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KIM WILDE THE GREATEST HITS TOUR

BRENDAN COLE LIFE IN MALLORCA

DES MITCHELL

A LIFETIME BEHIND THE DECKS

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Summer is here!!! Yes, that’s right its Hot, Hot, Hot on the islands, temperatures are rising and the sea is warm and crystal clear. On the entertainment side of things, the island has come back to life, albeit with some alternative methods to celebrate but nevertheless it’s here!

The Summer season - we just love it! Again, we can hear live entertainment, see openings of new bars and restaurants, and ways have been found to enjoy even concerts!

That’s right, Legends VIP in association with Celebrity Magazine is proud to bring you ‘Garden Summer Picnics’ with some amazing artists lined up this year and next. Watch this space and you will be blown away with the talent that is coming to the largest of the Balearic islands, Mallorca.

Don’t forget to follow us on You tube, Instagram and Facebook to find out where all the latest fun stuff is happening on the island.

Finally, if you’re reading this from our digital link and not in a café or bar in one of the beautiful Balearic Islands, why not hop on a plane and enjoy some of our beautiful sunshine?

¡Ya ha llegado el verano! Sí, de hecho hace mucho, mucho, mucho calor en las islas; sube la temperatura y el mar está cálido y transparente. En cuanto al ocio y el entretenimiento, la isla ha vuelto a la vida y, aunque con algún formato alternativo, no faltan ganas de pasarlo bien.

Nos encanta la temporada veraniega, con su música y actuaciones en vivo, inauguraciones de bares y restaurantes ¡y hasta es posible disfrutar de conciertos!

Este año Celebrity Magazine tiene el honor de formar parte del patrocinio de los ‘Picnics de Verano’ de Legends VIP, que cuenta con muchos artistas fantásticos para este año y el que viene.

Presta atención y te sorprenderá el alucinante elenco de artistas que vendrán a la mayor de las Baleares, a Mallorca.

No te olvides de seguirnos por YouTube, Instagram y Facebook para estar al día de todos los acontecimientos divertidos e interesantes que tienen lugar en la isla.

Y si estás leyendo esto a través de nuestro enlace digital y no en una cafetería o bar de las hermosas Islas Baleares, ¿por qué no te subes a un avión y vienes a disfrutar de nuestro sol isleño?

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KIM WILDE

The Greatest Hits Tour Born in London, Kim, 60, originally burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the global hit ‘Kids In America’, This led to a career spanning over 30 years with 30 million record sales, 12 albums and some of the most memorable hits of the 80s including, ‘Chequered Love’, ‘You Came’, ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ (number one in the USA), ‘Four Letter Word’ and ‘Never Trust A Stranger’ Now with the greatest hits album out on Cherry Red Records and a greatest hits tour in full bloom (pun intended, Wilde is an award -winning gardener) Kim will be performing all of the hits and more here in Mallorca, as part of the Pop Don’t Stop album promotion.

I reached out to Kim for a fun and insightful Q&A which she happily accepted. Thanks Kim! The new greatest hits album ‘Pop Don’t Stop’ is out now, available as a 5CD/2DVD deluxe box set, a 2CD edition and digital download!

Also,´Pop Don´t Stop: A Biography’ is out Now! Kim Wilde & Foreigner will be performing at Plaça de Toros de Palma 14.6.2022 for the ‘Classic Rock Night’ Presented by Legends VIP in association with Celebrity Magazine.

4. What is your favourite city in the world?

Sydney, Australia.

14. What’s your favourite dessert?

Eton Mess.

5. What is one of your favourite holiday destinations?

Thailand.

15. Tea or Coffee?

Coffee.

Q&A WITH KIM WILDE

10. What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever read about yourself on the internet?

A drunken night on a train singing Christmas songs with my brother Ricky is hands down the funniest thing you’ll ever see!

1. What was the music playing in your household as a child?

Dusty in Memphis, Beatles, Beach Boys, Elvis and Frank Sinatra. I grew up in the 60’s/70’s, an incredible time for pop music of all genres!

2. What was your first job?

Cleaning for my piano teacher when I was 13.

3. What was the first thing you bought when you became famous?

A flat in North London.

6. Do you speak a second language? If yes, what is that language?

I speak some French.

7. Who is your go-to person for advice?

My daughter, Rose.

8. Who is the last celebrity you called?

Boy George.

9. What was the last thing you Googled?

Kim Wilde 80’s memories for the Gary Davies show on Radio 2.

11. What emoji do you use the most?

Rock’n’Roll salute.

12. What’s your favourite food?

Thai.

13. What’s your least favourite food?

Food thats not fresh, badly cooked or made by someone without passion!

16. What’s your usual wake up time?

8am, although I’m known as the ‘dormouse of Rock’ because I can sleep anywhere, and love a lazy Sunday morning.

17. What does your morning routine look like?

Feed the dogs, take them for a walk, check the garden.

18. What motivates you to keep touring?

A great love of interacting with the audience and fun times with my amazing band.

19. What are two of your favourite songs to perform live?

Kids in America and You Came.

20. How did the duet with you and Boy George on Shine On come about?

He made contact by Zoom during lockdown and asked me to sing on his project ‘Cool Karaoke’, so I asked him to be on mine ‘Pop Don’t Stop- The Greatest Hits’.George loved ’Shine On’ and has delivered a stunning vocal performance.

21. What advice would you give to your 21 year old self?

Trust your instincts

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KIM WILDE THE GREATEST HITS TOUR La cantante londinense, de 60 años, irrumpió en el panorama musical en 1981 con el éxito mundial ‘Kids In America’. Cuenta con una carrera musical de más de 30 años, con ventas de 30 millones, 12 álbumes y algunos de los temas más emblemáticos de los 80, tales como ‘Chequered Love’, ‘You Came’, ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ (número uno en EEUU), ‘Four Letter Word’ y ‘Never Trust A Stranger’.

Ahora, con el lanzamiento por la discográfica Cherry Red Records de su álbum de grandes éxitos y una gira que está dando su fruto (descripción más que apta dado que Kim Wilde es una reconocida experta en jardinería), Kim prevé cantar todos sus éxitos y mucho más aquí en Mallorca, como parte de la promoción de su álbum Pop Don’t Stop.

Me puse en contacto con Kim para conversar animada y honradamente con ella. Y así fue. ¡Muchas gracias Kim! El nuevo álbum de grandes éxitos ‘Pop Don’t Stop’ ya se ha lanzado al mercado en un formato deluxe de 5CDs/2DVDs, edición de 2CDs y descarga digital. Además, ´Pop Don´t Stop: Una Biografía también está disponible.

Kim Wilde & Foreigner van a actuar en la Plaça de Toros de Palma el 14 de junio de 2022 en la ‘Noche de Rock Clásico’ presentada por 14.6.2022 for the ‘Classic Rock Night’ presentada por Legends VIP en colaboración con Celebrity Magazine.

3. ¿Qué fue lo primero que te compraste cuando te hiciste famosa?

Un piso en el norte de Londres.

14. ¿Cuál es tu postre preferido?

Eton Mess (postre de merengue, nata y frutos rojos)

4. ¿Cuál es tu ciudad preferida?

Sidney, en Australia.

15. ¿Te o café?

Café.

5. ¿Cuál es tu destino favorito de vacaciones?

Tailandia.

16. ¿A qué hora te sueles levantar?

A las 8, aunque me llaman el ‘lirón del rock’ porque soy capaz de dormir en cualquier sitio. Y me encanta levantarme tarde los domingos.

CONVERSANDO CON KIM WILDE

11. ¿Cuál es el emoji que más empleas?

El saludo Rock’n’Roll.

1.¿Qué música se escuchaba en tu casa cuando eras pequeña?

Dusty in Memphis, Beatles, Beach Boys, Elvis y Frank Sinatra. Yo crecí en los 60/70, una época maravillosa para todos los géneros debla música pop.

2. ¿Cuál fue tu primer trabajo?

Limpiar para mi profesora de piano, a los 13 años.

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6. ¿Hablas algún otro idioma? En cuyo caso, ¿cuál?

Hablo un poco de francés.

7. ¿A quién acudes cuando necesitas que te aconsejen?

A mi hija Rose.

8 ¿Quién fue la última celebridad a la que has llamado?

Boy George.

9. ¿Qué fue lo último que buscaste en Google?

Los recuerdos de los 90 de Kim Wilde en el programa radiofónico de Gary Davies en Radio 2.

10. ¿Qué ha sido lo más gracioso que has leído sobre ti en internet?

Una noche muy borrachos en un tren, cantando villancicos con mi hermano es de lo más divertido que te puedes encontrar.

12. ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita?

La comida tailandesa.

13. ¿Cuál es la que menos te gusta?

Cualquier comida que no sea fresca, esté mal cocinada o preparada por alguien sin pasión.

17. ¿Qué sueles hacer por las mañanas?

Dar de comer a los perros, sacarlos a pasear, echar una ojeada al jardín.

18. ¿Qué es lo que te motiva a seguir haciendo giras?

Mi gran pasión por interactuar con el público y lo bien que me lo paso con mi increíble banda.

19. ¿Cuáles son los dos temas que más te gusta cantar en directo?

Kids in America y You Came.

20. ¿Cómo surgió lo de cantar a dúo Shine On con Boy George?

El se puso en contacto conmigo por Zoom durante el confinamiento para que cantara en proyecto ‘Cool Karaoke’, así que yo le pedí que participara en mi álbum ‘Pop Don’t Stop- The Greatest Hits’. A George le encantó ’Shine On’ y su voz suena increíblemente bien.

21. ¿Qué consejo te darías a ti misma con 21 años?

Confía en tu instinto.

Kim with Michael Jackson, Pete Townshend and Paul McCartney at the 1983 British Record Industry Awards (Brits) (c) Alan Davidson/Silverhub/REX/Shut

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DJ DES MITCHELL

There are very few DJs living on the island of Mallorca that have solidified a place in the Balearics club culture hall of fame for their contribution to the industry. Des Mitchell has certainly earned that and is wearing the t-shirt to prove it. Groomed and nurtured at BBC Pebble Mill studios at the age of twenty-two, Des Mitchell has spent a lifetime in music and even managed to score a UK Top 5 dance hit with “Welcome (To the Dance)” which he recorded and produced, inspired by watching his peers spinning their own tunes whilst championing many groundbreaking music artists on dance floors all over the world. Holding one of the longest DJ residencies known, Des started 8 | CELEBRITY

DJing at BCM in 1989 and is still rocking the DJ pit at this legendary, dare I say the word, discotheque, which has recently had a complete revamp and next level refurbishment, and is ready to re-open its doors anytime soon.

Touring the world and playing to large crowds is a DJ’s dream, and when you add a yearly residency on the beautiful resort of the Maldives to your diary, I guess that is considered the stars and stripes of mastering your craft. Des has travelled the globe in pursuit of musical happiness and states that his nine-month stint for Avex records super club “Velfarre” in Japan was a life changer and a country he says he could easily retire

to. Music doesn’t stop with Des within his family, his niece Jamelia, internationally known for her hit song “Superstar” and the song penned by Coldplay “See It in A Boy’s Eyes” has made a huge impact on the British pop charts and kept the family legacy very much alive.

The clubbing industry doesn’t seem to have left too many scars on Mitchell, physically or mentally, his enthusiasm amplifies a just starting out and ready for action approach, it’s really quite refreshing to witness. I guess when you do it for the love of the music, it remains a joy rather than a burden.

You can catch Des Mitchell at one of his residencies on the island and he is also

available for private bookings. He is an allround DJ and crowd-pleaser when selecting the sounds as I recently experienced firsthand at a private event, and the crowd were nothing short of satisfied.

Son muy pocos los DJs residentes en Mallorca que han logrado consagrarse en la cultura de club de las Baleares y ser reconocidos por su contribución al sector.

Des Mitchell indudablemente se lo ha ganado con sus muchos credenciales. Tras la experiencia y preparación adquirida en los estudios Pebble Mill de la BBC a los 22 años, Des Mitchell ha dedicado su vida a la música, habiendo logrado un éxito top dance británico con “Welcome (To the Dance)”, grabado y producido por el e inspirado en sus colegas creadores de sus propios temas mientras lanzaban a los muchos rompedores artistas musicales en las pistas de baile por todo el mundo.

Con una de las residencias pinchadiscos más longevas que se conocen, Des empezó su andadura como DJ en BCM en 1989 y todavía mantiene su puesto de mando en esta legendaria – ¿me atrevo a emplear el término? – discoteca, que recientemente ha sido renovada radicalmente y preparada para abrir al público en cualquier momento.

Hacer tours por el mundo y pinchar para mucha gente es el sueño de todo DJ, y cuando añades a tu currículum un año como DJ residente en un complejo turístico en las Maldivas, queda claro tu mérito como un maestro del oficio. Des ha viajado por todo el planeta en busca de la felicidad musical, reconociendo que su estancia de 9 meses en ‘Velfarre’ - el superclub de Avex Records en

Japón- fue una experiencia transformadora, descubriendo que Japón es un país en el que le encantaría vivir cuando se retire.

En su familia no solo se dedica Des a la música; su sobrina Jamelia, conocida internacionalmente por su éxito “Superstar”, y el tema compuesto por Coldplay “See It In A Boy’s Eyes” ha entrado con gran impacto en las listas de éxitos británicos, manteniendo vivo y coleando el legado familiar.

