Holiday Tips - Ladies first
Safety
We can assure you that ibiza is a safe island. Rape and mugging are almost unheard of. However, just like at home, there are a few rules to bear in mind:
Going out alone at night
Ibiza is a party island, people are here to have fun, and it is quite safe for girls to venture out without a man in tow. However, flirting is a very popular summer pastime, especially for the hot-blooded latinos who are a bit more enthusiastic than their northern european counterparts.
In July and August, there are many Italians on the island, but don't be put off by a cry of 'Ciao Bella' - it's a compliment! Generally speaking, a firm 'No Gracias' (no thank you) should be enough. There are enough pretty girls here on Ibiza, so our prospective Romeo should soon be off on his next flirt.
Unfortunately, Ibiza does have a reputation as a rather easy place to pick up girls. Don't be surprised if you are invited for a night-time stroll along the beach, and then are expected to..... Remember, a clear and firm 'No' and the situation should be diffused.
Hitchhiking
Very popular, although we don't recommend hitchhiking if you are here alone. There are excellent public transport facilities, and the disco bus is a very cheap and effective way of reaching the discos, wherever you are staying. Taxis are also many and cheap.
If you are determined to hitchhike, please only during daytime, and try and make sure that there is a female driver, or at least one other female in the car.
Clothes & Dressing up (or down)
Clothing
What shall I take with me? Don't be afraid of packing your most outrageous and colourful clothes. On Ibiza, anything goes. A good tip is a light cotton wrap or 'pareo' to throw over on the way back from the beach, or to the shops. Make sure him indoors also has a pair of long trousers to wear at night. Many hotel restaurants insist on long trousers for the evening meal.
From May to the middle of June, and from the middle of September to the end of October, it can get a bit cooler, so pack a couple of light jumpers or a jacket for those chillier evenings. It may even rain!! A light waterproof jacket will ensure against all eventualities.
In July and August the temperature rises to over 30ºC (at nights too!) - make sure you have light and airy clothes with you. Dresses and skirts are far more comfortable to wear than trousers (talking from many year's experience working summers in trousers!).
Topless
Quite normal here, either on the beach or by the hotel pool. There are only two official nudist beaches: Es Cavallet in the south, and Aguas Blancas on the North-East coast below Cala San Vicente.
Shopping
Clothes shopping
I think I can safely say for us girls, nothing is more fun than going shopping for clothes in the many boutiques and shops for which Ibiza is famous. The Port of Ibiza is famous for it's outrageous fashion and styles. Sorry to be boring, but just take a minute to stop and think about those clothes before getting out the boyfriend's Visa card:
Are you really going to wear these clothes at home? Are they worth the price for just one evening out on the town?
Our tip is to have a look around the new part of Ibiza, near the Avenida de España and the Calle Aragón. This is where the locals shop, the prices are far lower, and you often get the same choice.
Rebajas - sales
Every girl's dream. Starting in the middle of September, Ibiza's shops and boutiques go sale-crazy. Discounts of up to 50% are quite normal. There is no winter season here so the shop owners have to sell of their surplus stocks. Bargains galore!
Shopping
There are many supermarkets in all the resorts, and even in some hotels, to stock up on important supplies. If you have rented a car, it is worth a visit to the large Hipermarkets on the main roads between Ibiza and San Antonio, and on the main road leading out of Ibiza, direction Santa Eulalia. There is more choice, and the prices are a bit cheaper.
More about Shopping
Tip: Cheap fresh fruit and vegetables can be bought from the little stands on the sides of most main roads on the island.
Children
It is not advisable to bring babies younger than two years in the months of July and August - it is quite simply too hot.
For older kids, we can not stress enough the importance of suncream.
Babyfood is available in most supermarkets and also chemists (Pharmacies).
Use the highest possible factor, and remember to re-apply after swimming - a completely waterproof suncream has not yet been invented.
Babysitting
Babyphones do work over here, although you might need to buy an adaptor from a local supermarket. many hotels offer a babysitting service at the reception.
Cosmetics & Beauty
Let's get one thing straight: the sun burns very hot here. So don't forget your suncream. As you may expect, beauty products and suncreams are expensive here, so bring your favourites with you. Use a very high protection factor. You will still get just as brown, but won't need to spend the first few nights in fancy dress as a lobster on the disco dancefloors!
The Pill
The contraceptive pill is very cheap here, and freely available in all chemists (Pharmacies). Ask your doctor what your brand is called, and buy the equivalent over here.
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