Author: Emily Benet

Emily Benet

An award-winning blogger and author of three novels. Her most recent book, The Hen Party, is set on the island of Mallorca which she feels lucky to call her home. An ex-Londoner who happily swapped the city for a more relaxed, outdoorsy one beside the sea, she loves nothing better than to write about travel, island life and its people from her sunny terrace.

Gallery Red Mallorca

Gallery Red Palma

Gallery RED, nestled in the vibrant heart of Palma de Mallorca, emerges as a beacon of artistic refinement, a testament to the enduring allure of contemporary art.

Essential Oils made in Mallorca

“How you treat that plant is how it will treat you,” says Juan Canaves, conveying his total dedication to an environmentally-friendly and ethical business.

The Story of Mallorca 312 Cycling Event

Every year 8,000 cyclist arrive on the island to test themselves to the limits in one of Europe’s largest amateur races. Meet the man who started it all.

Natural soaps made in Sóller

Find out how Joachim Porqué of Jabón de Mallorca makes the most natural soaps, essential oils and perfumes on the island.

The brilliant minds behind Contain

We meet the founders of Contain; a slow design studio collaborating with Mallorca’s finest craftsmen to create bespoke illuminations.

Age beautifully with Dr. Morano

Beauty treatments began with Cleopatra and her baths of lactic acid, Dr Morano tells us. Today’s treatments are considerably more advanced.

Crystal Energy Healing on Mallorca

“Day to day living can cause our chakras to misalign and damage,” says Lisa Carvill, who uses crystals to restore a natural flow of energy to the body.

“A magical cycle of wellbeing”

Doctor Estrella Fernandez, specialist in facial and eye surgery in Palma, discusses her minimally invasive treatments that result in natural rejuvenation.

Beauty beyond skin deep

Palma-born model, Patricia Román, shares the story behind her online cosmetic shop, Miljø Store, which offers high-end products that are kind on your body as well as the planet.

Ananda Mallorca

Ananda is the Sanskrit word for ‘bliss.’ It’s the sensation you’ll doubtless sink into on a yoga and wellness retreat at the magical finca Son Salas. Emily Benet met the founder, Nadine Hawa, who admits she didn’t always love yoga.

Probably the best beer in Mallorca?

In a region better known for its wine, one determined Belgian has constructed a temple to artisan beer. A successful architect, a licensed farmer and a passionate beer maker; Emily Benet meets the driving force behind Toutatis.

From abandoned farmhouse to beautiful home

Their first renovation project saw an old Soller home turned into Tripadvisor’s most romantic boutique hotel. Find out what the couple behind FreerLiving did next.

The art of investing

Investing in art is an art in itself and it’s well-worth getting advice before you get started. Two experts in the field shared their advice with us.