About

Dr Helen Cummins is a luxury lifestyle publisher, editor, marketing & business consultant based in Palma de Mallorca. In 2003, she started her own business in Mallorca, the multilingual information website, abc-mallorca.com. It has grown into one of the island’s largest websites with over 6 million visits annually, and since 2020 is a holiday booking platform, where visitors can Plan, Book and Enjoy their holiday in Mallorca.

In 2004, Helen started her own website, www.helencummins.com, which is curated for those who live in Mallorca and have a deep connection with the island. Helen offers a monthly newsletter which encompasses her SLOW ethos, as well as property guides, interviews with local people and island recommendations. She also has a premium magazine under the hc/ brand, Slow Living Mallorca, which is released once a year.

A Guide to Wholehearted Living

Live a whole-hearted life! Bring more joy, creativity and courage into your life with tips inspired by Brené Brown’s research on vulnerability.

What our hc/ Readers Say

Be part of the hc/ community! Share your thoughts on living in Mallorca and join the conversation! We love hearing from you.

A Mediterranean Pace of Life

In our increasingly chaotic world, The Slow Movement is gaining in popularity with many choosing to live on Mallorca and enjoy a more tranquil life.

Live a purpose-driven life in Mallorca

Dr Helen Cummins shares her journey to finding her own true essence and why the brightest future for Mallorca rests on others doing the same.

Helen Cummins slow living interview

Why 2020 was a significant year in business

Owner of abcMallorca, Helen Cummins, shares her experience of running her Mallorca business in light of COVID-19 and its effect on the local economy.

The year for Slow Living

In this 2020 Slow Luxury Living magazine, Helen explains why the year was an important one in slowing down and appreciating where we are.

HC 312 celebration

312km later with Helen Cummins

Helen Cummins and her friends successfully cycled 312km, completing the entire lap of the island in just 2 days and raising over 6k for charity!

Why bookmark helencummins.com?

Slow Living Mallorca by Helen Cummins offers a carefully-curated selection of inspiring ideas and authentic experiences to live your best life on Mallorca.

A celebration of abcMallorca’s Slow Luxury

abcMallorca’s new premium magazine Slow Luxury was celebrated at Helen Cummins home in Son Vida. See the full photo gallery and video here!

15 years marks a milestone for Helen Cummins

The latest spring edition of abcMallorca marks exactly 15 years since the first one came into being. Founder Dr Helen Cummins reveals its origins, how it’s evolved, and what lies ahead.

abcMallorca

If it’s hot and happening, it’s in. Fuelled by love for the island, abcMallorca magazine has been a golden source of info for more than a decade.

Defining Luxury: The search for a new meaning

A discussion on the new meaning of luxury and how it is changing in recent years. Helen Cummins gives her views on the factors that are currently influenceing the new meaning of luxury.