Author Archive for Deirdre O'Connor

Deirdre O Connor is the owner of MallorcanTonic.com. a luxury hotel and information booking portal, offering expert knowledge on the island of Mallorca. MallorcanTonic was founded in 2015 and specialises in luxury hotel accommodation. Deirdre is passionate about travel and, after living and working in Mallorca for the last 8 years, wanted to showcase the island as a year round destination. Building on her experience in travel (20 years working for Trailfinders ) and through her own travels, she has created a luxury offering with a difference. At the heart of the offering is the Tonic bonus. All hotels featured offer the visitor a bonus by using a special promo codes which offer a variety of discounted rates, confirmed room upgrades or room upgrade at checkin as well as free breakfasts and various other extras. These offers often translate into savings of hundreds of euros. She also writes a regular blog about how to spend your time on the island as well as a collection of unique experiences.

7 suite spots - inside the best luxury hotels in Mallorca

7 suite spots - inside the best luxury hotels in Mallorca

Some occasions call for style and grandeur. Nowhere is this truer than with luxury hotel suites where the space, balconies, terraces and decor will define your next opulent stay. On Mallorca, they come in all shapes and sizes, often as a result of the age and heritage of the building and the uniqueness of the
10 perfect Palma rooftops

10 perfect Palma rooftops

Just a short hop Palma couldn’t be more accessible for a break from most European cities and is also increasing in popularity with American visitors since the recent award winning showing of BBC’s The Night Manager and now the The Mallorca Files being aired on US TV. The city is compact and easy to negotiate
Marc Fosh Food

Mallorca's 9 Michelin stars

Over the last two decades Mallorca has accomplished a culinary transformation. A complete overhaul from the tourist fare of old to one of the world’s most appetising destinations and not just for its World Heritage landscapes, pristine beaches, local culture and world class luxury hotels but also for it’s outstanding food scene. A wave has
7 ways to make a splash in Mallorca

7 ways to make a splash in Mallorca

Let’s face it, one of the first things we do when we arrive at a hotel is check out the pool, and boy do the hotels of Mallorca have some good ones! Some of these swimming pools are about blurring the lines between the man-made and the natural with stunning infinity pools and others allow
5 best luxury countryside hotels in Mallorca with great food

5 best luxury countryside hotels in Mallorca with great food

The real Mallorca has some enchanting hideaways and rural retreats set in rolling countryside, some with the World Heritage Tramuntana Mountains as their backdrop and others just a cycle ride away from the coast. There is a great choice! A love of food is synonymous with Mallorca and there are few places in Spain where