Iberostar Grand Portals Nous Pool, Mallorca, Spain. Photo: Iberostar 

Visit Healthy Aging® Magazine at The New York Times Travel Show,

January 25 – 27, 2019

For the third year, Healthy Aging® Magazine will be presenting unique active travel ideas to travelers at the New York Times Travel Show, January 25 to 27, in New York City.

Over 30,000 visitors will scour the aisles of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on New York’s west side, hoping to pick up ideas for their next getaways.

Healthy Aging® Magazine is an official media partner of the show, and the Healthy Aging® Magazine editors will be hosting booth #448. The editors will be on hand to offer ideas to the active adult travelers who are researching where to go for “insider” local experiences, active sports destinations, voluntourism programs, road trips, educational and cultural opportunities, retirement relocation, as well as wellness, bucket list, and solo travel.

Iberostar Portales Nous spa, Mallorca, Spain. Photo: Iberostar

Win a Vacation Stay at Iberostar Grand Portals Nous, Mallorca, Spain

Visitors to the Healthy Aging® booth can have their badges scanned to be entered in the random drawing for vacation stays. Healthy Aging® highlights the Iberostar Grand Portals Nous, Mallorca, Spain, as one of the vacation stays.

About Iberostar Grand Portals Nous

Following its opening in July 2016, the Iberostar Grand Portals Nous offers a perfect mix of sustainable architecture, cutting-edge design, and premium services.

This adults-only boutique hotel is situated in Portals Nous, just outside of Puerto Portals, one of the Mediterranean’s most prestigious marinas and also held by many to be one of the most exclusive.

Located a little over 6.5 miles from Palma de Mallorca and with direct access to the beach, the Iberostar Grand Portals Nous boasts an outstanding location in a paradisiacal setting.

Iberostar Grand Portals Nous restaurant shows off cutting edge design. Photo: Iberostar

Cutting-Edge Design

The interior of the new hotel is the work of top Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, who’s internationally renowned for his iconic interiors. With the opening of this new hotel, he’s once again revolutionized the design concept, leaving his unmistakable mark on the Iberostar Grand Portals Nous.

The 66 exclusive rooms reflect his unique sense of style. They feature a perfect mix of white, reflective, and transparent surfaces that converge to form a warm and open setting. He has skillfully converted the entire hotel into a work of art that’s guaranteed to surprise and delight guests in search of a relaxing few days immersed in pleasure and luxury on the shores of the Mediterranean.

One of the unique Iberostar Grand Portals Nous rooms. Photo: Iberostar

A Boutique Hotel Offering Unique Rooms

Tailored to fully meet the expectations of all types of guests, the range of rooms available at the hotel includes executive doubles and four penthouse doubles with a private terrace and Jacuzzi.

The hotel’s guests will also have the keys of a BMW hybrid, which they’ll be welcome to use. The fabulous range of facilities in all the rooms includes a coffee machine and capsules, Bulgari Blue Tea amenities, and a media hub.

Moreover, the Iberostar Grand Portals Nous is determined to go one step further. It offers a number of exclusive rooms designed with the sole aim of provoking endless pleasure for the senses, created around five themes: Naughty, Stargazer, Games, Heritage, and Spa.

The two Naughty Suites are ideal for those who wish to let their imaginations run wild and live out their secret fantasies. These one-of-a-kind suites feature fabrics with sensual finishes that combine leather and silk textures and also offer a wide range of luxurious touches: a huge round bed with a ceiling mirror, chaise longue, the “Sexy Relax” chair designed by R. Hutten, a box of “tricks,” and even a dance pole.

In turn, the Games Suite features a selection of games to guarantee a fun-filled stay. They include a pinball machine, table football videogame console, and a putting green on the terrace. Those who prefer total rest and relaxation can opt for the Spa Suite, which has its own sauna and the possibility of massage treatments in the room. The Heritage Suite offers lovers of art and antiques the chance to rediscover the delights of yesteryear.

Stargazer Suite. Photo: Iberostar

The Stargazer Suite combines the perfect space for admiring the constellations in the most luxurious setting, which recreates the atmosphere of an authentic planetarium. Guests sleep under a Swarovski starred ceiling and have access to the full range of equipment and facilities necessary to enjoy the experience to the full. That includes a professional telescope.

The hotel has also reached an agreement with the Mallorcan Institute of Astronomy and Aeronautics (IAAM in its Spanish initials), which has worked closely with Iberostar to create a one-of-a-kind experience: The Stargazer Suite Astronomical Baptism.

