Get packing: Mallorca, bags and trainers
THE pleasing island of Mallorca may not strike you as a city break destination but it’s both sunny and a culture capital. Palma has all the ingredients for a perfect minibreak by the sea.
Think Michelin-star restaurants, old Arabian history, plenty of fashion boutiques and a beautiful place to stay.
Check into the trendy Sant Francesc Hotel Singular (dialling from the UK: 0034 971 495000/ hotelsantfrancesc.com), a five-star bolthole in a restored mansion that dates back to 1860.
The 42-room property oozes style with stone floors, wooden beamed ceilings, inner courtyards, a spa and city views from its rooftop pool. Doubles from £250 (two sharing), room only.
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A SMOOTH RUN
Hoka One One (hokaoneone.com) has just launched its latest range of snazzy and comfy trainers.
Offering supreme comfort as well as support, the new Clifton 5 boasts a design that offers improved breathability which is just perfect for a healthy run along the beach. £115.
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TAKE NOTE
Most famous for their robust notebooks, used by the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso, Moleskine (moleskine.com) has now unveiled a new range of bags.
Created by Italian industrial designer Giulio Iacchetti, the new additions to the Classic Collection include stylish backpacks, duffels bags and foldover totes in three muted tones.
Choose from steel blue, myrtle green and slate grey and look the part on your next city break. From £75.