La industria del clubbing no parece haber hecho demasiados estragos en Mitchell, ni física ni mentalmente; su entusiasmo potencia la ilusión del primerizo y un talante apasionado, que es maravilloso observar.

Supongo que cuando lo haces por amor a la música, siempre es una alegría y nunca una carga.

Puedes ver a Des Mitchell en una de sus sesiones por toda la isla y además está disponible para eventos privados. Es un DJ al completo, que sabe contentar a su público con sus selecciones, como pude comprobar de primera mano en un evento privado hace poco, en el que el público disfrutó al cien por cien.

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HERMANDAD NACIONAL MONARQUICA DE ESPAÑA (HNME)

MR José Fernández García - National Chairman of the HMNE Since 2012 he has been a member of the HMNE. He has also held the office of National Deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Balearic Islands Delegation since 2018.

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In February 2021 he was elected National Chairman of the Brotherhood.

The National Monarchical Brotherhood of Spain (HMNE) is a non-profit Civic Association that promotes the support, defence and dissemination of the principles of Parliamentary Monarchy in Spain as the guarantor of the Constitution in force since 1977, as well as the tradition, history and values inherent thereto.

The HMNE was created in 2012 as the successor institution of the National Monarchical Brotherhood of the Maestrazgo.

Founded on 21 October 1961, this was a civil and cultural institution designed to garner the support of the citizens and civil society for the restoration of parliamentary monarchy as the legitimate and historical model of governance of Spain.

The HMNE boasts over 1500 members and is represented by 28 Delegations all over Spain, as well as associates in France, Italy, Andorra, Switzerland, Paraguay, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Puerto Rico.

The National Monarchical Brotherhood of Spain is actively involved in building alliances with important institutions in Spain, as well as in organising activities and events such as exhibitions, memorials and gala dinners.

Any person, irrespective of social standing, political leanings and orientation, can become a member of the National Monarchical Brotherhood of Spain (HNME), with the support of two members and provided he or she is a defender and supporter of the Parliamentary Monarchical system.

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For more information and details on joining: https://monarquicosdeespaña.es https://elmonarquico.com Check out our interview with José Fernández García “In Conversation” Presented by Betina Von Hohendoff HERMANDAD NACIONAL MONARQUICA DE ESPAÑA (HNME) D. JOSÉ FERNÁNDEZ GARCÍA Presidente Nacional de la HNME Desde 2012 es miembro de la HMNE. Ha sido Vicepresidente Nacional y Presidente de la Delegación de Baleares desde 2018.

En febrero de 2021 fue elegido Presidente Nacional de la Hermandad La Hermandad Nacional Monárquica de España (HMNE) es una Asociación Cívica sin ánimo de lucro que promueve el apoyo, defensa y difusión de los principios de la Monarquía Parlamentaria en España como garante de la Constitución vigente de 1977, así como su tradición, historia y los valores que emanan de ella.

La H.N.M.E. se constituyó en 2012 como

entidad sucesora de la Hermandad Nacional Monárquica del Maestrazgo, fundada el 21 de octubre de 1.961, creada como institución civil y cultural con el propósito de apoyar desde la ciudadania y sociedad civil la restauración de la monarquía parlamentaria como modelo de gobierno légitimo e histórico en España.

La HMNE tiene más de 1.500 socios y está representada en toda España con 28 Delegaciones y también asociados en Francia, Italia, Andorra, Suiza, Paraguay, México, Colombia, Brasil y Puerto Rico.

La Hermandad Nacional Monárquica de España tiene una importante actividad de hermanamiento con importantes entidades en España, así como una completa agenda de actividades y celebraciones como exposiciones , efemerides y galas.

Puede ingresar a la Hermandad Nacional Monárquica de España (HNME), cualquier persona, independientemente de su condición social, credo político u orientación, con el aval de 2 socios miembros y siempre que sea defensor y apoye el sistema Monarquico Parlamentario.

Para mayor información y solicitar ingreso: https://monarquicosdeespaña.es https://elmonarquico.com Puede asimismo consultarse la entrevista realizada a José Fernández García en “In Conversation” por Betina Von Hohendoff

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STRICTLY STAR TALKS LOCKDOWN AND HIS NEW LIFE IN MALLORCA! Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole made the permanent move to Mallorca to start a new life with his wife and two children just a day before Spain went into lockdown, and after a year of strict restrictions are now able to fully immerse themselves in Spanish life.

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Throughout lockdown Brendan found himself without work and their children unable to start school and nursery but he and wife Zoe remained undeterred from their dream to start a new life on the island.

“One of the worst things for me over the last year or so has been the unknown of not knowing where everything was going, and I have hated not working. This last year of not working has been kind of mind blowing, what it does to you, said Brendan.

“From the moment I left school at sixteen I’ve worked constantly and barely had two months off at any one time. So, to go from that to fourteen months of not having any actual physical work has been just bizarre.

“You lose a sense of self-worth. I didn’t ever think that was possible because I consider myself mentally strong, nothing really fazes me ever.”

Brendan started dancing at the age of seven in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he grew up with his brother and sister. He moved to England at the age of eighteen to pursue his dancing career and after several years working on building sites and the odd office job, has worked in the entertainment industry ever since.

Without work, Brendan focused on his family life and became a self-confessed school-run mum.

“With the governments stopping the television and entertainment industry from existing, my life definitely slowed down. My days consisted of doing the school drop-off, and household chores. I’d drop the children, say hello to the other mum’s and dad’s and then I’d go home and do the garden or paint the house to then down tools and do the school run again.

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“It was just insane and a forced situation, rather than a choice. I’d always envisaged that at one point I’d go, you know what, I’ve had enough of this working malarkey and dancing around like a lunatic. But to have that taken away without a say is outrageous.

The fact someone else can stop you from doing something was quite hard for me to get my head around.

“I do think it’s absolutely outrageous that livelihoods can be taken away so easily, without a say or any financial help. So many people, particularly in certain industries, have been completely ruined financially. It’s very sad.”

Brendan, Zoe and their two children, aged eight and three, live in their villa that they’ve owned for the last five years in the North of

the island where they remained throughout lockdown.

“My wife’s family are in the UK and my family are in New Zealand. I’m used to being away from my extended family, but I think for Zoe and her family it’s been tricky as they’ve not seen each other for such a long time, something many people are experiencing.

“It’s especially hard for the elderly. My wife’s father in particular needs that personal connection, so it was difficult deciding to go and live in a different country and how that was going to affect everyone.

“Ultimately you’ve got to do what’s right for your family. But who knew we’d be living with the restrictions for such a long time?

It’s unheard of and in my opinion is rather aggressive.”

The Cole’s moved to Mallorca from a pretty little village in Buckinghamshire and have finally been able to enroll their children in school and nursery in Mallorca.

“We’re very lucky because we’ve not been stuck in a flat where we can’t be outside. The fact that the children weren’t allowed to leave the property was tough for them because they weren’t used to that, but a lot of people had it much worse. We like most, tried to do the right thing and follow the rules as the unknown unfolded. It seemed like the best thing to do, and we were lucky enough to have outside space.”

my family’s future and when work starts again, all of those ambitions that we had been saving for will have to start from scratch. It feels like we’ve all been put back 5 - 10 years financially. But as I said, I am one of the lucky ones, most of my colleagues in the theatre or performance industry live day-to-day.

They’re literally waiting for their paycheck and spend it and of course there’s no furlough or financial help for them. It’s disgusting!

“Like everyone, I still have bills and my mortgages to pay. The banks still want their money regardless of whether I, or any other person, has an income or not.

“Now as we are now into summer, finally, in the last month things have started to happen on the work front. I’ve got several exciting things happening in the UK. But over the past fourteen months it’s been very quiet and that has been tough.

“Exciting times now ahead, but until governments change their stance on the industry it’s still months away before I can properly plan my work. On the bright side, this family time has been amazing and having a full year to appreciate them is something to cherish.”

What are three of your favourite things in Mallorca?

Cycling. The views are breath-taking and cycling Sa Colobra was an achievement.

I love Deia and Formentor has a beautiful beach.

Favourite restaurant in Mallorca?

Sa Farinera Camping at Glastonbury or an open-air concert with Andrea Bocelli?

Andrea Bocelli all day long, I’m too old for the other. Saying that, I’d probably love Glastonbury with the boys.

If you weren’t a dancer what line of work would you be in?

I’d probably still be in the building trade which is what I first did when I left school.

Favourite place in Spain?

I only really know Mallorca so it has to be here Kylie Minogue or Rita Ora as a dance partner?

Rita Ora

Brendan is planning to return to the UK for work shortly and as with the majority of people the family finances also took a hit, with no work and having to rely on savings.

“That’s the other thing about taking people’s livelihoods away after a year of not working.

If you earn a certain amount, you generally spend that certain amount. The bills continue and so you end up having to go through every bit of money you’ve saved and money that is normally earmarked for your next ambition or milestone.

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SIMON’S BAR A sophisticated culinary experience in Alaró Tucked in a side street in the picturesque calles of Alaró, Simon’s bar has quickly established itself as a popular bar with locals and expats alike, and for very good reason. Invited to take part in their first chef’s table experience, I threw on a shirt, scooped up my mother as my dining partner and headed to this friendly bar to see first-hand what all of the fuss was about.

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Arriving at Simon’s Bar, you could easily think you were arriving at an Italian bistro in Milan and upon entering, the speakeasy-style decor is as warm and inviting as it is quirky and fascinating. Brass fixtures, muted colours and an eclectic mix of paintings and objet d’art guide your eyes around the room to take it all in.

As our fellow diners arrived, conversations and welcome drinks flowed before we were escorted upstairs to the private dining room. This space is beautifully decorated, very welcoming and feels like being in a private home with a large open cooking space and a long, beautifully laid table. From Italy, Simon was quick to crack open the Italian wines and prosecco, and rather reluctantly, a French white - all of which were divine.

Launching into the food, we were served a creamy aubergine dip with red peppers, radish and garlic to keep us quiet while the first course of avocado and cucumber gazpacho was served.

This dish was perfect for the warmer months refreshing, zingy and packed with flavour. Next up, the most enormous piece of fresh tuna was carved at the cooking station and served with Japanese algae. The texture of the fish was light yet meaty and the flavours were a true taste explosion. As we got to know our hosts and fellow diners over a few more bottles of wine, Marion told us about her plans for this space and Simon filled the room with the delicious smells coming from the large pans bubbling on the stove. Our main course hailed from Simon’s homeland of Italy - a huge bowl of Spaghetti Frutti di Mare. Fresh crab, clams, and cuttlefish were the focus of this dish with a delicate tomato sauce and all served over al dente spaghetti that Simon proudly emphasised to us was imported straight from Italy! The whole dish was a triumph and every plate was gratefully devoured by all of the very satisfied guests.

After loosening the top button of my shorts to make room, a superb cherry pie made by Marion was served to conclude our dining experience.

Marion and Simon are the most gracious and

friendly of hosts and make everyone feel at home and relaxed which encouraged a lot of laughter and chat from everyone at the table during our visit. In fact, we all enjoyed it so much that this group of relative strangers have all booked to go back in September and meet again!

This fine-dining experience is one-of-a-kind, especially in Alaró and is available for private hire for cooking classes and workshops and guests can choose to bring along a guest chef and their own menus. The ethos of Simon’s Bar is simple - feel at home and enjoy fabulous food and amazing company.

Register online at w ​ ww.simonsthebar.com or email privatecookmallorca@gmail.com. Give them a call on +34 638 05 92 48 to book your private dining experience or simply pop in and say hello at Can Retat,12 07340 Alaró, Escondido en una calle lateral del pintoresco pueblo de Alaró, Simon’s Bar no ha tardado en convertirse en punto de encuentro tanto para los del pueblo como para los de fuera, y no es de extrañar. Cuando fui invitado a su primer evento ‘mesa del chef ’, me puse una camisa, me llevé a mi madre como acompañante y me dirigí a este simpático bar para averiguar de qué iba la cosa.

Cuando llegas a Simon’s Bar, parece que estás en un bistro italiano de Milán, con su decoración tipo bar clandestino, cálido y acogedor a la par que peculiar y fascinante. Un espacio pleno de accesorios de latón, colores tenues y una ecléctica mezcla de cuadros y objetos de arte. Mientras iban llegando los demás comensales disfrutamos de las copas de bienvenida; seguidamente nos dirigimos al comedor privado en el piso superior. Se trata de una estancia exquisitamente decorada, con un ambiente acogedor que te hace sentir que estás en una casa particular con una amplia zona de cocina y una larga mesa muy bien puesta. Simon se dispuso a descorchar vinos italianos y Prosecco y, con cierta reticencia, un blanco francés – todos ellos divinos.

En cuanto a la cena, se nos sirvió una crema de berenjena con pimiento rojo, rábano y ajo para

abrir boca mientras se servía un gazpacho de aguacate y pepino. Un plato perfecto para los meses de calor- refrescante, picante y pleno de sabor. A continuación el chef cortó tajadas de un enorme pedazo de atún fresco, que sirvió con alga japonesa. Pescado con textura ligera pero sustanciosa y una explosión de sabores en la boca.

