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Casey & Carla Travel Diaries: The Balearic Islands

Casey & Carla Travel Diaries: The Balearic Islands

What's the first thing you do when you land?

Find the nearest sauna, followed by a swim in the ocean.

Favourite hotel?

Mallorca

Hotel Corazón

A close second is Es Racó d'Artà. Casey recommended it to me and it completely exceeded expectations. Peaceful, secluded and one of the most restorative places I've stayed.

Best place to watch the sunset?

The terrace at La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel. Order a drink, settle in early and watch the light disappear over the mountains.

Best spot for a long lunch?

Ibiza - Jondal. Beach club energy without trying too hard.

Mallorca - Gran Folie in  Puerto Portals

A restaurant you'll never get tired of?

Es Boldadó. Incredible seafood overlooking Es Vedrà. It's one of those places you think about long after you've left.

Best hidden gem?

Ibiza - Es Xarcu — tucked away on a quiet beach. Order the whole baked salt fish.

Favourite beach?

Ibiza - Sa Caleta. Red cliffs, crystal-clear water and a much more local feel than many of Ibiza's larger beaches.

Best beach club?

Cala Gracionata Ibiza

Favourite place to shop?

Annie's Ibiza

Favourite day trip?

Hop over to Formentera by boat for the day, then spend the afternoon at Beso Beach.

What's always worth booking well in advance?

Jondal, Es Boldadó and Casa Maca.

Packing

Biggest mistake people make when packing?

Packing individual pieces instead of complete outfits. I also think people underestimate how much downtime there is on holiday and don't pack enough comfortable clothes for slow mornings, beach days or lounging around.

Best packing tip?

Plan every outfit before you leave and save them in a dedicated album on your phone. It makes getting dressed effortless and stops you overpacking.

What do you wear on the plane?

A matching knit set from Venroy or Le Set. Comfortable enough to sleep in but polished enough to head straight to lunch after landing.

What's always in your carry-on?

  • Electrolytes
  • Tower 28 Mist
  • Lip Balm (coming to copini soon)
  • Headphones
  • Power Play in a few shades (crave + biscuit Carla - rhubarbie + chestnut Casey

Beauty While Travelling

What beauty products are you taking on the plane?

Hydrating mist, nourishing lip treatment, hand cream, concealer, brow gel and a cream blush to freshen up before landing.

One product you'd never fly without?

A hydrating facial mist.

How do you keep your skin looking good after long-haul flights?

No alcohol on flights, lots of water with electrolytes, frequent facial mist throughout the journey and I always cleanse and moisturise as soon as I arrive.

Favourite in-flight ritual?

Electrolytes, no alcohol, Tower 28 SOS Spray, a good playlist and as much sleep as possible.