Networking is the

ideal opportunity to promote your business or services and each person in the room did this by speaking for a couple of minutes about themselves and their businesses. There were plenty of laughs throughout the event and it was great to learn about each other’s ventures and to hear about so many interesting ideas and concepts. After the attendees had all spoken it was time to mingle at the bar area to begin networking. As drinks were sipped and

canapés eaten in the comfortable bar area the event continued into the evening. Lots of introductions were made for business to be done.

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l viernes 10 de marzo se celebró en el hotel Leonardo de Portals la cuarta edición del famoso evento Nice to Meet You.

Con un ambiente más informal para el evento en esta ocasión, las sillas y sofás se colocaron en la zona del vestíbulo del hotel y los participantes fueron recibidos calurosamente por Donna, Matthew y Larrick, donde todos disfrutaron de una copa de bienvenida en la elegante zona de bar del hotel. Después de tomar una copa, nuestros invitados se sentaron y Donna

Suárez presentó el evento, y presentó a Larrick y Matthew como compañeros directores de Celebrity Magazine.

Celebrity Nice to Meet You Networking es la oportunidad ideal para promover su negocio o servicios y cada persona en la sala hizo esto hablando durante un par de minutos acerca de sí mismos y sus negocios.

Hubo un montón de risas durante todo el evento y fue genial para aprender acerca de las empresas de los demás y escuchar acerca de tantas ideas y conceptos interesantes. Después de que todos los asistentes

hablaran, llegó el momento de mezclarse en la zona del bar para empezar a establecer contactos. Mientras disfrutaban de unas copas y degustaban canapés en la cómoda zona del bar, el acto continuó hasta bien entrada la noche.

Se hicieron muchas presentaciones para hacer negocios.

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LEONARDO HOTELS

Ocho nuevos hoteles en Mallorca, Ibiza y Fuengirola

La cadena israelí continúa su imparable expansión

Leonardo Hotels ha recibido con ilusión un 2023 esperanzador tras despedir un 2022 caracterizado por la expansión y diversificación de su actividad en el mercado español, donde su implantación ha experimentado un crecimiento récord de más del 80%. En apenas siete años, la cadena ha pasado a acumular 17 hoteles en España, tanto en el segmento corporativo como, recientemente, en el vacacional y de ocio, creando un sólido portafolio de propiedades.

La mayor operación de compra en el mercado hotelero nacional.

2022 fue un año de grandes hitos para Leonardo Hotels en España, pues no sólo registró un resultado récord en volumen de reservas tras la pandemia, sino que, además, se ha adjudicado la mayor operación de compra en el mercado hotelero nacional. Este acuerdo destaca no sólo

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE CONTROVERSIAL IN FASHION AND LIFESTYLE

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Amanda Zips It Up brings together some of Amanda’s experiences, observations, travels and fashion likes and dislikes. Thankfully, containing more “likes” than the “dis” variety.

Amanda spends her time in London, Mallorca and Ibiza researching fashion from every angle. Zips It Up is a part tongue-in-cheek, part brutally honest look at this world that she inhabits. From the Fashion Week catwalks of London, New York, Paris and Milan to the backstreet boho boutiques of Palma and the Balearic beaches of Ibiza, it’s all here. Enjoy.

Amanda O’Riordan x

THE SEVENTIES REVISITED

Hit series Daisy Jones & The Six has influenced a spike in 1970s-inspired fashion. I have read the book but also love the TV series as I feel they have captured the wardrobe and fashion sense of that era.

From dramatic flares to floaty maxi dresses, even in 2023, these styles remain key staples to add to your wardrobe.

At the Michael Kors AW23 show we saw fringe detailing, hip-slung belts and knee-high boots on the catwalk. The High Street has taken note, too. Team Jigsaw’s fringed suede jacket with a pair of flares and you’re ready to rock ’n’ roll. Flares have made a huge comeback, especially for men as seen on the red carpet at The Oscars 2023.

Too scary? Try a softer take with a knitted tank in a retro colour or suede cowboy boots which are everywhere from London to Mallorca right now. Now’s the time to channel the disco decade.

The key look is plenty of denim, floral patterns and those all-important brown leather platform sandals or boots, which are available at the touch of a button on asos.com

Here’s my round-up of the key pieces you need to ‘rock the roll’ this summer 2023.

• Sunglasses, £135, Cos x Linda Farrow at cos.com

• Sweater, £250, chintiandparker.com

• Top, £55, boden.co.uk

• Clogs, £110, boden.co.uk

• Shirt, £130, essentialantwerp.com

• Dress, £89.99, shop.mango.com

• Boots, £180, aspiga.com

• Skirt, £49,99, zara.com

• Bag, £69, whitestuff.com

• Fringed jacket, £450, jigsawonline.com

• Waistcoat, £85, seventymochi.com

• Jeans, £89, mintvelvet.co.uk

DE VUELTA A LOS SETENTA

La exitosa serie Daisy Jones & The Six ha influido en el auge de la moda inspirada en los años setenta. He leído el libro, pero también me encanta la serie de televisión, porque creo que ha sabido captar el vestuario y el sentido de la moda de aquella época.

Desde los acampanados hasta los maxivestidos con vuelo, incluso en 2023, estos estilos siguen siendo básicos que añadir a tu armario.

En el desfile Michael Kors AW23 vimos detalles de flecos, cinturones a la cadera y botas hasta la rodilla. En High Street también han tomado nota. Combina la chaqueta de ante con flecos de Jigsaw con unos pantalones de campana y estarás lista para el rock and roll. Los pantalones acampanados han vuelto con fuerza, sobre todo para los hombres, como se vio en la alfombra roja de los Oscar 2023.

¿Dan demasiado miedo? Prueba una versión más suave con una camiseta de punto en un color retro o unas botas vaqueras de ante, que ahora están por todas partes, desde Londres hasta Mallorca. Ahora es el momento de canalizar la década disco.

El look clave es mucho vaquero, estampados florales y las imprescindibles sandalias o botas con plataforma de cuero marrón, que están disponibles con sólo pulsar un botón en asos.com.

Aquí tienes mi resumen de las piezas clave que necesitas para “rockear” este verano 2023.

• Gafas de sol, 135 £, Cos x Linda Farrow en cos.com

• Jersey, 250 £, chintiandparker.com

• Top, 55 £, boden.co.uk

• Zuecos, 110 £, boden.co.uk

• Camisa, 130 £, essentialantwerp.com

• Vestido, 89,99 £, shop.mango.com

• Botas, 180 £, aspiga.com

• Falda, 49,99 £, zara.com

• Bolso, 69 £, whitestuff.com

• Chaqueta con flecos, 450 £, jigsawonline.com

• Chaleco, 85 £, seventymochi.com

• Vaqueros, 89 £, mintvelvet.co.uk

CELEBRITY WHAT’S ON GUIDE

DISCOVER ALL OF THE EVENTS AND GOINGS-ON AROUND THE BALEARIC ISLANDS.

By Ben Mulvey

Spring is here….finally! After an unexpected snowfall that sent Facebook and Instagram into a frenzy with photos of brave islanders building snowmen and even skiing in the Tramuntana mountains, the sun came back and normality resumed. Travelling around the islands it is clear to see that businesses are ramping up and getting ready for the season and there are even a smattering of tourists and the vague whiff of suncream in the air. Read on to find out what is happening in the next few weeks…

Easter in the Balearics 2nd-10th April | Various Locations

Por fin ha llegado la primavera .... Después de una inesperada nevada que hizo que Facebook e Instagram se llenaran de fotos de valientes isleños construyendo muñecos de nieve e incluso esquiando en la Sierra de Tramuntana, el sol volvió y se reanudó la normalidad. Viajando por las islas se puede ver claramente que los negocios se están preparando para la temporada e incluso hay un puñado de turistas y un vago olor a crema solar en el aire. Siga leyendo para enterarse de lo que ocurrirá en las próximas semanas...

Palma International Boat Show

27th-30th April, Palma

The Palma International Boat Show returns to Palma’s Moll Vell from the 27th-30th of April for what promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s hugely successful event. PIBS attracts movers and shakes from the marine and yachting industry and has grown to become one of the most well-respected events of its type. Catering to long sailboats, motor yachts, refit and repair companies and everything in between, the event is the place to be for networking. The separate Superyacht Village is a recent edition and is home to yachts over 24m and well-frequented bars and food trucks.

Mallorca 312 29th April

From sea back on to terra firma, the Mallorca 312 is the most famous cycling circuit in Mallorca and attracts cyclists from around the world. Covering 312 kilometres with an altitude gain of 5,050 metres, it is not for the faint-hearted. The route takes in the majestic views of the Sierra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and pushes cyclists to their limits, so much so that registration fills up almost a year in advance. Take care if heading to the northwest of the island on this day as most roads are closed for the event but you can cheer the cyclists on from various points along the route.

The Balearics are well known for their impressive fiestas that are celebrated in all towns and villages around the islands and one of the most famous is Easter. This solemn religious festival is celebrated during Holy Week and is a much more sombre affair than the Easter eggs and bunnies we have come to associate this time of year with. The Crist de Sang (Blood of Christ) is celebrated on Holy Thursday and takes place in Palma. This procession brings together the 33 brotherhoods or ‘nazarenos’ of the island and is a solemn parade of up to 5000 men in long white robes and pointed white hoods. This procession has been taking place for over 400 years and is taken very seriously with many of the men appearing shackled or barefoot in an act of penance. Good Friday celebrations take place in the main squares of towns and villages around the islands and include food markets, religious masses and some more parades. Easter Sunday is mainly celebrated with the resurrection mass at La Seu Cathedral in Palma, famous as the King historically always attended although this has been less frequent over the last few years. Other masses take place in local town churches and families get together to eat and celebrate and enjoy another day off on Easter Monday. Happy Easter everyone!

Las Baleares son conocidas por sus impresionantes fiestas que se celebran en todas las ciudades y pueblos de las islas, y una de las más famosas es la Semana Santa. Esta solemne fiesta religiosa se celebra durante la Semana Santa y es un acontecimiento mucho más sombrío que los huevos y conejitos de Pascua con los que hemos llegado a asociar esta época del año. El Crist de Sang (Sangre de Cristo) se celebra el Jueves Santo y tiene lugar en Palma. Esta procesión reúne a las 33 cofradías o “nazarenos” de la isla y es un desfile solemne de hasta 5.000 hombres vestidos con largas túnicas blancas y capuchones blancos puntiagudos. Esta procesión se celebra desde hace más de 400 años y se toma muy en serio, ya que muchos de los hombres aparecen encadenados o descalzos como acto de penitencia.

Las celebraciones del Viernes Santo tienen lugar en las plazas principales de las ciudades y pueblos de las islas e incluyen mercados de alimentos, misas religiosas y algunos desfiles más.

El Domingo de Resurrección se celebra principalmente con la misa de resurrección en la Catedral de La Seu de Palma, famosa porque históricamente siempre acudía el Rey, aunque en los últimos años ha sido menos frecuente. Otras misas tienen lugar en iglesias de pueblos locales y las familias se reúnen para comer y celebrar y disfrutar de otro día libre el lunes de Pascua. ¡Felices Pascuas a todos!