Según transcurría la cena y tomábamos más vino, fuimos conociendo a los demás comensales. Marion nos estuvo contando los planes que tienen para este espacio y Simon llenaba la sala de los deliciosos aromas de sus ollas. El plato principal – del país de Simon, Italia – fue Spaguetti Frutti di Mare. Cangrejo fresco, almejas y sepia más una delicada salsa de tomate sobre espagueti al dente que Simon nos aseguró orgulloso que recién había importado de Italia.

El plato fue un éxito y todos lo comimos con deleite.

Tras desabrocharme el pantalón para mayor comodidad, nuestra experiencia culinaria culminó con una exquisita tarta de cerezas elaborada por Marion.

Marion y Simon son excelentes anfitriones; hacen que todos se sientan como en casa, por lo que no escasearon la risa ni la conversación durante la cena. De hecho, lo pasamos tan bien que yo y este grupo de gente relativamente desconocida hemos reservado para repetir la experiencia juntos de nuevo en septiembre.

Se trata de una experiencia gastronómica singular, sobre todo en Alaró. También pueden organizarse clases y talleres de cocina, con chefs invitados y sus propios menús. La filosofía de Simon’s Bar es sencilla: siéntete como en casa y disfruta de deliciosa comida y excelente compañía.

Regístrate online en w ​ ww.simonsthebar.com o envía un email a privatecookmallorca@gmail. com. Llama al +34 638 05 92 48 para reservar tu experiencia culinaria privada o simplemente pásate a saludar por Can Retat, 12 07340 Alaró,

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PALMA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW Palma International Boat Show and the Palma Superyacht Show returned for 2021 after a year-long absence due to the pandemic with plenty of fanfare and eager industry professionals and boat owners in attendance.

By Ben Mulvey

Every year the Palma International Boat Show is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar with the yachting community coming together to meet, mingle and exhibit and curious residents popping in to get up close and personal with some of the most impressive yachts in the world. In 2020 the show was cancelled due to the pandemic so this year there was a lot riding on the event being a success. The ​​ event was organised by the Institute for Business Innovation of the Balearic Islands (IDI), headed by the Ministry of Energy Transition, Productive Sectors and Democratic Memory, and the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA).

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in place, over 16,000 people attended the event over the four days proving that the yachting industry is still very much in full swing. Exhibitors rolled out the red carpet, often literally, to showcase their products and services, boats were polished and detailed within an inch of their lives and the Marc Fosh Lounge was full of yacht captains, business owners and industry professionals who were glad to finally reunite and share their stories from the previous, often difficult, 18 months.

With 227 exhibitors and 185 boats spread out over the 80,000 square metre event, the show was as big as ever and even the rain couldn’t put a dampener on the atmosphere.

This year the event was partnered with the Balearic Yacht Show, the first hybrid event of its kind with online conferences and meetings held on their platform for those businesses and attendees that couldn’t physically make the show.

Overall the event was a success and it was great to see the people from the yachting industry back and thriving and it has been confirmed that some deals were negotiated throughout the event and some deals have already closed. Hopefully, next year the show will be back and bigger than ever and the photos will have lots of smiling faces as usual and not a mask in sight!

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Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop Our friends at the Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop have been busy working hard to help those in need on the island, even in these difficult times. Angela and the team have managed to donate over €30,000 euros to their chosen charities including AECC, ASPANOB, The Cancer Support Group and DIME which is incredible given that many businesses are struggling at the moment.The shop depends on the donations that are given in the form of clothes, furniture and bric-a-brac by residents and tourists in Mallorca. The volunteers work in the shop every morning at the moment and hope to be there even longer once normality resumes. Volunteers are always gratefully received to help in the shop and sort through the donations and serve the steady stream of customers hoping to scoop up a bargain. It’s important to point out that all proceeds from the shop go directly to the charities with only small overheads paid for separately.A new local has now been acquired at Juan Miró 360 near the main shop which will mainly sell furniture and home items leaving the other shop to sell more clothes, toys and books.To donate items, please pass by the shop on Avenida Joan Miro, 354 in San Agustin between 10 am - 2 pm from Monday to Saturday. To make a cash donation or to volunteer your time, give Angela a call on +34 609 848 622 or call the shop on +34 971 708 664.

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RHOC - A Catch-Up With TV’s Hardest Working Couple A quick chat with our friends Dr Martin and Hanna Kinsella is enough to make anyone feel tired - do they ever stop?! This couple is on our screens, making us all look and feel better with their upcoming projects, working hard in their respective careers, and raising their gorgeous little man, Max, and I recently spoke to them to hear all about it.

By Ben Mulvey

As Martin jumps into an Uber, we snatch a few minutes to talk about what they have been up to and catch up after what feels like forever.

“It’s all been a bit crazy….we are just so busy”, Martin tells me.

And it is no surprise! When they are not running around after a bouncing baby boy, Martin is seeing his patients, launching two new businesses and keeping up-to-date with his increasing workload, while Hanna is working hard on the same businesses, being a fabulous mum to Max, and filming for the upcoming series of Real Housewives of Cheshire. So do they ever get a break?

Finally, after months of toing and froing, the family managed to escape for a few days to our neighbouring Ibiza.

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family holiday. If we had come to Mallorca, I’d have ended up working so Ibiza was the best solution”, says Martin.

Martin and Hanna are currently working on their own, doctor-approved, concise, luxury anti-ageing skincare line with three bespoke products due to hit the market on the first of November. Celebrity Magazine will fill you in on all of the details closer to the time! Not satisfied with launching one business, Hanna is busy working on her Icy Bear Dental product range which is going from strength to strength and the launch was featured on RHOC earlier this year.

With two new businesses already bubbling away, Martin & Hanna have also made the bold move to launch an online hormone clinic in October with the aim of making hormone treatments more accessible around the world. Aside from the blood tests and exams, everything is handled online with the help of the doctors who offer a bespoke and

professional consultation before prescribing and sending the hormone treatments that are required.

With all this happening, the next series of Real Housewives of Cheshire is due to hit our screens later this year on ITV and Hanna is busy filming - she tells me that there are a few surprises in store.

“This series is going to be different as we can see each other, with distancing etc...whereas last time much of the series was filmed from home”.

Martin is still hopeful to travel over to Mallorca in September to see his friends and family and, more importantly, his patients on the island.

Martin ended our conversation by saying, “I can’t wait to come back and, although I’m so busy here in the UK, I need to go over and see everyone and introduce Max to the island!”

If you’re hoping to see Martin or his team, his clinic, Re-enhance Medicina Asthetica is located in Avenida del Rey Jaime I, 108, in Santa Ponsa and, although he isn’t here until September, enquiries can be made by contacting info@re-enhance.com.To find out more about Icy Bear or to place an order visit www.icybeardental.com and be sure to catch up on Real Housewives of Cheshire on ITVPlayer until the next series.

Find both Hanna and Martin on Instagram @hannamiraftab @drmartinkinsella

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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. an x

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CONVERSE X KEITH HARING Converse’s new Keith Haring collection brings the streets of New York to your soles. This is literally ‘stepping out in street art’.

If you’ve been to New York City you can’t walk a block or two without catching a glimpse of Manhattan’s avant-garde graffiti scene. Designs are etched onto billboards, subways and any remotely vacant brick wall within a large radius.

Converse has captured this feel by launching a collaborative line with one of the city’s most prolific and progressive pop artists, the late legendary Keith Haring, Known for his playful and uplifting street art drawings with a cheeky hit of colour, the American pop artist’s ’80s subway murals take on a new canvas for the line. Available on Converse’s Chuck 70, Chuck Taylor All Star, Pro Leather and the styleforward Run Star Hike, as well as a series of apparel and a bucket hat, the collection is made for those seeking an edgy and expressive spin on the all-star classics.

A driving force throughout Haring’s career was ensuring his work conveyed powerful messages, including being an AIDS and anti-apartheid activist. The collection utilises white, offwhite and black colourways, leaving the artist’s world-renowned illustrations (which have been carefully embroidered onto the shoe’s upper) to take centre stage. Pops of red, green and yellow make an appearance on various designs, elevating the otherwise monochromatic finish. This gives footwear-fiends the option of something simpler and more understated, as well as something with a bit more pizazz.

So, jump all over them, at ASOS right now.

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La nueva colección Converse x Keith Haring te pone las calles de Nueva York en las plantas de los pies. Se trata literalmente de ‘vestir arte urbano’.

Si has estado alguna vez en Nueva York, sabrás que cada dos por tres se topa uno con ejemplos del panorama vanguardista del grafiti de Manhattan. Los diseños se lucen en vallas publicitarias, estaciones de metro y remotas tapias por toda la zona.

Converse ha sabido capturar este sentimiento en colaboración con la obra de uno de los artistas pop más prolíficos y rompedores de la ciudad: el ya fallecido y legendario Keith Haring.

Conocido por sus dibujos urbanos alegres y divertidos con un pícaro toque de color, los murales de este artista americano de los 80 en el metro se ven reflejados en la nueva línea de Converse: Chuck 70, Chuck Taylor All Star, Pro Leather y el nuevo Run Star Hike, así como en otros complementos y gorro pescador.

Una colección concebida para aquéllos que buscan una versión expresiva y atrevida de los clásicos All-Star.

A través de su obra, Haring siempre intentó transmitir potentes mensajes, apoyando causas como el SIDA o el movimiento antiapartheid. De una línea cromática con predominio del blanco, blanco hueso y negro, sus más conocidas ilustraciones (bordadas con esmero en el lateral superior) cobran protagonismo, realzadas con toques ocasionales de rojo, verde y amarillo en algunos de los diseños. Los fanáticos del calzado deportivo ya pueden disfrutar de una gama más sencilla y discreta, así como de modelos con un poco más de chispa y estilo.

Cómpralos ya mismo en ASOS.

SWIMWEAR FOR MEN 2021

SWIMWEAR FOR WOMEN 2021

Mastering fashionable clothing can be difficult enough in a general sense, but swimming trunks are often just a few square centimetres of fabric, so they have to say more about you in less fabric than any other garment. If every street’s a catwalk, then every beach is a minefield.

To help you nail poolside cool this summer, I’ve picked the four trends that every man should be buying into.

The Balearics are open so now is the perfect time to start curating your cozzie collection.

This season there are all sorts of lovely styles to choose from. From lockdown bod-friendly ruching, to itty bitty strappy numbers, minimalism to psychedelic retro prints, there’s something for every taste and body shape.

MILITARY Action Man cargo shorts have been one of the most prevalent trends of recent decades and it has now gone full circle to storm the beaches.

Perfect for those for whom stripping down to shorts leaves them feeling slightly vulnerable – enlisting the armed forces can add some rugged manliness to even the skimpiest of swimwear.

If you feel that your legs are not your greatest asset, then these shorts are a great choice. The busy pattern will add some much-needed width and bulk to your legs by drawing the eye outwards. Don’t go for acres of fabric though - go for a slimmer cut instead.

SIMPLE WHITE White shorts are one of menswear’s biggest swimwear trends this season and are perfect on all skin shades. As well as the beaches of Cannes, they’ve been seen at lots of ‘Spring Break’ pool parties in Vegas and Miami. They’re simple, classic and flattering – as long as you get the right size of course. Just don’t forget that they stain easily and can be quite revealing so make sure that they are fully lined.

FLOWER POWER Botanical prints have made the jump from female favourite to everyday essentials for men.

Floral patterns add a sense of fun to otherwise staid swimwear. For the most flattering look, scale the size of the florals to your frame: if you have a small frame go for a smaller sized floral and if you have a larger frame, choose a bigger print OLD-SCHOOL The appeal of retro sportswear, in general, is huge right now and now nostalgic swimwear trends are diving in too. This season, designers have taken their lead from the old-school vibe and updated it, to help you avoid looking like your school gym teacher on swimming lesson day.

You’ve got to have the whole look down to a T, so try wearing them with some equally retro sunglasses. For a reference point, take inspiration from James Bond – he did retro shorts well.

More often than not, retro-inspired shorts come in an A-line shape, with wider leg holes to retain the throwback silhouette. While it’s a flattering cut that’ll make you look in proportion (especially if you’re larger up top), it does leave a lot of room for, err, flapping. So, ensure they’re lined to save giving everyone a peek of Harry and Sally when you lay back on the lounger.

Here are six of the key trends to know about: MINIMAL Clean lines and understated silhouettes feel elegant and modern for summer ‘21. Pair with simple sheer slip dresses and thick-soled flipflops for a look that’s classic and cool.

RUCHING For anyone that’s gained a couple of lockdown pounds (is there anyone that hasn’t?), this trend’s a blessing. Opt for shiny and metallic materials – think 80s.

CUT-OUTS They’re already a massive trend in clothing and for summer ‘21 cut-outs are a key swimwear trend too. Just watch your tan lines.

RETRO PRINTS I love these – go for psychedelic 70s florals and geometric 80s prints for a summer that’s all kinds of groovy. Imagine Pucci prints and these will make you stand out on the beach or any poolside. Keep hair simple and all need is glistening skin to enhance this look.

ASYMMETRY Flash your favourite shoulder in asymmetric necklines. Sparkly turbans and extra bling are positively encouraged. Totally OTT and probably not great to swim in – but you’ll look FABULOUS! ALL TIED UP This summer’s itty-bitty teeny-weeny bikini’s come with tummy ties and strappy waists – the more spaghetti the better. It’s sexy but takes ages to put together and the tan lines are terrible, unless you particularly like geometry.

