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5 Reasons to Plan a Family Adventure to Mallorca This Summer

 5 Reasons to Plan a Family Adventure to Mallorca This Summer   Travel & Tourism There are many exciting family activities to do from the moment you touch down at Mallorca airport. Transfer from biking to sailing to wildlife spotting: everything is in place for the holiday of a childhood. Here are five great locations to aim for if you’re planning a couple of weeks out with the kids. S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park We start with a beautiful natural park, conserved as the habitat of a host of creatures in forests, along dune-y coastlines and on rich wetlands. The most exciting sights for visitors are the birds of prey: ospreys, falcons and herons are all known to nest there. It’s a great environment to go for walks too with plenty of scope for older children to discover and embark on the path of naturalism. And the best thing about S’Albufera? Entry is free! Bay of Alcúdia Paddling Found in the north-east of Mallorca is the Badia d’Alcúdia. A calm bay with exquisite azure blue wate
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Mallorca's Best Hotel Stays for Birdwatching Holidays

 Mallorca's Best Hotel Stays for Birdwatching Holidays   Travel & Tourism Are you looking to combine a Mediterranean holiday with a passion for bird watching? Mallorca is just the right place for you. With hundreds of species of birds which visit the island annually on their migration route, it is considered one of the most diverse avian habitats in the entire Mediterranean. While other islands here are usually rocky, barren and sparsely forested, Mallorca has the ideal amount of vegetation and other natural assets which make it extremely attractive to birds. The key to every bird watcher's success is setting out from the right spot. Here are two hotels whose locations offer you perfect opportunities to spot a variety of feathery creatures. Club Pollentia Situated between Port Pollença and s’Albufera Natural Park, this hotel lies on a heavy-traffic route for feathery fliers, so you should keep your eyes peeled for the most bizarre of them. Take a serene stroll along the  co
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Garden Holiday Excursions for Green Fingered Guests

 Garden Holiday Excursions for Green Fingered Guests   Travel & Tourism The sheer serenity of an exotic garden abroad is often totally unexpected yet totally awe-inspiring. You don’t have to be a green-fingered professional to marvel at the intricate details of a grand garden. If gardening is your thing, then the exotic gardens presented in this article will leave you reinvigorated for a change of the old vegetable patch as soon as you get home. César Manrique’s Cactus Garden, Lanzarote There are numerous Lanzarote resorts to base yourself at whilst enjoying the splendour of the area’s cacti gardens. Although synonymous with Wild West movies, the more  experienced amongst us will understand that the cactus is a highly versatile member of the Cactaceae family and comes in all shapes and sizes. César Manrique’s Cactus Garden is perhaps one of the greatest places on the planet to visit a plethora of cacti in one ingeniously designed garden. In total, 450 species and 4,500 specimens ar
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