26/09/2011 by Dave.

Ibiza holidays aren’t just about partying in super clubs all night and sleeping and roasting to a crisp all day on the beach. There is much more to this Balearic Island than mainstream media would have you believe. For starters the island boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Mediterranean, but also you can find a quiet secluded corner, away from the crowds, even in the height of summer.

Despite being such a small island, there are numerous accommodation options to choose from and diverse locations to base yourself depending on what kind of holiday you are after. Many of the tour operators offer something for everyone, from party people to honeymooning couples. The Holiday Photo Site is designed to help you to make the right decision.

Party and culture: Ibiza Town

Space, Pacha and Amnesia are all located in Ibiza Town and Privilege, the world’s largest club, is just a few miles away. The city is on the go all the time and whilst the beach isn’t as beautiful as those elsewhere on the island, there are still plenty of places to rest your aching head.

The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is simple beautiful. Pastel coloured townhouses and shops spiral up to a hilltop fort from an attractive and bustling old port area. It is a far cry from the ‘new town’ area that is buzzing with clubbers. This part of Ibiza is quaint and romantic.

Family fun: Portinatx

On the north of the island Portinatx is away from the clubs and bars of the south and is altogether calmer and quieter. It’s a purpose built holiday resort so offers everything a family could hope for, including dining and entertainment venues as well as water sports hire and sheltered beaches. The beaches are beautiful and the pine-clad hills abutting them are perfect for hikers and mountain bikers. Many of the area’s coves and bays are perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving too.

Loved-up couples: Santa Eulalia

Palm trees, a white-sand beach, pine-clad hills as a backdrop and an attractive French-Riviera style promenade make Santa Eulalia a popular choice with couples looking for a quieter slice of Ibiza. It is a large resort, the island’s third biggest, but the town is more focused on elegance and luxury than world-record-breaking clubs. There are numerous top-notch restaurants and several cultural and historical sites to explore too.

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13/09/2011 by Dave.

By: Jessica Nielson

Ibiza belongs to the Balearic Islands in Spain. It has a population of approximately 80,000 people. However, be surprise since Ibiza caters millions of tourists every year, indeed very intriguing. Ibiza is swarmed by tourists every year because it is considered as the nightlife paradise of the world. You would exclusively experience a unique blend mixed by famous celebrity DJs that hosts Ibiza’s night clubs. However, there are more than nightclubs in Ibiza that a family could enjoy. Aside from these nightclubs, Ibiza also offers magnificent beaches packed with several aquatic sports like snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing.

If you are planning to reach Ibiza from United Kingdom, then probably you would reach Ibiza in about two and a half hours.

If you are out for a family holiday, then it is most likely that you would avoid staying in the center of Ibiza town since night clubs are rampant in the town. You could find nightclubs on every corner of Ibiza so I suggest you would stay outside the town and settle at a resort which is very conducive for family affairs.

To name some popular resorts that I think you should stay in are; Santa Eulalia, Es Cana and Cala Llonga which are situated at the east coast. On the other hand, San Antonio Bay and Cala Vadella can be found on the west coast. These places are suitable for family affairs. From the airport, you can reach the east coast approximately 40 to 50minutes, while it would take you 30 minutes to go to the resorts that are located on the west side. It is ideal to rent a car while you are in Ibiza. However, aside from car rentals, buses and taxies are also available. I would also like to stress that these taxies would only cater 4 people and does not have safety sits for children.

The beaches are the ideal place to venue your family holiday. The water temperature could reach up to 24 27 degrees Celsius making this place ideal for summer getaways. Their water one of the cleanest and most preserve waters in the Mediterranean. In fact, their beaches are awarded by the EEC blue flag denoting safety and cleanliness. The Cala Tarida which is situated near San Antonio Bay grabbed the award. The shallow waters and good lifeguards in Sa Caleta are ideal for families with young children.

There are also parks available in the area which your children would surely love. Playa d’en Bossa, San Antonio Bay and Cala Llonga are the popular sites for children where they could spend their time playing around the park with good security. The area offers climbing frames, and several enclosed places for children to roam around, play and socialize. Aside from these exciting activities that your children would surely enjoy, they also offer mini trains that would make frequent tours of the countryside.