El Salón Náutico Internacional de Palma vuelve al Moll Vell de Palma del 27 al 30 de abril para lo que promete ser aún más grande y mejor que el exitoso evento del año pasado. PIBS atrae a los protagonistas de la industria náutica y se ha convertido en uno de los eventos más respetados de su categoría. Dirigido a veleros de gran eslora, yates a motor, empresas de reacondicionamiento y reparación y todo lo demás, el evento es el lugar ideal para establecer contactos. El Superyacht Village, independiente, es una edición reciente y alberga yates de más de 24 m y bares y camiones de comida muy frecuentados.

Puerto Portals Farmer’s Market 5th May

Stroll around the stalls at the Puerto Portals Farmer’s market and sample a selection of local produce from almonds to a glass of wine. Live music, some children’s activities and plenty of familiar faces will be around to make this an enjoyable way to while away an afternoon so grab your shopping basket and head on down.

Pollensa Wine Fair 6th May

The Balearics produce some of the finest wines in Spain, and indeed Europe and many of us that enjoy a glass or two are lucky enough to sample some of these from our local supermarket. But if you fancy supping some wine (from the handy free wine glass that is provided) then head up to Pollensa to sample what the islands have to offer. After two years in a local car park, the event is moving back into the beautiful cloisters of the Convent of Santa Domingo. Handy tip: eat beforehand and take plenty of water as it can be very hot and it isn’t always possible to exit and reenter the event.

Del mar a tierra firme, la Mallorca 312 es el circuito ciclista más famoso de Mallorca y atrae a ciclistas de todo el mundo. Con un recorrido de 312 kilómetros y un desnivel de 5.050 metros, no es apto para pusilánimes. La ruta contempla las majestuosas vistas de la Sierra de Tramuntana, declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, y pone a los ciclistas al límite, hasta el punto de que las inscripciones se llenan con casi un año de antelación. Tenga cuidado si se dirige al noroeste de la isla ese día, ya que la mayoría de las carreteras están cerradas por el evento, pero puede animar a los ciclistas desde varios puntos de la ruta.

Mercado del Agricultor de Puerto Portals

5 de Mayo

Pasee por los puestos del Mercado del Agricultor de Puerto Portals y pruebe una selección de productos locales, desde almendras hasta una copa de vino. Música en directo, algunas actividades para niños y un montón de caras conocidas harán que sea una forma agradable de pasar la tarde, así que coge tu cesta de la compra y acércate.

Feria del Vino de Pollensa

6 de Mayo

Las Baleares producen algunos de los mejores vinos de España y de Europa, y muchos de los que disfrutamos con una copa o dos tenemos la suerte de poder degustarlos en nuestro supermercado local. Pero si le apetece beber un poco de vino (en la práctica copa de vino gratuita que se proporciona), diríjase a Pollensa para probar lo que las islas tienen que ofrecer. Después de dos años en un aparcamiento local, el evento se traslada de nuevo a los hermosos claustros del Convento de Sant Domingo. Consejo práctico: coma antes y llévese mucha agua, ya que puede hacer mucho calor y no siempre es posible salir y volver a entrar.

RHOC - Hanna and Martin Kinsella: A Family Weekend in Palma

Hanna and Martin recently made a trip to Mallorca for the weekend with their two gorgeous young kids in tow and those of you that follow their social media profiles will have already seen that they had a wonderful time. I sat down with them in Palma on a sunny Monday for a catch-up and to see the kids for the first time in a while! As always, they have lots going on…

By Ben Mulvey

Bar Bosch on the Paseo del Borne in Palma is a well-known suntrap and is usually full of people enjoying the views, the food and an afternoon caña. Hence, it was no surprise that Hanna and Martin chose this as the location for a catch up having escaped the grey skies of northern England. Our very own Donna and Larrick were also sitting there on the terrace when I arrived, a pleasant surprise as always as it’s always fun whenever these two are around!

Since we last spoke, Hanna has wrapped filming for the next series of Real Housewives of Cheshire on ITVBe and the series is due to air in the next couple of months.

“This series has been really fun to film,” Hanna says. “We have also had two new Housewives join the cast but I couldn’t name them last time we spoke. Most people now know that one of them is Natasha Hamilton, famous for being in Atomic Kitten”. Natasha has seemingly slotted into life as one of the Real Housewives of Cheshire quite harmoniously and Hanna had only lovely things to say about her. Natasha also revealed on the show that she is pregnant with her fifth child, the first with her husband and is over the moon - a great exclusive for the show and something that they will no doubt give plenty of airtime to.

During the filming of the current series, Hanna also launched her Icy Bear Cubs dental range, a new line of products that

are aimed at children and their parents to improve their dental hygiene. The launch of the product was included in the show and Hanna also ran a focus group to gauge fellow Housewives and other parents’ opinions of the products. In the last edition, we also spoke about the app that will be launched to complement this new line of Icy Bear products and it is now due to be launched and will soon be available for download.

Martin is still very busy with his clinics, both in the UK and here in Mallorca. His patients are still coming back month after month for their treatments and, now that he is back on the island once a month as he was prior to the pandemic, his Mallorca clinic is welcoming more and more patients. As the couple is planning on spending more time on the island in the next 12 months and have bought a property here, Martin is looking forward to offering his patients here more of his time and offering more treatments.

In terms of their property in Cala Vinyes, Martin and Hanna are very excited about this new chapter in their lives and are patiently waiting for the permits and licenses that they need in order to break ground on the building project. Watch this space…

Back to the world of TV and it seems we will be seeing a bit more of Martin from May as the couple’s Dr Kinsella Skincare range will be launching on QVC, the globallyrenowned shopping channel. Martin himself

will be appearing as an expert consultant to discuss skincare in general and promote the products directly. This means that Dr Kinsella Skincare could soon be shipping to more countries around the world and become available to more people in Spain in particular.

During their time in Palma, Hanna, Martin and the kids caught up with friends and family in Palma Nova and also enjoyed lunches and dinners around Palma in some of the main hotspots such as Merchants and Mar De Nudos. Charming photos that Hanna posted on her social media show the kids tucking into(and making a mess with!) ice creams s well as the well-heeled couple posing for photos around the old town of Palma. Hopefully, they will all be back on the island again soon!

The new series of The Real Housewives of Cheshire will be airing in a few months’ time on ITVBe and ITV X. Martin’s clinic, Re-Enhance Medicina Asthetica is located on Avenida del Rey Jaime I, 108 in Santa Ponsa and enquiries and appointments can be made by contacting info@re-enhance. com. To find out more about Dr Kinsella Skincare visit www.drkinsella.com and for everything Icy Bear Dental head to www. icybeardental.com.

Find both Hanna and Martin on Instagram @hannamiraftab and @drmartinkinsella.

Portals Laundry is now in its twenty second year of trading, and in February 2017 was taken over by new management, an ex-yacht captain and crew.

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FROM DARK TO LIGHT

Una pintura par leer” is the title of the current solo exhibition of the Austrian artist Enrique Fuentes in the HMH Gallery in Port Andratx. The Mexican-born Enrique Fuentes, who studied at the Ecole des Beau Arts in Paris, is one of Austria’s upcoming, contemporary artist elite. He was assistant to Arnulf Rainer and has already a considerable reputation.

Through the influence of Austria’s most famous action artist Günter Brus, who is Fuentes’ mentor certainly promoted his expressive and spontaneous handling of painting grounds, which is an explosive mixture of Austrian activism coupled with informal spontaneity and Mexican impulsiveness.

https://youtu.be/R38BkAIxtMo

From Otto Hans Ressler’s point of view the works of Enrique Fuentes go, so to speak directly into the blood, without taking the detour over the the head. We understand that here was force of nature at work”.

This becomes particularly vivid in the works “Black Angel”, “My Poppy” and “Black Wave” which are presented in the entrance. With powerful and impulsive hurled oil painton the raw canvas these works hit right to the heart. Also a new series of works on paper with the title “The birth of an Angel “are equally passionate works. They radiate a timeless beauty, beyond common ideals, but we can also sense the lurking behind them.

The works were created in 2017-2018 in Berlin and should tell of the complexity of this city. In nightly secret actions, Enrique Fuentes tore thick layers of posters from Berlin’s advertising pillars, glued them to canvas and brutally painted over these poster accumulations.The result is a contemporary document that reflects this vibrant metropolis.Layer by layer posters of films, parties, events - just an excess of impressions of a big citypossibly a subtle hint that one can also loose oneself in this city.

The shady sides and abysses of Berlin.

Through his Mexican roots Enrique Fuentes has a different culturally conditioned view of death and transience. In Mexico, death is seen as a natural part of life is not taboo. Instead, the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated with a colorful celebration. In the Mexican tradition of commemorating the day of the dead, La Catrina plays the role of the female personification of death (la muerte).

Fuentes presents in his contemplative approach the broad spectrum.

So it is not surprising that his newly published book “Via Crucis”is the core element of the exhibition “ A painting to read” in Port Andratx, which shows the cross as a sign of eternal life and the attitude of the artist to life and death. In this impressive book, whose covers of raw linen were individually painted by Enrique Fuentes. He works and processes impressively the theme of the “Way of the Cross” in a new cycle of works that was recently shown in exhibitions in Austria.

In the exhibition “Una Pintura para leer”, curated by the director of HMH gallery Andreas Streicher, “Via Crucis is on the one hand an art book but at the same time an original oil painting.

It is on display on a black wall integrated in the center of a 150 x100 cm large black wooden frame , which was impressively signed by the artist during the opening.

An excitingly book that gives deeper insights into Enrique Fuentes’ work and essence - “ Via Crucis” is a gem and a profound, imposing work of art to hang.

A novel concept of the artist, which makes sense.

It is not simply a book about an work cycle, it rather becomes the essence of it.

First of all, the visitor can expect a brilliant start, a fireworkof color and expression as they enter the gallery rooms. Then the viewer’s gaze is drawn to a small imposing work on the front wall of the tubular main room of the gallery. If one goes towards the picture one discovers on the left a passage to a third room, which is filled with large collages, which originate from another phase of Enrique Fuentes. We experience here a small retrospective and notice that Enrique Fuentes works in series, that differ a little bit in terms of technique, but still have the same basic intensity and impulsiveness of a passionate gesture.

A creator with a dark side, whose knowledge of death, disease, despair, gives him something Shamanic. The large size canvas work “Island Fata Morgana” reminds on wings or feathers, that shamans use as utensils for their rituals and a small dusky and expressive work on raw sackcloth in the third exhibition room, even bears the title “Self Portrait as a Shaman.” Surrounded by colorful collages, it seems strangely archaic in this room, surrounded by a modern, shallow world. In conversation with the artist it becomes clear that these collages also reflect the profound nature of Enrique Fuentes.

As if this impression would be manifested, in the collage “Air”, which is placed diagonally opposite the “Self-portrait as Shaman”.

In this work, an open-air concert poster was overpainted with a skull, that refer to finiteness-freely after Goethe’s Faust:

“All is but noise and smoke”

The inspiration for the book came after the exhibition of his monumental nine meter high resurrection painting (the 15th station of the Stations of the Cross) above the main altar in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna.

The book has been published by Marion Fischer (Gallery Art Moments Austria), who represents Enrique Fuentes as artmanagement worldwide.

https://youtu.be/R38BkAIxtMo

A historical moment in art: Enrique signs the first Pintura para leer.

