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mallorca<br />
<strong>Angeline</strong> Goh & <strong>Alexandre</strong> Joyeux<br />
28 – 29 – 30 July 2017<br />
1<br />
How we wound up in Mallorca<br />
Why this island and our top 3 must-dos<br />
3<br />
The Pre-<strong>Wedding</strong>, The <strong>Wedding</strong>, The Post-<strong>Wedding</strong><br />
The sneak preview<br />
5<br />
Getting there and about<br />
Best flight connections and tips for trip planning<br />
7<br />
Where to stay<br />
Glittering Palma or idyllic Deia – our favourite spots<br />
9<br />
Event Map
Not to miss while on the island<br />
Mallorca...<br />
is a rather maligned tourist destination.<br />
Deterred by stories of rowdy German<br />
hordes in Ballermann, the German<br />
nickname for Palma‘s neon-lit beach<br />
party district, Angie steered clear of<br />
Mallorca for years. That is until Alex<br />
came about and set things right.<br />
Alex, blissfully unaware of Ballermann‘s<br />
existence, and always eager for a spot<br />
of sun and sea after years of frigid<br />
Canadian winters, pretty much fell in<br />
love with Mallorca at first sight (as he<br />
did with Angie).<br />
So he craftily set about plotting how to<br />
get his favourite girl off to his favourite<br />
island, and BAM:<br />
Off they went for their first vacation<br />
together as a couple.<br />
His strategy: Food – With a dining<br />
scene fit to rival the most cosmopolitan<br />
cities, Mallorca is a foodie‘s paradise.<br />
Angie, as all who know her can attest<br />
to, thinks about what‘s for dinner before<br />
breakfast.<br />
Mallorca brings back the fondest<br />
memories of us embarking on our lives<br />
together.<br />
With this island as the spectacular<br />
backdrop, we would like to share our<br />
next momentous step with you.<br />
We look forward to a weekend of great<br />
cheer (and food)!<br />
OUR TOP PICKS:<br />
Taking the vintage train from Palma to<br />
Soller (Ferrocarril de Soller)<br />
This little train has been chugging<br />
faithfully along the same route for<br />
more than 100 years. The journey<br />
takes you through almond orchards<br />
as you head out of Palma and along<br />
citrus groves to Soller. Soller itself is a<br />
beautiful small town where we will be<br />
holding up with the families post wedding.<br />
We‘ve got a neat villa with pool<br />
and BBQ – feel free to visit if you‘re<br />
extending your stay!<br />
http://www.trendesoller.com/en/cms.<br />
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Serra de Tramuntana drive<br />
Serra de Tramuntana is a mountain<br />
range forming the northern backbone<br />
of the island. Drive from pretty Valldemossa<br />
to the red brick village of Deia.<br />
Carry on, past the spectacular Fornalutx<br />
valley, and tackle the epic hairpins,<br />
twists and turns that lead to Sa<br />
Calobra, where a stunning cove awaits.<br />
Keep going until you reach what feels<br />
like the edge of the world – the Cap de<br />
Formentor and the ocean beyond.<br />
http://www.serradetramuntana.net/en/<br />
Palma’s Cathedral<br />
Palma’s vast cathedral (‚La Seu‘ in Catalan)<br />
is the city‘s major architectural<br />
landmark. Aside from its sheer scale, its<br />
stunning interior features, designed by<br />
Antoni Gaudí and renowned contemporary<br />
artist Miquel Barceló, make this<br />
unlike any cathedral elsewhere in the<br />
world.<br />
http://www.catedraldemallorca.org<br />
And of course not forgetting the culinary<br />
landscape<br />
Eating out in Mallorca has never been<br />
more exciting, with chefs – inspired as<br />
much by their Mallorquin<br />
grandmothers as Mediterranean<br />
nouvelle cuisine – adding a pinch of<br />
creativity and spice to the city‘s<br />
food scene. Inland restaurants play up<br />
hale-and hearty dishes, such as suckling<br />
pig spit-roast to<br />
perfection, paired with locally grown<br />
wines. On the coast, bistros keep flavours<br />
clean, bright and<br />
simple, serving the catch of the day<br />
