A few years back I did a holiday with Just You to Mallorca staying in the lovely little town called Santa Ponsa. You can read about it elsewhere on this blog.
Well I'm back again this time totally solo which is unusual for me, city breaks yes but resort holiday normally go with others. Not really a sun worshiper so doing a bit of walking each day followed by some much needed chill out time (plus a bit of my favorite hobby of people watching, lol) .Booked the holiday through Jet2 and got a excellent all inclusive deal at a nice hotel called Viva Rey don Jaime.
Arrived Monday afternoon and impressions of the hotel is excellent so far. Room is great, spotless clean with plenty of hot water and bed was very comfy as I slept really well last night (suppose that could also have something to do with the fact I left home at 2-30am to get to the airport).Last night's meal was in the buffet restaurant and was plenty of choice, the evening was completed with live entertainment (singers and dancers). Enjoyed breakfast this morning, full English of course and first time I've had decent sausages in a Mediterranean country.
This morning (tuesday) I set off walking along the coast track getting a light lunch while out. Yes I know I am all inclusive but you can become trapped at the hotel if not careful. Tomorrow plan to go in the other direction.Thursday plan to go to the main bus stop and getting on the first bus that comes to wherever, hope its to Palma but if not I will do that a different day.
Flight was great got in 30 minutes early but on the downside we had family from hell, horrible kids causing havoc and wasn't a surprise when you saw the behaviour of the parents. Sods law they got on my transfer bus but fortunately got off at a different hotel. Still had a laugh at the father's expense, we passed the Palma football stadium(Real Mallorca) on way from airport to which the numpty asked whose ground it was, I replied Valencia which he took in hook line and sinker.
Must add there is a group of singles staying at the same hotel, they are with Solos overheard some taking in the bar. Its quite fun watching a singles group from thr outsider having done those holidays myself, the usual mix of charactors. Did chat with a couple of ladies that were in the bar last night that i thought with them but turns out they independant like me.
Food seems to be staying decent with lots of choice and the drinks excellent value (free) although can be a pain queing at times. Pays to get two at busy periods.
Wednesday did a long walk following the coast road, found some stunning viewpoints and went through some residential areas with beautiful properties. Walked about 3 hours, it was hot and gasping for a drink, of course not a cafe in site so headed back to the centre across land (shorter route).
The hotel evening entertainment is OK but a bit Butlins redcoat at times, they start each evening with a quiz followed by bingo (which I opt out) then the music act around 10pm. Was a boyband tribute last night, not really my scene so had a walk out for an hour or so. Maybe same plan tonight as its karaoke and I'll have to hide, lol.
Been to Palma today (thursday), lovely place and enjoyed exploring. Was only 3euro 40cent each way on the bus which takes around 30 minutes. Tip for anyone going is get the 102 bus as its direct, the 104 also goes to Palma but via lots of other towns taking twice as long.Had a bit of a chill out day on Friday as its been so hot, did enter the hotel table tennis and won it which would have been disappointing if I hadn't as I do play at home to a decent standard.
Saturday got the bus to Port Andratx which is a lovely up market spot, really is worth a look. Its actually the same 102 bus that goes to Palma but in the opposite direction.Last full day today and expecting a early pick up to the airport in the morning, have enjoyed the trip but not sure if I'll do a resort holiday totally solo again (will see) much prefer city breaks or activity holidays.
Can't fault the hotel but feel like I've ate a drunk too much and need to get home and back into my detox routine, am actually quite tired (not sure its supposed to work like that on holiday, maybe the heat has got to me).
Plenty of choice of food at both breakfast, lunch and dinner, they even had black pudding this morning, now that's a first in a Mediterranean country for me.
Would recommend the hotel to anyone.
It's an holiday I needed, a bit of me time as had a lot happen over the last year.
Next up is Berlin, meeting another solo traveller and really looking forward to it, a city I've heard so many good things about.
