After a long, wet British summer, a couple of friends and I decided to fly off to a sun-soaked destination.  Our requirements? Intense heat, crystal clear waters, golden sands, palm trees and amazing food!

Of course, relaxation was in order.  A week of sun, sea, sand, sangria and culture made so many memories.  Some we will chat and laugh about for years to come, and some will be soaked up in the sun, only recalled by the pictures that we remembered to take.

Whilst out wandering, we came across a ceramics shop that sold everything you could imagine.  Most of which was tacky but none-the-less it made for a great explosion of colour inside and out. Majorca is a placed well known for its ceramics, pearls, olive wood and watermills.

One of my favourite things to do whilst visiting new places is to find the cutest little cafe in the most out-of-the-way places.  We found this great little cafe that, when you walked inside, looked like someone’s house.  Out the back was a lovely little haven of island culture, of which served the most delicious food.

Our getaway required a boat trip, like all breaks away to the Balearics!  It was truly beautiful.  People-watching couples sailing the sun-drenched sea, divers exploring the coves and rock faces and fishermen catching the freshest that the sea can offer.

Our trip included a visit to the Caves of Drach, close to Porto Cristo. The caves were fascinating and contain one of the world’s largest subterranean lakes.  AND they put on classical concerts on the lake which was an amazing experience!

Our visit to Palma deserves its own post, so check it out!  But I’ll leave you with a little Sangria cheers!