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MODA DE BAÑO MASCULINA 2021 en imprescindibles cotidianos en prendas gustos y siluetas.

Vestirse a la moda es algo que generalmente entraña cierta dificultad, pero más aún cuando se trata de bañadores masculinos, donde la muy poca tela que se emplea en esta prenda debe decir mucho de ti. Si la calle es una pasarela de moda, la playa es un campo de minas.

Por ello, para que triunfes con estilo a la orilla del agua este verano, he escogido las cuatro tendencias que todo hombre deberá tener en cuenta esta temporada.

MILITAR Los pantalones cortos de carga Action Man han sido una de las tendencias más predominantes en las últimas décadas y ahora han aterrizado con fuerza en las playas. Perfectos para los se sienten vulnerables simplemente llevando el bañador – el toque militar aporta una fuerte masculinidad a tu look.

Si crees que tus piernas no son tu principal atractivo, estos pantalones son una opción ideal. La hechura con bolsillos y costuras le dará volumen a tus piernas…pero ¡ojo! no te pases con la tela; elige preferiblemente un corte slim.

BLANCO SENCILLO Los shorts blancos son unas de las prendas de máxima tendencia de esta temporada, perfectas para todos los tonos de piel.

Además de haberse lucido en las playas de Cannes, se los ha visto esta primavera en muchos ‘pool parties’ de Las Vegas y Miami.

Son sencillos, clásicos y favorecedoressiempre que elijas la talla correcta. Pero no olvides que se manchan con facilidad y que a veces transparentan, así que asegúrate de que estén bien forrados.

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masculinas. Se recomienda adaptar el tamaño del estampado floral a tus dimensiones físicas: cuanto más menudo, más pequeñas las flores, y al contrario, cuanto más corpulento, estampados más grandes.

DE LA VIEJA ESCUELA El atractivo de la moda deportiva retro está que arde en todos los ámbitos, y ya ha irrumpido en el de la moda de baño masculina. Esta temporada los diseñadores se han inspirado en los modelos de la vieja escuela y los han modernizado, tratando de evitar el look de los profesores de natación de antaño.

Es importante lucir el look de los pies a la cabeza, así que hazte con unas gafas de sol de tipo retro. Inspírate, por ejemplo, en James Bond, quien también vistió retro shorts.

Los shorts de inspiración retro suelen venir en corte A, con las aberturas de pierna más amplias tan típicas de este look vintage.

Aunque se trata de un corte favorecedor, sobre todo si tienes un tronco corpulento, este corte deja mucho espacio para que las cosas vayan sueltas a los cuatro vientos. Por ello, asegúrate de que estén bien forrados para así evitar una exhibición de tus partes íntimas cuando te acuestes en la tumbona.

MODA DE BAÑO FEMENINA 2021 Las Baleares ya están abiertas al público, así que ya es hora de atender a tu colección de bañadores.

Esta temporada nos trae muchos estilos a elegir. Desde modelos post-cuarentena con agradecidos fruncidos disimuladores a numeritos con finas tiras por doquier; de cortes minimalistas a psicodélicos estampados retro… hay para todos los

Estas son las seis tendencias a tener en cuenta: MINIMALISTA Las líneas puras y los cortes finos son una opción elegante y moderna para el 2021.

Bañadores perfectos para lucir con túnicas sencillas semi-transparentes y chanclas de plataforma gruesa: un look clásico y cool.

FRUNCIDOS Para las que hemos subido un par de kilitos durante el confinamiento (¿somos todas, no?), esta tendencia es genial. Elige materiales brillantes y metálicos, estilo ochentero.

CON CORTES Se trata de máxima tendencia en la moda y un look clave del verano 2021. Ojo con las marcas cuando te bronceas.

ESTAMPADOS RETRO Me encantan- os recomiendo los estampados florales de los 70 y los geométricos de los 80 para un verano informal y divertido. Son como los estampados Pucci, con los que destacarás en cualquier ambiente de playa o piscina, junto con un peinado sencillo y una piel luminosa.

ASIMÉTRICOS Luce tu hombro con los escotes asimétricos. Combínalos con un turbante y complementos brilli-brilli. Un look excesivo y exagerado que probablemente no sea el mejor para nadar – ¡pero te verás DIVINA! TODA BIEN ATADITA Los mini-bikinis de esta temporada vienen con tiras espagueti bien finitas por todas partes. Queda muy sexy, pero se tarda en colocar todo bien y las marcas del bronceado son horribles, a menos que te guste la geometría en la piel.

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4X4 INTERNATIONAL AND VIZUAL: THE CHALLENGE FOR THE FUTURE

Is your business ready to face the demands of the near future?

During this difficult period, what are you doing differently from everyone else to stand out or to simply stay ahead of the game?

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Knowing how to reply to these kinds of questions might make a real difference between success or failure in the business world awaiting us right round the corner.

Challenges that must be faced by all businesses, like any other organisation that, in order to evolve, must prove capable of adapting to change by innovating its internal management and its proposition in the emerging reality.

Many are already aware of the way forward: Digital Transformation, an imperative challenge in an increasingly competitive business world.

Preparing for technological acceleration Technological acceleration accounts for the lion’s share of operational complexity for all aspects of businesses at this time, particularly with regard to the stages of expansion into new markets. 98% of businesses expect to increase their efficiency thanks to digital technology in the near future.

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help your organisation by steering its efforts towards growth, investment optimisation and the best technological solutions, by gathering together the contributions of many collaborators in a single point of reference.

Digital transformation Digital transformation (DT) is now an essential requirement for businesses, a true transformational challenge set in the broader framework of digitalisation of economic, social and cultural processes. Among the most interesting Digital Transformation developments are augmented reality (AR) and NFC technology. In this field, 4X4 International has become a leader by partnering with Vizual, capable of enriching any user’s experience through an extraordinarily appealing interaction that superimposes two realities on one same plane: what it proposes as a digital product and what we see with our own eyes.

Augmented Reality is a visual and highly interactive way of presenting relevant digital information in the physical environment,

by connecting clients with the company in a completely new way, therefore improving customer loyalty and sales, with no limits other than imagining the best application of your products.Today we are also offering each of our clients the chance to print one single NFC Card, where all you need is to get close to your interlocutor’s phone for automatic transfer of your company’s contact details.

4X4 International: authentic Augmented Reality

4X4 International is an important player in this context of transformation, offering innovative, cross-cutting and integrated solutions.

From training – which enables businesses to manage their operations in the best possible way-, business process optimisation - thanks to a 100% customisable managementadministration software-, to Digital Marketing and Communication solutions, through social medial management, creation of audiovisual content, SEO, Virtual Visits, Corporate Wellbeing, Loyalty

Programmes, etc. The model proposed by 4X4 International provides the employment market with a highly useful, innovative and long lasting profession; it also offers consulting and intermediation services to the B2B sector, thus narrowing the distance between professionals and employers.

The aim is therefore to improve both human and business process performance, by specifically supporting innovation in any organisation ready to face the ambitious challenges of the near future.

For more information, please contact g.fiore@4x4international.net Scan the QR code and discover what augmented reality can do for your business!

4X4 International y Vizual: el reto para el futuro Se ha preparado tu empresa para hacer frente a las exigencias del futuro próximo ?

En este complejo periodo , qué haces de forma diferente a los demás para destacar o simplemente mantenerte a la vanguardia?

Saber responder a este tipo de preguntas puede representar una verdadera diferencia entre prosperar o sucumbir en el mundo de los negocios que nos espera a la vuelta de la esquina . Desafíos que toda empresa deberá afrontar, como cualquier otra organización que, para evolucionar , debe ser capaz de adaptarse al cambio innovando su gestión interna y su propuesta en las realidades emergentes. Muchos ya conocen la clave de acceso y es la Digital Transformation, un reto imperativo en un mundo empresarial cada vez más competitivo.

Prepararse para la aceleración tecnológica La aceleración tecnológica representa la mayor complejidad operativa para las empresas de todos los niveles en estos

momentos, especialmente en las fases de expansión de nuevos mercados. El 98% de las empresas espera aumentar su eficiencia gracias a las tecnologías digitales en un futuro próximo.

4X4 International, una empresa que desde España está aportando oportunidades de empleo y soluciones a las empresas, puede ayudar a tu organización orientando con sus servicios hacia el crecimiento, la optimización de las inversiones y las mejores soluciones tecnológicas, concentrando los aportes de decenas de colaboradores en un único punto de referencia.

Transformación digital La Digital Transformation (DT) es ahora un requisito esencial para las empresas, un verdadero reto de transformación que se inscribe en un marco más amplio de digitalización de los procesoseconómicos, sociales y culturales.

Entre los desarrollos más interesantes de la Digital Transformation están la Realidad Aumentada (AR) y la tecnología NFC. En este campo, 4X4 International se ha convertido en líder gracias a su colabo-ración con ViZual, que es capaz de enriquecer la experiencia de cualquier usuario con una experiencia extraordinariamente atractiva capaz de sobreponer dos realidades en el mismo plano: lo que se propone como producto digital y lo que ven los ojos.

La Realidad Aumentada es una forma visual y altamente interactiva de presentar información digital relevante en el contexto del entorno físico, conectando a los clientes con la empresa de una forma totalmente nueva, mejorando la afiliación, las ventas y no tienen más límites que los de imaginar la mejor aplicación para tus productos.

Hoy en día damos tambien la posibilidad a cada uno de nuestros clientes de poder imprimir un solo billete de visita con NFC con el cual será suficiente acercarse al teléfono de tu interlocutor y automáticamente transferirle los datos de contacto e de empresa.

4X4 International: una auténtica Realidad Aumentada 4X4 International es un actor importante en este contexto de transformación, ofreciendo soluciones innovadoras, transversales e integradas.

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by Ben Mulvey

Nick Entwisle: Yachting Gives Back

Those in the yachting industry will most likely know Nick Entwisle... if you haven’t spotted him in STP at his container HQ sifting through donations, his head will certainly have been spotted towering over a crowd with a smile on his face. Having worked in the yachting industry for over 30 years, Nick is best known for his work with Pinmar and, after retiring, realised that many people employed on superyachts were in a fortunate position and decided to call on his fellow yachties and contacts to help the local community in Mallorca.

As Nick states on the very top of the Yachting Gives Back website, “The yachting industry is surrounded by incredible luxury and it’s very easy to forget that people are struggling right on our doorstep!”

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grown to support numerous charities in Mallorca and, during the pandemic, this help has been needed more than ever. By using his extensive network of connections in the yachting industry, Nick and his dedicated team have collected thousands of meals for distribution to people in need. These meals have been prepared in the galleys of some of the most luxurious superyachts by chefs that want to do what they can to give back.

“The support from the boats has been incredible. Once one yacht chef offered to start cooking for the homeless, others came forward and the result has been fantastic with healthy meals being prepared every week,” Nick tells me.

Yachting Gives Back supports the fabulous work carried out by Assocació Tardor, (soup kitchen, food bank and two homeless shelters), Mallorca Sense Fam

(food bank and charity shop), Es Refugi (homeless shelter and soup kitchen), Can Gaza (Homeless shelter and charity shop), our friends at the JoyRon Foundation (helping children in need across Mallorca), Shambhala Foundation (supporting young people in need) and SOS Mamas (helping mothers with little or no income and their children) amongst others.

All of this hard work is carried out by a team of dedicated volunteers from different walks of life, most of whom have a background in yachting.

“We are as good as the people that help us and we have an amazing team who work with us to make it easier….and we have fun while we do it”, says Nick.

It is not just food that Yachting Gives Back help with, they also provide clothing, bedding, toys and donations to their

FACES OF MALLORCA HIGHLIGHTS THOSE PEOPLE ON THE ISLAND THAT MAKE IT SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE TO LIVE AND NICK ENTWISLE, FOUNDER OF YACHTING GIVES BACK, IS ONE OF THOSE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO GIVE THEIR TIME, ENERGY AND PASSION TO HELP OTHERS.

supported charities. During the lockdown, more people became homeless due to lack of work and Nick and the team rose to this challenge by providing warm clothing and toiletries to the homeless people that were relocated to the local sports halls. Donations of bedding and a great deal else from superyachts have helped several homeless shelters to provide a warm, clean and safe place for those in need to sleep peacefully.

Aside from the charitable aspects of the foundation, it is also enormously sustainable.

Unfortunately, the yachting industry is one of overconsumption and waste. What does the chief stew do with 50 pristine uniforms that are no longer required or bedding that now doesn’t match the decor of the master cabin at the end of the season? YGB HQ is there to gratefully receive these items and

use them to help their charities.

Most of us shopping in our local supermarket will perhaps have seen a friendly-looking volunteer standing by the checkout with a trolley collecting food. This is all donated to local charities and the volunteers will always be grateful for a chat and to tell you about the work they do. Yachting Gives Back is very proud to run the monthly collection at the Bendinat Eroski on behalf of Tardor.

“Not all heroes wear capes” as the famous saying goes but, at Yachting Gives Back, Nick and the team of volunteers deserve to be labelled as such. They are heroes, as are the associations, charities, donors, and Mallorcan residents that all work together to help those that need our help - especially in these trying times.

How can you help?

