IBIZA is still the most sought-after Spanish offshore paradise and will remain to be in 2008 as far as foreign tourists to Spain are concerned. Of course, there are not just British tourists flocking to Ibiza. There are also Scandinavian and Parisian tourists there or foreign students in Paris who will go on a two-week holiday in Ibiza perhaps during summer. Americans, Israelis and people from the Middle East are also intrigued with Ibiza because it has been an icon in pop culture, mentioned in various novels, movies and television shows such as Alias and a bubblegum pop song sometime in the 90s. Ibiza is not just a haven for conventional partygoers but also for the daring kind – the nudists. There are lots of nudist beaches scattered in this 571 square kilometer island. Parties start at 11 p.m. and will last as late as 9 a.m. the next day. Ibiza most often is also the birthplace of the latest house music so if you are currently right now in the United States listening to some trance track, most likely it was recorded in high-tech recording studios in Ibiza.
For the most enjoyable parties of this year, go to the premier hot spots such as Amnesia, Es Paradis, Space, Bar M, Eden, Pacha, El Divino and Privilege. Also take note that Ibiza is a multilingual paradise so Spanish is not really the most used tongue here. There are lots of French and English-speaking individuals in Ibiza and staff at resorts are not graduates of Spanish educational institutions but are graduates of the topmost hotel schools in Switzerland. Also remember that even if Ibiza is not really located in the European mainland but is smacked right in the middle of the Mediterranean, all its resorts are inspected thoroughly and periodically by the European Union. Resorts which have passed the inspection are awarded the blue flag accreditation so if you want to stay in Ibiza during this weekend, better check in at a hotel with blue flag accreditation although it may tend to be a just a little bit expensive though but that is understandable. Anyway, I can personally assure you that the weather here in Ibiza is very temperate all year round common in any Mediterranean atmosphere. It is neither too warm during summer or too cold during winter, just perfect for a honeymooning couple from say Holland.
If you want to see women gyrating all the way, taking tequila body shots even if it is still noontime, then you can experience it here in Ibiza. That’s no way you can get that kind of experience in Orange County or Jersey City, you know so go ahead. Plan now your trip to Ibiza. If you’ve got the money for the vacation, then just log on to the Internet and navigate to your fave travel agency for package deals in Ibiza. It’s nice to bundle your flight, hotel and tour deals into one so you can have maximum savings and indulge your extra money partying and shopping in this famed paradise.
IT’S high time now to plan for your ultimate winter vacation in Ibiza. Even if the holiday season is still less than two months away, many vacationers from all over Northern and Western Europe especially folks from the British island such as Wales, England, Scotland including those from Ireland and London have already reserved their vacations in Ibiza. As usual, Ibiza is still the premier island destination in Europe no matter what season of the year it is. Even the temperatures in the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean have dipped 0 degree Celsius levels, the party at Ibiza never stops.
In fact, preparations are now forthcoming for the huge Halloween parties in the various Ibiza beach clubs. These beach clubs have formed themselves unofficial competitions in terms of outshining each other through gimmicks this Halloween. They may feature a bikini open competition, a costume party or may introduce some new hot remixes of your fave house tracks. That’s the way it is in Ibiza. In fact, all the beach clubs here are given blue flag accreditation by the European Union. A blue flag accreditation means that a certain resort has met the strictest quality standards as determined by the European Union. This includes, among others that tap water should be uncontaminated and should be drinkable. These, even as Europeans, specifically the visiting ones, are particular about the water they drink. They want to drink only mineral water and not those purified ones.
Staying in an Ibiza hotel must likewise be booked at least on two months notice. Even reserving a flight going here must be done not in haste. The airport in Ibiza is an international airport and it reaches flights coming from main European capitals through such medium size airlines as RyanAir. But if you want to have a stopover in mainland Spain, then you can always board domestic flights although again, these are reserved in advance. Aside from Ibiza, it’s also heartwarming to hop around the islands in the Balearic archipelago. Foremost on the list after Ibiza is Palma del Mallorca which is also a hot summer destination. During winter, it transforms itself into one big chill out party just like Ibiza.
There are different types of hotels here in Ibiza. If you’re planning to spend two weeks off from work the entire Christmas and New Year 2008 weekends here, then it’s recommended that you go by groups. Four families for one package can certainly ignite discounts among you and these are instantaneously offered by typical travel agencies based here. But if you’re billeted through Travelocity or Expedia perhaps, then that’s neither a problem because these US-based online travel agencies have been known for their quality service. Whatever the case, going to Ibiza this Christmas is really swell.
Ibiza is certainly not for the partygoers only though. It is still inhabited by locals and the natives here go to Mass for nine dawns preceding Christmas Eve just like they do in mainland Spain. You may as well refresh your spiritual life and have some fun catching these Masses.
THERE are a few tourists in Ibiza during Christmas as compared to during summer. However, this may well be a time to spend an intimate moment without being disturbed by other foreign tourists. The noisiest of the tourists here are the British and the Dutch but they are nowhere to be found during the Christmas season because most of them are back at home with their families. But for adventurous and honeymooning couples including those with kids in tow, now is a time for you to spend a Christmas holiday in Ibiza. Ibiza is after all the house music capital of the world and parties here are experienced 24 hours daily.
It’s just like a casino. You can come in at 5 a.m. and you can leave at 11 a.m. The party never stops. Everywhere, tequila and beer are flowing with some of the best cocktail mixes in the world. It’s not just the Mediterranean flair that is abundant here, the best spirits and wines here are mixed and collated from all over the world – from Tenerife to the Carribean, from Tahiti to Thailand. And beach resorts here are adorned with the Christmas lights and the Christmas spirit during the entire holiday season. They are equipped with very accommodating hospitality staffs who speak fluent English.
And it’s not as cold as it is in mainland Europe. Since this is smacked right in the middle of the Mediterranean, Ibiza Island has the lowest temperature of only 3 degrees Celsius during Christmastime. That’s 6 degrees more over what you can get in mainland Europe where temperatures can drop as low as -3 degrees especially in the Alps or in the Pyrenees. Here in Ibiza, you cannot skinny dip or tan yourself during winter though because the water will be too cold. But you can still enjoy the sights off-coast by going scuba diving.
Resorts here also double as scuba diving schools and facilities and are staffed with very competent diving instructors and diving masters. Other than that, these resorts also have 24-hour casinos and golf courses. These golf courses are likewise staffed with PGA-certified caddies and instructors. And did I say earlier to bring your kids without disturbing your honeymoon? Hotels in Ibiza have nurseries staffed with child psychologists and equipped with all the toys for boys and girls of all ages that you can imagine. That’s one of the attractions here. You don’t need to worry on where to place your kid if you would like some moments of intimacy with each other. These nurseries are open 24 hours a day after all.
Forget about the rowdiness of summer. If you have visited Ibiza during that season and compare it with Christmastime. Here during the winter season, you will get to see the real Ibiza behind what you have frequently seen in movies or TV shows. The real Ibiza is peopled with very hospitable locals where you can chat with them if you know a little Spanish. They are not fluent in English though as only those employed in beach resorts are fluent in English.
