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After Catalonia the Balearics are the preferred destination for Russian tourists to Spain. Statistics for the first nine months of 2012 show 102,121 Russians visited the Islands and Sotheby’s International Realty is expecting more in years to come.

This May Ryanair commenced six new routes from Palma de Mallorca Airport including Cologne, Rome Ciampino, Porto, Malmo and Smaland Sweden and Groningen in the Netherlands. Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty believes this makes perfect sense.

Whilst the “party” may be over in some parts of Spain with dipping house prices, a rise in the cost of living and an unfavourable exchange rate forcing many expat Brits to return to the UK, in Mallorca the British population just keeps growing.

Mid April saw the pound hit a 19 month high against the euro. This is good news for overseas property buyers but Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty urges clients to purchase without delay as Property Transfer Tax is to increase from 1 May.

Luxury hotel chain Jumeirah has hand-picked Mallorca for its first foray into Spain. Officially opening in Port Soller on 13 March 2012, local estate agent Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty believes Jumeirah has made an excellent choice.

With passenger stats for 2011 (22,063,288) already outstripping those of 2010 (21,117,270), Palma de Mallorca has received more good news courtesy of Ryanair. The no-frills carrier is to set up a new base at the Balearic Airport in March 2012.

In a busy 2011 summer season, Nick Whale Marine has purchased an additional boat for its Balearic charter portfolio. The Sessa Oyster 42 will meet considerable demand for a sporty day cruiser which offers unbeatable value from just 1,050 euros a day.

On Friday 6 May, Nick Whale Marine unveiled its brand new premises in Mallorca’s Puerto Portals. Accompanied by champagne and live music, one hundred invited guests were introduced to the Nick Whale Marine Team to hear ambitious plans for 2011.

Hogrock 2010 Mallorca is the largest Harley Davidson-meetings in the history of the island of Mallorca.

Guided tour of the patios of Palma de mallorca in September and October. this is a rare chance to visit these patios, which are mostly closed to the public.

The Balearic Islands offer year round flights and a temperate climate meaning that for those who want to stay active during the winter an action packed holiday is just a few hours away.

Divissima is going on holiday to the Balearics! Divissima, the Italian brand of mini- and micro-bikinis, is making its debut in Ibiza and Formentera and is becoming the main character in the islands’ social scene in summer 2009 with a special promo

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