The Night Manager Season Two – Why Travel to Mallorca or Menorca?

If you missed the first thrilling season of The Night Manager in 2016, which was nominated for 36 awards and won eleven awards, catch up on the first part six series now before the new series begins. Season two is officially happening, Tom Hiddleston is set to reprise his role as Jonathan Pine, and I could not be more excited. Promises for 2025 release, stay tuned!

Based on the 1993 novel of the same name by John le Carré. The premise: Jonathan Pine, night manager of a luxury hotel in Cairo and former British soldier, is recruited by Angela Burr, the manager of a Foreign Office task force investigating illegal arms sales, to infiltrate the inner circle of arms dealer Richard Roper. The players: directed by Susanne Bier, and starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Coleman Tom Hollander David Harewood and Elizabeth Debicki.

Why think travel and The Night Manager?  Location, Location, Location, a familiar phrase? Pulling in over six million viewers in front of the telly for each episode, the nail-biting page-turner shared some of the most luxurious hotels, yummy restaurants and gorgeous beaches in Mallorca. And yes, we curated Mallorca Journeys for clients obsessed by the locations in the addictive Night Manager…sensual breathtaking homes, jaw dropping restaurants and gorgeous scenery. This is pre–White Lotus series!

Ca’s Patró Marc

How would you forget the lunch scene here, our clients spent an afternoon supping and swooning. Ca’s Patró March – perched over the rocks above Cala Deia on Mallorca’s northeastern shoreline is where Laurie’s character Roper dined. Serving seafood freshly caught by local fishermen, this is the perfect place to enjoy a lazy lunch before dipping into the clear Mediterranean waters below. Our yachting clients were prepared to hike the steps, and our team promised to carry them up if necessary!

On screen and in photos, this stunning restaurant looks remote, but it’s not difficult to reach. You can arrive by boat, then climb the stone steps up to the restaurant, or drive down to Cala Deià, parking about a five-minute walk from the restaurant. If you want to earn your lunch, stroll down from the village of Deià, which takes around 30 minutes.

Sharing several favorite five-star hotels and stunning villas in Mallorca and the lesser-known Menorca, the quieter sister Balearica island, just being discovered. The Villas are so exclusive, we can’t post photos and book up early every summer!

Son Blanc Farmhouse, Menorca. This beautiful 19th-century farmhouse is the baby of couple Benoit and Benedicta, whose eye for detail and sustainable philosophy have created a hotel oozing with tasteful luxury. With verdant grounds and stone underfoot, breakfast and dinner from the garden, yoga and pottery classes, it’s an unforgettable getaway.

Son Blanc Farmhouse, Menorca

Vestige Son Vell Menorca. A team of expert designers, architects and skilled craftsmen spent several years assiduously renovating this authentic, señorial 18th-century Menorcan manor house. Son Vell is now an elegant and polished five-star idyll, set in flourishing countryside with two magnificent pools and restaurants, close to picturesque Ciutadella, Torre Vella is a country home for the good life, where you can wake with the sun to do yoga in the vineyards and drink good wine as the sun goes down again. Part of the growing Domaines de Fontenille group, this 17-room finca perfection in the gorgeous Menorcan countryside.

Vestige Son Vell Menorca

Belmond La Residencia Mallorca There’s no doubting that any hotel under the impressive Belmond umbrella will deliver a five-star holiday, but this must be one of its finest, I’ll never forget my terrace lunch of fresh lobster! The building, originally two renovated 16th-century rustic properties, has grown over the years and is now a delightful – at times challenging – labyrinth of stone paths and steps that cut through 35 acres of lush and mature gardens of cypresses and olive trees to a peaceful pool zone. Despite its grandeur and polish, this is a place with a homely, inviting and warm ambience. It’s no surprise that its devotees return again and again, great family property.

Belmond La Residencia Mallorca

Cap Rocat, Mallorca has all the five-star frills you would expect for this price point (two pools, a spa, fantastic restaurants and spot on service) but it’s got to be its pretty unique situation that sets it apart from other properties. It is in fact just that, set apart, teetering on the edge of a nature reserve on its own private peninsula with panoramic views over Palma Bay (without another hotel in sight). Internationally renowned local architect, Antonio Obrador, has ingeniously converted this rambling, seemingly desolate and impenetrable sandstone military fort into a comfortable and chic living space. With its wide subterranean labyrinthine paths, grand stone bridge and giant crenelated gates it almost resembles a James Bond film set, making it one of the most design-forward properties on the island.

Son Brull Hotel & Spa, a Relais & Chateau property. Mallorca Arriving late afternoon to this hotel is such a treat; the evening sunshine takes on an ethereal quality and the whole building, previously a 12th-century monastery, bathed in golden light, the honey-hued walls glowing alongside the vivid green of the hills. Inside it’s strikingly modern and food is an enormous part of the five-star experience here.

Son Brull Hotel & Spa

Boutique Hotel Can Alomar. Mallorca There’s something delightfully grown up about this hotel, it’s the sort of place that isn’t trying to be cool or edgy, it’s unashamedly luxurious; the brainchild of Miguel Conde and his architect wife, Cristina Martí. Contemporary furniture and natural materials such as marble, stone and wood are offset by sumptuous fabrics, gilt mirrors and subtle lighting giving a rich feel to the place.

Exclusive activities: Enjoy a full day sailing excursion along the north-west coastline of Mallorca, the most scenic area of the island. A sailing experience in Mallorca provides the essence of the island scenery and swimming, plunge into the beautiful turquoise waters of some of the best coves and inlets that Mallorca has to offer.