Donate food when you see a collection trolley in your local supermarket. Donate food, which must be unopened and in date, clean clothing and bedding, toiletries, nappies, cleaning materials etc. The Yachting Gives Back container inside the STP shipyard is open to receive donations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30-10.30. If you cannot get to the yard, contact Nick and he or his team will arrange to collect.

Alternatively, donate directly to the Yachting Gives Back bank account: Bankia: IBAN ES81 2038 3480 5160 0019 8061 With zero overheads, every Euro donated will be put to good use helping Mallorca’s people in need. Visit www.yachtinggivesback.com to find out more or find them on Facebook.

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Founded over several beers in October 2020

by Hamish Reid, Ronan McCormick and Liam Manning, this club was set up as a place for like minded people with a passion for sailing to meet and socialise and, most importantly, crack open a few beers.

It is important to explain what “radio control” actually means as I initially believed that this was a group of people playing with toys in a pond - picture the toy boats that are often seen terrorising swans in local parks in the UK. This is certainly not the case as there is a certain degree of skill required to make these boats move as the only motors that are controlled by the radio unit are to move the rudder and the sails. The sailors

line up their boats and race back and forth across the pond to compete for the coveted prize of a bottle of rum. Although the whole afternoon is lots of fun, these seadogs take their racing very seriously although ask them nicely between races and they may let you have little go when there isn’t a bottle of rum at stake!

This Yacht Club started with just three boats racing with the founding boys standing at the side of the pond (or in the Guinness bar if it rains) and now has over 45 boats fully built and sailing regularly. The beauty of this club is that membership is automatically granted to those that purchase and build their own boats. As they cost around €250

plus shipping and take around four hours to build, it is an affordable hobby and one that will provide endless hours of fun.

If you are looking for something a bit different to do or to meet some new, friendly and fun people, head down to the Cathedral on Wednesday evenings or Sunday afternoons, crack open a beer and have a play with one of the boats.

For more information about the club check out their Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/RPRCYC or pop down for a chat at the Cathedral on race day.

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COFFEE, CAKES AND CELEBRATIONS ‘’We must be doing something right’’ so says Carlos, the owner of the iconic “The French Coffee Shop” located near Marineland in Portals. A favourite for so many locals and visitors. Carlos celebrated the shops 19 years anniversary with staff, family and friends on June 5th at the Tratoria de Bruno in Palma Nova.

The guitarist played, the tables buzzed as over 20 guests created an atmosphere of pride and achievement for the anniversary celebration.

Something different on celebration night from the fayre of the shop with homemade pizza and a wealth of Italian delights all accompanied by vinos and why not! It was an evening to thank all those connected

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The Covid pandemic has caused a lot of stress and heartache around the globe but there have been many stories of people and communities coming together for the greater good. One example of this community spirit is Pan de Mar bakery in Palma. This bakery was started to give fresh, homemade bread to people that have no food and become the first socially responsible bakery in Mallorca. Chef Alexis has made more than 4500 loaves of bread to date and wants to make more.

The project works on sponsorship and donations from private individuals and the kind-hearted people that work tirelessly to keep it running. “Every time you buy a loaf of bread you become an active participant in the fight against unemployment and hunger.” The bakery also offers employment to those that need it and is hoping to hire as many people as their donations will afford to take people out of the unemployment queue.

The menu is constantly growing and now offers a range of coffees, tostadas and sandwiches as well as their delicious, freshly-baked bread. Have a coffee, buy some bread and change lives at Carrer Ample de la Merce, 26 in Palma. Check out the website www. pandemar.org to make a donation to this fantastic non-profit organisation or find them on Instagram @pandemar.mallorca.

La pandemia del Covid ha causado un enorme estrés y mucha angustia por todo el planeta, pero se han producido también muchas historias de gente y de colectivos que se han unido para el bien común.

Un ejemplo de este espíritu solidario es la panadería Pan de Mar en Palma. Esta panadería se creó para proveer a las personas sin recursos de pan fresco y casero, convirtiéndose así en la primera panadería socialmente responsable de Mallorca. El chef Alexis ha producido más de 4500 hogazas hasta la fecha, con ganas de producir muchas más. El proyecto funciona gracias al patrocinio y los donativos de particulares y al esfuerzo y solidaridad de las personas que trabajan incansablemente en el horno día a día. “Cada vez que compras una barra u hogaza de pan participas activamente en la lucha contra el desempleo y el hambre”. La panadería asimismo da trabajo a quien lo necesita y espera poder contratar a tantas personas como lo permitan los donativos, sacándolas de la cola del paro. El menú se va expandiendo continuamente, y ahora incluye cafés, tostadas y sándwiches, así como su delicioso pan recién horneado. Tómate un café, compra una barra y cambia vidas en Carrer Ample de la Merce 26 en Palma. Visita la web www.pandemar. org para hacer un donativo a esta estupenda entidad sin ánimo de lucro o mira su perfile de Instagram @ CELEBRITY | 31

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WE ARE FAMILY GREETINGS BALEARICEANS, PEOPLE OF OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL PERSUASIONS AND STRAIGHT, LGBTQIA & NON-BINARY HOMO SAPIENS… Welcome to Celebrity’s brand spanking new page from DJs & club promoters Mikey Slade and Lady Casita who hail from the new Ibiza/UK ‘queer kid off the block’ party sensation “Wait…What?”

We thought we would share with you an insight into our lives, loves, gossip and the latest news from all around the Balearics and beyond.

Not wanting to dwell on the dreaded ‘C’ word too much that has brought so much upheaval and unfortunate sadness into peoples’ lives, one positive aspect Covid has brought to the world of clubbing and dance music is the strengthening of alliances between the in-house families that run organisations and events.

Our party “Wait…What?” was born just over two years ago on the legendary street Calle de la Virgen in the Ibiza Old Town at Sunrise Bar. We had a fantastic run of hedonistic parties from April 2019, throughout the summer season right up until NYE 2020 with guest DJ Jon Pleased Wimmin headlining a double NYE extravaganza in Bristol & Ibiza. We had our first birthday party planned, parties in Amsterdam, Brighton, Leeds & Bristol and our summer season at Sunrise Bar all to look forward to plus we were in talks to take “Wait…What?” into one of the big Ibiza clubs.

Then it hit! All our hard work and plans were obliterated by Covid, we were shaken but our “Wait…What?” family of twenty plus people were in fighting spirit. Headed

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weekly Ibiza radio show, had six virtual fundraiser parties honouring activists and raising money for their causes, a virtual masquerade ball, hosted Bristol Pride, our ally and Ibiza’s most famous boutique hotel Pikes offered us a date to host a day and night party entitled ‘Dub Tropicana’, plus too much more to mention.

We have weathered the storm by pulling together with the “Wait…What?” family working for free during lockdown to keep the brand strong and it has all paid off because we are now hosting at Pikes new venture, a magnificent glamping festival at Marston Park, Somerset. September tickets are now available at www.pikesibiza. com/marstonpark.

We have returned to Sunrise after a year and a half of Covid separation and have parties planned in Brighton, Amsterdam, Bristol and Leeds. What have we learned, well you can never keep a good bitch down but, more importantly, determination, belief, community, originality, support, alliances

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“Wait…What?” DJ Bekka Rawkins and her partner, Fred Metropolis are the owners of ‘For The Record’, a new vinyl record store in Ibiza. It’s been almost 30 years since Fred Metropolis started selling vinyl to record shops in London and around England. In 2008 he set up his first Discogs store with Bekka, his partner in crime and mother to his two children.

Fred & Bekka’s DJing, combined knowledge and genre-defying musical taste have kept them at the forefront of the dance music scene. Their new Ibiza store is a valuable resource for DJs and music lovers alike, especially when looking for that elusive vinyl record for the perfect set.

For The Record, the Ibiza store is both online and by appointment only. Check out their stock list or sign up and make an appointment if you prefer to dig through the crates in person. www.fortherecordibiza.com Saludos a todos los de Baleares, a los de otras tierras y a los homo sapiens hetero, LGBTQIA y otros no binarios.

Bienvenidos a la flamante página de Celebrity creada por los DJs y promotores Mikey Slade y Lady Casita, del nuevo y rompedor concepto party proveniente de Ibiza/Reino Unido Wait… What? Hemos querido compartir con vosotros una mirada a nuestras vidas, amores, cotilleros y las últimas noticias de Baleares y del

mundo.

Aunque no queremos dedicar demasiado tiempo en pensar en el temido virus que tanta tristeza, turbulencia y tormento ha causado a tanta gente, uno de los aspectos positivos que el Covid ha traído al universo de la noche y de la música dance es el fortalecimiento de las alianzas entre los grupos que organizan eventos y fiestas.

Nuestro evento Wait…What? nació hace apenas dos años en la mítica Calle de la Virgen, en el corazón de Dalt Vila en el Sunrise Bar. Habíamos organizado una serie de fiestas hedonistas con mucho éxito desde abril 2019, que se prolongaron durante toda la temporada estival hasta la nochevieja del 2020, con el DJ invitado Jon Pleased Wimmin a cargo de dos celebraciones simultáneas de la última noche del año en Bristol e Ibiza. Teníamos previsto además celebrar fiestas para marcar nuestro primer aniversario, parties en Ámsterdam, Brighton, Leeds y Bristol y nuestra temporada de verano en el Sunrise Bar, además de estar negociando el traer Wait…What? a uno de los clubes más grandes de Ibiza. ¡Y de repente llegó el virus! Todo nuestro trabajo y esfuerzo se vieron frustrados por el Covid…pero a pesar de nuestro desaliento, la familia Wait…What?, compuesta de más de veinte personas, no estaba dispuesta a rendirse. Con la DJ Bekka Rawkins a la cabeza, en tiempo récord logramos organizar una fiesta de cumpleaños virtual de dos días en pleno confinamiento, un programa semanal de radio en Ibiza, seis eventos virtuales para rendir homenaje a los activistas y recaudar

fondos para sus diversas causas, una fiesta de disfraces virtual, fuimos anfitriones del Orgullo de Bristol y nuestro aliado y el más famoso hotel boutique de Ibiza, Pikes, nos brindó una fecha para celebrar una fiesta de día y de noche por nombre “Duy Tropicana”, además de muchísimos otros logros.

Hemos sabido capear el temporal con el esfuerzo de todos los miembros de la familia Wait..What? trabajando sin cobrar durante el confinamiento para mantener

perra no puede nadie… además de que la tenacidad, la fe, el sentido de comunidad, la originalidad, las alianzas y el amor son esenciales para mantener el espíritu fiestero y asegurar la supervivencia de nuestro amado party queer Wait…What? ¡Si lo sabes, lo sabes!

La DJ de Wait -…What? y su pareja, Fred Metrópolis son los propietarios de ‘For the Record’, una nueva tienda de discos de vinilo en Ibiza. Hace ya casi 30 años desde que Fred Metrópolis empezó vender vinilos a las tiendas de Londres y por toda Inglaterra. En 2008 abrió su primera tienda Discogs con Bekka, su cómplice y madre de sus 2 hiios.

viva y fuerte la marca Wait...What? y ha merecido la pena: vamos a organizar el evento de Pikes en Inglaterra, un magnífico festival con glamping (camping con glamour) en Marston Park. (Somerset). Las entradas para este evento en septiembre se pueden adquirir en www.pikesibiza.com/marstonpark.

Hemos regresado a Sunrise tras un año y medio de ausencia debido al Covid, y tenemos fiestas previstas en Brighton, Ámsterdam, Bristol y Leeds. Lo que hemos aprendido es … bueno.. que con esta

El trabajo de DJ de Bekka y Fred, su conocimiento conjunto y su gusto musical rompedor de géneros les ha mantenido a la vanguardia de la música dance. Su nueva tienda de Ibiza es un apreciado recurso tanto para DJs como para amantes de la música, sobre todo cuando se busca ese preciado disco para completar una colección.

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I pulled on my sparkly rock-star jeans and my trendy (for me!) pretty ballerina trainers and headed off to a rehearsal of Menorca’s very own Binigaus Band, (named after our local beach). Owning their first two albums, I had an inkling of what to expect and I wasn’t disappointed.

The band, originally formed in 2012, started out with three members; Nico Gomila, vocalist, Johnny Pascual on the keyboard and Josep Sales, very loudly and enthusiastically, on drums, (the drummer always gets the last word!). They formed as friends from the same village, and my new home, Es Migjorn Gran.

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Videta’ was born. The first two albums have the band’s uniquely styled songs ranging from progressive rock to swing and some ballads. My personal favourites are track 3 and track 9 on Quina Videta, and track 8 and 10 on Seguir Caminant.

Curious to know why the songs are in the island’s language of Menorquín, Nico confirmed, “The songs are written in our language, Menorquín. We consider, in a few years it will be very attractive to have our songs recognised with our pure language, since, little by little, it is being lost.”

Nico originally accompanied with guitar, but they soon realised their ‘front man’ needed to add the ‘drama’ to their performances, so he now picks up the saxophone on some tracks. They then invited Joan Coll to join them as bass guitarist and Pere Arguimbau on lead guitar, both from the town next to

us, Ferreries. The band was complete.

Asking about their creative process the amigos confirmed, “As a general rule, Nico composes the lyrics and chords of the songs. Once he has a clear idea, we take it to the rehearsal room, (no longer in Johnny’s garage!). Nico then teaches us his composition, it’s then up to our guitarist Pere (‘The Doctor’ as we call him) to make the arrangements for the music, always respecting the original idea of the song.

