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I was in Ibiza August 22 - August 26 for the second summer in a row. Obviously, I got the Ibiza itch from the first trip and there was no way in hell that I wasn't going back again.
There were four girls on my trip, and we had added Ibiza onto our European vacation that included Italy, Switzerland, and Amsterdam. And let me tell you, 3, 4 or 5 days IS enough time to spend there. You can certainly get a taste of the island on the very first night that you arrive.
To summarize the Ibizan experience, think of everything you have ever heard about Ibiza, whether it be from Wild On! or VH1 or some other source...EVERYTHING YOU WILL EVER HERE IS TRUE! And then some, no matter how prepared you think you are, your jaw WILL DROP the first night you get there.
Just to share a few reviews and/or advice with you, following is a short re-cap of my trip this summer. We stayed at Jet Apartments in Playa D'en Bossa - we had found this place the previous year while we were partying at Bora Bora beach and decided that this was definitely the place to stay the next time we came to Ibiza. Although it was extremely hard to make reservations, finally all the hard work and long distance phone calls paid off and we secured a room. Awesome location, great beach, and never a dull moment. I would definitely recommend staying there - it is cheap and the only drawback is the loud planes ushering in hundreds of clubbers throughout the day (hence the name, JET Apartments).
While I don't consider myself a raver, in fact, I am the farthest thing from it, Ibiza is the most amazing place I have ever been. I work a regular 8-5 job with an automotive company in Michigan. I am 24 years old, single, and I love to travel. Like everyone else in the states, I saw Ibiza on Wild On a few years ago and promised myself I would make it there. I did and it was the most exciting experience of my life. I knew I would love it as I am a huge party girl, but I was not prepared to fall in love with the island. I went to Ibiza for one thing: the DJ's. Although entrance tickets to the clubs are pretty pricey ($50) , realize that you would pay that much to see a concert at home. And, in essence, that is what you are doing here. From Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Carl Cox, DJ Irene, Sasha and John Digweed, Sven Vath, Paul Van Dyk...nowhere else will you find this caliber of DJ's on one island along with the most enthusiastic clubbers in the world! You will meet people from all over the world, and yes, Americans are finally catching on. No matter where you go, fellow Americans will find you. They hear your accent and they are on you like flys.
Buy your tickets in advance to save money...the best thing to do is to go down to the port around midnight, have a few drinks, do some people watching, buy your tickets and head to the clubs around 2 a.m. While I still have not experienced every club there, I have been to the majority of them. Following is the schedule that we seemed to follow:
Monday - Manumission (too big and too crowded, but worth going just to see the biggest club in the world...10,000 people!!!)
Tuesday - Perfecto at Pacha
Wednesday - El Divino or Space
Thursday - Cream at Amnesia is a must!
Friday - PACHA! PACHA! PACHA! I cannot stress that enough.
Saturday - Hit some of the smaller bars... AK Morgana,
Sunday - We Love Sundays at Space - Amazing!
If you plan on drinking, be prepared to fork out some cash...drinks are extremely expensive (sometimes $20 for a Vodka Redbull). The reason for that? NO ONE DRINKS! There are many other ways to party there and that becomes extremely evident as soon as you walk in to a club and realize that there are probably 5,000 people there and not a single line at the bar! But, don't think you're going to get off cheap on the water. Although your party favors will be mind-blowingly cheap, water is anywhere between $8 - $10 for a small bottle. And they actually put salt into the taps in the bathrooms so you can't refill. So, plan on taking at least $150 - $200 out per night, no matter what your poison. It's all worth it, though. Sidebar: what you get in Ibiza will probably be the best and cleanest you will ever have...Enjoy! : )
And although you will be extremely tired when you come in the next morning, don't waste your time in Ibiza in your hotel room. Sleep on the beach...any beach. My favorites were Bora Bora for the party and San Salines for relaxation and the view. Don't be afraid to take your top off either ladies! That's all part of the fun! Also, buy CD's while you are there. Space has a place inside where you can buy their latest release....you can't get these in the states.
