| Majorca, the largest and most densely populated | | | | will enjoy the wide array of performances |
| of the Balearic Islands, is a nation rich in culture. | | | | throughout the year. |
| As one of the most popular holiday destinations in | | | | November sees the beginning of the opera |
| the Mediterranean, Majorca attracts over a million | | | | season in Majorca. Three large opera |
| visitors every holiday season. Beach lovers | | | | performances will be held at the Teatre Principal in |
| everywhere seem to be drawn to the crystal | | | | Palma, including Madam Butterfly. Young opera |
| blue waters, white beaches and intense cultural | | | | enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy a |
| celebrations. | | | | concert and discussion session with the |
| In recent years, the Sa Pablo Jazz Festival has | | | | performers. |
| been the highlight of many holidays. The 2008 | | | | In addition to the variety of musical performances |
| jazz festival takes place from March through | | | | throughout the year, Palma has more art galleries |
| December. The 10-month fiesta offers | | | | than other cities of comparable size. The third |
| performances by some of the greatest jazz | | | | Thursday in September is a very special time for |
| performers in the world. Several venues will be | | | | Palma's art enthusiasts. Every gallery, museum |
| open for the festival. | | | | and cultural center will remain open until late |
| Performances take place in the Palma Auditorium, | | | | evening to offer a unique experience for art |
| Vellver Castle as well as free concerts in Palma's | | | | lovers. |
| main square. Majorca's 300-plus days of sunshine | | | | Low cost airfares from many points in Europe to |
| make it the ideal place for an extended festival of | | | | Majorca make it very convenient to attend your |
| this sort. | | | | favorite performances. Planning your Majorcan |
| Jazz saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis lends his soothing | | | | holiday or arts-filled weekend has never been |
| sounds to the festival this year. Kenny Barron, in | | | | easier or more convenient. Many of the low-cost |
| trio with Kiyoshi Kitagawa and Francisco Mela, will | | | | airlines offer multiple flights into Palma daily. |
| also be appearing. The Mississippi Mass Gospel, | | | | Locating accommodation in Majorca or even in |
| Portea Jazz Band and Barbara Hendricks also have | | | | Palma is simply a matter of taste. In historic |
| scheduled performances for the 2008 festival. | | | | Palma, visitors will find self-catering apartments |
| The former bandleader of Return to Forever, | | | | and townhomes. |
| Chick Corea, has a scheduled performance on | | | | Beach lovers will likely head for the hotels and |
| November 11, 2008. Bassist Stanley Clarke, also | | | | resorts near one of Majorca's many beaches. |
| formerly of Return to Forever, has already | | | | Those who are looking for a truly unique |
| performed to great acclaim a former Miles Davis | | | | experience and privacy should look into renting an |
| sideman Lee Konitz and free jazz bassist Charlie | | | | apartment or villa in rural Majorca. |
| Haden also have scheduled performances for the | | | | Many people visit Majorca for the beaches alone. |
| coming festival. | | | | Rural Majorca offers an entirely unique holiday |
| Diana Krall, recently named Best Female Vocalist | | | | experience. The island's interior is comprised of |
| at the 4th annual Canadian Jazz awards | | | | rolling hills and gently sloping valleys. |
| ceremony, will also perform in August. The | | | | Accommodations in rural Majorca include private |
| International Sa Pobla Jazz Festival also presents | | | | villas and farmhouses. If you choose to find |
| free jazz concerts in Palma during the two-week | | | | accommodation inland, renting a vehicle for the |
| Alcudia Jazz Festival in September. Music | | | | duration of your stay is highly recommended. |
| enthusiasts, young and old, from around the world | | | | |