On a white, almost altar-like table in front of the painting about thirty copies were presented, which whereall painted differently. Enrique Fuentes emphasizes in the conversation that he has filled the cross with life and passion and that he is interested in the repetition of the symbol artistically compositions out of it.

The subversive power of this symbol should be made clear to the viewer. In this way, even in times of crisis the other, daily bread for life will be accessible. The entire book is a a sign of life and gives people orientation in existence.

The exhibition “Una Picture Para Leer” is open until the 15th of April 2023 at HMH Gallery in Carrer Isaac Peral 51 in Port Andratx.

Opening hours are from Monday to Saturday from 12-18h. Outside the opening hours it is requested to make an appointment under +34 610 159 543.

Text: Judith Sturm - Master of arts Curator HMH Gallery

Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop are on the Move!

Most people in Mallorca are familiar with Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop in San Agustin as it has been around now for a staggering eleven years and Angela and her amazing team of volunteers have become well known for their kindness and generosity.

The original shop is still on the corner at 358 Joan Miro in San Agustin but there are changes afoot and I sat down with Angela recently to catch up on all their news.

“We have been so lucky,” Angela tells me. “We have had so many amazing donations already this year and people are so generous. We are also getting so many designer donations and interesting things that people will love.”

With all these donations the current shop is feeling a little snowed under and, even with the spillover at the furniture shop and the kids’ shop a few doors down, they just need more space. As Angela knows everyone in San Agustin, it didn’t take her long to find a solution. Just a stone’s throw away from the current shop is a much bigger unit that has a large storage area that the volunteers can use to sort through the donations.

By moving to these larger premises, the two

smaller ones will be emptied and all of the stock will be moved around to make life easier for both the customer and volunteers. Thanks to this and the generosity of the new shop’s owners, costs will be reduced helping your donations to go further. This shop will be full of clothes, shoes, bags, bric-a-brac, bedding and lots of other things that the shop has become so famous for. The original shop will have children’s clothes, toys and prams etc as well as all of the furniture and homewares.

Even whilst organising all of these changes, the shops continue to thrive and the volunteers work tirelessly to make sure that they are able to make donations to their charities and donate things that can be used by other charities such as Yachting Gives Back. Sleeping bags are donated to the homeless, furniture to refugees and other items to abused families that need them. Angela is also talking about putting on another fair at Port Cala Nova this year as

the last one at Christmas was so successful so watch this space for a date!

As always, volunteers and donations are always welcome and with more volunteers, the shop can stay open for more hours every day and help more people. Pop in and have a chat with Angela, bring your donations down to the shop or just come in and browse through the treasure trove of clothing, furniture, books and bric-a-brac.

Angela and the team would like to thank you all for your ongoing support and look forward to welcoming you to the new shop when it opens.

Pop in and see Angela and the team at the Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop at Avinguda de Joan Miró, 358 in San Agustin between 10 am - 2 pm from Monday to Saturday. For information or to offer your time, give Angela a call at +34 609 84 86 22 or call the shop on +34 971 708 664.

Feliciano López will play his last professional tournament in Mallorca

Feliciano López receives an invitation from the Mallorca Championships to play there in the year of his farewell. The ATP Mallorca Championships (June 24-July 1) will be his last tournament as a professional in our country.

The event took place in Berlin with the presence of Edwin Weindorfer, Feliciano López and with the representation of government institutions.

Feliciano López will say goodbye to the tennis courts this year and will definitely hang up his racket. Feli, a Spanish tennis legend, announced a few months ago that in 2023 he would end a long and successful career as a professional tennis player. The Mallorca Championships has announced that, due to his impeccable career and his incredible contribution to Spanish tennis, Feliciano López will receive an invitation to play the tournament that takes place from June 25 to July 1, 2023 at Mallorca Country Club. Feliciano has been happy for the invitation received and has acknowledged that “in Mallorca I will play my last professional tournament in Spain. Mallorca is a spectacular place and one of the most important tourist destinations in the world and a tournament of the level of the Mallorca Championships helps to continue in that line and I am happy to say goodbye here”. A farewell in style. Throughout these years, the tennis player from Toledo has achieved numerous successes for Spanish tennis, including 7 ATP titles, 5 Davis Cup and Roland Garros champion in doubles. In addition, Feliciano

López has the record of participation with 79 consecutive appearances in Grand Slams and having played at least 20 times in each major: more than enough merits to receive the invitation to the tournament. The long-awaited announcement has been made taking advantage of the tournament’s visit to the Berlin International Tourism Fair together with the rest of the island’s Government Institutions. At the announcement press conference, Feliciano expressed his joy at being able to say goodbye to Mallorca playing on the slopes where in 2021 he achieved his 500th victory on the circuit. The player, a lover of the island, has played in both editions of the tournament and with this participation he will close his particular triplet on his favorite surface, where he has won more than half of his ATP tournaments (two titles in Queens and as many in Eastbourne ).

With the participation of Feliciano López, the tournament ensures a class farewell for the Spanish player and adds this legendary tennis player to the already confirmed lineup, along with the spectacular Australian talent, Nick Kyrgios. Glamor and show guaranteed for a tournament that has its tickets on sale at www.mallorca-championships.com.

Edwin Weindorfer CEO of e|motion group has expressed his joy: “it is a pride to say

goodbye to Feliciano López like this, with an invitation to both the singles and doubles draw and celebrate together his spectacular career and enjoy a great tournament in the Wimbledon preview.

EVENT HELD TOGETHER WITH THE INSTITUTIONS.

This event, which took place in Berlin, was attended by Catalina Cladera, president of the Consell de Mallorca, Iago Negueruela, Minister of Minister of the Economic Model, Tourism and Labor of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Andreu Serra, Minister of Transition, Tourism i Esports of the Consell de Mallorca and Xavier Pascuet General Director of Tourism of the Calvià Town Hall. All the institutions represented have been very proud of the work carried out by the tournament to internationalize and value the island’s brand and to attract new markets that add value to the work carried out by each of the different government institutions.

Feliciano López jugará en Mallorca su último torneo profesional en España.

Feliciano López recibe una invitación del Mallorca Championships para jugar allí en el año de su despedida. El ATP Mallorca Championships (24 de junio-1 de julio) será su último torneo como profesional en nuestro país. El evento ha tenido lugar en Berlin con la presencia de Edwin Weindorfer, Feliciano López y con la representación de las instituciones gubernamentales.

Feliciano López dirá adiós este año a las pistas de tenis y colgará definitivamente la raqueta. Feli, leyenda del tenis español, anunció hace unos meses que en 2023 pondría final a una dilatada y exitosa trayectoria como tenista profesional. El Mallorca Championships ha anunciado que, debido a su impecable trayectoria y su increíble aportación al tenis español, Feliciano López recibirá una invitación para jugar el torneo que se disputa del 25 de junio al 1 de julio de 2023

en el Mallorca Country Club. Feliciano se ha mostrado feliz por la invitación recibida y ha reconocido que “en Mallorca jugaré mi último torneo profesional en España. Mallorca es un sitio espectacular y un destino turístico de los más importantes del mundo y un torneo del nivel del Mallorca Championships ayuda a continuar en esa línea y me alegra poder despedirme aquí”. Una despedida por todo lo alto.

A lo largo de estos años, el tenista toledano ha logrado numerosos éxitos para el tenis español, entre los que destacan 7 títulos ATP, 5 Copa Davis y campeón de Roland Garros en la modalidad de dobles.

Además, Feliciano López tiene el récord de participación con 79 presencias consecutivas en Grand Slams y haber jugado al menos 20 veces cada major: méritos más que suficientes como para recibir la invitación del torneo.

El esperado anuncio se ha realizado aprovechando la visita del torneo a la Feria Internacional de Turismo de Berlín junto al resto de Instituciones Gubernamentales de la isla. En la rueda de prensa de anuncio,

Feliciano expresó su alegría por poder despedirse de Mallorca jugando en las pistas donde en 2021 logró su victoria número 500 en el circuito. El jugador, amante de la isla, ha disputado las dos ediciones del torneo y con esta participación cerrará su particular triplete sobre su superficie favorita en la que ha ganado más de la mitad de sus torneos ATP (dos títulos en Queens y otros tantos en Eastbourne).

Con la participación de Feliciano López el torneo se asegura una despedida de categoría para el jugador español y añade a este tenista legendario al cartel ya confirmado, junto al espectacular talento australiano, Nick Kyrgios. Glamour y show garantizados para un torneo que tiene sus entradas a la venta en www.mallorcachampionships.com. Edwin Weindorfer CEO de e|motion group ha expresado su alegría: “es un orgullo poder despedir así a Feliciano López, con una invitación tanto para el cuadro de individuales como para el de dobles y celebrar juntos su espectacular trayectoria y disfrutar de un gran torneo en la previa de Wimbledon”

ARTIST FOCUS: MEET REBECCA NORDELL

My name is Rebecca Nordell and I have lived on this amazing island since 1990. My wonderful parents loved Mallorca and bought me and my sisters here on holiday when we were children, and that’s how I came to love this beautiful island.

By Ben Mulvey

After my parents introduced me at such a young age to the sun, swimming and blue skies, it was an easy decision to move away from the winter and cold that I had in the small town of Ludvika in Dalarna, Sweden, in search of warmer climes..

My first stop was Barcelona, then on to Miami and then to the Caribbean and the Dominican Republic. For five years I travelled and worked as a model and was just young, carefree and happy. As with everything though, I finally started longing to return to Europe, and so I went home. And there was always my beloved island of Mallorca waiting for me. At that time Spanair

was looking for cabin crew who spoke Swedish, English and Spanish, and I thought, I should have that job... and so it happened.

I moved to Mallorca, and I absolutely loved every second of my life, we had sooooo much fun. We flew around the world and just enjoyed every second. After 5 years as a flight attendant, I had my beloved son and had to stop flying. I thought I’ll come back right after I have the baby, BUT no, I was so in love with my son like all mothers that I didn’t want to fly and be away from him. So instead I decided to open a business and stay in Mallorca to be with my son every day.

During this time I did many different types of creative design of all different kinds, such as painting on glass, making jewellery, decorating, etc. I started a course learning to sculpt nails, and I just loved it. It felt like I had found my home at last. I have now worked with nails for 15 years and still think it’s super fun. I create something new every day and make people happy. Meanwhile, my son was all grown up, and at 17 he moved to Sweden to study.

I have never felt so lost and alone in my life as the day he left. I became so empty and lonely, and there was no meaning to anything. That’s when I decided to start painting... I’d always wanted to try

it, but I didn’t have the time before. It was absolutely the best decision I’d made in a long time. It was like meditation. Time stood still when I painted and I forgot everything, and I also felt a rush of happiness that gave me a lot of energy, like being in love… It started in sadness, and there were many sad faces, especially in the eyes, but this sadness turned to happiness for me.

I was loving it but I felt that wanted to

further develop my painting skills. It was at that point that I had the luck to meet the amazing artist Bego Riba, who is now my teacher. She has taught me so much and still does. I paint with her every week and it is incredible to see my personal development. Little by little, I have become more and more fascinated by facial expressions and how much the eyes can speak. It is this that gives me joy and harmony now. Being creative and painting has helped

me so much. I have now come so far that I will have my first exhibition and it feels completely surreal. I hope that you’ll be able to join me and share in the joy that I get from putting brush to canvas.

