An authentic Mallorcan experience overlooking the sea

Made in Mallorca

The new Hotel Es Princep, Mallorca, welcomes its first guests this month. Privately owned by a Mallorcan family, the boutique hotel is in the Baluard in the Calatrava neighbourhood at the centre of Palma, overlooking the city and sea. An authentic Mallorca menu is set to be served in the Bala Roja restaurant under award-winning Chef Andreu Genestra, and the Cocô spa and rooftop terrace already have the approval of locals. See esprincep.com for more.

Rebel rise 

Cork Airport recorded a 5 per cent increase in passenger numbers this January compared to last year. The country's second busiest airport after Dublin served 2.3 million passengers, compared to 2.2 million in 2016. The launch of Cork's first year-round direct transatlantic service with Norwegian Airlines to Boston Providence is one of the reason's passenger numbers are on the rise, as well as its new airline partners Swiss, Iberia Express and Volotea. corkairport.com 

Setting the bar  

Destination spa hotel Monart in Co Wexford has launched its new bar this month. The renovated Garden Lounge boasts floor to ceiling windows, bespoke porcelain crockery by Villeroy and Boch, a new food menu and a new tailor-made drinks menu. monart.ie

Going Greenway

With spring in the air, it's time to get back to nature. Stay at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, and explore the Waterford Greenway. The former railway line is now a 46km off-road bike and walking trail winding from the quays of Ireland's oldest city to the picturesque seaside town of Dungarvan. Stay in a double room from €125 per night, including bike hire for adults, which will be delivered to the hotel for you. flynnhotels.com