The Daily Telegraph has noted that an alternative to traditional hotels in Ibiza is possible, and comment:

Escape to Ibiza for a romantic break at Casita Alegria, a lovely cottage in Las Salinas on the southern tip of the island. Although it is near the airport and Ibiza town, the area is a nature reserve and great for walking or cycling. The long, sandy beach is backed by pine trees and is a hang-out for celebrities and the gorgeous in general. A week’s rental in May is £500 with holidaylettings.co.uk

Details of other self catering establishments and villa holidays in Ibiza are available with http://www.youribiza.net and through villa holiday secialists like James Villas

Internet site ttglive.com recently ran an article about how cheap flights have benefitted Ibiza - but they can still be combined with an upmarket service:

The range of accommodation in Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza is wider than you might think, putting package operators who can offer first-hand advice in a strong position.Peak season availability is often tight, and bed banks risk being squeezed out on late bookings by hotels linked closely with package operators.

On the other hand, the islands are heavily served by no-frills carriers, and the many repeat visitors know their way around. Classic Collection is one of the operators focusing on upmarket accommodation, which can be packaged up using any airline. Managing director Nick Munday says: “You can see a queue of hundreds of people waiting for a taxi at Ibiza airport, but our customers are met by a chap holding their names up on a board who whisks them away in seconds. Classic Collection has been operating to Majorca for more than 20 years and we have six staff based there, who know the island like the back of their hands. We have a comprehensive range in Majorca, including country farmhouses.”  Munday adds: “We take 5,000 people to the Balearics each year, and special offers are now a major factor. But we don’t operate in the three-star market, where you can’t afford to charge £1 more than the competition.”

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If you’re thinking of visiting Ibiza this year for a clubbing holiday, an excellent site to visit is http://www.loveibiza.net

In a survey recently they found:

Ibiza looks set to continue to grow in popularity as a holiday destination, according to the findings of a recent survey conducted by Ibiza holiday guide website Love Ibiza (loveibiza.net).

In a survey of 232 clubbers who had visited Ibiza in 2009 for holidays and working holidays, 45% were visiting Ibiza for the first time and 96% of respondents said that they would be returning to Ibiza for future holidays. 78% intend to return to Ibiza for their summer holidays in 2010.

The Ibiza clubbing scene has evolved in recent years from being focused solely on house music to being more inclusive of other genres, this has led to an increase in the popularity of Ibiza outside its traditional core audience. The popularity of Ibiza as a holiday resort among young people does not appear to be negatively impacted by the economic downturn or the increasing price of holidaying in Europe.

A number of other key finding from the survey, titled the ‘Ibiza Holiday Census’, show:

- Easyjet was the most popular airline for flying from the UK to Ibiza
- Holidaymakers preferred to plan their trips independently using the internet to get the lowest prices on flights and hotels
- The respondents were on the whole satisfied or very satisfied with the service they received on their Ibiza holidays, including flights and accommodation.
- Although the summer job market in Ibiza is competitive the majority of season workers found employment in Ibiza soon after arriving.
- Amnesia, which starred in the Kevin and Perry movie set in Ibiza, was named the most popular nightclub by the survey

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The famous Ibiza Rocks hotel brand is expanding - to sister island Majorca.

The new Mallorca Rocks Hotel will have 330 bedrooms, and be in Magaluf. It’s set to open in May.

For more information about Ibiza hotels visit http://www.youribiza.net

For details of Majorca hotels visit yourmajorca.net

From the Daily Mail:

‘The Ibiza market has defied global conditions.’ Interest has been focused on the harbour and old quarter of Ibiza Town - properties have good views and are close to boutiques and restaurants.

‘This is an up-and-coming area, priced lower than the south coast,’ says Ackerman. ‘A good three-bedroom villa will cost £1.6million, rather than £1.88 million.’

However, there are also some great reductions on properties owned by people who need to sell.

A beautiful, contemporary style villa near S’Estanyol Beach, near Ibiza Town, with five bedrooms and pool was selling for £3.2million last year, but the owner will now accept £2.3million, according to Aylesford.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/property/article-1248590/A-siesta-fiesta-The-laidback-Balearics-fail-tempt-holiday-home-buyers.html#ixzz0em1hgOS5

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Good news for readers who live in London - BA are launching new flights to Ibiza from City Airport.

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Here’s an extract from an article we saw recently about spa holidays in Ibiza:

For a sophisticated ‘city’ break, Aguas de Ibiza is a new and exclusive waterside hotel located by Ibiza’s Santa Eulalia Marina. This hotel was built by local architect Juan de los Ríos and designed by Barcelona-based Triade Studio combining eco-friendly materials with energy saving techniques. Positioned as Eco Luxury, Aguas de Ibiza is built from local sustainable materials with a clear environmental focus whilst not comprising on standards of service or design ethos. Raising the bar in the Eastern side of the island, its cool credentials have recently been further endorsed by the opening of a new roof top chill out area complete with pool and loungers and a state of the art Revival Wellness Club.

The hotel’s Revival Wellness Club oozes elegance and is chic Ibiza at its absolute finest. The body treatments include a range to soothe, cleanse, relax and nourish. The Puree de Papaya Radiance Scrub combines the natural extracts of papaya, coconut, vitamin E and essential oils leaving the skin illuminated and radiant. The Plantar Reflexology stimulates reflex points on the feet to mirror the body’s major organs and glands promoting deep relaxation and healing of tired bodies and feet. For the ultimate pampering treat, the Bodyna Indulgence package can be taken over a one or a two day period and includes a back massage, ayurvedic massage, facial massage, plantar reflexology and an aromatherapy massage.