Friday 28 April 6-8pm Restaurant Max Garden, Calle Paris 8 Palmanova

THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO AH!

Leonardo Hotels

Ahhh the glamorous Balearic Islands that we love and adore are well known for their stunning beaches, warm turquoise waters, and lively party scenes. But for travellers seeking a different side of these stunning islands, the Leonardo Hotels might be just what you need.With hotels in Ibiza and Mallorca, the Leonardo Hotels offer a unique experience that combines modern comfort with traditional island charm.

Let’s start with the Leonardo Hotels in Mallorca... Located in the prestigious Puerto Portals, Leonardo’s Boutique Hotelcomprises 77 rooms, most of which have stunning sea views. This hotel is one of my favourites due to the location, design and sophisticated technology and architecture, a stunning rooftop terrace that is often used for events, together with the business suites fully equipped for presentations.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Mallorca Palmanova Bayoffers you everything you could need for an unforgettable holiday with your family, partner or friends with the most stunning views of Palmanova bay, ideal for families with children with a main pool and splash pool, snack bar, lobby bar and restaurant. This hotel is ideal for those who aim to relax without any worries, and who would like to choose from hotel rooms or self-contained apartments, again most of which offer spectacular sea views. Leonardo

Las glamurosas Islas Baleares, que tanto amamos y adoramos, son bien conocidas por sus impresionantes playas, sus cálidas aguas turquesas y sus animadas fiestas. Pero para los viajeros que buscan una cara diferente de estas impresionantes islas,Los Hoteles Leonardo puedenser justo lo que necesitan.Con hoteles en Ibiza y Mallorca, loshoteles Leonardo,ofrecen una experiencia única que combina el confort moderno con el encanto tradicional de la isla.Empecemos por elHotel Leonardo de

Royal Mallorca & Suites Hotel ensures fun, variety and entertainment for all ages, fabulous cuisine, and a relaxed atmosphere for all members of the family making you feel completely at home when on holiday. Only 25 minute’s drive to the city of Palma, the capital of Mallorca, and the airport. Two ideal hotels for families and couples that offer everything you could need for an unforgettable time by the sea.Leonardo Hotels in Ibiza one of which is located in the heart of San Antonio Bay, NYX Hotel Ibizais the new big sensation on the island for those who seek design and new experiences. The hotel features outdoor swimming pools, terraces with spectacular views, the wellknown cocktail bar with the NYX signature and an exclusive area equipped with Bali beds, where you can sunbathe in a creative and relaxing atmosphere. Come and discover the first NYX hotel by the sea. There is also the stunning Leonardo RoyalHotel Ibiza

Santa Eulalia & Suiteswhich is located in the family destination of Es Canar, one of the most important tourist areas in the region of Santa Eulalia del Río. It has a beautiful 350-metre-long beach with fine sand and a lovely harbour for little fishing boats that makes it an ideal place to spend your afternoon under the sun or maybe take a boat trip to Formentera or other nearby beaches. Here the whole family can enjoy and relax, complete with a kids club, pools, bars and a buffet restaurant, Not forgetting the adults, there is an adults-only sundeck with free Bali beds where you can soak up the sunshine in a pleasant and relaxing environment.So, if you’re looking for a different side of the Balearic Islands, consider the Leonardo Hotels. With their unique combination of comfort, innovationand traditional island charm, they’re the perfect choice for the adventurous traveller or family holidays to relax in the sun.

by Donna Suarez

Mallorca... Situado en el prestigioso Puerto Portals, el Hotel Boutique Leonardoconsta de 77 habitaciones, la mayoría de ellas con impresionantes vistas al mar. Este hotel es uno de mis favoritos debido a su ubicación, diseño y sofisticada tecnología y arquitectura, una impresionante terraza en la azotea que se utiliza a menudo para eventos, al igual quelas suitestotalmente equipadas para presentaciones.El Royal Hotel LeonardoMallorca Palmanova Bayle ofrece todo lo que pueda necesitar

para unas vacaciones inolvidables con su familia, pareja o amigos,con las vistas más impresionantes de la bahía de Palmanova, ideal para familias con niños con una piscina principal yotrapiscina de chapoteo, snack bar, lobby bar y restaurante. Este hotel es ideal para aquellos que buscan relajarse sin preocupaciones y que deseen elegir entre habitaciones de hotel o apartamentos independientes, de nuevo la mayoría con espectaculares vistas al mar. Leonardo Royal Mallorca & Suites Hotel garantiza diversión,

variedad y entretenimiento para todas las edades, una cocina fabulosa y un ambiente relajado para todos los miembros de la familia, haciéndole sentir completamente como en casa durante sus vacaciones. A sólo 25 minutos en coche de la ciudad de Palma, capital de Mallorca, y del aeropuerto. Dos hoteles ideales para familias y parejas que ofrecen todo lo necesario para pasar unos días inolvidables junto al mar.Hoteles Leonardoen Ibiza,uno de los cuales está situado en el corazón de la Bahía de San Antonio,ElHotel IbizaNYXes la nueva gran sensación en la isla para aquellos que buscan diseño y nuevas experiencias. El hotel cuenta

con piscinas exteriores, terrazas con vistas espectaculares, el conocido bar de cócteles con la firma NYX y una zona exclusiva equipada con camas Bali, donde tomar el sol en un ambiente creativo y relajante. Venga a descubrir el primer hotel NYX junto al mar. También está el impresionante El Hotel Royal LeonardoIbiza Santa Eulalia & Suites, situado en el destino familiar de Es Canar, una de las zonas turísticas más importantes de la región de Santa Eulalia del Río. Cuenta con una preciosa playa de 350 metros de arena fina y un bonito puerto para barquitas de pescadores que lo convierten en un lugar ideal para pasar la tarde bajo el sol

o quizás hacer una excursión en barco a Formentera u otras playas cercanas. Aquí podrá disfrutar y relajarsecon toda la familia, hayun club infantil, piscinas, bares y un restaurante buffet. Sin olvidar a los adultos, hay un solarium sólo para adultos con camas balinesas gratuitas donde podrá tomar el sol en un ambiente agradable y relajante.Así que, si busca una cara diferente de las Islas Baleares, piense en los Hoteles Leonardo. Con su combinación única de confort, innovación y encanto tradicional isleño, son la elección perfecta para el viajero aventureroo para unas vacaciones en familia para relajarse al sol.

SOLLER VALLEY STORIES

by Soller Shirley

Spring has arrived in the Soller Valley. The meadows are full of carpets of yellow sorrel and blossom still lingers on some trees. With a ‘blue sky’ backdrop this is the favourite Soller season for many. The weather is good enough to walk, sit and on some days swim and sunbathe. Spring can often surprise with a quick return to winter, but we now have proof that the seasons are heading for summer.

The Soller Valley always enjoys the Easter season with the Parades and Observances of the Penitents. Wonderful sombre traditions are observed and taken part in. Many visitors mean the hotels and restaurants are very busy. The ‘foodie’ reputation of the Valley is known far and wide. Many make their reservations in our special restaurants before they arrive here to be sure they get in. The ‘Soller Prawn’ is mentioned often by

Shirley Roberts

top chefs and foodie bloggers. This is the place to taste them as they are brought into the Port of Soller and into the hands of local chefs within a few hours of landing. The season has officially started in Soller and in the Port. Restaurants often offer live music along with their great cuisine and weekends are full of local events and more live music. This is a world with an event vibe of its own - our area is not called ‘The Island within an Island’ for nothing.

The unique transport system of the 100-yearold train negotiating the mountains is an art form of its own. Pick it up from the centre of Palma and prepare to be enchanted. Get off in Soller then hop on a wooden tram to complete the trip to the sea. This is a trip never forgotten by the thousands who do it every year.

Every month has a new story and vibe in

our world. Day trippers and holidaymakers make this place their own and repeat visits are common. At the heart of the place is the welcome that returning families experience here. Traditional bucket and spade holidays go alongside the passion for fine dining and the cocktails of the sunset watchers. A gentle place for all seasons is here in the glory of the Soller Valley. You are very welcome…

La primavera ha llegado al valle de Sóller. Los prados están llenos de alfombras de acedera amarilla y la floración aún persiste en algunos árboles. Con un cielo azul como telón de fondo, ésta es la estación favorita de muchos en Sóller. Hace buen tiempo para pasear, sentarse y, algunos días, bañarse y tomar el sol. La primavera a menudo puede sorprender con un rápido retorno al invierno, pero ahora tenemos la prueba de que las estaciones se dirigen hacia el verano.

El Valle de Soller siempre disfruta de la temporada de Pascua con los Desfiles y Observancias de los Penitentes. Se observan y participan maravillosas tradiciones sombrías. Muchos visitantes hacen que los hoteles y restaurantes estén muy concurridos. La reputación “gastronómica” del Valle es conocida en todas partes. Muchos reservan en nuestros restaurantes especiales antes de llegar para asegurarse la entrada. El “langostino de Sóller” es mencionado a menudo por los mejores chefs y blogueros gastronómicos. Este es el lugar para degustarlos, ya que llegan al Puerto de Sóller y a las manos de los chefs locales a las pocas horas de desembarcar.

La temporada ha comenzado

oficialmente en Sóller y en el Puerto. Los restaurantes suelen ofrecer música en directo junto con su gran cocina y los fines de semana están llenos de eventos locales y más música en directo. Este es un mundo con una vibración propia de eventos - nuestra zona no se llama ‘La Isla dentro de una Isla’ por nada.

El singular sistema de transporte del tren centenario que recorre las montañas es un arte en sí mismo. Cójalo en el centro de Palma y prepárese para quedar encantado. Bájese en Sóller y suba a un tranvía de madera para completar el viaje hasta el mar. Es un viaje que nunca olvidan las miles de personas que lo hacen cada año.

Cada mes tiene una historia y un ambiente nuevo. Los visitantes de un día y los veraneantes hacen suyo este lugar y es habitual que repitan visita. En el corazón del lugar está la bienvenida que experimentan aquí las familias que regresan. Las tradicionales vacaciones de cubo y pala conviven con la pasión por la buena mesa y los cócteles de los observadores de la puesta de sol. Un lugar apacible para todas las estaciones está aquí en la gloria del Valle de Soller. Le damos la bienvenida...

CELEBRITY

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THE GLOBAL WELLNESS MARKET AND THE FUTURE OF WELLNESS IN MALLORCA

THE NEW BALEARIC TOURISM LAWS

These new laws set numerous goals and obligations for the island’s tourism hotel industry, the Mallorca Sustainable Tourism Observatory (STO) is a key new element of the island’s strategy to preserve the destination and assess how the sector affects the natural environment, economy and the residents. These key objectives include promoting a circular economy within hospitality, reducing the overall carbon footprint and promoting locally-produced gastronomy to enhance Mallorca’s reputation and increase its appeal.

My first Wellness article last month for Celebrity Magazine focused on the growth and expansion of the Global Wellness Market as a whole. An overwhelming number of facts and figures to get your head around, but the main message being, the world is more than ready for a more expansive Wellness approach, in all areas of life - the emphasis on holistic health being amplified by the Covid pandemic.

