As I make my exit from the plane to the Ibiza airport surrounded by people who are in no rush or swearing at the long wait for the luggage, I start to see what the fuzz about this little island is all about. As we drive into the city of Ibiza everyone is equally chilled out and there’s a bumping sound of club music streaming out of the speakers everywhere. The atmosphere is so chilled I’m lulled into a near trans-like state where I remain for the whole duration of my stay. One might question the presence of certain substances for this general state of chill - anyhow, I love it!

Scenery-wise Balearic islands offers a real eye candy with its amazingly clear azure blue ocean and rocky beachfronts. Car is essential as distances are long and roads hilly and generally in jumpy state. My favorite tanning spot is on the beach of Cala Comte, on the west coast of the island, facing a handful of little inhabited islands. Here you can stay the whole day perfecting your tan, taking a dip in the refreshing tides (be aware of the medusas, I got snogged by one), popping to their restaurant for fresh calamaris, lovely organic salads cheap as chips and a jug of refreshing Sangria. The days on the beach are unusually long; most crowds stay until the sunset at around 9pm. On this side, it’s worth watching for because there aren’t many obstructions and the sun is in the full view. Traditionally it’s on the beach front of Café del Mar in Saint Antonio where the massive crowds gather up like there’s no tomorrow. There’s something quite special about the setting – the horizon is clear with only a few boats and paragliders getting a private view. The sun changes its color to a burning red as it makes its way down. Café del Mar is bumping up the music according to the sun going down and there’s a massive cheer as it finally drops in the sea. What a way to start the evening. Here people go out to dinner - the latest I’ve seen in Spain - at 11pm and then make their way to the clubs. Our club of choice is Pacha, where you can dance till 7am with top DJs like Eric Morillo, David Guetta and Roger Sanchez – how’s that for a dance marathon! I totally lost the track of time as soon as I started to move to the music, alongside thousands of other people. Just remember to wear a bit of a platform to protect your toes. I had no toe casualties in my high wedges. Then, if you still have some juices left, you can head to the ‘afters’ at Sa Trinxa at Ses Salinas. This is where you see the hard-core party crowd the day after, like I did when we where sunning at Malibu Beach nearby. Ses Salinas is a condensed version of a long beach front and backed with a few beach clubs and lots of music.

Fashion stakes are not high here; comfort is the deciding factor. No wonder when the days don’t end until the following afternoon! It’s more the mix of 70s hippie and urban cool with simple tank vests and harem pants. Darn, I even learned to love these drop-crotch pants so much that I had to get a pair of my very own. Oh so comfortable! I also stocked on white linen pants, hand printed sarongs and colorful beach dresses while walking around the town. There are lots of little shops near the marina. Don’t forget to expand your music collection – the airport has the best selection. The latest CD’s of Café del Mar, Pacha, KM5, Hedi Kandi and Ses Salinas are the best.

As I board the plane to Marseilles, I have a feeling that I won’t feel the same about St. Tropez, my favorite summer haunt until now. Ibiza has truly taken my breath away.

For the best sights – Es Vedra island (mystical powers they say), beautiful scenery of Cala Cabo, walking the narrow streets in the Old Town
Beaches - Ses Salinas, Cala Comte
For lunch – Tamalanca, a fossil-like rocky beach with a simple local restaurant serving the best seafood I’ve had in long time. Gambas a la blacha, Sepia a la blacha, finished with the secret recipe coffee of lemon and cognac. Cheap as chips!
For dinner - Plaza del Sol 7, 07800 Ibiza Old Town, Ibiza (00 34 97 1390 773). Lobster and seafood gazpacho, lamb chops and a beautiful view of the town from high up.
For a chill after dinner – KM5 (+34.971.39.63.49, www.km5-lounge.com)
For party till dawn – Pacha (+34.971.31.36.12, www.pacha.net), Space (+34.971.396.793, www.space-ibiza.es)