Your Guide to Ibiza, seriously…

My friends at White-Ibiza really know their stuff; Ibizian and resident blogger, Miss W and I sat down to give you a list of what not to miss while on star-studded Balaeric Isle. You’ll probably be too busy dancing the night away to plan your day anyway… so live like a local!

The Island of Formentera

Hit the High Seas.
Charter a luxury yacht and head for the neighboring island of Formentera, the place to see and be seen at beachside restaurants and cruising around the coast.

Frock Up in Style.
Flex the plastic and indulge in some retail therapy, Ibiza-style. Ibiza’s very own designer label, Kurru Kurru, makes bespoke disco dresses, spangly bikinis and full-blown couture creations perfect for a week on the white isle.

Dine Alfresco.
There’s no better atmosphere than the magical garden restaurant space at Aura for dining on modern tapas under the stars, with the smell of thousands of jasmine blossoms permeating the air, seven nights a week.

The Open Spa at the Ibiza Gran Hotel

Take a Chill Pill.
The Ibiza Gran’s Open Spa is among the island’s best relaxation havens, boasting hydrotherapy and a sports pool, sauna and hammam, plus the world’s finest therapists on hand to soothe the aches and pains caused by a day by the pool.

Delve into decadence.
Exotic belly dancers balancing (lit) candelabras on their heads, lithe, lace-clad acrobats swinging from the rafters, OTT regal furnishings, a sleek, sophisticated sushi lounge, open-air garden terrace serving up a deluxe menu brimming with international flavour – El Ayoun is the island’s premier VIP restaurant with a twist!

A typical night at Pacha

Dance, Baby, Dance.
Ibiza is all about dancing ’til dawn (and even after on special occasions), and there’s no better place to cut some moves than Pacha, the world’s most famous nightclub.

Stay in touch.
The finger-on-the-Ibiza-pulse team at White-Escapes publish a weekly online guide to the island’s hottest events, secret parties, coolest club nights and must-visit locations. Check out the new clubbing calendar from your iPhone to ensure you’re in the loop. With everyone from Tiesto to Swedish House Mafia on deck, you’ll need all the help you can get maneuvering your way through the night.

Get hippy with it.
Having been a haven for hippies since the early ‘60s, it’s no surprise Ibiza’s rich bohemian history is still evident in places and there’s no place better than to embrace the free loving spirit than Las Dalias Hippy Market, every Saturday in the countryside of San Carlos.

Don’t forget to breathe.
Ibiza’s fast paced lifestyle means a little bit of mind, body and soul balance is essential – thankfully, the island’s famous energy also attracts the world’s best yoga teachers, wellness experts and healers. Book yourself in for some ‘me-time’ before hopping on the plane back home – you can thank us later.

My favorite days, spent at Blue Marlin

Bounce at Blue Marlin.
Having reached near-legendary status over the past five years, Cala Jondal’s hip, happening and hot beach bar Blue Marlin continues its ascension with a host of sexy day parties, after-dark delights and the addition of a swish sushi bar onsite. When the weekend hits and the jet set arrive en masse, resident DJs including hot new talent Tom Peppe unveil Blue Velvet, keeping the beach bar grooving from 1pm until midnight on Saturdays. On Sundays, Flamenco maestro Paco Fernandez brings his complete live show – dancers, decks, MCS and guitar – out onto the wooden decking as dusk falls.

Some extras, just for you…

The Ibiza Gran Hotel

Sleep it off.
International hipsters, famous DJs and their obligatory supermodel girlfriends sleep it off at the minimalist Ibiza Gran Hotel, where views of historic Dalt Vila and the Mediterranean Sea are as easy to come by as a glass of rosé on the cocktail terrace. Kick back over mojitos by the pools, indulge in a pampering session in the hi-tech, world-class spas (locals can’t get enough of the Gran’s sauna, hammam, gym and yoga classes), or strike it lucky in the ground floor casino. Three restaurant spaces and two bars keep you fed and watered with cocktails, Mediterranean classics and the jetset favorite, all-day breakfast — though if you’re showing signs of an all-nighter the way we were, opt for the fabulous room service instead!

Don’t lift a finger.
Snap up a Club P Lifestyle Pass for the duration of your stay and let the expert lifestyle management team do all the leg work for you – booking hotels, spas, restaurants, hire cars, VIP club tables, hairstylists – the lot! Think of them as your on-island PA. All you have to do is turn up!

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