To reiterate a little - according to the Global Wellness Institute figures (see my previous Celebrity article for more information)

Wellness Tourism is one of the biggest growth areas in the entire Wellness market. Not only that but Wellness is forecast to be the biggest growth area for the global travel industry as a whole, with a predicted increase of 20% to an industry worth over €1050 billion by 2025 (pre-pandemic figures valued the market at around €700 billion in 2019), Wellness equals big business for the future!

Post-pandemic, the Balearics have become

Spain’s most successful tourist region, with Mallorca winning the prize as the most popular destination, according to 2022’s statistics. Clearly, a successful PR campaign for the island being an all-year-round destination.

Under the skin, Mallorca has always been a perfect “wellness” location, with so much to offer to the Wellness Traveller.

Firstly, there is the stunning diversity of landscapes from rugged mountains in the north, lush interiors and fertile plains, and a spectacular coastline that stretches for 550km with over 367 beaches.

The cosmopolitan city of Palma, with its ancient culture and rich traditions, year-round island-wide festivities, and a variety of entertainment intertwined with Michelin-acclaimed gastronomy (11 stars across ten restaurants at the end of 2023, compared to Ibiza’s two), the island also boasts award-winning wines and a multitude of luxury designer hotels. There are a vast array of activities to keep

everyone active and engaged, including sailing, hiking, diving and cycling and a number of other exciting outdoor activities. Add to this an average of 300 days of sunshine a year - the icing on the cake - Mallorca stands head and shoulders above so many other destinations around the globe.

There is of course always a downside - and that is the sheer volume of tourist numbers in the summertime and the impact it has on the island’s natural resources and infrastructure. Ironically, Covid once again has helped highlight the fact that sustainability is essential for the future growth of tourism, particularly if wishing to compete in this highly lucrative expanding wellness travel market of the future. New legislation was passed in May 2022 with the mission of making the region’s tourism industry more environmentally friendly and creating a sustainable and regenerative tourism model for the Balearic Islands as a whole.

Diesel and other fuel boilers are to be replaced with thermal systems to cut CO2 emissions, with the installation of watersaving devices in bathrooms and the abolition of single-use plastics among the new regulations. Although the legislation doesn’t include plastic bottles as yet, the islands are moving in the right direction, aiming to reduce waste by 20 per cent by 2030. Filtered water is set to become a

more usual sight in Balearic hotels, bars and restaurants in the next few years, with The Plastic Free Balearics initiative set up to help hospitality firms find more environmentally-friendly alternatives, whilst also reducing the impact on marine ecosystems caused by plastic pollution. All establishments must draw up a strategic circular plan for energy, waste, water, land use, food and mobility. Now tourist establishments must offer at least 3% of local produce, livestock, or fishing products. In the case of 4 and 5-star hotels, the percentage rises to 4% and in rural agro-tourism establishments, they must offer at least 5% local produce. The new law also includes a moratorium on any new tourist accommodation for the next four years (currently the Balearic Islands has more than 600,000 tourist beds). The law permits hotels to grow by 15% in volume in exchange for a 5% reduction in the number of beds. It also authorises a change of use for obsolete hotels, which can be converted into housing. But it’s not just in terms of environmental protection that Mallorca

tourism is to become more sustainable. Working conditions for employees in the tourism sector are also to be improved - an example includes Hoteliers being required to purchase height-adjustable beds so that cleaning staff no longer injure their backs when changing bed sheets.

Francina Armengol, the regional president of the Balearic Islands, is determined to make the Balearic Islands, in her words, “a fully sustainable destination”. Ultimately, Mallorca and the Balearics are heading in the right direction towards becoming fully equipped and prepared for this new expanding market to open up. Each month we will venture into the developing world of wellness, bringing you the latest news and activities from around the island of Mallorca. If you would like to contact me to share your wellness offerings, either as a service, an experiential provider or because you have been a recipient of the best this island has to offer, I would be delighted to hear from you at amanda@wellnesstraveller.co.

Wellness Warrior Mallorca

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EL MERCADO GLOBAL DEL BIENESTAR Y EL FUTURO DEL BIENESTAR EN MALLORCA

valoraban el mercado en alrededor de 700 mil millones de euros en 2019), ¡el bienestar será un gran negocio para el futuro!

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Mi primer artículo sobre el bienestar del mes pasado para Celebrity Magazine se centró en el crecimiento y la expansión del mercado mundial del bienestar en su conjunto. Un número abrumador de hechos y cifras para tener en cuenta, pero el mensaje principal es que el mundo está más que preparado para un enfoque de bienestar más expansivo, en todos los ámbitos de la vida - el énfasis en la salud integral se amplifica por la pandemia Covid.

Insistiendo un poco más, según las cifras del Global Wellness Institute (para más información, véase mi anterior artículo sobre las celebridades), el turismo de bienestar es una de las áreas de mayor crecimiento de todo el mercado del bienestar. No sólo eso, sino que se prevé que el bienestar sea el área de mayor crecimiento para la industria mundial de viajes en su conjunto, con un aumento previsto del 20% a una industria con un valor de más de 1050 mil millones de euros en 2025 (las cifras anteriores a la pandemia

Después de la pandemia, Las Baleares se han convertido en la región turística española de más éxito, con Mallorca ganando el premio al destino más popular, según las estadísticas de 2022. Claramente, se ha realizado una exitosa campaña de relaciones públicas para que la isla sea “el destino” durante todo el año.

Ante todo, Mallorca siempre ha sido un lugar perfecto para el “bienestar”, con mucho que ofrecer al viajero de bienestar. En primer lugar, la impresionante diversidad de paisajes, desde escarpadas a las montañas en el norte, exuberantes interiores y fértiles llanuras, hasta una espectacular costa de 550 km con más de 367 playas.

La cosmopolita ciudad de Palma, con su cultura milenaria y ricas tradiciones, fiestas que se celebran en toda la isla durante todo el año y una variada oferta de ocio entrelazada con una gastronomía aclamada

por la guía Michelin (11 estrellas en diez restaurantes a finales de 2023, frente a las dos de Ibiza), la isla también presume de vinos galardonados y multitud de hoteles de diseño de lujo. Hay un amplio abanico de actividades para mantener a todo el mundo activo y comprometido, como la vela, el senderismo, el submarinismo y el ciclismo, además de otras emocionantes actividades al aire libre. Si a esto le añadimos una media de 300 días de sol al año, la guinda del pastel, Mallorca destaca por encima de muchos otros destinos de todo el mundo. Por supuesto, siempre hay un inconveniente: el enorme volumen de turistas en verano y el impacto que tiene sobre los recursos naturales y las infraestructuras de la isla. Irónicamente, El Covid ha contribuido una vez más a poner de relieve que la sostenibilidad es esencial para el crecimiento futuro del turismo, sobre todo si se desea competir en este mercado de viajes de bienestar del futuro, en expansión y altamente lucrativo.

En mayo de 2022 se aprobó una nueva legislación con la misión de hacer que la industria turística de la región sea más respetuosa con el medio ambiente y crear un modelo turístico sostenible y regenerativo para las Islas Baleares en su conjunto.

LAS NUEVAS LEYES DE TURISMO DE LAS BALEARES

Estas nuevas leyes establecen numerosos objetivos y obligaciones para la industria hotelera turística de la isla, el Observatorio de Turismo Sostenible de Mallorca (OST) es un nuevo elemento clave de la estrategia de la isla para preservar el destino y evaluar cómo el sector afecta al entorno natural, la economía y a los residentes. Estos objetivos clave incluyen la promoción de una economía circular dentro de la hostelería, la reducción de la huella de carbono global y la promoción de la gastronomía producida localmente para mejorar la reputación de Mallorca y aumentar su atractivo.

Las calderas de gasóleo y otros combustibles se sustituirán por sistemas térmicos para reducir las emisiones de CO2, y entre las nuevas normativas figuran la instalación de dispositivos de ahorro de agua en los cuartos de baño y la abolición de los plásticos de un solo uso. Aunque la legislación aún no incluye las botellas de plástico, las islas avanzan en la dirección correcta, con el objetivo de reducir los residuos en un 20% de aquí a 2030. En los próximos años, el agua filtrada se convertirá en algo habitual en los hoteles, bares y restaurantes de Las Baleares, gracias a la iniciativa “Baleares sin plástico”, creada para ayudar a las empresas hosteleras a encontrar alternativas más respetuosas con el medio ambiente, al tiempo que se reduce el impacto de la contaminación por plásticos en los ecosistemas marinos.

Todos los establecimientos deben elaborar un plan circular estratégico para la energía, los residuos, el agua, el uso del suelo, los alimentos y la movilidad. Ahora los

establecimientos turísticos deben ofrecer al menos un 3% de productos locales, ganaderos o pesqueros. En el caso de los hoteles de 4 y 5 estrellas, el porcentaje sube al 4% y en los establecimientos de agroturismo rural, deben ofrecer al menos un 5% de productos locales. La nueva ley también incluye una moratoria para cualquier nuevo alojamiento turístico durante los próximos cuatro años (actualmente Las Baleares cuenta con más de 600.000 camas turísticas). La ley permite a los hoteles crecer un 15% en volumen a cambio de una reducción del 5% en el número de camas. También autoriza el cambio de uso de los hoteles obsoletos, que podrán convertirse en viviendas.

Pero no es sólo en términos de protección del medio ambiente como el turismo mallorquín va a ser más sostenible.

También se mejorarán las condiciones de trabajo de los empleados del sector turístico: por ejemplo, se obligará a los hoteleros a comprar camas regulables en altura para que el personal de limpieza no se lesione la espalda al cambiar las sábanas.

Francina Armengol, presidenta autonómica de Las Baleares, está decidida a hacer de Las Baleares, según sus palabras, “un destino plenamente sostenible”.

En definitiva, Mallorca y el resto Las Baleares van en la buena dirección para estar totalmente equipadas y preparadas para este nuevo mercado en expansión que se abre. Cada mes nos aventuraremos en el mundo en desarrollo del bienestar, trayéndole las últimas noticias y actividades de toda la isla de Mallorca.

Si desea ponerse en contacto conmigo para compartir su oferta de bienestar, ya sea como proveedor de servicios, de experiencias o porque ha sido beneficiario de lo mejor que esta isla puede ofrecer, estaré encantada de recibir noticias suyas en amanda@wellnesstraveller.co.

WITH JAMIE BROWN

MIND MATTERS Love the life you live!

There are many reasons why you may desire or have experienced a spiritual awakening.

Mind Matters a spiritual journey to recovery

We know that awakenings are triggered by big life changes, breakdowns, breakthroughs, and traumatic situations. But why you had a spiritual awakening is simple: Life decided you were ready to finally wake up and see your life path ahead differently. Whatever the case, spiritual awakenings occur when the soul is ready to undergo a process of transformation – and that may occur at different moments for everyone.

HERE WE LOOK AT THE BENEFITS OF FEELING MORE ENLIGHTENED:

• Clarity for life’s decisions

• In control of your emotional reactions

• Inner peace and outer love

Positive mental health can be reached through several ancient practices.