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A good article appeared in the Liverpool Echo recently about holidays in Ibiza. Here’s an extract:

WHEN a travel agent suggested the island of Ibiza might be a good choice for a two-week break for my wife and I and our two-year-old toddler, it was with some trepidation that we took up her idea.

That was back in 2003. And the mere fact that this month saw us enjoy our third holiday on the sun-kissed Balearic isle shows how much we have fallen in love with the place.

That two-year-old toddler is now eight and he now also has a four-year-old brother who was himself making his second trip to the island having first experienced its delights in 2006.

Renowned for its incredible nightclubs such as Pacha, El Divino, Amnesia and Privilege, Ibiza’s image was tarnished somewhat during the 1990s and early 2000s as the activities of some clubgoers went somewhat OTT.

Thankfully, though, in recent years places such as the picturesque town of San Antonio on the island’s west coast have recovered their reputations so that today, they are eminently suitable places for couples, families and partygoers alike.

The same goes for our favourite resort of Playa d’en Bossa.

More or less geographically opposite to San Antonio, Playa d’en Bossa’s greatest asset is its magnificent beach.

Its sands really are as golden as the brochures say and the clear, warm Mediterranean water that laps in make it a safe place for youngsters to wade out and comfortably stay within their depth, such is its gentle shelving.

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Ibiza

Fashion and Ibiza were made for each other, and reports suggest several well known fashion designers are considering buying property on Ibiza.

Designer Julien Macdonald is looking for “something beautiful” according to sources. He wants something modern with great entertainment possibilities. He is rumoured to be looking to spend around 3 million Euros for the perfect home.

And other rumours hint that designer Roberto Cavalli plans to invest around 10 million on his island home. His requirements are a bit more extensive, as he would like a secluded area where he can keep an eye on yacht - The RCC Roberto Cavalli is no stranger to Ibiza as many refer to it as a rainbow yacht. Special paint designed to reflect all the colours of the rainbow make it appear to change colour as it passes.

Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are said to be looking to invest more than 20 million on large island estates. The Dolce and Gabbana duo create immaculate articles of clothing we often see on the runway and red carpet.

Ibiza’s Offerings

Ibiza is the third largest island of the Balearic Islands. Mallorca is the largest and most densely populated island. Menorca is the second largest of the Balearics. Mallorca and Menorca are home to some of the most visited holiday resorts in the Mediterranean.

The resorts on Ibiza are often described as specialised. Most offer a family atmosphere during the daylight hours with more adult happenings later at night. Ibiza’s vivid nightlife has provided many years of enjoyment for working and middle class visitors, celebrities and royalty alike.

Ibiza offers up more than resorts, clubs and bars though. The rolling hills and lush valleys are home to a variety of wildlife and local island dwellers. Many of the homes in Ibiza provide amazing views and serene privacy, and some of these are available to rent for those taking villa holidays in Ibiza.

The climate in Ibiza differs very slightly from Mallorca. Winter temperatures may drop as low as 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 46 degrees Fahrenheit at night. The prime holidays season sees warmer weather in Ibiza with temperatures often in the 80’s fahrenheit.

Property on Ibiza

Property investors from around the world have invested in holiday homes in the Balearic Islands – Menorca property for example is popular for families. Some prefer to allow only family and trusted friends rent their home while others rent to anyone looking for a great holiday spot.

Property on Ibiza varies from stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bath villas for 3.9 million to more immaculate 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom homes for 1.95 million, to small apartments at a fraction of that price. Prices vary based on location, location, location. No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it on Ibiza.

The world-wide economic downturn caused property prices to fall to a low that hadn’t been seen in several years. The supply of property on Ibiza is high this summer, creating great investment opportunities. Ibiza is the perfect location for celebrities to buy summer homes or holiday homes. It has earned the name ‘Little Hollywood’ due to the high number of celebrities that have homes there.

Celebrities in the Balearics

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is looking for a countryside home with amazing sea views. DiCaprio is best known for his roles in Titanic, The Man in the Iron Mask and Catch Me if You Can.

The atmosphere in Ibiza is very relaxed compared to other parts of the world. Celebrities like Mick Jagger and Robert Plant enjoy sitting unnoticed in cafes. Other celebrities who enjoy Ibiza as a holidays destination include Sylvester Stallone.

More details and travel articles are available at http://www.youribiza.net/ibiza-blog

The fashion industry loves Ibiza, according to a recent article in the UK Guardian - here’s an extract:

“Ibiza is loved by the fashion industry,” says Lucinda Cook, who works as fashion director for Deliciously Sorted, an Ibizan VIP and concierge service. “Models, designers and photographers holiday on the island year after year and I think they are naturally influenced by their surroundings. The beauty, the beaches, the music, the people.”

While Matthew Williamson, Jade Jagger, Stella McCartney and Alice Temperley’s designs show an obvious link to Ibiza’s bohemian style, top fashion photographers Mert and Marcus, whose work appeared in every major fashion magazine, live on the island and frequently shoot there. American Vogue editor Anna Wintour’s daughter Bee Shaffer has holidayed with French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld’s daugther Julia Restoin Roitfeld in Ibiza for the past three years. And Kate Moss has brought everyone from Marc Jacobs to Topshop’s Sir Philip Green to the island.

Sir Philip clearly enjoyed his trip: his Miss Selfridge brand has now worked with Hed Kandi, producing a range of dresses to celebrate the club night’s 10th anniversary. “Collaborations between music and fashion always blow up, especially in Ibiza,” says Yusuf. “I’ve come here for 15 years and you can predict the following season’s trends, sometimes as far as two years ahead, from looking at the people here. Because it’s tribal but different sets of people gravitate together, you see the trends spread. A few years ago, I just knew after four days in Ibiza that it was all going to be about big sunglasses. Last year it was neon and the make-up was day-glo, and this year it’s all about fringing and the Pocahontas look.”

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