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Palma
DESTINATION FOCUS
With a big new congress centre and neighbouring Magaluf benefiting from a timely rebranding, Majorca’s capital is a MICE destination to watch WORDS MILLIE MILLIKEN
EAT
Grand Auditorium at the Palau de Congressos de Palma
With its seafront location in the resort of Illetas, Arrels by Marga Coll makes a big impression. Daily changing fiveand seven-course tasting menus make the most of fresh ingredients: A dish at Arrels try the tomato tartare with by Marga Coll cured sardines and black cuttlefish-ink pasta. Named after its British chef, Michelin-starred Marc Fosh is a good choice in the centre of Palma. The private dining A short drive from Palma room takes 12 guests, and smaller in recently rebranded Magaluf, groups can dine to the sound of an the adults-only Sol Beach House indoor waterfall. A stylish interior with Mallorca mixes boutique touches with eclectic artwork complements the inventive high-end service. You can’t beat the view and colourful dishes at Adrián Quetglas from the Xtra Beach House Master Suite, which has its own private terrace, hot tub Restaurant. Try the five-course lunch and canopy bed. In the centre of Palma, tasting menu with paired wines. Gran Meliá Victoria is more businessfocused, including 12 event spaces. Attached to the new Meliá Palma Bay hotel, Its bedrooms were refurbished in 2016 the Palau de Congressos de Palma offers – the premium rooms have fine views of La Seu, the city’s Gothic cathedral. For a 1,978-seat auditorium, 2,340sq m of ultimate privacy, there is the Puro Hotel exhibition space and 35 meeting rooms. The design of the Grand Auditorium allows Palma. The latest addition to this 18theveryone a clear view of the stage, and all century palace is the Puro Private Wing, seats have fold-over tabletops and USB which comprises 11 twin rooms, a living ports. A smaller auditorium can seat 462 room, roof deck and show kitchen; it can delegates, and the rest of the venue can be be booked exclusively for groups. set up for small meetings, teambuilding days and breakout sessions. The airy interiors complement the Palau’s location on the You’d be missing an opportunity if you Paseo Maritimo seafront. The terrace can didn’t head out on the water. Balearen be booked alongside a dining area for gala Segeln offers catamarans, yachts and dinners with splendid views. party ships for up to 145 guests for trips
Nikki Beach
STAY
MEET
PLAY
Puro Private Wing
out at sea. Start in Palma and you can hit landmarks such as Sa Dragonera island or explore Porto Cristo’s Dragon Caves. Fancy something a little less strenuous? Nikki Beach Mallorca offers guests the kind of ultra-VIP treatment the exclusive club is rightly known for. Poolside, you’ll find canopy beds and plenty of beautiful people, while the main building houses two large spaces for cocktails and private dinners. HELPING HAND Info Mallorca (+00 34 971 173990) offers advice and venue-finding services for event planners S UAREME AL .CO.UK |
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DESTINATION FOCUS
With a big new congress centre and neighbouring Magaluf benefiting from a timely rebranding, Majorca’s capital is a MICE destination to watch WORDS MILLIE MILLIKEN
EAT
Grand Auditorium at the Palau de Congressos de Palma
With its seafront location in the resort of Illetas, Arrels by Marga Coll makes a big impression. Daily changing fiveand seven-course tasting menus make the most of fresh ingredients: A dish at Arrels try the tomato tartare with by Marga Coll cured sardines and black cuttlefish-ink pasta. Named after its British chef, Michelin-starred Marc Fosh is a good choice in the centre of Palma. The private dining A short drive from Palma room takes 12 guests, and smaller in recently rebranded Magaluf, groups can dine to the sound of an the adults-only Sol Beach House indoor waterfall. A stylish interior with Mallorca mixes boutique touches with eclectic artwork complements the inventive high-end service. You can’t beat the view and colourful dishes at Adrián Quetglas from the Xtra Beach House Master Suite, which has its own private terrace, hot tub Restaurant. Try the five-course lunch and canopy bed. In the centre of Palma, tasting menu with paired wines. Gran Meliá Victoria is more businessfocused, including 12 event spaces. Attached to the new Meliá Palma Bay hotel, Its bedrooms were refurbished in 2016 the Palau de Congressos de Palma offers – the premium rooms have fine views of La Seu, the city’s Gothic cathedral. For a 1,978-seat auditorium, 2,340sq m of ultimate privacy, there is the Puro Hotel exhibition space and 35 meeting rooms. The design of the Grand Auditorium allows Palma. The latest addition to this 18theveryone a clear view of the stage, and all century palace is the Puro Private Wing, seats have fold-over tabletops and USB which comprises 11 twin rooms, a living ports. A smaller auditorium can seat 462 room, roof deck and show kitchen; it can delegates, and the rest of the venue can be be booked exclusively for groups. set up for small meetings, teambuilding days and breakout sessions. The airy interiors complement the Palau’s location on the You’d be missing an opportunity if you Paseo Maritimo seafront. The terrace can didn’t head out on the water. Balearen be booked alongside a dining area for gala Segeln offers catamarans, yachts and dinners with splendid views. party ships for up to 145 guests for trips
Nikki Beach
STAY
MEET
PLAY
Puro Private Wing
out at sea. Start in Palma and you can hit landmarks such as Sa Dragonera island or explore Porto Cristo’s Dragon Caves. Fancy something a little less strenuous? Nikki Beach Mallorca offers guests the kind of ultra-VIP treatment the exclusive club is rightly known for. Poolside, you’ll find canopy beds and plenty of beautiful people, while the main building houses two large spaces for cocktails and private dinners. HELPING HAND Info Mallorca (+00 34 971 173990) offers advice and venue-finding services for event planners S UAREME AL .CO.UK |
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