This month we’re following some of the personal accounts from some of Jamie’s clients, who give us a personal perspective and insight into this way of life and how it’s made a positive impact on their lives.

with Jamie Brown and Amanda Morgan

Mind Matters a spiritual journey to recovery

Testimonials

I reached out to Jamie after reading one of his articles in Celebrity Magazine. I have lived a very ‘ordinary’ life and not ever really explored anything spiritual, but I was curious in the work that Jamie was doing, and his methods.

After an initial phone call where Jamie asked a few questions, I booked in my first 90-minute session with him.

My first visit was very relaxed and Jamie explained how he works and what good results for this, and any future sessions look like, along with a cleansing of my chakras. I know Jamie helps a lot of people who are in very dark and low places, this was not the case with me, I was actually in a reasonably good place, although I could see how Jamie could help me ‘sharpen my mind’, help clear the ‘brain fog’ and simply feel even better and mentally stronger.

I am now around six months seeing Jamie on a twice-monthly basis and can honestly say that I am seeing things clearer, making better decisions, showing more confidence, and I am looking forward to exploring many more sessions with Jamie as I discover more about shamanic wellness and my progress on my spiritual journey.

Zachary Trygg, 45

Island Spirit Mind, Body & Soul

I was first introduced to Jamie through Amanda when I started attending his meditation classes. I then decided to invest in myself and started seeing Jamie for one to one sessions. WOW is all I can say. If you have met Jamie, I’m sure you will have felt his kind energy and that is exactly what you will experience in a session. His calming presence and actual want to help you with whatever you are currently experiencing. There is zero ego with Jamie. He genuinely wants you to get the most from a session and help you in your healing and spiritual journey. When Jamie mentioned to me about integrating the rites of the Munay Ki, I had no hesitations. Each week integrating a different rite, experiencing different emotions each time. Each week there are different practices associated with each rite, to take away and implement in your daily routine. Jamie is fantastic at guiding you through this process. His knowledge and experience is something to be

admired. So inspiring. Some weeks I would come out light as a feather, some weeks bouncing on a complete high, some I would want to listen to my body and rest, some weeks were emotionally and physically harder then others and I had to experience and process emotions that the rite had bought up for me. Healing is certainly not always pretty and has never been linear for me but all with Jamies constant support, guidance and love. As a reiki practitioner I am always learning and implementing new practices into my healing journey. Meeting Jamie and integrating the rites of the Munay Ki has been one of my most profound learning, healing and spiritual journeys I have been on and I truly hope anyone on this path gets to experience it. I am always so immensely grateful to Jamie who has become a great friend, more like family and came into my life at exactly the time he was meant to.

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Being an energy healer myself I’m in need once in a while to get healing myself, Jamie has proven himself to be a good and clear channel in whom I trust and on top of this he is a very kind and generous human being.

Namaste Jamie

Although im a very spiritual person by nature i never thought I’d be one into the whole “energy healing” thing for coping with the weight of huge life decisions , but after a year of struggling with my mental health and feeling like I was stuck in a foggy rut, I was given the opotunity to give it a try. That’s when I was invited to learn and experience the Munay Ki Rites, a set of ten energetic transmissions that are said to help bring balance and healing to one’s life.

Knowing Jamie as a wonderful peaceful soul for a year i put my trust and life in his hands and signed up for the whole package, not really sure what to expect.

As I went through each of the ten rites, I began to notice a shift in my energy and perspective. The first rite, the Healer’s Rite, was all about healing our wounds and learning to become a vessel for healing energy. I felt a sense of peace and comfort after receiving it, like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

The second rite, the Bands of Power, was all about protection. As someone who has always been a bit of an empath and struggled with taking on other people’s energy, this rite was particularly powerful for me. I felt like I had a shield of energy surrounding me, keeping me safe and grounded.

As I continued to receive each rite, I felt like I was shedding layers of negative

energy and old patterns of behavior. The Harmony Rite helped me let go of any conflicts or grudges I was holding onto, while the Seer’s Rite helped me tap into my intuition and trust my inner voice. By the time I received the Starkeeper’s Rite, the ninth rite, I felt like a completely different person. The Starkeeper’s Rite is all about connecting with the cosmos and our place in the universe. As someone who has always been interested in astrology and spirituality, this rite was particularly meaningful for me. I felt like I was part of something much larger than myself, and that my existence had a greater purpose.

The Creator Rite is all about stepping into our power and becoming co-creators of our lives. It was a fitting towards the end of the whole process, as I felt like I had truly taken ownership of my life and my energy.

The tenth and final Rite of the Womb

The Rite of the Womb is the most wonderful transformative energy healing in a ceremony that can brings many benefits to women. This Rite helps release emotional and physical blockages held in the womb, restore balance and harmony to the reproductive system, and connect women with their feminine power and creativity.

This powerful ritual also helps to heal past traumas and ancestral wounds we may have carried through many generations as well as promoting self-love,

personal acceptance, fostering a deeper connection to the divine feminine energy we all carry within. The affects… So what has been the impact of completing the Munay Ki Rites on my mental health and well-being? It’s hard to put into words, but I can say that I feel more centered, more grounded, and more in touch with my intuition than ever before. I’m not saying that all my problems have disappeared overnight, but I do feel like I have a stronger foundation to work from.

For example, when I’m feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I have a set of tools that I can turn to. I might light some candles and do a meditation to ground myself, or I might do some energy work to clear any blocks. And when I’m feeling lost or unsure of my direction, I can turn to the Munay Ki Rites as a reminder of my purpose and my connection to something greater. Overall, I’m so grateful that I took a chance on the Munay Ki Rites. It’s easy to dismiss something like energy healing as woo-woo or pseudoscience, but I can say from personal experience that there is something real and powerful here. If you’re feeling stuck or lost or just looking for a new way to connect with yourself and the world around you, I would highly recommend giving the Munay Ki Rites a try. You might just be surprised at the results.

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HIGHWAY TO A BETTER LIFE

By Betina von Hohendorff

Business and Private Relationships on Social Media

Additionally, social media can create unrealistic expectations for relationships based on the curated, idealised versions of people’s lives that are often presented online. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy or disappointment in real-life relationships. Overall, the impact of social media on relationships depends on how it is used and the individuals involved. It’s important to use social media mindfully and communicate openly with partners about how it is affecting the relationship.

MY ADVICE:

1. Set boundaries: It’s essential to set boundaries for your social media use, such as limiting your screen time, taking breaks, and not checking your phone first thing in the morning or before going to bed.

RELACIONES EMPRESARIALES EN LOS MEDIOS SOCIALES

Soy Betina von Hohendorff certificada como Trainer de PNL – Entrenadora de Programación Neurolingüística / Hipnosis Erickson y Coach por Mindovers. Los medios sociales pueden ser una herramienta valiosa para que las empresas construyan y mantengan relaciones con clientes, socios y otras partes interesadas.

Uno de los mayores beneficios de las redes sociales para las empresas es la posibilidad de interactuar con los clientes y recibir comentarios en tiempo real. Las plataformas de medios sociales proporcionan una línea directa de comunicación entre las empresas y sus clientes, lo que les permite responder a preguntas, preocupaciones y comentarios de forma rápida y sencilla. Esto puede ayudar a generar confianza y lealtad entre los clientes, así como a mejorar la experiencia general del cliente.

Las redes sociales también pueden ayudar a las empresas a establecer un liderazgo de pensamiento y una autoridad de marca en sus sectores compartiendo contenidos relevantes y participando en debates del sector. Esto puede ayudar a las empresas a entablar relaciones con otras empresas y personas influyentes del sector, lo que puede dar lugar a posibles colaboraciones y asociaciones.

En general, las redes sociales pueden ser una herramienta poderosa para construir y mantener relaciones comerciales, pero su uso eficaz requiere un enfoque reflexivo y estratégico.

Relaciones personales en las redes sociales  Las redes sociales pueden tener efectos tanto positivos como negativos en las relaciones, dependiendo de cómo se utilicen.

En el lado positivo, las redes sociales pueden ayudar a las personas a mantener relaciones a distancia, ya que les permiten estar en contacto y compartir información actualizada sobre sus vidas. También pueden ayudar a conocer nuevas parejas o a entablar nuevas amistades a través de aplicaciones de citas o comunidades en línea.

Sin embargo, las redes sociales también pueden tener efectos negativos en las relaciones. Por ejemplo, pueden aumentar los celos y la inseguridad en las relaciones sentimentales si uno de los miembros de la pareja dedica mucho tiempo a dar “me gusta” o comentar las publicaciones de los demás. También pueden facilitar el engaño o el comportamiento inapropiado en Internet.

Mi consejo:

1. Establecer límites: Es importante establecer límites para el uso de las redes sociales, como limitar el tiempo de pantalla, hacer descansos y no consultar el teléfono a primera hora de la mañana o antes de acostarse.

2. 2. Sé consciente de tus contenidos: Piensa antes de publicar y ten en cuenta cómo pueden percibir tu contenido los demás. Evita publicar o compartir contenidos ofensivos odiscriminatorios, y sé consciente de las posibles consecuencias de tus acciones.

3. Comprométase positivamente: Utiliza las redes sociales para conectar con los demás de forma positiva y constructiva. Evite participar en discusiones o interacciones negativas en línea, y céntrese en construir relaciones y fomentar un sentido de comunidad.

4. Protege tu privacidad: Ten en cuenta la configuración de privacidad de tus cuentas en las redes sociales y toma medidas para proteger tu información personal y evitar que usuarios no autorizados la compartan o accedan a ella.

Social media can be a valuable tool for businesses to build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and other stakeholders.

One of the biggest benefits of social media for businesses is engaging with customers and receiving real-time feedback. Social media platforms provide a direct line of communication between businesses and their customers, allowing them to respond to questions, concerns, and feedback quickly and easily. This can help build trust and loyalty with customers, as well as improve the overall customer experience.

Social media can also help businesses establish thought leadership and brand authority in their industries by sharing relevant content and engaging in industry discussions. This can help businesses build relationships with other businesses and industry influencers, leading to potential collaborations and partnerships.

However, it’s important for businesses to use social media strategically and mindfully. Overpromoting or spamming followers can turn them off and damage the relationship. Also, businesses must take care to manage

their online reputation, as negative comments or reviews can quickly spread on social media and damage a business’s reputation.

Overall, social media can be a powerful tool for building and maintaining business relationships, but it requires a thoughtful and strategic approach to use effectively.

Personal Relationships and Social Media

Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on relationships, depending on how it is used.

On the positive side, social media can help people maintain long-distance relationships by allowing them to stay in touch and share updates about their lives. It can also help people meet new romantic partners or form new friendships through dating apps or online communities.

However, social media can also have negative effects on relationships. For example, social media can increase jealousy and insecurity in romantic relationships if one partner is spending a lot of time liking or commenting on other people’s posts. It can also make it easier for people to cheat or engage in inappropriate behaviour online.

2. Be mindful of your content: Think before you post and consider how your content may be perceived by others. Avoid posting or sharing content that is offensive or discriminatory, and be aware of the potential consequences of your actions.

3. Engage positively: Use social media to connect with others in a positive and constructive way. Avoid engaging in arguments or negative interactions online, and focus on building relationships and fostering a sense of community.

4. Protect your privacy: Be aware of the privacy settings on your social media accounts and take steps to protect your personal information from being shared or accessed by unauthorized users.

