holidays’ blog

An Ibiza holiday is a unique experience. Pioneering dance music and sunny weather combine with the great location to make Ibiza the number one clubbing holiday destination!

Most young travellers know what they can expect from a holiday in Ibiza. Ibiza’s reputation as a leading destination for clubbers is well earned but Ibiza holidays have other benefits that are often overlooked. The island has beautiful countryside and is a naturally attractive looking place. Ibiza is nicknamed “The White Isle” after the white sand beaches and has some of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean.

The island of Ibiza is always associated with dance music and extravagant nightlife, and a holiday in Ibiza will not disappoint clubbers. Ibiza features leading clubs like Space, Pacha and the largest nightclub in the world, Privilege.

The bars of Ibiza can be a relaxing alternative to the clubs elsewhere allowing you to watch the spectacular sunsets with a drink in hand. The most famous of these bars are Café Del Mar and Bar Mambo both situated on the sunset strip in San Antonio. Benirras beach is another great place to watch the sunset from.

Ibiza features one golf course, boats available for charter, water sports and a range of traditional and tourist friendly restaurants.

The countryside on the island is a mix of coves, sandy bays, pine forests and white washed villages. Hiring a car is a cheap way to traverse the island, although buses and taxis are available. Walking on foot will allow you to take in the atmosphere as you walk through the various areas of Ibiza, San Antonio Bay, San Rafael and Ibiza town.

Ibiza has various market stalls and hippy market areas. All sorts of locally produced jewellery, trinkets and souvenirs are produced and sold here. Take a look at Punta Arabi in Es Cana or the Hippy market in Talamanaca in San Carlos. There is a wide variety to choose from on the markets, like moccasins, and other handmade clothes.

Ibiza is far more than just a destination for clubbers. The soft sandy beaches will suit families with young children and the various other activities across this charming little island will keep most people happy!

Tenerife is the largest of the Spanish ruled Canary islands and is of volcanic origin like the other islands. The island has an array of modern facilities to suit travellers including a waterpark, animal park, a theatre, 9 golf courses and high quality hotels.

Tenerife has a dry and hot southern part and a humid and green north. Naturally the southern part of the island is most popular with tourists and is better developed with the Costa Adeje area benefiting from most of these new facilities. The northern town of Puerto de la Cruz is the main area for tourists in the north.

Tenerife has a range of activities and attractions for everyone no matter what age you are. There are bars and clubs, aquariums and zoos, botanical gardens and great shopping centres. While in Tenerife, take advantage of the tax-free prices to find a memento of your time spent on the island. There are good shopping areas in Tenerife, where you can find leather goods and antiques.

The beaches in Tenerife have a wide range of water sports available like Kayak, Pedalos and surfing. Popular excursions that are run include a catamaran trip to see dolphins and the colony of over five hundred Pilot whales just off the coast of the island. The Loro Parque, is an aquarium with a zoo and botanical gardens. Look out for the Tenerife carnival that starts one week before lent. This rowdy traditional festival rivals the Brazilian Rio de Janeiro festival for fun!

Tenerife has various restaurants where you can sample traditional Canarian food. The good shopping facilities and wide choice of food allow the self-catering holidaymaker to cook for themselves easily if they want to.

Summer holidays in Tenerife will be warm and whatever destination you choose, beautiful beaches and modern facilities will be available to you. This makes Tenerife a great destination with a variety of attractions across the island whatever interests you. Whether you book as a couple, a family, or as a group, you are sure to find a way to enjoy your time there.