J'AIME OCTOBER 2020

LUXURY AT 7 PINES KEMPINSKI
cocktail and sat back on the sofa, I looked outside
at the cluster of tiny islands in the Mediterranean
Sea and asked myself a question; “What took me so
long?”.
It’s safe to say that the travel industry has taken a
catastrophic beating this year. With the flip flopping
of the government’s rules and confusion around
where we can and cannot travel to, I can see why
many have chosen to stay at home. However, as I sit
in the tranquil luxury of 7 Pines Kempinski I know I
made a good decision in getting away.
My lovely first floor suite had stunning vistas and was
light and airy with the feel of a private apartment. It
boasted a bar area and living room that led out to a
good sized, bright sea facing terrace. Perfect!
After unpacking, I walked an easy five minutes
to Cala Codolar, a small rugged bay with lots of
natural charm. I sat on the rocks in silence watching
the waves roll in and out sloshing around the bay. I
realised that whilst sitting at home waiting for the
world to improve I’d forgotten what it felt like to
relax, phone free, email free, worry free and just stop.
I had finally switched off and it felt great.
It was time for dinner and I put on my favourite
vintage shirt and headed to the Cone Club, one
of the hotel’s bars. It’s 6.45pm and 7 Pines just so
happens to have THE best views for watching the
sunset on the Island. As the DJ plays the island’s
famed Balearic beats I noticed a huge gong situated
behind her decks. 7 Pines is known for its sunset
ritual and as the sun descends an air of excitement
takes over. We have all seen many sunsets but things
seem different here, maybe it’s the island’s historical
hippy energy taking over but I find myself having a
new appreciation for Mother Nature.
The sky begins to glow a deep orange and the
surrounding voices hush, the sun bids farewell for
another day and as the last slither of glow fades, the
DJ bangs the bong. Once,
twice, three times and the
tables erupt with applause. It
was a special moment that will
stay with me forever.
I head upstairs to The View
for dinner which offers
elevated vistas of the resort
and the Mediterranean
Sea. The menu of Spanish/
Asian fusion rediscovers old
favourites whilst lighting up
taste buds all night long. It
was safe to say, my first night
on the White Isle had really
made me rediscover my
love for travelling and the
importance of escaping the
everyday.
Well rested, I head down to breakfast which offers
even more breathtaking views of distant bays and
the nearby Isla de es Verdrá. The waiter explains
that due to Covid the buffet is brought to the table
which actually made the experience feel more
exclusive. Fresh juice and pastries make their way
over along with cold cuts, cheeses, breads and coffee.
Small touches like this make me feel safer and I’m
reminded that the tables and chairs have been
disinfected which again helps me relax further into
my new island life. Along with my many nibbles I opt
for an egg white omelette then quickly change my
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