with big sea views.<br />
Ombu Tapas Bar & Cocktails (http://<br />
www.ombupalma.com/en/)<br />
Fun, modern tapas. We dined there on<br />
our first visit to Palma and were blown<br />
away.<br />
Forn de Sant Joan (http://www.forndesantjoan.com/en/)<br />
A little bit upscale (Pedro Almodovar<br />
dined here). Reservations recommended.<br />
Mercat de Olivar (http://www.mercatolivar.com/?lang=en)<br />
Gourmet market with food stalls serving<br />
up oysters to sushi.<br />
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The Pre-<strong>Wedding</strong> Sunset Sail<br />
We love boats, sea breezes and sunsets. We also love cava and tapas. And we<br />
think cava and tapas, on the water, with our favourite people is an amazing idea!<br />
The catamaran has a sunbathing deck and will carry snorkelling, kayaking and<br />
paddle surfing equiment. Be sure to bring along your swimming gear, sunscreen<br />
and towels. We’ve got the bubbly covered.<br />
Date:<br />
Time:<br />
Location:<br />
Dress code:<br />
Getting there:<br />
Friday, 28 July 2017<br />
15:30 at Paseo Marítimo, Catamaran departs at 16:00. Expect<br />
to be back in Palma about 21:30.<br />
Paseo Maritimo (in front of the Auditorium), Palma<br />
Glam pool party (Don‘t forget the swimming gear!)*<br />
From Palma city center, 20 mins walk. From Hotel TRYP Palma<br />
Bosque (our primary wedding hotel), 10 mins walk<br />
*Throwing the bride or groom overboard is not allowed.<br />
The <strong>Wedding</strong><br />
The wedding will take place entirely at Son Marroig, a rambling estate nestled<br />
atop the cliffs of Serra de Tramuntana. The venue offers one of the most breathtaking<br />
views of the Mallorcan coastline. An architectural jewel, the mansion is<br />
the former residence of Archduke Luis Salvator of Austria, who was a visionary<br />
traveller, ecologist and well-known aristocratic hippy. Today, the estate houses a<br />
museum in honour of his contribution to Mallorcan wildlife. We were enchanted<br />
by the venue at first sight, and we hope you’ll find it as magical as we do.<br />
Date:<br />
Time:<br />
Location:<br />
Dress code:<br />
Getting there:<br />
Saturday, 29 July 2017<br />
17:00 Coaches depart from Palma (location tbd) to<br />
Son Marroig<br />
18:00 Welcome cocktails | 18:30 Ceremony<br />
Dinner and merriment to follow<br />
Son Marroig<br />
Cocktail<br />
Coaches will take guests between Palma and Son Marroig,<br />
both there and back. There will be staggered departures for<br />
the return to Palma after the wedding.<br />
For guests not staying in Palma, we recommend pre-booking<br />
a taxi to and from Son Marroig. Travel time by taxi from Sóller<br />
30min, from Deià 5min.<br />
The Post-<strong>Wedding</strong> Thank You Brunch<br />
To recover from the festivities of the night before, we found a super relaxed<br />
beach cafe in Portals Nous, a tranquil little spot just off Palma. Bubbly‘s available<br />
too, in case anyone hasn‘t had their fill.<br />
Date:<br />
Time:<br />
Location:<br />
Dress code:<br />
Getting there:<br />
Sunday, 30 July 2017<br />
12:30 – open end<br />
Lila Portals Beach Restaurant and Bar, Portals Nous<br />
Beach chic<br />
Public transport connections are spotty so best by taxi. The<br />
ride from Palma will take approx. 15mins and cost €15.<br />
Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.<br />
Full itinerary and more updates to come closer to the wedding.<br />
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Getting there<br />
Mallorca is an island in the Mediterranean, some 300km off the Spanish mainland.<br />
So unless you‘re an excellent swimmer, we do recommend flying. A wellloved<br />
tourist destination, the international airport, Palma de Mallorca Airport<br />
(also known as Son Sant Joan Airport), is not surprisingly one of the busiest in<br />
Spain.<br />
…from Switzerland<br />
Bern: SkyWork flies once daily (Mon,<br />
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) to Palma<br />
Basel: easyJet flies twice daily direct to<br />
