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Hotel occupancy in October set to increase
The Majorca Hoteliers Federation is forecasting 61% hotel occupancy in October, which would be an increase of eight per cent over last year. The federation believes that the occupancy rate will prove to be higher because of last-minute bookings. September is expected to close with there having been 90% occupancy, which will represent a rise of four per cent. In August, the rate – 95% –...
CLASSIC CARS AND MOTOR BIKES at PORT ADRIANO
The Mallorca Classic Week at Port Adriano was a wonderful event for individuals and families, as much as for enthusiasts. Port Adriano, Driving Mallorca, The Classic Car Club of Mallorca, the American Car Club and various other institutions have cooperated under the banner of Mallorca Classic Week for the benefit of local charitable beneficiaries. Affordable food and drinks will be available in Po...
English-Speaking Residents′ Association – Mallorca
ESRA Mallorca THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION in Mallorca (known as ESRA was founded in 1983 and currently has some 1200 members island-wide. The original challenges – the language barrier, finding a social life, coping with legal and medical matters, remain today. These issues are more easily tackled when one can draw upon the experiences of others and there is no better r...
Tramuntana mountains are Spain’s best natural interest destination
TripAdvisor has added yet another category to its “bests-of”. There is the now the top ten list of the best places of natural interest in Spain, and for Majorca it represents good news. At number one is the Tramuntana mountain range. With a rating of five out of five from more reviews – 1,591 – than three other places with the same rating, the Tramuntana achieves this top r...
Burial Insurance Plans and Funeral Insurance Plans
www.segurmallorca.com Burial Insurance or Funeral Insurance, is a whole life insurance policy designed to cover the expenses of ones burial or funeral. It is also called Funeral Insurance, or Final Expense Insurance. They are made for the purpose of protecting ones family from the financial burden that a funeral can be and almost anyone can qualify for these policies. Losing a loved one is a diffi...
Is it all over for the British Expat life in the sun?
The first thing to say here is “what a shock!”. Whether you wanted to stay or go and despite the fact we all knew it was going to be close, it is still a shock which I am reeling from over a week later. Regardless of this the UK is heading for the EU exit sign. Having resorted to “scare tactics” on an ever increasing scale to convince us Brits to Remain, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron ended u...
Expat in Spain and Paying Too Much Tax?
Expat in Spain and Paying Too Much Tax? Find out how to make significant tax savings on your investments. Free, No Obligation Financial Review for SegurMallorca Clients Why is a review so important? Your Financial Adviser was well paid for the advice you sought, and is still being paid now, when did you last see them to review your affairs? Costs of Investments have fallen, are you paying too ...
Our question on twitter.
Twitter survey. Better off out or in? #Brexit https://twitter.com/MajorcaBritish
What do you think ?
What do you think? The people of the UK have voted to leave the European Union by a majority of 52%. More than 30 million people voted, which was the highest turnout for a poll since 1992. The voting varied widely, with London in favour of remain as well as Scotland but mostly everywhere else opting to leave.The pound has fallen sharply to its lowest level against the dollar since 1985, falling ei...
Northern towns wanting a bus service to connect them
Representatives of five town halls in northern Majorca – Alcudia, Muro, Pollensa, Sa Pobla and Santa Margalida – have met with local hoteliers and the head of the Majorca Transport Consortium (CTM) and made a plea for improved public transport. The feeling among the five town halls is that for too long they have been at the back of the queue when it comes to this public service. They h...
Alexander Peter Wealth Management and SegurMallorca Insurance.
Last Thursday a collaboration agreement was signed between the companies Alexander Peter Wealth Management and SegurMallorca Insurance. The former is one of the most important companies specialised in offering independent financial advice to British Expats living around the world wheras the latter is the most important AXA Insurance agency in Spain. John Davidson, ALEXANDER PETER’s manager, and Ma...
EasyJet flight to Palma diverted to Toulouse
EasyJet flight EZY6895 from Glasgow to Palma on Saturday had to be diverted to Toulouse because of disruptive behaviour by a group of passengers. The flight departed at 7.20pm and was redirected to Toulouse where these passengers were escorted off the plane by police. The plane then continued to Palma, but the return flight to Glasgow was delayed overnight as it would have exceeded the crew’...
