After the most divine night’s sleep in the most beautiful bedrooms, guests woke up feeling fresh and ready for the day ahead. Those who were feeling energetic took the opportunity to run through the olive groves, hit the amazing gym, head down to the sea, or refresh in the pool. Breakfast at Belmond La Residencia did not disappoint, serving truly anything your heart desired; from Bloody Marys and champagne to eggs, Iberico ham, copious amounts of fresh fruit, eggs and even burgers (which only one guest managed to try).
After breakfast, we were whisked off to the Port de Sóller, where we boarded our yachts and sailed over to lunch. Recreating the infamous scenes from The Night Manager, guests cruised along the coast, drone overhead, before arriving at the famous waterfront restaurant Ca’s Patro.
We laced the restaurant in roses and vines to create the most perfect lunch setting, representative of scenes from the hit drama. Little personalised oyster shells placed on each table setting were a lovely souvenir for our guests to take home. After yet another stunning meal of freshly caught sea bass, homemade fish croquettes, chipirones, steamed mussels and LOTS of rosé, guests either walked back up to the hotel or hopped back in their taxis.
Saturday afternoon offered guests a much needed time for R&R, which naturally led to more rosé by the pool.
After a little ‘wine’ down and dress up time, guests met by the pool to be whisked up to El Mirador, a stunning viewing platform, to watch the sun go down. Here they were greeted by Angela Hartnett, Michelin star chef and Creative Director for Smart Group. Inundated with food yet again, with a leg of Iberico ham carved by David Ridgway, endless canapés and copious amounts of champagne, we chatted away with the sun drifting down in the background. Once the sun set, with guests wondering where we could possibly go next, we wandered down to El Olivo to be greeted with a Spanish fiesta for our Gala Dinner.
Colourfully decorated with a thousand flowers and candles, we created an incredibly unique table scape that would set it apart from the rest. A Spanish flamenco band playing in the background had our guests itching to dance right from the moment they sat down. After an incredible and intense four-course meal, with the dance floor buzzing and the party well underway, Greg Lawson and Angela Hartnett wowed guests by making crêpe suzettes with flames roaring in the air! It truly was a night to remember.
