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Designed as statements of island-style luxury

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W IBIZA

W Ibiza is a long-anticipated, off-the-beaten-track presence on the palm-fringed, sun-kissed beachfront of the island’s third-largest town, Santa Eulalia, with its cosmopolitan outlook where Hippy culture meets Club Culture in an intoxicating fusion of myth, legend and innate, island spirit exuded by the vibrant, local art galleries, trendy boutiques and amazing dining along shimmering beaches.

Conveniently located only 15 minutes from Ibiza town, 21 km

from Ibiza airport and the daily boats leaving to Formentera from

Santa Eulalia marina. At the core of its boho philosophy, W Ibiza aspires to be a magnet for free-spirits, clubbers and jet setters alike, blending their contrasting lifestyles into an escape that is savvy, soulful and stylish. In short, the ultimate stay and play.

Echoing that philosophy are the hotel’s bold and playful architecture and vibrant interiors, a tribute to Ibiza’s Bohemian heritage, that cry out to guests to spark the imagination and make a connection with the soul of the place. However, guests will find that the hotel’s bohemian theme that is so synonymous with Ibiza is tempered by refined sophistication and further reflected through the spatial arrangement and selection of materials and finishes.

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W Ibizaʼs great advantage is its location and the fact that it is one of only a handful of hotels in Santa Eulalia with direct access to the sea.

Something that further defines the W Ibiza´s essence is its whatever/whenever culture that allows guests to enjoy the facilities of the hotel to the absolute maximum whether it’s a craving for a signature cocktail or planning that dream outing or excursion. This is complemented by the role of the W Insiders - mavens who thanks to their experience and knowledge of the very latest trends in fashion, music and design, are able to connect guests to the coolest experiences both inside and outside of the hotel, granting them privileged access to little known hotspots and the chance to really get beneath the skin of Ibiza.

W Ibiza´s great advantage is its location and the fact that it is one of only a handful of hotels in Santa Eulalia with direct access to the sea, ideal for sun seekers and beach lovers, while those aficionados of water sports can always head in the direction of the Marina for a dive or a boat ride. For those wanting to stay closer to home, they may do so and still enjoy the music in two different spaces with two contrasting atmospheres: the main wet deck with a kid’s swimming pool and Glow Bar that is an adults-only area overlooking the bay and the mountains of Santa Eulalia.

Meanwhile, the Wet Deck is a unique terrace enjoying direct access to the beach and combining a pool, bar, music and relaxing sunbeds – an ideal venue where to enjoy snacks, all-day food and cocktails. This is the place for chilled, theme events and weekly sessions led by renowned DJ’s.

Away Spa is where the beauty bar team will pamper guests as they sip a glass of champagne. From their mantra of detox.retox.repeat, there are treatments available to dispel the cobwebs after a night out on the town or simply to help guests to relax and unwind. Away Spa has six treatment rooms as well as dedicated stations for manicures and pedicures. For those with a more active lifestyle, FIT with its state-of-the-art fitness equipment allows guests to recharge their fitness batteries.

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A perfect cocoon of comfort from where to savour the very best of the Ibizan vibe.

The W Ibiza meeting room, STUDIO, is a unique space that provides an innovative environment for any type of meeting or private event and able to host gatherings of up to 59 people in an atmosphere conducive to stimulating creativity. STUDIO comes equipped with a screen and integrated projector and allows for the adaptation of the space with different types of layouts. The facility allows for food and beverages to be ordered from any of the hotel restaurants. The hotel Games Room showcases flower power colours for kids and provides a playground, allowing the young to get those creative juices flowing.

When it comes to food and beverage, W Ibiza offers a grand diversity of gastronomic experiences across its eight restaurants and bars. At the foundation of this foodie haven lies cutting-edge cuisine and the perfect combination of local products and international collaborations.

Glow Bar is a singular space of W Ibiza – an adults-only retreat where sea views and mountain vistas combine to create the perfect ambiance for yoga and mindfulness guided by the best professionals on the islands. The Glow infinity pool provides an oasis of peace and the perfect opportunity to kick back and relax on one of the sunbeds, sip a delicious cocktail or snack on some sushi.

