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Majorca's high season is July and August, but the weather is great from April through October. Flights from the States go through London or Madrid. If you're staying in Palma, you can get around the city and to local beaches without a car. For other destinations, a car is recommended.

WHERE TO STAY
El Espléndido
An old seaside hotel recently brought back to life.
Doubles from $160; 5 Es Traves, Port de Sóller; 34-971/631-850

La Residencia
Doubles from $530; Son Canals, Deià; 800/223-6800 or 34-971/639-011; www.hotel-laresidencia.com

Palacio Ca Sa Galesa
A 16th-century mansion that's been smartly updated.
Doubles from $387; 8 Carrer de Miramar, Palma; 34-971/715-400; www.palaciocasagalesa.com

Puro
Doubles from $280; 12 Montenegro, Palma; 800/337-4685 or 34-971/425-450; www.purohotel.com

Son Brull Hotel & Spa
Doubles from $375; Km 49.8, Carretera Palma, Pollença; 800/735-2478 or 34-971/535-353; www.sonbrull.com

WHERE TO EAT
El Li´rico
This café has been a meeting place for some 100 years.
Dinner for two $156; Avda. d'Antoni Maura, Palma; 34-971/721-125

Orient Express
A tiny gem right off the picturesque Llonja plaza.
Dinner for two $66; 6 Sa Llonja Del Mar, Palma; 34-971/711-183

Real Club Náutico
The city's yacht club restaurant attracts the Euro crowds.
Dinner for two; $135; 1 Muelle de San Pedro, Palma; 34-971/726-848; www.realclubnautico.com

Sa Vinya
Local delicacies, served in a lively garden.
Dinner for two $66; 3 Vinya Vella, Deià; 34-971/639-500

Sebastín
High-end dining with a mountainside view.
Dinner for two $135; Carrer Felipe Bauza, Deià; 34-971/639-417

Son Moragues
A family-run restaurant in a farmhouse setting.
Dinner for two $135; Valldemossa; 34-971/611-111

WHERE TO SHOP
Arte-Facto
Lamps to umbrellas, all handcrafted by locals.
8 Carrer Sant Pere, Palma; 34-971/227-290

Re-Camper Outlet
Polígono Industrial, Inca; 34-971/507-000

Don Vivot
Majorcan wines and food.
1 Plaça de La Porta, Palma; 34-971/724-708

El Baxar del Libro
Rare editions and used books.
4 Carrer Santo Cristo, Palma; 34-971/711-155

Herboristeri´a L'Arxiduc
Herbs and eco-clothes.
2 Carrer Arxiduc Lluís Salvador, Deià; 34-971/639-434

Artesan&icute;a Textil Bujosa
Authentic Majorcan fabrics.
53 Carrer Bernardo Eugenia, Santa Marí del Camí; 34-971/620-054

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