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Honeymoon in Mallorca

Like most Mediterranean destinations, the island of Mallorca has beguiling beaches, buzzy nightlife and olive groves aplenty. 

By: Becca Hensley

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    Haute Holiday

    With its distinctive approach to hospitality (it's the home of Spain's hotel industry), miles of bucolic interior landscapes, highly regarded golf and tennis offerings and a traditional gastronomy scene that's experiencing a renaissance, this largest of Spain's Balearic islands puts a Spanish footprint on barefoot chic.

    Photo courtesy of Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa

  • Haute Holiday

    Haute Holiday

    Retreat to Mallorca's north-west side for a pampering vacation. Positioned on a cliff above the stylish beach town, Soller, Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa stands overlooking the sea. Comprised of scattered, sun-kissed stone buildings, the hotel evokes a timeless village.

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    Haute Holiday

    Some suites have outdoor Jacuzzis, ideal for stargazing. While Jumeirah's Sunset Bar wows with 360 degree views, its talise spa spoils with locally inspired treatments — such as the orange Mediterranean Wrap (room rates start at $450 a night).

    Photo courtesy of Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa

  • Discover

    Discover

    Escape from the heavily populated places like the urban capital city Palma de Mallorca to explore lesser traveled parts of the island.

    Photo courtesy of Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa

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    Discover

    An emerald-hued, hilly terrain, dotted with Don Quixote-like windmills, filled with orange and almond groves, Mallorca has loads of fincas (traditional farmhouses). 

    Photo courtesy of Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa

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    Discover

    Many have been refurbished as galleries, olive oil farms, hotels and restaurants. serpentine mountain roads, moderate weather all year, and cliff-side pathways draw legions of cycling buffs and several national bike teams for practice year round.

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    Savor

    Two of Mallorca's best restaurants make you work for your supper. To eat at Sa Forradada, you'll need a boat (or be willing to hike down a rocky trail). Tucked into a cove, this thatched-roof restaurant serves a famous paella, cooked the traditional way over an open fire, from a decades-old family recipe. To eat what's arguably the best lamb in the world, you'll endure the harrowing hairpin turns to Es Verger, located just below Alaro Castle in western Mallorca. Featuring melt-in-your-mouth, big oven flavor, the lamb comes with equally tasty rustic side dishes.

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Jen Huang

Tip of the Day: To keep your hair under control during the warmer months, consider wearing an updo for your wedding. My favorite updo for withstanding windy weddings is a perfectly placed side bun. This style elongates your neck and allows another opportunity for you to accessorize because headpieces give a touch of glamour without looking over the top," says Julien Farel, the owner of Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa.

Plus, check out 75 Wedding Hairstyles for Every Length.

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Beautiful Vineyard Wedding Ideas

Celebrate your vineyard wedding with ivy greens and pretty purples.

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Tip of the Day: If you are allergic to real flowers, opt for some silk flower bouquets. No stuffy nose or burning eyes on your special day, just unbelievably realistic faux florals, and a beautiful bride! "The best part about going with a silk flower option for your wedding bouquet is that you can keep them as a forever memory of your special day. Simply keep them upright in a vase, out of direct sunlight, and dusted every so often," says the team at Afloral.com.

Plus, check out Say No to Flowers: 25 Alternatives to the Bridal Bouquet.

This "Flower Man" Nailed It

Who says there's an age limit on the flower girl role? 28-year-old Patrick Casey stole the show as the "flower man" at his cousin Andria's wedding.

"They've been together a while, and I started lobbying to be the flower man before they were even engaged," Casey told ABC News. "They loved the idea, and I was beyond excited they said yes once they were officially engaged."

The flower basket he used carried sentimental value — it's the same one Andria carried down the aisle two decades ago when the duo were flower girl and ring bearer in a family member's wedding. 

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