Have a great time...and do it now while you're young. As more and more Americans find out about Ibiza, chances are it will turn into a Cancun in the next few years. So, get there now while you can. Cheers!
There were four girls on my trip, and we had added Ibiza onto our European vacation that included Italy, Switzerland, and Amsterdam. And let me tell you, 3, 4 or 5 days IS enough time to spend there. You can certainly get a taste of the island on the very first night that you arrive.
To summarize the Ibizan experience, think of everything you have ever heard about Ibiza, whether it be from Wild On! or VH1 or some other source...EVERYTHING YOU WILL EVER HERE IS TRUE! And then some, no matter how prepared you think you are, your jaw WILL DROP the first night you get there.
Just to share a few reviews and/or advice with you, following is a short re-cap of my trip this summer. We stayed at Jet Apartments in Playa D'en Bossa - we had found this place the previous year while we were partying at Bora Bora beach and decided that this was definitely the place to stay the next time we came to Ibiza. Although it was extremely hard to make reservations, finally all the hard work and long distance phone calls paid off and we secured a room. Awesome location, great beach, and never a dull moment. I would definitely recommend staying there - it is cheap and the only drawback is the loud planes ushering in hundreds of clubbers throughout the day (hence the name, JET Apartments).
While I don't consider myself a raver, in fact, I am the farthest thing from it, Ibiza is the most amazing place I have ever been. I work a regular 8-5 job with an automotive company in Michigan. I am 24 years old, single, and I love to travel. Like everyone else in the states, I saw Ibiza on Wild On a few years ago and promised myself I would make it there. I did and it was the most exciting experience of my life. I knew I would love it as I am a huge party girl, but I was not prepared to fall in love with the island. I went to Ibiza for one thing: the DJ's. Although entrance tickets to the clubs are pretty pricey ($50) , realize that you would pay that much to see a concert at home. And, in essence, that is what you are doing here. From Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Carl Cox, DJ Irene, Sasha and John Digweed, Sven Vath, Paul Van Dyk...nowhere else will you find this caliber of DJ's on one island along with the most enthusiastic clubbers in the world! You will meet people from all over the world, and yes, Americans are finally catching on. No matter where you go, fellow Americans will find you. They hear your accent and they are on you like flys.
Buy your tickets in advance to save money...the best thing to do is to go down to the port around midnight, have a few drinks, do some people watching, buy your tickets and head to the clubs around 2 a.m. While I still have not experienced every club there, I have been to the majority of them. Following is the schedule that we seemed to follow:
Monday - Manumission (too big and too crowded, but worth going just to see the biggest club in the world...10,000 people!!!)
Tuesday - Perfecto at Pacha
Wednesday - El Divino or Space
Thursday - Cream at Amnesia is a must!
Friday - PACHA! PACHA! PACHA! I cannot stress that enough.
Saturday - Hit some of the smaller bars... AK Morgana,
Sunday - We Love Sundays at Space - Amazing!
If you plan on drinking, be prepared to fork out some cash...drinks are extremely expensive (sometimes $20 for a Vodka Redbull). The reason for that? NO ONE DRINKS! There are many other ways to party there and that becomes extremely evident as soon as you walk in to a club and realize that there are probably 5,000 people there and not a single line at the bar! But, don't think you're going to get off cheap on the water. Although your party favors will be mind-blowingly cheap, water is anywhere between $8 - $10 for a small bottle. And they actually put salt into the taps in the bathrooms so you can't refill. So, plan on taking at least $150 - $200 out per night, no matter what your poison. It's all worth it, though. Sidebar: what you get in Ibiza will probably be the best and cleanest you will ever have...Enjoy! : )
And although you will be extremely tired when you come in the next morning, don't waste your time in Ibiza in your hotel room. Sleep on the beach...any beach. My favorites were Bora Bora for the party and San Salines for relaxation and the view. Don't be afraid to take your top off either ladies! That's all part of the fun! Also, buy CD's while you are there. Space has a place inside where you can buy their latest release....you can't get these in the states.
Have a great time...and do it now while you're young. As more and more Americans find out about Ibiza, chances are it will turn into a Cancun in the next few years. So, get there now while you can. Cheers!