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tions that both regulate the needs of the sector and guarantee a greater effectiveness of the public service for the citizens of all the islands. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Independent Taxi Federation of the Balearic Islands (FITIB), the Insular Taxi Federation of the island of Ibiza (FITIE), the Auto taxi Association (CAEB), the Balearic Taxi Federation, the VTC Balearic Association, the National Taxi Association, the Menorcan Radio Taxi Association and the Formentera Taxi Association represented by FITIB.
AS he prepares for his final season as a tennis player, Rafael Nadal, the 22time Grand Slam champion, has become a hotelier on the island where he was born. The first property from his new joint venture, ZEL lifestyle, launched last month in Palma Nova enhance this essential service in Palma", said the mayor.
All the members, both men and women, are aged between 18 and 70 . The volunteers intervene to support the emergency and security bodies in cases of fires, floods, storms and other situations.
ZEL is a fresh hospitality concept, "Born in the Mediterranean" and was created in collaboration with Meliá Hotels International. Founded in Mallorca, Meliá is one of Spain's leading domestic operators of holiday resorts and the 17th largest hotel chain worldwide, with more than 400 hotels in 43 countries.
The ZEL concept takes inspiration from welcoming homes, outdoor culture and the spontaneous lifestyle of the Mediterranean. Its look and feel is based on open and dynamic spaces, inviting guests to feel the warmth of a Mediterranean house. In addition to two swimming pools and an inviting stretch of sandy beach, the hotel has a spa equipped with two jacuzzis, a steam room, and a sauna. Strangely, there is no tennis court at the hotel. There are also well appointed workout facilities with personal trainers available to guests. The ‘beach club’ style restaurant on site, Beso Beach Mallorca, serves Mediterranean and Basque Country seafood dishes.
SOME lucky folk have swimming pools they can dip in and out of and air con to keep them cool. But for the notsolucky out there, here are a few tips that might help keep you cool during the soaring temperatures.
Most of us keep our curtains and blinds closed on sunny windows to stop the sun from breaking in too much. Lots of houses have shutters but if your windows are shutter less cardboard can be just as effective.
Though you may be inclined to cool down with a tall glass of iced tea, ice cream or watermelon on a sweltering summer's day, the effect is wonderful but doesn’t last long and before you know it you are back where you started – a little bit too hot under the collar! This is due to your internal temperature. When it is cooled too rapidly your body ends up compensating by raising your temperature and the result is you feel hotter.
Have you ever lay awake at night wondering why