Start your morning by embarking on a beautiful yacht, head out of the port in search of the Soller Dolphins on your way to Sa Calobra, a picture postcard Cala featured in many films including the opening scene to “Cloud Atlas” with Tom Hanks.

Puerto de Palma towards to Sa Foradada and drop off in Puerto Soller. This part of the island is the nicest direction for boating. Anchor out and our teams promise to carry our guests up to the cliff top restaurants if necessary!

New Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor Need to visit! Unwind on the golden beach or in the shade of towering pines. Connect to nature with hiking, biking or boating. Explore multiple options for dining, pools, spa and recreation. Opened in 1929, this inspirational retreat has always attracted writers, actors and the global elite. Now reborn with glamorous chic, Four Seasons blends poetic charm and heartfelt service at our luxury resort in Mallorca, embodying the Spanish passion for hospitality.

Location Filming: Palma is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca), in the western Mediterranean.

Marrakech, the sumptuous hotel where Tom Hiddleston’s character was night manager isn’t really in Cairo; it’s the Es Saadi resort in Marrakech.

The impressive La Fortaleza, situated on the headland at Puerto Pollensa in the north of Mallorca, is unscrupulous arms dealer Roper’s main residence. A place where he really liked to flaunt it! It originally was a fortress too, but today it is a private residence owned by the British peer, Lord Lupton. Not easily found, however we chartered a sail boat for several afternoons to glide below the cliffs and access small cliffside restaurants for our avid clients visit!

Port de Sóller Pine and Angela Burr (Olivia Colman), the intelligence officer that recruits Hiddleston’s character, meet clandestinely on Port de Soller’s sea promenade, Carrer de la Marina, where he orders ice cream at the vintage Glace Moustache ice cream truck. This wonderful little village, surrounded by the Tramuntana mountains, is a great spot to spend a sunny day on the island.

Highly Recommend Mallorca and Menorca!

Reasons to visit – Best of Madrid

Last fall, after I meandered the medinas of Fez and Marrakech, the intricate maze of the souks, the ancient cities, and the deserts of Morocco, I moved on to Europe’s sunniest capital city, Madrid. A first peek for me I will return for the full Spain architecture and gastronomic tour. There’s a spicy unique rhythm to life in Spain. From the staccato of the fiery flamenco dancers, animated chatter over tapas and rioja, bustling boulevards and cobblestone walkways, the excitement is palpable in Madrid.

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Madrid

Endless cultural and culinary options, Madrid, Spain’s central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. There’s far more to this vibrant city than tapas, bull fighting and flamenco although you will find all three here. It’s renowned for its rich cache of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory, displaying historic weaponry. 

Goya at Prado Museum, Madrid

Over eighty museums and more than two thousand monuments -both historic and artistic, contribute to the city’s richness, Madrid’s cultural legacy offers visitors an incomparable tour: El Paseo del Arte, an Art Walk which includes the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Centre, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and, more recently, CaixaForum.

I spent several days wandering with our expert guide, she a foodie and art major, with a deep love of her city.

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Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral

Art lovers will delight in Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle of Art’, which comprises three world-renowned galleries, including the famed Prado Museum. Admire some of Europe’s finest art before wandering through the opulent chambers and salons of Madrid’s magnificent Royal Palace. Built in the 18th century, this lavish royal residence is one of the largest palaces in Europe, and with 2,800 rooms, visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to exploring the elegant interior.

Museums Museo Reina Sofia and Museo del Prado are an absolute must for art lovers. The Reina Sofia for contemporary art (and Museo del Prado for the classics. Museo Nacional del Prado is Spain’s main national art museum. Along with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Museo Reina Sofía, the Prado forms Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art. 

Markets and Shops.  Madrid is a shopper’s heaven, the El Rastro Sunday market is a social gathering place for madrileños. Locals come every Sunday to shop, stroll, and grab a bite at the generations-old tapas bars that dot the neighborhood.

Culinary Scene. Any trip to Madrid could become food focused due to its diverse culinary scene. Mercado de San Miguel opened as a wholesale food market more than 100 years ago. Nowadays, it’s the place to sample everything from Iberian ham to fresh fish and tapas from more than 20 stands serving up authentic Spanish food.

Spend a day outside the hustle and bustle of Madrid in the enchanting city of Toledo. This ancient city is renowned for its cultural heritage – this was where Christian, Jewish and Muslim cultures peacefully coexisted in the Middle Ages. Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Tagus River, Toledo offers wonderfully dramatic views across the gorge below. Discover the history behind this multi-cultural city and admire the works of controversial artist El Greco, who once lived within the city walls.

Sobrino de Botin. For a truly memorable meal, head to Sobrino de Botin, the official oldest restaurant in the world and a favorite of authors Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Sobrino de Botin opened its doors in 1725 and continues to base its dishes on its original recipes. Among those recipes? The roast suckling pig that earned a mention in Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises”. Casa Botín, founded in 1725, is the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records and a benchmark of Madrid’s best traditional cuisine. Forbes magazine gave the House third place in the list of the world’s top 10 classic restaurants, together with its two specialties, the delicious suckling pig and lamb roasted in the Castilian style. Three and four times per week, shipments of the best Segovia suckling pigs and lambs arrive at the restaurant from the magical triangle for this meat: Sepúlveda-Aranda-Riaza. My guide and I spent a few leisurely hours here over a delightful Sunday afternoon. Highly Recommend!

We have an amazing team for touring and exclusive events. I’ve stayed at the best hotels and can recommend both five star properties depending on client needs!