Finally, we define the rhythmic base, until the most optimal result is in place.”

Where can we find this talented band?

EVERYWHERE! Google them! I personally downloaded from Apple music, but they are on all download services and all social media sites. What’s next for the band? They are mid-way through album three and have released their first single ‘Navegar per terra’, I love it already! This is written in Spanish with help from a great friend of the band, Victor from Caceres in Spain, but based on a very old Menorquín song based on a ‘codolade’, Today, Tomorrow and Always, a nonsense poem that they metamorphosed into an epic rock song.

Their latest venture has seen them release their first music video ‘Fornells’ on YouTube and social media, and it has been very successful. If like me you know the band, you will recognise the cameo roles, including a friend’s dog! Their second music video for the latest single feature’s local actors from Es Migjorn and in association with colleagues in Mallorca, coming soon!

With many local concerts planned for the summer here in Menorca, the band are very busy. When asked if they’d like to perform in Mallorca or Ibiza, the answer was, of course, a resounding “YES”, so watch this space, Celebrity readers, Binigaus Band might be coming your way.

Me puse mis vaqueros brillantes de estrella de rock y mis bonitas zapatillas deportivas a la última (¡para mí!) y me dirigí a ensayo de la banda menorquina Binigaus Band (llamada así como homenaje a nuestra playa). Habiendo adquirido sus dos primeros álbumes, tenía una idea de cómo tocaban, y no decepcionaron. La banda, creada en 2012, empezó con tres miembros: Nico Gomila, vocalista, Johnny Pascual en el teclado y Josep Sales- con fuerza y entusiasmo- el batería (¡que siempre tiene la última palabra!). Eran amigos del mismo pueblo- ahora también el mío: Es Migjorn Gran.

Al principio ensayaban en el garaje de Johnny, con la idea de publicar canciones en YouTube, pero Johnny y Josep pronto se dieron cuenta de que Nico estaba componiendo sus propios temas; y así nació su primera canción original: ‘Sa Videta’. Los dos primeros álbumes de la banda contenían temas que iban desde el rock al swing, pasando por alguna balada.

Mis favoritos son los temas 3 y 9 de Quina Videta y temas 8 y 10 de Seguir Caminant.

Intrigada por conocer por qué las canciones están en menorquín, Nico me comentó, “Las canciones están escritas en nuestra lengua, el menorquín. Consideramos que resultará en unos años muy atractivo ver que nuestros temas están en nuestra pura lengua, dado que poco a poco se está perdiendo”.

Nico comenzó tocando la guitarra, pero pronto vieron que necesitaban añadir drama a sus actuaciones, por lo que también toca el saxofón en algunos de los temas. Más tarde se les unió Joan Coll como bajista y Pere Arguimbao (guitarra), ambos del pueblo contiguo, Ferreries. La banda estaba completa.

Al preguntarles sobre su proceso creativo, los amigos me confirmaron, “Como regla general, Nico compone las letras y los acordes de los temas. Una vez perfilado, nos lo llevamos a la sala de ensayo (que ya no es el garaje de Johnny). Con la composición de Nico, el guitarrista Pere (le llamamos ‘El Doctor’) hace los arreglos, respetando siempre la idea original de la canción.

Finalmente, definimos su base rítmica, hasta conseguir un resultado óptimo”. ¿Y dónde podemos encontrarnos con esta talentosa banda? ¡EN TODAS PARTES! ¡Búscales en Google! Yo descargué su música de Apple Music, pero está disponible en todos los servicios de descarga musical y redes sociales. ¿Y qué planes tienen?

Están en plena creación del tercer álbum y ya han lanzado su primer single, ‘Navegar

per Terra’. ¡Me encanta! La letra está en español, gracias a la colaboración de su gran amigo Víctor, de Cáceres, pero el tema está basado en una canción menorquina muy antigua, la ‘codolada’ titulada Hoy, Mañana y Siempre, un poema sin sentido que han transformado en un buenísimo tema de rock.

Su último emprendimiento ha sido el lanzamiento de su primer vídeo musical ‘Fornells’ en YouTube y redes sociales, que ha sido acogido con mucho éxito. Si, como yo, conoces personalmente a los integrantes de la banda, reconocerás ciertos cameos en el video, ¡incluido el perro de un amigo! Su segundo vídeo musical, que acompaña al último single y en el que aparecen actores de Es Migjorn y colegas de Mallorca, saldrá próximamente.

Con los muchos conciertos programados para este verano en Menorca, la banda está muy ocupada. Cuando les pregunté si les gustaría actuar en Mallorca o Ibiza, en respondieron decididamente que SÍ. Así que estad atentos, lectores de CELEBRITY, porque Binigaus Band estarán al llegar.

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by Soller Shirley Shirley Roberts

Photos by Gary Lloyd-Rees

THE ANNIVERSARY OF OUR UNESCO AWARD… Life in the Soller Valley this summer is dominated by the 10th Anniversary of the UNESCO award to the Tramuntana. The Sierra de Tramuntana is a mountain range running southwest-northeast which forms the northern backbone of the Spanish island of Mallorca. On 27 June 2011, the Tramuntana Range was awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO as an area of great physical and cultural significance.

We have wonderful mountains, great beaches, art, culture and fine food but the award was actually made to remind us that ‘sustainability’ is not a new word. In the past, the Moors dominated our Mallorcan world.

They tamed the mountains by terracing and built watercourses to collect every drop of rain that fell. They planted olive and almond trees and made the land work for their lives.

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The engineering it took to get the water from the melting snow on the mountain tops, or from the rain that fell, was remarkable work.

Engineers today still marvel at how this was done and they study many Mediterranean islands to understand all the processes used.

The stonewalls are another important skill they passed on and stone works of art (with no cement) caress the mountainside and teach today’s devotees of the art. Unesco’s World Heritage Committee declared the dry stone walls which criss-cross our island as an intangible heritage of humanity. The title was given as the dry stone walls meet specific criteria which include the technique being a living one and the fundamental role it plays in maintaining the environment and landscape.

The Tramuntana is 90 km long and stretches from Andratx in the southwest to the Cap de Formentor in the far north of the island.

Soller sits in the middle, in its Golden

Bowl of mountains. It has been named the Unesco City of Culture in the Tramuntana.

This means in normal times we are buzzing with art, music, concerts and culture in all its forms. As life gets back to normal, Fiestas of the Tramuntana and Music will be our delight.

We are also looking forward to our St Bartholomew Fiesta on the days before and after the 24th of August 2021. This is an opportunity to join Sollerics in celebrating what really matters to them – their town, their island and their life. The Fire Run, or Correfoc, where the devils are chased and good triumphs over evil, is the highlight of St Barts for some. Others are delighted by the sight of the local costumes and old traditions.

Summer in the Soller Valley is glorious from all the events and traditions to glorious beach days and sunsets. We do hope you come to visit us soon.

La vida en el Valle de Sóller este verano viene marcada por la celebración del 10º aniversario de la declaración por la UNESCO de la Sierra de Tramuntana como Patrimonio Mundial. La Sierra de Tramuntana es una cadena montañosa que atraviesa la isla de Mallorca del sudoeste al nordeste. El 27 de junio de 2011 la Sierra de Tramuntana fue declarada Patrimonio Mundial por la UNESCO por su enorme importancia cultural y paisajística.

Tenemos montes fabulosos, hermosas playas, arte, cultura y gastronomía, pero el reconocimiento nos recuerda que la ‘sostenibilidad’ no es un término de nuevo cuño. En épocas pasadas, los musulmanes dominaron la isla de Mallorca. Domesticaron la montaña mediante la construcción de terrazas de cultivo y acequias diseñadas para aprovechar hasta la última gota de agua de lluvia. Plantaron olivos y almendros y lograron vivir de la tierra. El sistema que emplearon para canalizar el agua del deshielo

de las cimas o de la lluvia es impresionante.

Los ingenieros de hay en día observan maravillados esta obra en Mallorca y en otras islas mediterráneas.

La construcción de los muros de piedra seca constituyen un importante oficio que sobrevive en la actualidad; estas obras de arte (sin cemento alguno) acarician las laderas y sirven para transmitir la técnica a las nuevas generaciones. El comité del patrimonio mundial de la UNESCO ha declarado que los muros de ‘pedra en sec’ que atraviesan nuestra isla constituyen patrimonio inmaterial de la humanidad; cumplen con los criterios de tratarse todavía de una técnica viva y de jugar un importante papel actualmente en el entorno y el paisaje.

La Tramuntana tiene una extensión de 90 km y recorre desde Andratx en el sudoeste de la isla hasta el Cap de Formentor en el norte. Sóller está situado en el medio de la sierra, en un dorado valle entre montañas.

Ha sido declarada Ciudad de la Cultura en

la Tramuntana por la UNESCO, por su arte, música, conciertos y cultura en general.

Conforme vayamos tornando a la nueva normalidad, las Fiestas de la Tramuntana y los Festivales de Música amenizarán el verano.

Asimismo esperamos con ilusión nuestra fiesta de San Bartolomé en la víspera y día siguiente al 24 de agosto. Se trata de una oportunidad para celebrar junto a los sollerics lo que a ellos les importa de veras – su ciudad, su isla y su vida. El Correfoc, en el que los demonios son perseguidos y el bien triunfa sobre el mal es para muchos el punto álgido de estas fiestas. Otros disfrutan de ver los trajes regionales y las antiguas tradiciones.

El verano en el Valle de Sóller es maravilloso: sus eventos, sus días de playa y sus atardeceres. Esperamos que nos visitéis pronto.

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MALLORCA COUNTRY CLUB, NOT TO BE MISSED! Is it possible to merge tradition and avant-garde in the same complex? The answer is yes, and we have the demonstration at the Mallorca Country Club. This venue located in Calvià, in the southwest of Mallorca, perfectly combines the purity of classic lawn tennis with a modern lifestyle. It is the new state-of-the-art sports facility that will surely become a point of reference in the sport of tennis and padel and in the social circle of the island once it opens its doors in summer 2021.

and recovery programs for advanced physical therapy and osteopathy. Whether you want to treat an injury or if you want to prevent any type of physical problem, here you will find a team of professionals to give the best care and guarantee a healthy lifestyle.

Added to all this is the exclusive restaurant by the Royal Beach Gastronomy. It offers a menu oriented towards a healthy lifestyle. However, it aims to stand out as a meeting point in Santa Ponsa. It provides not only healthy breakfasts throughout the week, but also brunch option on weekends, lunch, and dinner every day or even catering services for parties celebrated at the club.

This is a prestigious country club with six grass tennis courts, five clay courts and one hard court.

The focus lies especially on the grass courts developed in collaboration with Wimbledon which is unique in the south of Europe. In addition, it will allow members and guests of the club to enjoy an exclusive experience in the various events and clinics that will be held throughout the year. The big highlight is when the ATP Tour stops at the Mallorca Country Club in June, just before Wimbledon. The Mallorca Championships brings some of the best players in the world to the Country Club for more than a week. It will be the one of the highlights of the sports and social calendar in Mallorca.

The Mallorca Country Club also offers four padel tennis courts. The Club is the only venue in Europe that offers the possibility of playing on courts similar to those of Wimbledon and playing padel tennis, a sport that combines physical activity,

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fun and social interaction. The club will also offer various opportunities to private padel tennis events, social events and lifestyle events around the sport. The e|motion group, the promoter of the Mallorca Championships, intends to organise every year an important international padel event at the club every year.

Beyond the tennis and padel courts, the club offers an exclusive gym , with an area reserved for both cardio work outs, functional and personal training. This state-of-the-art facility for sports activity presents a privileged view of the surrounding environment.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Special services include physical therapy and health treatments, fitness training and an exclusive variety of treatments focused on tennis.

Julia Mast’s therapy, health and wellness center will offer different types of treatments, prevention

HOW TO JOIN The Mallorca Country Club will offer the possibility to associate with tennis lovers and families, both regular residents and part-time residents. Guest week passes will be offered.

Membership fees start at € 190 per month.

There are various activities and services for members and their families: Personal tennis, paddle and fitness coaching, tennis courses for children, barbecue nights, business meetings for networking etc.

Companies will also be able to offer a special experience to their team and clients by organizing a private event on these outstanding grass courts.

Tennis legends such as Michael Stich or Tommy Haas, as well as coaches such as Barbara Rittner or Toni Nadal, can participate to make your experience unforgettable for your guests. A great team of professionals will help to make your stay at the Mallorca Country Club pleasant and organize everything you need to perfection.

Mallorca Country Club, el lugar que no te puedes

Ofrece una carta orientada hacia el estilo de vida saludable. No obstante, pretende destacarse como un punto de encuentro en Santa Ponça. Proporciona desde desayunos saludables durante toda la semana, opción de brunch los fines de semana, hasta proclamarse como un lugar de referencia para comidas de negocios o incluso celebrar tus fiestas privadas.

perder ¿Es posible fundir en un mismo complejo tradición y vanguardia? La respuesta es sí y la demostración la tenemos en el Mallorca Country Club. Este recinto ubicado en Calvià, al suroeste de Mallorca, reúne a la perfección la pureza del tenis clásico sobre césped con el estilo de vida moderno. Se trata de unas instalaciones deportivas de última generación que seguro se convertirán en un punto de referencia en el deporte de la raqueta y en el círculo social de la isla una vez abra sus puertas este verano.

