Private Jet Charter Guide to Ibiza

Everybody has heard of Ibiza. The world famous White Isle, arguably the jewel of the Balearics, is synonymous with the hedonistic party lifestyle that draws in six million odd tourists like a magnet every year, largely during the height of the season between June and October.

As the years have gone by and the number of visitors has increased, drawn by the legendary nightclubs, incredible restaurants, and not least by the island’s outstanding natural beauty, the island has managed to maintain its charismatic allure and unique energy. Ibiza’s reputation as THE place to be in the summer has blossomed, maintaining it’s position in the pantheon of holiday destinations for those who come for the furious clubbing scene, whilst broadening its appeal to the international wealthy, who now consider a stop at the island on their super yacht as obligatory as a pit stop in Santorini, Sardinia, and St. Tropez.

Ibiza – Background

The island is home to a population of approximately 133,000 people, many of whom are split between the islands two biggest towns – Ibiza Town, on the south of the island, and San Antonio, on the north west of the island. The height of the season, when most tend to visit, is between June and October, with July and August being the hottest months, when average temperatures hit about 30°C.

Ibiza International Airport is located 7km’s southwest of Ibiza town and also serves as the principal airport for Formentera, a smaller island south of Ibiza also popular with visitors.

Getting There

Ibiza gets extremely busy in the summer, with direct flights often subject to delays, crowded airports, and anti social departure and arrival times. We regularly see a surge of demand for private jet charter to Ibiza over the height of the season, not only from the UK and other European hot spots such as Geneva, Cannes, Nice and Palma, but as far afield as the US, Middle East and Moscow.

Fortunately Ibiza is well equipped to deal with this increase in traffic, with two dedicated private jet terminals that are open 24 hours at Ibiza International Airport, meaning that those coming in on private flights can travel at reasonable hours and avoid the worst of the congestion and hassle of transiting through the commercial air terminal.

The Beaches

We’ve done the hard work and put together the details of three beaches which are always popular:

Cala Jondal Beach – a beautiful pebble beach surrounded by craggy rocks and pine trees, which runs gently into the sparkling turquoise water on the south of the island. It is incredibly popular with boat owners, who moor up in the bay before heading to one of the fantastic restaurants or bars on the beach for lunch. Chief among these is the Blue Marlin, one of Ibiza’s most famous beach clubs.

Las Salinas Beach – This is the southern most beach of the island, a mile long crescent of sand along which some of the most exclusive bars on the island are found. This is a very trendy beach, populated by the rich, beautiful and famous, with crystal clear water and a glamourous yet relaxed atmosphere.

Cala Salada Beach – A small cove with incredible aquamarine water, protected by pine trees and rocky bluffs, which make this beach most accessible by private boat. Of course, this means that very few, if any, tourist boats reach Cala Salada, in turn making it popular with locals (who swear by the incredible restaurant located at the beach) and the discreet and wealthy, who value being able to moor their boat and have a swim in peace and quiet.

The Nightclubs

Ibiza is most famous for its super clubs which, during the high season, attract some of the top DJ’s from around the world. Each of the clubs have different events, themes and DJ’s on the differing weeknights, so it is important to be aware of their calendars. Those that regularly attract the biggest names and throw the most spectacular parties include:

Amnesia – Located between Ibiza town and San Antonio, Amnesia offers the classical Ibiza experience – heaving dance floors, incredible sound systems, cavernous rooms, and an eclectic mixture of music. The upper floors of this club are all VIP, with incredible views of the DJ booth and the scenes below.

Space – Between Ibiza airport and Ibiza Town, this nightclub has a long and distinguished history when it comes to clubbing in Ibiza. Famous for offering daytime clubbing through many of its years, this club has five different areas as well as a dedicated VIP area that is second to none.

DC-10 – This incredible nightclub was set up in a disused old aircraft hangar at the end of the Ibiza airport runway, and rapidly became one of the island’s favourite nightclubs, doing very little by way of marketing and being very much under the radar – a fact that makes it one of the most popular and famous clubs on the island today and a mecca for those in the know.

Pacha – One of the oldest on the island, created out of a little finca in 1973, this nightclub has not only dominated the scene in Ibiza for years but has gone on to become a global brand in itself. It is still at the forefront of this global franchise and is still the playground of the rich and famous, well known for its VIP service and big name DJ’s.

Bars & Restaurants

Blue Marlin – The height of VIP Ibiza style, the Blue Marlin is where everybody wants to get a table during daylight and evening hours. Nestled on Cala Jondal beach, the restaurant serves incredible Mediterranean food, and once night has fallen stays open to 4am, meaning once you have settled in to its gilded luxury, there will be no need for you to move anywhere else – except, perhaps, back to your yacht.

Sa Trinxa – If you’re looking for great music in a beach side Ibiza bar institution, then look no further. Sa Trinxa, at the far end of Las Salinas beach, has incredible views, a relaxed but fun atmosphere, great music, and delicious fresh food. It is a popular afternoon spot for those warming up after the night before, and attracts a fun international crowd.

Cotton Beach Club – Located at the western end of the island, this spectacular white washed restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a long lunch before watching the quintessential Ibiza sunset as it slips lazily beneath the horizon. The food is delicious, with a wide variety on the menu provided by a world class team in the kitchen.