In terms of accommodation, W Ibiza’s 162 rooms, including 52 suites, are designed as statements of islandstyle luxury with the hotel suites having terraces with commanding views of the sea or mountains – each one a perfect cocoon of comfort from where to savour the very best of the Ibizan vibe.

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ibzwh-w-ibiza/

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Chiringuito Blue

IBIZA

Roughly a 20-minute drive from Ibiza town, Chiringuito Blue is located on Santa Eularia beach, a charming Mediterranean bay known for its crystal, shallow waters, lengthy promenade and spectacular views of Formentera in the distance.

With a fortified 16th century

church, Puig de Missa, on the hill overlooking the town, a river-walk and a beautiful yacht marina and excellent range of shops, Santa Eularia offers the perfect balance between authenticity and modernity. The municipality also includes delightful inland villages such as Santa Gertrudis and Sant Carles as well as the only golf course on the island.

In terms of its culinary offerings, Chiringuito Blue boasts an eclectic range of cuisines that showcases a divine fusion of exotic dishes from the East using only the most choice and high-quality local products taking diners on a journey of flavours. It also features a select list of the finest wines and premier selection of cocktails for that ultimate experience of first class gastronomy that is the responsibility of director of operations, Juanan Martinez and manager Alexis Carreno.

This season’s freshly-conceived dishes include the tasteful ‘soft shell crab with salsa verde and homemade zhug mayonnaise’, a savoury, creamy salad made with ‘Charcoal cherry tomatoes, pesto and Stracciatella cheese’; or the exotic ‘yellowtail shawarma with roasted peppers, onions and lentils’. These are accompanied by a selection of starters and dishes designed for sharing: ‘warm chickpeas, tahini,

grated tomato, turmeric’; the famous Shakshuka ‘2 sunny-side-up eggs in slow-cooked tomato stew served with pita bread and tahini’; or the favourite of many - ‘creamy soft Iberican Joselito Ham croquettes’. With a mouth-watering variety of fresh fish and select seafood, the varied menu offers something for every palate alongside a host of healthy, vegetarian and vegan options.

Main dishes include such treats as a ‘charcoal-grilled, free-range whole chicken with sage and Ibizan lemons’ or ‘Mezzi paccheri pasta with calamari and Sicilian cherry tomato’ and grilled catchof-the-day. The extensive drinks menu features an enticing wine list as well as cocktails created from choice spirits and homemade syrups.

Memorable desserts are another hallmark of the restaurant with such options as ‘ice cream sandwich’ made with vegan chocolate ice cream and crumble, corn crunch and wafer flake, vegan-friendly, lactose-free and with the possibility of ordering it gluten-free too. Other options include ‘Piña colada tart’ or ‘Cheesecake mousse’.

Meanwhile, the promenade kiosk provides coffee, a range of delectable pastries and healthy snacks to take away - perfect for those on the run or picnickers looking for tasty treats. Children are always welcome and are entertained by one of the island’s

premier child-minding service companies every weekend at their eco-conscious kids’ corner. The Kids Menu offers a variety of tasty homemade dishes. Children are well entertained with games, face painting and crafts on the sand while the grown-ups relax on the shaded sofa.

Chiringuito Blue’s overarching philosophy remains all about sustainability, placing an emphasis on organic produce from the island that is good for the soul at the same time that is of benefit to the planet. The restaurant collaborates closely with Ibiza Preservation Foundation working to preserve Ibiza and Formentera’s unique environment and cultural heritage and addressing several issues impacting the islands’ wellbeing including tourism, land use, water, energy, waste, biodiversity and transport. Furthermore, the restaurant collaborates with the fundraising initiative ‘1 Euro per Table for the Environment’ which IPF launched in 2013.

Chiringuito Blue is an idyllic place to enjoy a drink as an après-beach treat as the sun goes down while evening meals at the restaurant, under the stars are simply the perfect way to end the day. Throughout the summer months, Thursday evenings bring ‘Jueves Blue’ a soirée of dinner, coctails and musical talent featuring a different artist each week.

www.chiringuitoblueibiza.com

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