{"id":25696,"date":"2026-07-17T15:17:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/?p=25696"},"modified":"2026-07-17T15:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:17:36","slug":"two-islands-one-extraordinary-eclipse-gran-melia-invites-gcc-travellers-to-experience-the-mediterraneans-most-exclusive-summer-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/2026\/07\/17\/two-islands-one-extraordinary-eclipse-gran-melia-invites-gcc-travellers-to-experience-the-mediterraneans-most-exclusive-summer-escape\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Islands, One Extraordinary Eclipse: Gran Meli\u00e1 Invites GCC Travellers To Experience The Mediterranean\u2019s Most Exclusive Summer Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"

This summer, GCC travellers are invited to witness one of nature\u2019s most extraordinary spectacles as the Balearic Islands become the backdrop to the 2026 total solar eclipse on 12 August. With direct Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi to Mallorca, alongside convenient connections from major cities across the GCC, the Balearic Islands are within easy reach for travellers seeking a European summer escape.\u00a0Guests can witness this rare celestial moment from two icons of authentic Mediterranean luxury, Mallorca\u2019s Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meli\u00e1 Hotel<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a>, and Menorca\u2019s Villa le Blanc Gran Meli\u00e1<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a>, through two once-in-a-lifetime journeys created in honour of the islands where Meli\u00e1\u2019s story began seven decades ago.<\/p>\n

The occasion holds particular significance for Meli\u00e1 Hotels International, founded in Mallorca in 1956. As the group marks its 70th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary, the eclipse offers a powerful moment of alignment between place, heritage and celebration, returning the spotlight to the Balearics as the birthplace of its distinctive vision for hospitality.<\/p>\n

Rooted in the beauty, culture and elegant ease of the Mediterranean, each journey has been carefully conceived to immerse guests in the spirit of the islands. From luminous landscapes and sea-facing rituals to the warmth of service that has defined Meli\u00e1 for generations, the experiences offer a deeply immersive celebration of Balearic life, timed to one of nature\u2019s most extraordinary alignments.<\/p>\n

Limited to a single booking at each property, each journey includes private transfers, a four-night stay in the hotel\u2019s most prestigious suite category, including the Presidential Suite, and an exclusive eclipse viewing at sea*, with prices starting from \u20ac200,000. GCC travellers can reach Mallorca directly from Abu Dhabi, while those extending a wider European itinerary may also choose to arrive in the Balearics by private jet from selected European destinations.<\/p>\n

Over the past 70 years, Meli\u00e1 Hotels International has grown from a single hotel into one of the world\u2019s leading hospitality groups, with more than 400 hotels across 40 countries. Yet despite its global presence, the company\u2019s identity remains intrinsically linked to the Balearics: the place that shaped its approach to hospitality and continues to inspire its future.<\/p>\n

Celebrating Mallorca and Menorca Through Gran Meli\u00e1<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

In Mallorca, Hotel de Mar Gran Meli\u00e1<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 originally designed by celebrated architect Jos\u00e9 Antonio Coderch in 1964 \u2013 remains one of the Mediterranean\u2019s most iconic hotels and a longstanding symbol of sophisticated island living. Overlooking the turquoise waters of Illetas, the adults-only retreat combines architectural heritage, contemporary luxury and a deep connection to Mallorcan culture. Guests will witness the eclipse aboard a private Rivamare yacht before returning to experiences including fine dining at Arrels by Marga Coll and personalised wellness rituals inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, at Villa Le Blanc Gran Meli\u00e1<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0in Menorca, the experience takes on a distinctly island-inspired character. Located on the shores of Santo Tom\u00e1s, the island\u2019s first five-star Grand Luxury hotel reflects a slower, more conscious approach to luxury, placing nature, wellbeing and local culture at the heart of the guest experience. For the eclipse, guests will embark aboard a traditional private lla\u00fct, offering a uniquely Menorcan perspective on the celestial event while connecting with the island\u2019s rich maritime heritage.<\/p>\n

Looking to the Future from Where It All Began<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSeventy years after my father founded the company in Mallorca, the Balearic Islands remain at the heart of who we are and continue to inspire our vision of hospitality<\/i><\/em>,\u201d said Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman and CEO of Meli\u00e1 Hotels International. \u201cAs we celebrate this important milestone, we wanted to create an experience that not only showcases the extraordinary beauty of these islands but also reflects the values that have defined Meli\u00e1 for seven decades: Mediterranean hospitality and a commitment to creating unforgettable moments for our guests. Through Gran Meli\u00e1, we continue to elevate luxury hospitality while honouring the Mediterranean spirit that has guided us from the very beginning<\/i><\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

*Given the exclusivity of the Solar Eclipse Experience, it is limited to just one booking at Hotel de Mar Gran Meli\u00e1 and one booking at Villa Le Blanc Gran Meli\u00e1, and each journey starts from \u20ac200,000. Please note that private jet travel is available from European destinations only.<\/p>\n

To enquire about booking, please visit https:\/\/sites.melia.com\/en\/concepts\/eclipse<\/u><\/a>\u00a0or contact concierge.vlb@melia.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0or concierge.demar@melia.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This summer, GCC travellers are invited to witness one of nature\u2019s most extraordinary spectacles as the Balearic Islands become the backdrop to the 2026 total solar eclipse on 12 August. With direct Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi to Mallorca, alongside convenient connections from major cities across the GCC, the Balearic Islands are within easy reach […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25699,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25696"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25696\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25701,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25696\/revisions\/25701"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}