Bridge in Majorca, the Hotel Bella Playa
Cala Ratjada is a well-established resort and port on the beautiful northeast coast of Majorca that up until a couple of years ago was virtually undiscovered by British tourists. As a result, it is completely unspoilt, allowing you to enjoy delightful coastal promenades, an abundance of traditional restaurants and tapas bars, and the old town’s weekly market. The area is beautiful with a dramatic coastline and many sandy bays, perfect for wonderful coastal walks. Walkers will enjoy our organised weekly group walks in the surrounding countryside, and golfers will appreciate the choice of golf courses in the area. The hotel offers excellent facilities including a large indoor pool with hydro jets, saunas and steam rooms, as well as a lovely outdoor pool and terraces. **Included excursion to Palma** Get a real taste of Spanish culture on our included full-day excursion to the island capital Palma. Our knowledgeable guide will take you to the mighty cathedral, Bellver Castle and port before you have free time for shopping and sightseeing.
Your Tour Includes
- Return flights from London Gatwick and regional flights at a supplement
- 11 nights' accommodation on a half-board basis at the Hotel Bella Playa & Spa
- Varied bridge sessions and Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Two morning seminars
- Services of our friendly bridge hosts and EBU qualified director
- Palma tour
Sarah Amos
Sarah is the third generation of her family to be hooked on bridge, following after her mother and grandparents. She started playing over 35 years ago and began teaching and directing not long after. She is probably best known as a top-level Tournament Director in both Wales and England. Sarah has been trying to play more bridge since moving to South Wales five years ago and is delighted to have made it to the Welsh Lady Milne twice.
She spent a large portion of her working life helping to run a family restaurant with her brother, sister-in-law and mother and really enjoyed managing the front of house and assisting with wedding and events planning.
All of her work now involves various aspects of bridge, directing all sort of events from club games through congresses to internationals; teaching beginners and improvers; and latterly helping players and clubs get online and keep playing through the pandemic.
Itinerary
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Overview
Fly from London Gatwick airport (regionals may also be available) with our flight inclusive package. Your transfer will also be included.
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Overview
At the start of your Bridge holiday you’ll be invited to join our Bridge director and host for a welcome meeting in the hotel. Any single travellers will have the opportunity to find a partner for the Bridge room.
Our Bridge programmes will vary according to the length of your break, and, in addition to playing Bridge, we try to include interesting Bridge seminars, hosted by your Bridge Director.
Your duplicate Bridge will be available every evening between 7.45pm and 11.15pm and we endeavour to vary these evening sessions, balancing between teams and pairs, with at least one Swiss style event during a two-week Bridge break.
Bridge will also be offered some afternoons between 2.30pm and 4.45pm. These sessions are normally given over to open pairs/teams.
During your Bridge holiday nothing is obligatory and you can play in as many, or as few, Bridge sessions as you wish. We don’t forget you are on holiday and our Bridge programmes also allow time to relax and the opportunity for you to explore the surrounding area.
Full day tour of Palma.
Discover the capital of the Balearic Islands and get a real taste of Spanish culture. Our guide will take you to Bellver Castle where you will have great views of the city and port before walking through the city to its magnificent cathedral. Free time to explore and shop in this fabulous city.
Two organised walks through along the coast to the light-house and through the countryside.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Overview
After breakfast we will depart for our return flight to London.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Club Standard Bridge
This holiday is a club standard bridge holiday licensed by the EBU (English Bridge Union) with Masterpoints awarded and duplimated boards used. We have recently introduced electronic scoring to our holidays and hand records are also provided. Our qualified & experienced directors construct a programme of interesting seminars and varied bridge sessions to offer variety during each holiday.
Accommodation
You'll stay for eleven nights at the 4-star Hotel Bella Playa & Spa, boasting excellent dining and relaxing facilities.
Hotel Bella Playa
The Hotel Bella Playa & Spa in Cala Ratjada is a firm favourite with our guests who commend it for its excellent dining and friendly service as well as its warm atmosphere and relaxing facilities. Located just a short distance from the sea, rooms at this 4-star, privately owned hotel have recently been refurbished and guests can expect a high standard of service throughout. The hotel serves a variety of cuisine from the restaurant which has a large terrace with beautiful views of the sea. There is a very good choice of hot and cold and freshly prepared dishes from the buffet breakfast tables. Dinner is buffet style with a wide selection of dishes, including a pasta table and show cooking where meat and fish are cooked freshly each evening. Desserts are delicious and include a good selection of gateaux, cheeses and ice-creams. During the day snacks and light lunches can be purchased in the hotel bar and on the terraces. In the evening, the Ponent Bar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your favourite drink with its cozy atmosphere. As well as a lovely outdoor pool and spacious terraces the hotel boasts a fantastic, new, heated, indoor pool with hydro jets and massages, and two steam rooms and a Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness centre- all complimentary to hotel guests. If you want to treat yourself the Eco Spa offers a wide range of treatments (additional charge applies)Hotel Facilities
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Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Free Wifi
- Ensuite Facilities
General
- Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Sauna or Steam Room
Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- WiFi Available
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