5. Stay informed: Be aware of the latest trends and developments in social media, including changes to policies or new features, and stay informed about how these changes may affect you and your use of social media. By following these tips, you can use social media effectively and responsibly, while minimizing the potential risks and negative impacts that can come with excessive or thoughtless social media use.

Sin embargo, es importante que las empresas utilicen las redes sociales de forma estratégica y consciente. Promocionar en exceso o bombardear con spam a los seguidores puede desanimarlos y dañar la relación. Además, las empresas deben tener cuidado con la gestión de su reputación online, ya que los comentarios u opiniones negativos pueden propagarse rápidamente por las redes sociales y dañar la reputación de una empresa.

Además, las redes sociales pueden crear expectativas poco realistas sobre las relaciones, basadas en las versiones idealizadas de la vida de las personas que a menudo se presentan en Internet. Esto puede llevar a sentimientos de inadecuación o decepción en las relaciones de la vida real.

En general, el impacto de las redes sociales en las relaciones depende de cómo se utilicen y de las personas implicadas. Es importante utilizar las redes sociales con cuidado y comunicar abiertamente a la pareja cómo afectan a la relación.

5. Mantente informado: Esté al tanto de las últimas tendencias y desarrollos en los medios sociales, incluidos los cambios en las políticas o nuevas características, y manténgase informado sobre cómo estos cambios pueden afectarle a usted y a su uso de los medios sociales.

Si sigues estos consejos, podrás utilizar las redes sociales de forma eficaz y responsable, minimizando al mismo tiempo los riesgos potenciales y las repercusiones negativas que pueden derivarse de un uso excesivo o irreflexivo de las redes sociales.

Love, Betina www.mindovers.com

+34 699 327 363

I am Betina von Hohendorff certified as an NLP - Trainer / Ericksonian Hypnosis and Coach by Mindovers.

BOATS, BIKES AND AUTOMOBILES

Welcome to my favourite time of the year. The days are warm, the evenings are cool, the air is clear, every flower is blooming, the roads are empty and the Rally Clasico Mallorca recently rolled its noisy way into Puerto Portals.

Two and a half days of tarmac closed-road special stages awaited those taking part. As always, the cast was a good mixture of local classics, some genuine rarities and oddities - and a host of flatulent Porsche 911s all the way from Germany, more often than not taking away most of the silverware.

I’ve done this event a number of times, unable to compete this year as the Lotus we crashed last year remains crashed. Even so, no less than a record of around 130 cars were entered into the 19th year of this wonderful event. This is good and bad

- and while I’m delighted for my friend Toni Descallar who organises all the fun to have such an amazing turnout, there must have been a lot of waiting between stages. On the first evening of the night stage, many cars had returned to the Parc Ferme in the port before a substantial amount had even started. None of this matters much to the competitors, allowing for much camaraderie and petrol-headed chit-chat while they wait. The event was not helped at all this year by a combination of bad weather and the odd politician. Back at the end of February, Storm Juliette lashed the island, dumping half a metre of snow on the Tramuntana and felling hundreds of thousands of trees along the entire range, understandably taking an age to clear. Equally recalcitrant was a local councillor, who refused to sign off the event

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for the stage from Andratx to Estellencs. Bearing in mind the amount of money that this event brings to the island each year at one of the few times when it is relatively quiet, it is somewhat tedious that they couldn’t put one morning aside to allow it to happen on this particular stretch. With a landslide at Sa Calobra, the event lost three of its signature stages - a poor return on the immense amount of work of the superb organising team and the infinite number of local Mallorquins that assist in marshalling the show.

The Ma-10, which stretches from Andratx in the southwest, all along the Tramuntana to Pollensa in the northeast, must be one of the best driving or riding roads on earth. Once the route finally opened, I took the motorbike from Cap Formentor to Soller

and was amazed at the devastation - only mitigated by Storm Juliette usefully filling up our empty reservoir at Gorg Blau in one hit.

Up in the mountains, behind the road closure signs and unseen by the majority, the local authorities have done an incredible job of clearing the roads - not least for the arrival of hundreds of thousands of well-heeled and brightly (sometimes questionably..) dressed peddlers that descend on the island at this time of year - the cycling season is upon us. Time to get fit then - and is there a better place anywhere on earth to ride at this time of the year? With the Mallorca 312 and the 6Points Mallorca taking place in April and May - both circumnavigations of the island over one or three days respectively - it’s a very good excuse to get out there and enjoy it before the true hordes arrive. It’s going to be a busy year..!

Picture Credits – Mallorca Rally Clasico; Christopher Scholey. Others: The Author Hamish.goddard@e3s. com / +34 686 634 038

BARCOS, MOTOS Y COCHES

Bienvenido a mi época favorita del año. Los días son cálidos, las tardes son frescas, el aire está limpio, todas las flores florecen, las carreteras están vacías y el Rally Clásico de Mallorca acaba de llegar ruidosamente a Puerto Portals.

A los participantes les esperaba dos días y medio de etapas de asfalto. Como siempre, el evento estaba formado por una buena mezcla de coches clásicos locales, algunos auténticas rarezas y curiosidades, y un montón de espectaculares Porsche 911 llegados desde Alemania, y cómo de costumbre se llevaron la mayoría de los premios.

He participado en este evento varias veces, pero este año no he podido competir porque

el Lotus que accidentamos el año pasado sigue sin funcionar. Aun así, nada menos que un récord de unos 130 coches se inscribieron en la 19ª edición de este maravilloso evento. Esto es bueno y malo - y aunque estoy encantado por mi amigo Toni Descallar que organiza toda la diversión de tener una participación tan increíble, debe haber habido un montón de espera entre las etapas. En la primera noche de la etapa nocturna, muchos coches habían regresado al Parc Ferme del puerto antes incluso de que una parte importante hubiera salido. Nada de esto importa demasiado a los competidores, ya que permite mucha camaradería y charlas mientras esperan. El evento no se vio favorecido en absoluto

este año por una combinación de mal tiempo y algún que otro político. A finales de febrero, la tormenta Juliette azotó la isla, arrojando medio metro de nieve sobre la Tramuntana y derribando cientos de miles de árboles a lo largo de toda la cordillera. Igualmente recalcitrante fue un concejal local, que se negó a dar el visto bueno al evento para la etapa de Andratx a Estellencs. Teniendo en cuenta la cantidad de dinero que este evento aporta a la isla cada año en uno de los pocos momentos en los que está relativamente tranquila, es un poco tedioso que no pudieran reservar una mañana para permitir que se celebrara en este tramo en particular. Con el desprendimiento de tierra en Sa Calobra, el evento perdió tres

de sus etapas más emblemáticas - un pobre rendimiento para la inmensa cantidad de trabajo del magnífico equipo organizador y el infinito número de mallorquines locales que ayudan en la organización del espectáculo.

La Ma-10, que se extiende desde Andratx, en el suroeste, a lo largo de la Tramuntana hasta Pollensa, en el noreste, debe de ser una de las mejores carreteras para conducir o montar a caballo del planeta. Cuando por fin se abrió la ruta, cogí la moto desde Cap Formentor hasta Sóller, me quedé asombrado de la devastación, sólo mitigada por la tormenta Juliette, que llenó de un golpe nuestro vacío embalse en el Gorg Blau.

En lo alto de las montañas, detrás de las señales de carretera cortada y sin que la mayoría lo vea, las autoridades locales han hecho un trabajo increíble despejando las

carreteras, sobre todo para la llegada de cientos de miles de vendedores ambulantes adinerados y brillantemente vestidos (a veces cuestionablemente...) que llegan a la isla en esta época del año - la temporada de ciclismo ha llegado. Es hora de ponerse en forma, y ¿hay un lugar mejor en el mundo para pedalear en esta época del año? Con la Mallorca 312 y la 6 Points Mallorca que tendrán lugar en abril y mayo - ambas circunnavegaciones de la isla en uno o tres días respectivamente - es una muy buena excusa para salir y disfrutarla antes de que lleguen las verdad eras hordas.

¡Va a ser un año ajetreado...!

Créditos de las fotos: Mallorca Rally Clasico; Christopher Scholey. Otros: El Autor Hamish.goddard@e3s.com / +34 686 634 038

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In this article I am going to give my practical and synthesised vision of what decision the buyer should take when it comes to materialising the interest in a sale and purchase contract, as the formalisation and signing of this contract generates rights and obligations for all parties (buyer and seller), and also, why not for the rest of the professionals involved, who see reflected in it the work carried out in the previous phase of negotiation.

In the real estate market, there is a common tendency to confusion when it comes to formalising the private contract to ensure the future sale and purchase of a property.

In fact, it seems that we are talking about the same thing, but it turns out that they are two different legal businesses, and, above all, and with regard to both the seller and the buyer, it can imply a better positioning in the sale and purchase. We are talking about the option to purchase contract and the deposit agreement contract.

We start from the assumption that both contracts are perfectly valid and legally recognised as fully operative in legal transactions. But what is in the interest of the buyer? Let us see.

The option to purchase contract grants the “opting party” the right and power (not the obligation) to acquire a property owned by another party, called the “grantor”, for a certain and determined price, and under certain agreements established in the contract itself, upon payment of an amount, which is called the “option premium”.

Although it is true that it is not a contract regulated as such in our Civil Code, and that, in any case, it will be regulated by the provisions and agreements reached by the parties, its regulatory framework is to be found in Article 14 of the Mortgage Law, which to a certain extent sets the guidelines for its regulation.

Normally, and in practice, this type of contract is usually used for various reasons.

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Either the purchaser and future buyer needs financing to carry out the purchase, or to complete the necessary documentation to carry out the purchase.

On the other hand, the deposit agreement contract is legally configured as the agreement whereby the purchase is secured by means of its notarisation, through the payment of a monetary amount, which will serve as a means of compensation for the defaulting party. This is what is known as the deposit paid by the buyer to the seller in order to complete the sale.

The problem lies in the question of what the buyer considers to be legally protected by this down payment regarding the performance of the sale.

With the payment of the deposit, the execution of the sale is not 100% assured, as the seller can withdraw from the sale with the effect of releasing the buyer from the obligation to pay a certain amount depending on the type of deposit signed.

I say the type of deposit signed, because there are 3 types (confirmatory, penal, and penitential), although the Civil Code only refers to the so-called penitential ones according to the provisions of article 1154 of the Civil Code. Focusing on the latter type, since the others, namely confirmatory, which are configured as an advance payment that prevents the seller

from cancelling them at his own free will, and the buyer can demand fulfilment of the contract or termination by claiming the damage caused, or the penal ones, which respond to a guarantee in the fulfilment of the contract, it is worth mentioning that they are those that set out the future conditions that will govern the sale, giving both parties the possibility of freeing themselves from the obligations of the contract. On the one hand, the buyer, with his decision, loses the amount paid. On the other hand, if it is the seller who exercises it, returning “in duplicate” the amount received.

However, from a legal perspective, and in order to avoid legal surprises according to the criteria maintained by the Supreme Court, I expressly mention that in the deposit contract that is formalised, it should be clearly stated that the deposit is a penitential deposit governed by article 1154 of the Civil Code, as otherwise we would find ourselves with the power for any of the parties to demand the fulfilment of the contract.

