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