Emma Thompson
Luxury Travel & Gastronomy Expert
About Emma
After burning out in London's finance sector, Emma moved to Mallorca in 2012 for what was meant to be a sabbatical. She ended up working harvest seasons at Binissalem wineries, staging at Michelin-starred restaurants, and managing a boutique hotel in Deià. Her transformation from spreadsheets to sobrasada gave her unique insight into the islands' luxury scene from both sides of the reception desk. She knows which beach clubs are worth the price and which tapas bars the yacht crews frequent after midnight.
12 years immersed in Balearic hospitality and gastronomy
Credentials & Achievements
- WSET Level 3 Wine Certification
- Worked harvest at three Mallorcan wineries
- Former boutique hotel manager in Deià
- Staged at Michelin-starred restaurants in Palma
- Personally reviewed over 200 hotels across the islands
Island Specializations
Latest Articles by Emma
The Perfect 7-Day Mallorca Itinerary (Road Trip Edition)
A carefully crafted week-long journey through Mallorca's most spectacular landscapes, from Palma's Gothic quarters to the Serra de Tramuntana's hidden valleys and the southeast's turquoise coves.
Mallorca Food Guide: From Market Stalls to Mountain Cellars
Discover Mallorca's authentic flavors beyond tourist traps. From 324-year-old pastry shops to hidden village cellars where locals feast, this insider guide reveals where to eat, what to order, and why sobrasada at dawn matters.
Palma de Mallorca 2025: The City That Tourism Built Then Nearly Destroyed
Beyond the cruise ship crowds and €8 beers lies the real Palma – Gothic masterpieces, neighborhood markets, and tapas bars where locals still outnumber tourists. This is how to find authentic Palma before it disappears entirely.
Dalt Vila After Dark: Ibiza Town Beyond the Clubs
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site that comes alive when the day-trippers leave. From candlelit terraces to open-air cinema on ancient ramparts, this is Ibiza Town's sophisticated soul.
Mallorca's €37 Monthly Pass: The Complete Public Transport Survival Guide
Master Mallorca's buses and trains like a resident. From the €2 beach routes to the wooden Sóller train, here's how to navigate the island without a rental car (and why locals think you're crazy for trying).
Alcúdia & Port d'Alcúdia: Roman Walls Meet 7km of Sand
Navigate Alcúdia's dual personality from medieval markets to mega-resort beaches. Discover Roman ruins at sunrise, €3 tapas in the old town, and why Germans own half the port. Your guide to Mallorca's northern gateway.