Divina Suites Hotel Boutique Adults Only

For some of us, the idea of a trip to Spain’s Balearic islands implies the sort of hedonistic all-night dance debauch that’s practically synonymous with the word Ibiza. But the Balearics are nothing if not varied, and on Menorca, in the ancient town of Ciutadella, you can get what’s practically the polar opposite experience — Divina Suites, an eight-suite boutique hotel in a 17th-century palazzo, is as tranquil a hotel as you’ll find this side of heaven itself.

It’s also, if we may venture a blasphemous opinion, rather more stylish than Paradise itself is likely to be. There’s a playfulness about the design and décor that breathes contemporary life into the old house, where vibrant colors and contemporary gestures contrast with soothing white and historical architectural details. There’s a residential aspect to the comforts, which include kitchenettes and properly usable living/dining rooms.

Among the keys to its peacefulness is its adults-only policy; breakfast is delivered to your suite every morning in a basket, relieving you of the need to pull yourself together for a public appearance. And Ciutadella is seemingly tailor-made for a quiet stroll — this town is a mosaic of distinct eras and styles, and is as picturesque as can be.