Palma<br />
Geneva: easyJet flies twice daily direct<br />
to Palma<br />
Zurich: AirBerlin, Germania and Swiss<br />
fly direct to Palma<br />
…from Singapore<br />
There are no direct flights but regional<br />
carriers depart regularly to Mallorca<br />
from all major airports in Europe. For<br />
best transit options, we recommend<br />
flying into Munich, Frankfurt or Zurich.<br />
Singapore Airlines flies multiple times<br />
daily to all three destinations; Lufthansa<br />
and Swiss also offer daily non-stop<br />
flights to Frankfurt and Zurich respectively.<br />
…from Canada<br />
Iberia and British Airways operate<br />
flights from Montreal Trudeau Airport<br />
to Palma, via London Heathrow. Lufthansa<br />
will also allow you a night flight,<br />
followed by a short stop in Frankfurt.<br />
You can of course select Swiss Airlines,<br />
but they will make you wait quite a<br />
while in Zurich... which may not be<br />
worth the little chocolate square they<br />
give you on board.<br />
From Whitehorse or Vancouver, just<br />
opt on the Condor and make your way<br />
to Frankfurt for a short stop until you<br />
take the next flight to Palma.<br />
…and for our mates from various other<br />
spots across the globe<br />
We‘re sorry we don‘t have flight info<br />
for you but www.skyscanner.com sure<br />
does!<br />
Getting about<br />
Mallorca is a small island measuring just 80km east to west and 100km north to<br />
south at its widest points, so there won’t be any lengthy drives. The capital Palma<br />
is sufficiently small and compact to navigate by foot, and is also well served by<br />
taxis and a public transport network. If you plan on exploring the island, a rental<br />
car will give you a lot more flexibility. Some of the more secluded beaches and<br />
mountain villages are only accessible by car.<br />
Airport transfers<br />
The airport is just under 9km from<br />
downtown Palma.<br />
http://www.palma-airport.info/<br />
Busses<br />
EMT‘s Line 1 bus service runs between<br />
the sea port, the city centre and the<br />
airport every fifteen minutes between<br />
6:15am and 2:30am. The fare is €5, and<br />
can be purchased from the bus driver<br />
with cash. The bus stop close to Hotel<br />
TRYP Palma Bosque (our primary wedding<br />
hotel) is “Auditorium”. The trip<br />
there takes 33min.<br />
Taxis<br />
Under normal conditions, a taxi to<br />
Hotel TRYP Palma Bosque should be<br />
around €14 and certainly under €20<br />
(fares in 2016).<br />
Car rentals<br />
There are 5 car rental companies at<br />
Palma Airport. This would be a good<br />
option if you‘re not staying in Palma or<br />
if you plan on extending your stay to<br />
explore the island.<br />
http://www.emtpalma.es/en/route/-/L/1/aeroport-ciutat-port<br />
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Where to stay<br />
We went with Palma as the hub for our wedding because of its proximity to the<br />
airport and easy accessibility. With its 400’000 strong population, the city alone<br />
makes up half the population of the island. Especially for those who prefer public<br />
transportation to renting a car, Palma is the ideal option.<br />
The wedding venue, Son Marroig is 25km away from Palma or approximately a<br />
40 min drive. On the wedding day, we will have coaches ferrying guests between<br />
Palma and Son Marroig.<br />
OUR ACCOMMODATION PICKS IN PALMA:<br />
Hostal Pinar* ($)<br />
Just 1 min walk away from TRYP Palma<br />
Bosque, this is a good basic option that<br />
still comes with an outdoor swimming<br />
pool and sun decks. Single, double and<br />
triple rooms are available. Prices start<br />
from €47 per night.<br />
Hotel TRYP Palma Bosque 3* ($$)<br />
This is our primary wedding hotel,<br />
conveniently located between our<br />
pre-wedding and post-wedding<br />
venues (see map). The hotel is modern<br />
and large with 271 rooms and comes<br />
complete with full amenities (free WiFi,<br />
outdoor pool, spa, gym, sun deck).<br />