Other activities in Ibiza that you shouldn’t miss are; the glass bottomed boats that would let you experience the beauty of Ibiza’s rich waters and marine life, a golf experience at a golf course at Roca Llisa, and shopping souvenirs for a remembrance of your stay in the Island. Although I am sure that once you have visited Ibiza, you would surely want to visit the place again and again.

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15/07/2011 by Dave.

By: Dalvin Rumsey

When you hear of Ibiza, what images pop up in your mind? Ancient trading? Beaches? Parties? Rain? Ibiza, like Menorca, is one of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea and it sits to the left of the Mallorca Island. Also known as “Eivissa,” this island is rich in Phoenician history. Remember the Phoenicians who dominated trade in the first millennium BC?

Well it’s on this island that these same Phoenicians ran their lead, wine, and marble trade in 654 BCE. At that time, the island was known as ‘Ibossim’, and then later called ‘Ebusus’ by the early Romans. Later, the island was known for producing salt, wool, die, and fish sauce. By forming a treating with Romans, Ibiza was spared destruction and later became one of Roman’s official cities.

As you can guess, this historical tidbit makes Ibiza a fascinating place to visit and it’s current night-life seemingly attracts tourists from all over the world. International tourists visit this island to check out its most lively clubs: The Privilege, the Es Paradis, Te Amnesia, the Space, and the Pacha. All of these clubs are known for their active parties - some opening as early as eight in the morning! (Note that most shops and banks here are closed between the hours of two and four p.m. - known as the ’siesta’.)

But that’s not all - Ibiza is the mother of ‘trance music’ - a style of music that is euphoric and melodic and that fuses the sounds of string instruments, mandolins, and soft vocals. You may have even heard some of this hypnotizing sound by artists like Solar Stone, Paul Oakenfold, Chicane, or DJ Tiesto. Lisa Lashes is a widely recognized artist within this genre too.

Traveling to this island, you’ll want to remember that you’ll be surrounded by some of the most beautiful beach spots in the world. And that’ll demand very light clothing - especially in the summer. At the most, you’ll want to bring along a light sweater for trips up into the mountain areas or at night along the island’s coasts. Either way, you’ll definitely want to dress to impress if you want to blend within the cultural trend that exists here.

Not only is this corner of the world known for it’s rich history and its high entertainment, it’s also known for its high fashion. Bright colors and prints are in!

Since you’ll spend the majority of your time here walking and enjoying the sights, pack the most comfortable pair of walking shoes that you own. Fancy dance shoes might be fine for evening fun, but most of the locals and other tourists you’ll see will stride in sandal-type footwear. Some of the streets on this island are still cobbled so if you tour the sights in anything that isn’t a flat-sole support, you might have a little trouble getting around - especially in shoes with a high heel.

But if you’re ready to hit the beaches, soaking up the sun on one of Ibiza’s many beaches unquestionably demands ultraviolet ray protection. So don’t forget the sunscreen, sunshades, or hat! If you travel during the winter months (November through February), bring your rain gear. We’re not talking about a full raincoat and boots set up - something simple like an umbrella will suffice!

Other things that you might find handy aren’t items that you’ll wear, but instead, items that you’ll use. For example, you might want to bring a camera along so that you can photograph the marvelous sights you’ll see including those party events that no one will believe happened unless you’ve captured them on film! When packing your camera, you’ll of course want to make sure that you bring along plenty of film, batteries, and repair parts in case these items are not available on the island.

Be careful though that when you do take photographs, you don’t violate any local laws or politically sensitive areas. Ask first - especially when you tour the religious sites of this land. Some belief systems don’t allow photographs and although the reasoning may not make sense to you, they make sense to the locals and you should respect the wishes of whatever rules are set in place.

In addition to a camera, you might appreciate bringing along a language translation book or an electronic language translator, as the native tongue spoken in Ibiza is Spanish. Speaking the same language as what your local hosts speak will help you in other activities available here like shopping, touring, or just speaking to a friendly passer-by. You could learn to say, “Que pasa?” for example, which means ‘what’s going on?’ or ‘what’s happening?’

You really want to bring along anything and everything that will enable you to enjoy your time here because as previously mentioned, Ibiza is a place to have fun, relax, and vacation as though you’ve never vacationed before.

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