Cafe del Mar – Still one of Ibiza’s top tourist spots, Cafe del Mar has remained true to its principle aim – providing the perfect environment in which to sit and drink incredible cocktails to great music whilst watching jaw dropping sunsets. The bar is located in San Antonio, and also serves excellent food ensuring that you have to find a good reason to up sticks and head elsewhere.

Pura Vida – To the east of the island lies the safe, quiet, and breathtaking Playa Niu Blau, on which sits this exquisite restaurant serving sumptuous fresh food from a fusion menu. Once you’ve had a chance to finish up at this restaurant, one of the best on the island, it is only a short hop down the road to…

Nikki Beach Club – This institution probably needs no introduction, suffice to say that since opening in 2013 at Santa Eulalia, it does everything NIkki Beach tends to do, and does it well. Leaving aside its stunning location and exceptional views, it also has a beach club, pool, exceptional restaurant, and summer chic in abundance.

For all private jet charter requirements to Ibiza this summer, please contact us at Villiers Jets for a quote.

London Luton to West Palm Beach Florida

FLIGHT DATE: 24/07/2015

AIRCRAFT: Gulfstream IV

SEATS: 12

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Private Jet Charter to Baha Mar, Nassau

With news that Baha Mar are due to open their £3.5bn resort in the Caribbean this month (see here), now is a great time to visit the Bahamas by private jet and take a closer look at this latest addition to the high end hotel market.

The Baha Mar Bahamas resort Nassau includes four luxury hotels totaling 2,200 rooms, with further facilities including 50 bars and restaurants, casinos, spas, boutiques, golf courses, art galleries, and of course the obligatory sparkling white beach straight out of a travel brochure.

Travelling by private jet to Baha Mar will ensure that you begin your journey with the same levels of comfort and luxury that you can expect during your stay at the five star resort. Chartering a private jet will also allow you, should you wish, to experience the other islands of the Bahamas and wider Caribbean as they should be experienced – from the air. Island hopping in a private jet is an incredible way to sample all of the charms that the archipelago has to offer, allowing you to visit one luxury resort or private villa after the next, before returning home directly, without having to return to your port of arrival.

The closest airport to Baha Mar is Lynden Pindling International Airport (formerly Nassau International Airport), which is the principal international airport of the Bahamas and the main gateway to the country. Being one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean, Lynden Pindling Int’l Airport is well equipped to deal with all international private jet charter traffic, and serves as a base for private jet charter traffic to all of the smaller airports throughout the Caribbean.

For all private jet charter requirements to Nassau, the Bahamas or the wider Caribbean, please contact us at Villiers Jets.

Kenya – The Ultimate for Luxury Safaris

The modern safari is perhaps one of the most exciting and exhilarating holidays that you can embark on – an enthralling experience combining a beautiful yet remote wilderness with the comfort and luxury of a boutique hotel.

Kenya offers some of the most eye catching and beautiful lodges (see our article on Sosian lodge here) from which to explore the dramatic landscapes, breathtaking views, and incredible wildlife for which it is known, and for which people travel from all over the world to see first hand. It’s a vibrant country of many contrasts, from great plains teeming with exotic game, to the jungle clad slopes of Mount Kenya, and of course the pristine white beaches of Watamu and Diani that roll gently into the sparkling blue Indian Ocean.

If you are planning on indulging yourself and your family in such a special way, we suggest completing the experience by flying out to Kenya by private jet. If you’re planning on heading straight out on safari, we suggest flying into Wilson airport, from where you can transfer directly to your final destination by a smaller private charter – whether this be in the Masai Mara in the south of the country, or Laikipia further to the north.

If you are planning on heading straight to the coast for a well earned break on the endless white beaches, you can fly straight to Malindi airport if you are heading to Watamu, or Mombasa International Airport if you are travelling south to Diani Beach.

We are also able to arrange domestic charters for you once you have arrived in Kenya, should you decide that you would like to experience the country from the air or visit the remoter regions in a convenient and comfortable fashion.

For any private aviation requirements within, to or from Kenya, please get in touch and we will make all the necessary arrangements.

Villiers Recommends… Amante Beach Club, Ibiza

Amante Beach Club Ibiza

Villiers Recommends… Amante Beach Club, Ibiza

We’ve spent time waxing lyrical about Ibiza and its culinary and cultural treasures on our blog before, however we feel that Amante Beach Club is deserving of it own mention as it opens for the summer 2015 season.

With an idyllic position on a dramatic cliff top overlooking the beautiful Sol D’en Serra bay, the restaurant is beautifully presented along simplistic, stylish, yet contemporary lines and offers one of the best selections of fresh Mediterranean fare on the island. Coupled with one of their stunning signature cocktails, temptingly comfortable day beds with quintessential Balearic views out over the Mediterranean, and terraced access down to a private beach with typically crystalline azure water, and it’s a miracle that any of their customers manage to leave.

For those heading to Ibiza this summer, if you are in need of a luxurious, relaxing and perfectly pampered lunch guaranteed to re-energise you after a tiring few days, then Amante Beach simply has to be on your agenda. Equally if you are looking for a romantic, quiet and secluded spot in which to spend some time with your beloved, then we can’t recommend a better restaurant from which you can watch the moon rise, and see its ghostly light shimmer out over the sea as you have your dinner.

For private jet charter to Ibiza this summer, contact Villiers Jet Charter for a quote.