Having made these clarifications, and without prejudice to the fiscal aspects for taxation purposes, in my subjective opinion, the opting party and purchaser should choose the legal form of the option to purchase contract, as it will allow him/ her to control the sale to a certain extent, being empowered to exercise the sale in the agreed terms, both in time and price, and not allowing the seller to cancel it at his own interest (e.g., a party with a proposal for the sale of the property with an option to purchase it), and not allowing the seller to cancel it at his own interest. This is why, on the contrary, it will be in the seller’s interest to formalise the deposit agreement contract, as long as it is penitential, since he will be able, at any time, to cancel the contract, paying back double the amount received.

A través de este artículo voy a dar mi visión práctica y sintetizada respecto a qué decisión debe adoptar el comprador a la hora de materializar el interés de una compraventa, ya que la formalización y firma de este, genera derechos y obligaciones para todas partes (comprador y vendedor), y también, por qué no para el resto de los profesionales intervinientes, cuáles ven reflejados en el mismo el trabajo desarrollado en la fase previa de negociación. Es habitual en el mercado inmobiliario la tendencia a la confusión a la hora de formalizar el contrato privado para asegura la futura compraventa de un inmueble. De hecho, parece que se habla de lo mismo, pero resulta que son dos negocios jurídicos diferentes, y, sobre todo, y en lo que respecta tanto a la parte vendedora como a la compradora, puede implicar un mejor posicionamiento en la compraventa. Hablamos del contrato del contrato de opción de compra y del contrato arras. Partimos de la base de la que ambos contratos son perfectamente válidos y jurídicamente reconocidos con plena operatividad en el tráfico jurídico. Pero ¿qué le interesa al comprador? Veamos. El contrato de opción de compra, le otorga al “optante” el derecho y facultad (no la obligación) de adquirir un inmueble titularidad de otro, denominado “concedente” por un precio cierto y determinado, y bajo unos pactos fijados en el propio contrato, previo pago de un importe, que se denomina “prima de opción”. Si bien es cierto que no es un contrato regulado como tal en nuestro Código Civil, y que, en todo caso, va a venir regulado por las disposiciones y acuerdos a los que alcancen las partes, su encaje normativo se encuentra en el artículo 14 de la Ley Hipotecaria, que fija en cierto modo

las pautas de su regulación. Normalmente, y en la práctica, se suelen emplear este tipo de contratos motivados por varias circunstancias. O bien, el optante y futuro comprador precisa financiación para llevar a cabo la compra, o bien para terminar de completar la documentación precisa para llevar a cabo la misma. Por su contra, el contrato de arras se configura jurídicamente como el acuerdo por el que se trata de asegurar la compraventa mediante su elevación a público ante notario, a través del pago de una cantidad dineraria, cual servirá como medio compensatorio para la parte incumplidora. Es lo que se conoce como la señal que abona el comprador al vendedor para llevar a cabo la compraventa. El problema radica respecto a qué considera el comprador que jurídicamente le ampara con este pago de la señal respecto al ejercicio de la compraventa. Con el pago de la señal el ejercicio de la compraventa no queda asegurada al 100%, ya que el vendedor puede desistir de la misma con efectos liberatorios, abonando un importe determinado en función del tipo de arras firmadas. Digo el tipo de arras firmadas, porque las hay de 3 tipos (confirmatorias, penales y penitenciales), aunque en el Código Civil únicamente se hagan referencia a las llamadas penitenciales según lo dispuesto en el artículo 1154 del Código Civil. Centrándome en este último tipo, ya que las otras, a saber, confirmatorias configuradas como un anticipo que impide al vendedor cancelarlas a su libre albedrío pudiendo el comprador exigir el cumplimiento del contrato o la resolución reclamando el perjuicio ocasionado, o bien las penales, cuáles responden a una garantía en el cumplimiento del contrato, interesa

traer a colación que, son las que recogen las condiciones a futuro que van a regir en la compraventa, otorgando a las dos partes la posibilidad de liberarse de las obligaciones del contrato. Por una parte, el comprador, con su decisión, pierde la cantidad entregada. Y para el caso de que sea el vendedor el que lo ejercite, devolviendo “por duplicado” el importe recibido. Ahora bien, desde la perspectiva jurídica, y a fin de evitar sorpresas judiciales según los criterios que mantiene el Tribunal Supremo, hago la expresa mención a que en el contrato de arras que se formalice, se exprese con claridad que las arras son penitenciales regidas por el artículo 1154 del Código Civil, ya que de lo contrario nos encontraríamos en la facultad para cualquiera de las partes para exigir el cumplimiento del contrato. Hechas estas aclaraciones, y sin perjuicio de los aspectos fiscales a efectos de tributación, desde mi apreciación subjetiva, la parte optante y compradora debería escoger la forma jurídica del contrato de opción de compra, ya que le permitirá llevar en cierto modo el control de la compraventa, quedando facultado para el ejercicio de la compraventa en los términos acordados, tanto en tiempo como en precio, y no permitiendo al vendedor que pueda cancelarlo a su interés (p. ej. un interesado con una propuesta de compra mucho más elevada que la inicialmente acordada entre las partes), motivo éste por el que, en sentido contrario, al vendedor le interesará la formalización del contrato de arras, siempre que sean penitenciales, ya que podrá en cualquier momento, desistir del mismo, con la devolución por duplicado de lo recibido del comprador.

Wonderful views of Alcudia y Pollenca

The property is located at a height of 130 meters. A perfect altitude to enjoy the beautiful views of the bays of Alcudia and Pollença. And in addition to the panoramic views, it is surrounded by a magnificent and extensive natural environment. The plot consists of 14.000 m2 and the constructed area of the property is 3.500 m2.

The main hall occupies 100 m2 and is presided over by a large fireplace. On the upper floor, the floors are varnished oak and we find the master suite with two bedrooms, a dressing room and two bathrooms. All on an area of 180 m2. This first floor has the direct access to the outside areas with amazing views. A good example are the views that can be enjoyed from the large bathroom, from whose bathroom the view reaches the north of Mallorca. A second suite completes the upper floor. The ground floor has a beautiful Spa area with a 12-meter pool, Gym, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, floating tank and hydro-massage shower. In the lovely garden is a 17-meter pool with relaxing areas. On the other side of the garden and terraces, we find the tennis court, the greenhouse and several walking pads that invite you to stroll around the property.

La propiedad está a 130 metros de altura. Una altitud perfecta para disfrutar de las vistas de las bahías de Alcudia y Pollença. Pero además de las vistas panorámicas, está rodeado por un magnífico entorno natural y muy extenso. Su terreno consta de 14,000 m2 y el área construida de la propiedad es de 3,500m2. El salón principal ocupa 100 metros cuadrados y está presidido por una gran chimenea. En la planta superior, los suelos son de roble barnizado y encontramos la suite principal con dos dormitorios, vestidor y dos baños. Todo sobre una superficie de 180 m2. La apertura al exterior también es evidente en este primer piso. Un buen ejemplo son las vistas que se pueden disfrutar desde el gran baño, desde cuyo baño la vista llega al norte de Mallorca. Una segunda suite completa el piso superior. La planta baja tiene una zona preciosa de Spa con una piscina de 12 metros, gimnasio, baño turco, jacuzzi, tanque flotante y ducha de hidromasaje. En el borde del jardín destaca la presencia de una piscina de 17 metros. En el terreno dispuesto en terrazas, encontramos la cancha de tenis, el invernadero y varias carreteras que invitan al paseo.

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TRIBUNAL LEGAL TRIBUNAL LEGAL

As I mentioned in my previous article, today we are going to deal with the modification of Article 5 Uno.2. B, of the LAW ON WEALTH TAX, Law 38/2022 of 27 December, regarding:

SUJETOS PASIVOS POR OBLIGACION REAL TAXPAYERS OBLIGATION

What does this mean, very simple, until now, those non-residents in Spain, who had their property and assets located in Spanish territory, regardless of their country of residence, in companies, either in Spanish companies or interposed companies.

That the sole shareholder is another foreign company, as well as those foreign companies that have invested directly in Spain and meet this requirement: That their assets are constituted in at least 50%, directly or indirectly, by real estate located in Spanish territory, will have those persons who are at the end of the chains of companies or corporate entanglements to be taxed here in Spain

for Wealth Tax.

It should be noted that each case must be studied individually, as some countries in their international double taxation agreements with Spain may provide for this situation, which will affect each country in a very different way. This leads to three different situations:

1) Countries with double international taxation agreements, such as the United Kingdom and Germany, will be affected by the modification and will have to pay tax on their assets.

2º) Countries that Spain has an international double taxation agreement, but without a clause on real

estate companies, e.g. Holland and Switzerland, will not be affected by the modification.

3º) Countries that Spain has not signed an international double taxation agreement, for example Italy and Portugal, will be affected by the modification and will have to pay tax on assets.

This change will come into force in the year 2022, and the deadline for filing this tax will be from 11 April to 30 June 2023.

aquellas personas que están al final de las cadenas de las sociedades o entramados societarios a tributar aquí en España por el Impuesto de Patrimonio.

Hay que destacar que se tiene que estudiar cada caso, ya que algunos países en sus convenios de doble imposición internacional con España pueden prever esta situación, lo cual va a afectar de forma muy diferente a cada país.

Esto nos conduce a tres situaciones diferentes:

de ejemplo Holanda y Suiza, no les va afectar la modificación.

3º) Países que España no tenga convenio suscrito de doble imposición internacional, a título de ejemplo Italia y Portugal les va afectar la modificación y tendrán que tributar por Patrimonio. Este cambio entrará en vigor en el ejercicio 2.022, y el plazo de presentación de este impuesto será del 11 de abril al 30 de junio de 2.023.

Oficinas: C/ Zaragoza 1 Piso 1º, Local F 07181 Palma Nova

Avd. de la Curia 5, Local 1 07150 Andratx

José M. Puga Escudero Director General

Que quiere decir esto, muy sencillo hasta ahora aquellas personas no residentes en España, que tenían sus inmuebles y bienes situados en territorio español indistintamente cual fuera su país de residencia, en sociedades, ya sea en sociedades españolas, sociedades interpuestas,

TRIBUNA LEGAL

que el único socio sea otra sociedad extranjera, así como igualmente aquellas sociedades extranjeras que han invertido directamente en España y cumplan con este requisito: Que su activo este constituido en al menos el 50 %, de forma directa o indirecta, por bienes inmuebles situados en territorio español, tendrán

1º) Países que España tenga convenio suscrito de doble imposición internacional, a título de ejemplo Reino Unido y Alemania, les va afectar la modificación y tendrán tributar por Patrimonio.

2º) Países que España tenga convenio suscrito de doble imposición internacional, pero sin clausula sobre las sociedades inmobiliarias a título

Teléfono de contacto: +34 971 236 101

E-Mail: info@puga-alarcon.com

Website: puga-alarcon.com

Oficinas: C/ Zaragoza 1 Piso 1º, Local F 07181 Palma Nova

Avd. de la Curia 5, Local 1 07150 Andratx

Teléfono de contacto: +34 971 236 101

E-Mail: info@puga-alarcon.com

Website: puga-alarcon.com

Tal como avanzaba en mi artículo anterior, hoy vamos a tratar la modificación del Artículo 5 Uno.2. B, de la LEY DEL IMPUESTO DE PATRIMONIO, Ley 38/2022 de 27 de diciembre, en lo que se refiere a:

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