The Balearic Islands Travel Guide
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Could anything go wrong in a destination that gets, on average, 300 days of sunshine a year? True, the water is only warm enough for a dip from May through October—but the climate does seem to give the residents of the Balearics a year-round sunny disposition. They are a remarkably hospitable people, not merely because tourism accounts for such a large chunk of their economy, but because history and geography have combined to put them in the crossroads of so much Mediterranean trade and traffic.
The Balearic Islands Hotels
Many hotels on the islands include a Continental or full buffet breakfast in the room rate. ...
The Balearic Islands Restaurants
One thing you should be able to count on, from any self-respecting Mediterranean island, is great seafood—and the Balearics deliver. Majorcans revel...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in The Balearic Islands
Majorca and Ibiza are the most heavily developed of...read more
Travel Deals in The Balearic Islands
- Europe & Iceland from Seattle (R/T, incl. Tax) Icelandair
- 6-Nt. Barcelona w/Air & Tax go-today
- 5-Night Mediterranean Cruise w/Free Hotel Stay Priceline.com
- Europe & Iceland from NYC (R/T, incl. Tax) — $595-$915 Icelandair
The Balearic Islands Experiences
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Stop Me Before I Pamper Myself Again: Luxurious boutique hotels on restored and redesigned rural estates are the hip accommodations in the Balearics... Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
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