From the suite terrace, guests will learn to identify the stars visible in the Mallorcan sky, aided by the finest cutting-edge equipment and materials. Those include a CPC-800 catadioptric telescope and a laser to point out the stars in the sky.

Also available is an introduction to astrophotography with the CCD camera that’s mounted on the telescope eyepiece. The session lasts for 60 minutes and is free of charge for guests (from the second night onward). Furthermore, for guests who are interested in adding to their experience, the hotel can arrange a visit to Costitx Planetarium.

One of the culinary specialties at Iberostar Grand Portals Nous

Superb Gastronomy

Guests at the Iberostar Grand Portals Nous will enjoy the finest and most exclusive services, starting with the fabulous choice of culinary delights. Quality is guaranteed, thanks to the four spaces designed to serve select local and international organic cuisine.

The gastronomy at Astir echoes the sensations produced by the breathtaking cliffs and rugged coves that form a sharp contrast with the beaches that line the Mallorcan coastline. Characterized by a clearly Mallorcan identity, this restaurant pays its own special tribute to the island’s rich cultural history: the results of the tireless work of local producers who pour their hearts and souls into offering the authentic essence of unique flavors.

Spectacular finish to gastronomic experience by Chef Ivan Crespo

The restaurant’s new chef, Iván Crespo, famous for his international experience, has designed a menu inspired by Mallorca’s rich cultural history, tailored to suit all tastes, and paired with the finest selection of wines and sparkling wines.

Culinary delights are paired to perfection with an extensive and meticulously selected wine list, which adds further dimension to the choice of dishes. The list includes a refined range made by unique wineries that specialize in producing gloriously grand wines on small plots of land.

One of Mallorca’s finest gastronomic experiences is rounded off to perfection with the Selini Lobby Bar or the eye-catching Dom Pérignon-themed Champagne bar, a magical venue in which to savor the very finest champagnes in a prime seafront location

Premium Fit & Wellness

Tailored to help all the hotel’s guests boost their wellness, reduce stress levels, experience a sense of rejuvenation, and restore their natural beauty, the hotel facilities include the PHYSICA Health & Beauty Spa. The PHYSICA Spa is a space that combines the avant-garde designs of Marcel Wanders inspired by the constellations with cutting-edge beauty treatments.

The list of services at PHYSICA includes first-class products from the German cosmetics house BABOR, which is internationally renowned for its organic and sustainable characteristics, and luxury cosmetics by Perricone MD, which is a favorite with famous international A-listers. Guests staying at the Iberostar Grand Portals Nous can also receive personalized expert advice on the latest innovations in cosmetic technologies.

Highlights include the treatments directed by Dr. Raaul Cohen, a leading colonic hydrotherapist and expert naturopath who offers help and advice to all guests who are eager to make the most of the opportunity to give their wellness a boost during their stay. There are even weekly programs that comprise of special diets and daily treatments that are ideal for cleansing mind and body. Guests can choose from the list of treatments, which range from exclusive massages and manicures to intensive therapies that are designed to combat orange-peel skin, such as the innovative Stop Cellulite 3D method.

All these services can be combined to perfection with an enjoyable round of golf at any of the seven courses located within easy reach of the hotel, which includes the Bendinat Royal Golf Club, or with a choice of watersports, which are guaranteed to delight sea lovers.

Welcome to Iberostar Portals Nous

Personalized Experiences

This new hotel is part of Iberostar Grand top-of-the-range category that creates experiences tailored to suit each guest and guarantees the most exclusive services: concierge, butler and room services, and personalized advice and recommendations.

On arrival to the hotel, guests will be greeted by a butler service endorsed by the prestigious British Butlers Guild. This includes a “menu” of special services that includes butlers accompanying guests to their rooms; an explanation of the facilities and services; luggage unpacking and packing; advice on how to guarantee a sound night’s sleep (a pillow menu, choice of aromas, and culinary recommendations); a selection of aromas for their stay; a menu; recommendations for eco-friendly soaps made locally on Mallorca; 10 exquisite fragrances; and the chance to enjoy a number of special baths.

One of the objectives of this hotel is to thoroughly pamper its guests, which allows them to completely relax. This is the philosophy behind the exclusive guest experience, which offers unlimited personalized services and advice from the hotel staff, who are on hand to cater to guests’ every need.

For more information, visit: Iberostar Grand Hotel Portal Nous.