Rooms cost €130-150 per night (price<br />
fluctuates depending on demand).<br />
Reservations via this link should get<br />
you discounted rates:<br />
http://www.idiso.com/extranet/hm/<br />
gen/meetings.melia.com/en/<strong>Angeline</strong>and<strong>Alexandre</strong><strong>Wedding</strong>.html<br />
Hotel Posada Terra Santa 4* ($$$)<br />
A quaint boutique hotel within a restored<br />
16th century manor house with 26<br />
rooms, it is tucked away in a little alley<br />
right in the heart of historic Palma.<br />
We find this hotel offers great valuefor-money.<br />
We stayed here the first<br />
time Angie visited Palma and loved it.<br />
Rooms cost about €250 per night.<br />
Hotel Sant Francesc 5* ($$$$)<br />
This landmark boutique hotel with 42<br />
rooms, located right downtown, has<br />
received numerous accolades; it was<br />
most recently voted the best hotel in<br />
Spain and Portugal by Conde Nast Traveller.<br />
Rooms cost between €400-500<br />
per night.<br />
Hospes Maricel and Spa 5*($$$$)<br />
This seafront hotel is located 4km away<br />
from Palma in an exclusive residential<br />
area close to our post-wedding brunch<br />
venue. Next to majestic architecture<br />
and an infinity pool, the hotel also lays<br />
claim to serving “The best breakfast in<br />
the world”. Rooms start from €450 per<br />
night. This is where we will be staying<br />
prior to the wedding; admittedly a<br />
splurge but hey we’re getting married!<br />
For those of you who prefer to be<br />
closer to the wedding venue and away<br />
from the hustle and bustle of Palma,<br />
Deia is a lovely option. A picturesque<br />
costal village perched on a hillside, it<br />
is considered one of the most beautiful<br />
in Spain.<br />
These are some options in Deia close<br />
to Son Marroig:<br />
Hostal Villaverde ($)<br />
A family run, 10 room hostel with<br />
breathtaking views of the mountains<br />
located 4.3km from Son Marroig (10<br />
min drive). Rooms with breakfast go at<br />
€79 a night.<br />
Hotel des Puig 3* ($$)<br />
A 8 room hotel in traditional Mallorcan<br />
style right in the heart of Deia with an<br />
outdoor swimming pool. From Son<br />
Marroig, it’s 4km or a 9 min drive.<br />
Rooms go for about €170 per night.<br />
Es Moli Hotel 4* ($$$)<br />
A mid-sized hotel with 87 rooms that<br />
offers guests exclusive use of a cove<br />
right by the hotel premises. It’s located<br />
3km from Son Marroig (6 min drive)<br />
and rooms go for about €250 per night<br />
Hotel Sa Pedrissa 4* ($$$$)<br />
This is the closest hotel to Son Marroig<br />
(1.1km, 3 min drive or 15 min walk)<br />
and the only hotel within reasonable<br />
walking distance from Son Marroig<br />
(roads are dark, winding and unpaved<br />
though). Located in a quiet spot off<br />
Deia, it’s the place to go if you want a<br />
complete city escape. The hotel has<br />
just 9 rooms; double rooms start at<br />
€400 per night.<br />
There’s also the AirBnB option. There<br />
are a variety of fincas and apartments<br />
in Palma as well as in Deia<br />
and the surrounding areas. A number<br />
of these properties do however require<br />
a minimum 7 night stay.<br />
Being the summer vacation season, we<br />
expect flight costs to soar closer to the<br />
wedding period (especially with easy-<br />
Jet). Likewise, accommodation options<br />
tend to be booked out early. Where<br />
possible, please make your reservations<br />
as soon as you can.<br />
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The <strong>Wedding</strong><br />
Son Marroig, Deia<br />
29 July 2017, 18:00<br />
Coaches from Palma depart at 17:00<br />
Deia<br />
Soller<br />
The Pre-<strong>Wedding</strong> Sunset Sail<br />
Paseo Maritimo, Palma<br />
28 July 2017, 15:30<br />
MALLORCA<br />
Hotel TRYP Palma Bosque<br />
PALMA<br />
Portals Nous<br />
Palma de Mallorca Airport<br />
The Post-<strong>Wedding</strong> Thank You Brunch<br />
Lila Portals, Portals Nous<br />
30 July 2017, 12:30
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