Estamos ante un prestigioso club de campo con seis canchas de tenis de césped, cinco de tierra batida y otra más de cemento. Pero el foco se fija especialmente en el color verde de las pistas desarrolladas en colaboración con Wimbledon. Eso concede el privilegio de ser es el único club de tenis ubicado en el sur de Europa con pistas de tenis al estilo del tercer Gran Slam de la temporada en Londres. Además, permitirá disfrutar una experiencia exclusiva a los socios e invitados del club en los diversos eventos y clínics que se irán celebrando a lo largo del año.

Pero si hay un momento álgido es la parada que el calendario ATP Tour hace en el Mallorca Country Club en el mes de junio, justo antes de Wimbledon. Será el punto culminante del calendario deportivo y social.

También cuenta con cuatro pistas de pádel.

El Mallorca Country Club es el único recinto en Europa que ofrece la posibilidad de jugar tanto en pistas similares a las de Wimbledon como jugar a pádel, un deporte que combina la actividad física, la diversión y la interacción social. El club destinará una parte importante de

su estrategia social a eventos privados de pádel, eventos sociales y de estilo de vida en torno al deporte. Sin ir más lejos, e|motion group, la promotora del Mallorca Championships, tiene la intención de organizar cada año un importante evento internacional de pádel en el propio club.

Pero esto no es todo. Más allá del espacio para deportes de raqueta, dispone de 3.000 metros cuadrados de gimnasio, con un área reservada tanto para el trabajo de cardio como el entrenamiento funcional y personal. Esta instalación de última generación para la actividad deportiva presenta una vista privilegiada al entorno que lo envuelve y directamente a una de las pistas principales del recinto.

CENTRO DE SALUD Y BIENESTAR Entre los servicios especiales se encuentran fisioterapia y tratamientos de salud, entrenamiento fitness y una exclusiva oferta de perfeccionamiento tenístico.

El centro de terapia, salud y bienestar de la mano de Julia Mast ofrecerá diferentes tipos de tratamientos, programas de prevención y recuperación de terapia física avanzada y osteopatía. Tanto si quiere tratarse una lesión como si pretende prevenir cualquier tipo de problema físico, reúne un equipo de profesionales para dar el mejor cuidado y garantizar un estilo de vida saludable. Además, Julia Mast trabaja habitualmente con deportistas de élite en torneos que se incluyen dentro los circuitos profesionales de tenis tanto masculino (ATP) como femenino (WTA).

A todo esto se suma el exclusivo restaurante de la mano de Royal Beach Gastrosense.

CÓMO FORMAR PARTE El Mallorca Lawn Tennis Country Club ofrecerá la posibilidad de asociarse a los amantes del tenis y las familias, tanto residentes habituales como residentes a tiempo parcial. Se ofrecerán pases de semana para invitados. Las cuotas de socios empiezan a partir de los 190 € por mes. Hay diversas actividades y servicios para los socios y sus familias: Coaching personal de tenis, pádel y fitness, cursos de tenis para niños, noches de barbacoa, reuniones de negocios para networking, etc.

También las empresas podrán ofrecer una experiencia especial a compañeros y clientes al organizar un evento privado en estas inmaculadas pistas de hierba.

Leyendas del tenis como Michael Stich o Tommy Haas, así como entrenadores como Barbara Rittner o Toni Nadal, pueden participar para convertir su experiencia en inolvidable para sus invitados. Su gran equipo de profesionales les ayudará a que su estancia en el Mallorca Country Club sea agradable y a organizar todo lo que necesite a la perfección.

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BOATS, BIKES & AUTOMOBILES

by Hamish Goddard

Here we are in summer already and as Europe heats up in the sun, various sporting events are catching up on the lost year of last year, even if the Euro 2020 footie we all enjoyed appeared to have got the date wrong.

Such is the power of merchandising and branding, the administration and cost of renaming the event ‘Euro 2021’ was deemed to be not only wasteful in binning all that pre-produced kit from our friends in China, but presented legal challenges too in terms of all the various contracts drawn around the legal entity of ‘Euro 2020’ - so a sensible decision all round. And who cares really, because it actually happened and how refreshing it was - even in a Covid date warp - to see fans gather in bars, enjoying a drink and a good old yell at giant TV screens across the continent. The English team did the country proud in how they played and carried themselves throughout the tournament, emphatically including

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the poor lads that missed their penalties on the night - their collective and superb contribution getting us to the final in the first place.

PALMA SUPERYACHT CUP As things relax a bit in terms of being able to lead something closer to a normal life, we’ve also been busy on this island playing catch up on events that we have sorely missed over the last year, one of which was the Palma Superyacht Cup, taking its usual end-ofJune slot out in Palma Bay. I arrived on this island in June 2015 and chased that year’s instalment of the Cup on

a tiny waterlogged Williams jet-RIB, putting it firmly on my wish list of events in which I’d love to take part - realised this year when invited to join the crew on the beautiful 34m/112’ sailing yacht, Baiurdo VI. Skippered by the popular and supremely capable Kristyn Gills, the crew of 20+ were from a mixture of all the great sailing nations, with the common theme that aside from being excellent company, they were all exceptionally experienced in the art of big boat racing - and there can be fewer sports where coordination, timing and teamwork have to come together in such a way to make it all work, as much for safety as anything to do with performance.

on for the regatta, with delightful hosts in Capt Kris and the yacht’s incumbent crew - as well as Snr Della Casa of course, the epitome of an Italian gentleman and a lovely man, clearly adoring every minute and appreciative of the exceptionally capable and good-humoured crew, even if the language on occasions was as blue as the bay.

I feel hugely privileged to have been a part of it and grateful to all who made it possible (and particularly to those who grabbed me before I went over the side…).

Designed by the famed marine architect Gilles Vaton, Baiurdo VI was built at the Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard in Germany all the way back in 1992 and was the first superyacht to feature a lifting keel and a fold-out anchor hidden in the foredeck, collectively producing useable performance benefits and an aesthetic cleanliness way ahead of her time.

Owned by a delightful Italian, Snr Enrico Della Casa - onboard and steering on occasions throughout the regatta - she is the sixth and final Baiurdo in his stable, all the others having been dinghies. The first was 8ft long and named ‘Baiurdo’ from his repeated mispronunciation of an Italian word as a very young boy - and the fifth a Flying Dutchman, the former two-man Olympic-class dinghy and a manly and athletic boat in any language.

So with a lifelong love of sailing under his belt, we all headed out into the bay for three

days of quite stunning racing with a sea breeze that rolled in each day at noon and ended up with a 3rd, 2nd and 3rd in our class.

We also scooped the prize for being closest to the gun at the start line, crossing the line 00.00 to the second that it was sounded - no mean feat in something weighing over 100 tons and going 10 knots.

After a bit of a tumble down the decks to the leeward guard rail on the middle day, I took the Friday out on a RIB from The RIB Club for a chance to chase the fleet and appreciate the close-up and powerful majesty of these big yachts when racing - captured beautifully as you can see here by my great photographer chum Christopher Scholey: www.christopherscholey.com It was perhaps the last regatta for the foreseeable future for Baiurdo VI, having been put up for sale and listed with Edmiston in Monaco for just under €2m. As it was, my feeling was that she was the ‘fun boat’ to be CELEBRITY | 47

BARCOS, BICICLETAS Y AUTOMOVILES con Hamish Goddard

Ya estamos en verano y conforme se va calentando Europa entera bajo el sol, son muchos los eventos deportivos que se afanan por recuperar el año perdido, a pesar de que la Euro 2020 de fútbol parecía haberse equivocado de año.

Se trata de un claro ejemplo del poder del merchandising y de la imagen de marca; en vista del ingente coste que suponía cambiar el nombre del evento a Euro 2021- incluido el desechar todo el material ya producido por nuestros amigos los chinos además de numerosos problemas de índole legal asociados a los muchos contratos firmados con la entidad ‘Euro 2020’ – la decisión fue dejarlo tal y como estaba. A fin de cuentas, ¿qué importancia tiene? El evento se 48 | CELEBRITY

celebró y fue un soplo de aire fresco- pese al anacronismo de su nombre por causa del covid-19 – ver los fans en los bares, tomando copas y animando a sus equipos en las pantallas gigantes por todo el continente.

El equipo inglés fue motivo de orgullo en la forma en que jugaron y se comportaron durante el campeonato, incluso los pobres chicos que fallaron esos penaltis. Fue el esfuerzo colectivo y la ejecución magistral de todos ellos lo que nos llevaron a hasta la final.

a celebrarse a finales de junio en la bahía de Palma.

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Patroneado por la popular y altamente capaz Kristyn Gills, los miembros de la tripulación de más de 20 provenían de varias regiones navegantes del mundo quienes, además de excelente compañía, aportaban una excepcional experiencia en carreras de grandes embarcaciones a

Poco a poco, las cosas van volviendo a la normalidad, y en la isla nos estamos poniendo al día con los eventos que echamos de menos el año pasado; uno de ellos es el Superyacht Cup Palma, que tornó

En 2015 llegué a la isla para presenciar el evento de la Copa de aquel año desde una diminuta y anegada neumática Williams jetRIB, y desde entonces entre mis sueños ha estado el participar en la regata. Y ha sido este año en el que mi sueño se ha hecho realidad, cuando fui invitado a formar parte de la tripulación del hermoso yate de 34m/112’ Baiurdo VI.

nivel mundial. Son pocos los deportes en los que la coordinación, la sincronización y el trabajo en equipo juegan un papel tan esencial, tanto a nivel de rendimiento como de seguridad.

Flying Dutchman, un bote monocasco de carreras de claro corte masculino y atlético.

Diseñado por el reputado arquitecto Gilles Vaton, Baiurdo VI se construyó en los astilleros almanes Abeking & Rasmussen en 1992, y fue el primer superyate equipado con quilla de elevación y ancla plegable oculta en la cubierta de proa, con las consecuentes ventajas a nivel de rendimiento y unas líneas estéticas muy limpias adelantadas a su época.

Así que, armado de una vida entera dedicada a la vela, nos unimos a él para pasar tres días en la bahía haciendo unas carreras increíbles impulsadas por una brisa marina que soplaba a mediodía, habiendo obtenido un 3er, 2º y 3er premio en nuestra clase.

También ganamos un premio por haber sido los primeros en salir tras la bocina de salida, habiendo cruzado la línea de salida a las 00:00 – un logro impresionante teniendo en cuenta que el yate pesa 100 toneladas y que íbamos a 10 nudos.

Propiedad de un encantador italiano, Enrico della Casa – a bordo y pilotando ocasionalmente durante la regata – se trata del sexto y último Baiurdo de su colección, donde los predecesores han sido todos botes. El primero medía 8 pies de eslora y se llamó ‘Baiurdo’ por la pronunciación equivocada por Enrico de una palabra italiana cuando era niño – y el último fue un

Tras sufrir una caída en cubierta junto a la barandilla de sotavento el segundo día, aproveché el viernes para salir en una neumática del RIB Club para observar la flota de cerca y apreciar la majestuosidad y poderío de estos grandes yates cuando hacen carreras – que, como podréis ver aquí, ha sabido captar a la perfección mi amigo el gran fotógrafo Christopher Scholey: www.

christopherscholey.com Tal vez sea la última regata en mucho tiempo para el Baiurdo VI, que se ha puesto a la venta con Edmiston en Mónaco a un precio justo por debajo de los 2 millones de euros. Yo creo que yate fue el más divertido de todos los que participaron en la regata, con unos anfitriones inmejorables: la capitana Kris y su tripulación, junto con el señor della Casa, por supuesto, el perfecto caballero italiano y un hombre entrañable, quien disfrutó de cada momento de una tripulación de gran talento y talante, aunque el lenguaje empleado en ocasiones fuera poco fino.

Me siento enormemente privilegiado por haber podido formar parte de esta experiencia y agradecido a todos aquéllos quienes lo hicieron posible (sobre todo a los que me agarraron antes de caer por la borda…).

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CELEBRITYY CELEBRIT Property Market Update Santa Maria - 2.895m

Since restrictions started lifting across Europe earlier in the year, Mallorca has seen a strong increase in property sales around the island, with a surge in German purchasers in particular. This momentum has continued into the summer season, with the Balearics being added to the UK Green list late June, to then promptly be returned to amber a few weeks later!

High-end luxury real estate continues to be very strong - a bit of an irony considering the economic impact of the last 18 months.

I have been involved with negotiations on a frontline property in the south west for over 10 months since the summer last year.

We appeared to have finally come to an agreement, with nearly Eu1m knocked off the rather substantial asking price of circa Eu19m. These don’t come along very often so it’s a bit of a real estate agent’s dream when they do.

However, such is the pace of high-end sales at present, another agent came to view the property with a British client on the end of a video call and ended with a full asking price offer secured - probably making it one of the most expensive properties ever bought on a Facetime call. So near and yet so far – all hugely frustrating for both my parties! This business can on occasions be a bit like The Weakest Link, in that if you don’t win it, you go home with nothing, 50 | CELEBRITY

applying as much to the buyer as the agent!

Having worked in the property market for nearly 19 years, I have to say that I have never before seen such a high demand as in recent months. The market as a whole is hectic and this message is getting home – with clients set on buying with much more determination than the past and with much less procrastination. I even had a bidding situation on a property in Old Bendinat for Eu7.7m in the last few weeks. One client coming in with an offer of Eu7.5m which swiftly increased to an asking price offer due to potential competition. The next day, two further viewings resulted in the asking price offer being gazumped with a Eu7.9m offer. In the end, the first offer was accepted and the sale is going through. This business is definitely not for the fainthearted - and procrastinating clients are learning they have to be swift to get what they want in prime locations.

This strong demand is a good indicator that the premium market sector continues to be stable and that wealthy clients are buying real estate in Mallorca as a safe haven for their money, rather than the risk of leaving it in the bank or share ownership in the potential event of an economic slump or global recession; a possibility that many economists say could well be on the horizon. The old Bricks & Mortar adage…

But there must be more to Mallorca than just being a safe haven for your money. So what is it that the wealthy German’s, Swedes - as well as other nationalities rushing to buy here - know that you don’t? I’ll let you into a secret. These past few years have seen a metamorphosis of Mallorca, ironically sped up by a very uncertain 1 ½ years of global pandemic. This transformation is taking place on multiple fronts – but all are connected to a return to old time traditions and values, with a modern approach.

An influx of newcomer artists and creatives have been relocating as a ‘back to basics’

lifestyle choice, injecting fresh ideas into long-established traditional crafts; a raft of noteworthy boutique hotels have opened with a more sustainable approach, as well as high-end hoteliers starting to prioritise all things organic, zero-waste and more sustainable. With traditional and rural gastronomy having largely been ignored by the mass consumerism of the last few decades, home grown artisans, cooks and winemakers are being rediscovered, reinventing their products for a more discerning, slower paced and more environmentally friendly palate.

Finally, there is the expansion of the wellness market - with a wide array of wellness oriented hotels, retreat centres, holistic therapists and wellness warriors offering a plethora of treatments, experiences and ways to recuperate and regenerate. This is helping the island’s reputation grow as a central hub for healing, rejuvenation and well-being. This is a giant leap for Mallorca and we are all behind this new regenerative approach, which will unquestionably bring benefits to locals, home-owners and visitors alike.

Add all of this to the well-known attributes Mallorca has to offer; its Mediterranean climate and lifestyle, low crime rates, good infrastructure and accessibility through one of Europe’s most well connected airports, all contribute to making Mallorca a difficult destination to beat!

After all these trying and troubling times of Covid-19, should you be thinking it’s time to change your personal horizons, we specialise in finding the right location and property for you, your family and your lifestyle requirements.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Amanda J Butler www.mjcassociates.net

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Actualización del mercado inmobiliario Desde que las restricciones comenzaron a relajarse por toda Europa hace algunos meses, Mallorca ha experimentado un fuerte repunte en ventas inmobiliarias en la isla, sobre todo por parte de clientes alemanes. Este impulso ha continuado durante todo este verano, en el que las Baleares fueron añadidas a la lista verde británica en junio, para luego pasar a la lista ámbar unas semanas más tarde. Por ello, el efecto del mercado británico se ha visto algo diluido.

El mercado inmobiliario de lujo sigue siendo muy fuerte – lo cual es un tanto irónico teniendo en cuenta el impacto económico de los últimos 18 meses. Estuve participando en las negociaciones para vender una propiedad en primera línea en Bendinat durante 18 meses, desde el verano anterior. Parecía que estábamos a punto de cerrar la venta, con casi un millón de rebaja del bastante respetable precio de 19 millones de euros - ¡una venta de ensueño para cualquier agente inmobiliario!

Sin embargo, es tal el ritmo de las ventas de casas de lujo en este momento, que a última hora se presentó otro agente con un cliente británico conectado por videoconferencia, dispuesto a pagar el precio original, convirtiéndose así en una de las propiedad más caras jamás adquiridas vía FaceTime.

Tan cerca, y sin embargo tan lejos. Y muy frustrante para mí a nivel personal, pese a mis intentos de acelerar la toma de decisiones.

Este sector es un poco como el programa El Rival Más Débil (The Weakest Link) donde si no ganas, te vas a casa con las manos vacías.

Y esto es aplicable al agente inmobiliario al igual que al potencial comprador.

En mis 19 años trabajando en el mercado inmobiliario nunca había visto tanta demanda como la de los últimos meses. El mercado está muy movido y la tendencia es contundente: clientes dispuestos a comprar con mucho más arrojo que en el pasado y en mucho menos tiempo. Hace apenas unas semanas, participé en la venta de una propiedad en Bendinat de 7.7 millones de

euros. Arrancamos con una oferta de un cliente de 7,5 que pronto ascendió al precio pedido. Seguidamente, otros compradores presentaron una oferta de 7,9. Finalmente fue aceptada la primera oferta y estamos ya cerrando la venta. Este negocio no es para pusilánimes – y los clientes han aprendido que no se pueden rezagar si desean conseguir lo que quieren en las zonas más cotizadas.

Esta fuerte demanda es un claro indicador de que el segmento `premium’ permanece muy estable y de que los clientes pudientes siguen considerando que la propiedad en Mallorca es un activo seguro, frente al riesgo de dejar su dinero con la banca o en bolsa ante la posibilidad de un nuevo desplome económico o una recesión global, que muchos economistas prevén pueda suceder.

El viejo consejo de ‘invertir en ladrillo’.

Esta estabilidad, añadida a las ventajas que ofrece Mallorca, tales como su clima y estilo de vida mediterráneos, bajos índices de criminalidad, buenas infraestructuras y accesibilidad con uno de los aeropuertos mejor conectados de Europa, son importantes alicientes para adquirir propiedad en esta hermosa isla.

Tras estos duros tiempos del coronavirus, tal vez te estés planteando que ha llegado la hora de cambiar tus metas personales- cosa que muchos están haciendo. Nosotros nos especializamos en encontrar la ubicación y la propiedad perfecta para ti y tu estilo de vida.

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Life’s a Beach We all love going to the beach for a swim and to cool down and it’s even better if we can take our furry friends with us but in summer, Mallorca is extremely hot and this can lead to problems with our canine companions.

Also, they must be well controlled, well socialised and we have to be very careful to clean up after them as not to give a bad reputation to other good dog owners.

Which beaches can they go on?

There are several beaches in Mallorca that have areas provided to allow our dogs to go on the beach. You can find them on www.

RedCanina.es. They include Pollensa, Can Picafort, Can Pastilla, Palmanova, Costa de la Calma and another near Camp de Mar. What is the law about dogs on beaches?

It´s important to know the laws as the fines could be between 303000€. In the past, we could go on other beaches outside of the summer tourist season but now I fear that there is an all-year-round ban. So be careful. I tried to check the legislation for Calvia and Palma and I could not find anything very clear so stick to the designated beaches. Be careful with several health problems; firstly, overheating/ heat stroke. This can be life-threatening so always provide shade, don’t overdo exercise, and provide plenty of fresh water.If your dog drinks too much seawater, this can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea and lead to severe dehydration. Eating too much sand whilst playing with toys can lead to digestive problems, rarely intestinal obstructions, but be aware. Sand in their eyes can lead to conjunctivitis (pussy, sore eyes), so maybe take some monodosis of saline to clean their eyes afterwards. Overall, have fun, be careful with heat and dehydration, and behave well (dogs and owners!!). Beaches are a great place to socialise our dogs and to create a happy, healthy pet. ¿A qué playas pueden ir los perros?

A todos nos encanta ir a la playa a nadar y refrescarnos, y resulta todavía más divertido si podemos llevarnos a nuestros peludos; sin embargo, hace mucho calor en Mallorca en verano y esto plantea problemas para nuestros compañeros perrunos. Además, han de estar bien controlados y socializados, y hemos de esmerarnos en recoger sus necesidades para proteger a los demás propietarios cumplidores de una mala reputación.

Hay varias playas en Mallorca que cuentan con zonas para los perros.

Consulta la página www.RedCanina.es. Están en Pollença, Can Picafort, Can Pastilla, Palmanova, Costa de la Calma y una próxima a Camp de Mar. ¿Cuál es la normativa respecto de los perros en las playas?

Es importante saber que las multas varían entre 30 y 3000 euros.

Hace años era posible acudir a las playas fuera de la temporada turística pero ahora está prohibido todo el año. Así que hay que tener mucho cuidado. Intenté consultar la normativa para Calvià y Palma y no encontré nada claro, por lo que os recomiendo que os ciñáis a 52 | CELEBRITY

las playas de la lista. Hay que estar alerta a varios problemas de salud: en primer lugar, el sobrecalentamiento/insolación. Esto puede tener consecuencias fatales, por lo que siempre hay que asegurarse de que haya sombra, de que el perro haga ejercicio moderado y de que tenga mucha agua para beber. Si tu perro ingiere demasiada agua de mar, esto puede producirle vómitos y diarrea, con la consiguiente deshidratación. Ingerir demasiada arena cuando juegan con sus juguetes les puede producir problemas intestinales (las obstrucciones no son frecuentes), por lo que hay que estar alerta. La arena en los ojos les puede causar conjuntivitis (pus y dolor en los ojos), por lo que se recomienda llevar una monodosis de suero salino para limpiarles los ojos después. Sobre todo, pasadlo muy bien, pero cuidado con el calor y la deshidratación y portaos bien (¡tanto los dueños como los perros!). Las playas son un lugar idóneo para socializar a nuestros perros y contribuir a que nuestras mascotas estén sanas y felices.

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CONSULTATIONS AND ADVICE Consultations are normally by appointment. If a pet falls ill quickly or if there is an emergency, clients should never hesitate in ringing, because the team will always fit the animal in immediately.

PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE Prevention is better than cure.

These can help detect a disease at an early stage which allows the experts in the clinic to take the appropriate action before it is too late.

FACILITIES We have a fully equipped surgery providing the best facilities for all occasions for your pets.

SURGERY AND HOSPITALISATION Nick designed the clinic with the pet and client in mind. The reception area is light and friendly and the whole clinic, is airconditioned.

GENERAL ANAESTHETICS AND OPERATIONS We take great care with our patients, and all patients are checked over before being given and anaesthetic.

ACCESSIBILITY Easy to find on the Bendinat roundabout. Free and easy underground parking and a lift to the door.

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DARRYL LOPEZ: MAKING INSURANCE EASIER

By Ben Mulvey

Health Matters: How to ensure you and your family receive the best healthcare possible.

Darryl Lopez from AXA DYLSI Insurance agency explains why private health insurance is so important when living overseas and breaks down all of the benefits as a specialised health insurance agency in a way that is easy to understand. Having worked with local Mallorcan residents and expats for the last four years to help them with all types of insurance Darryl and his team have quickly built up a reputation as one of the most trusted insurance agents on the island.

The benefits for expats when taking out a private medical insurance policy are: LANGUAGES Most expats would prefer to be treated by healthcare professionals that also speak their language. Darryl and his team make sure that all documents and quotes are provided in English, Spanish or German and are on hand to recommend doctors that speak your language from the AXA network in Mallorca.

With private healthcare, you can choose the doctor or specialist you want to use which is not possible with public health care.

INDEMNITY PERIOD Most insurance policies have a short indemnity period at the beginning that means that certain services as surgery or advanced tests are not covered until you’ve been insured for a certain amount of time. AXA will waive this if you already have an insurance policy with another company, in Spain or in your home country.

UNLIMITED AND LIFETIME COVERAGE AXA policies are for life. At no point will AXA reject your insurance, and also all treatment is unlimited meaning that should a long hospital stay or multiple visits to the doctor be required you are covered in full, as long as you use the AXA network.

TRAVEL INSURANCE As expats, we tend to travel home quite often and also on holidays thanks to our wellconnected airports on the islands. All AXA policies include travel insurance that can be used all over the world.

REDUCED WAITING TIMES There are often long waiting lists to receive treatment through the public health system but with private insurance, you can see a doctor almost immediately and receive a much quicker diagnosis.

PARTIAL PAYMENTS You can also choose a policy with a deductible (copago) which means you pay a small payment when you visit a doctor or receive treatment and reduce the monthly premium.

This is a great option for people that are normally healthy and for younger people.

PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE A private medical insurance policy with AXA includes general check-ups as well as different preventive programmes to make sure that you are healthy. This helps catch any potential issues early enough for them to be treated.

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE With the premium insurance packages, complementary medicine is included to cover specialities such as osteopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors and homoeopathic practitioners with a free choice of professionals.

PREGNANCY PROGRAMME All insurance policies with AXA include a pregnancy programme that covers all pregnancy-related treatments as well as postpartum pelvic exercises and birth preparation classes.

DENTAL COVER Dental insurance can be added to any health insurance policy for a small cost and covers reduced-cost treatments and free annual teeth cleaning, among others.

Whatever your health insurance needs, Darryl and his team at DYLSI will help you find a policy that suits you and are available to guide you through the application process, any claims, any concerns you may have and to offer their personal recommendations. Give them a call now for your peace of mind that you will be well looked after.

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GESTORIA ALEMANY is also a member of CELEBRITY MAGAZINE and would like to offer the opportunity to arrange an interview with you and present the quality of all aspects of services we provide.

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