Monthly Archives: March 2012
Ultimate Recovery At Nammos Kandara
Nammos Beach club is the location for the next Essentialibiza party, in conjunction with Karma Kandara and Nammos we bring you the Ultimate Recovery Session. Karma Kandara is a unique resort made up of stunning luxury villas built into the … read more
Blue Marlin Opens 2012
It doesn’t seem like yesterday that we joined Yelle, Mattias and all the rest of the Blue Marlin gang in celebrating the launch of their operation in Dubai and here they are, back in Ibiza, and set for the launch … read more
Ibiza Cooperativa Opening Party
Deep in the middle of Ibiza’s lush valleys, in the Green Heart of the island, an alternative opening party celebrated the new Ibiza Cooperativa. Emma PranaSol, Essentialibiza’s wellness blogger extraordinaire, popped along to Casita Verde to find out what it … read more
Dinner Is Served
It doesn’t seem like almost six months ago that we were sitting in Bambuddha Grove, on a wet Monday night in October, where a mixture of the last tourists on the island and local regulars filled every table in the … read more
Capturing Life
It’s hard to put the spirit of Ibiza into words but if you spend a few hours in the company of French photographer Jerome Ferriere, you get a pretty good idea. He is instantly likeable, with a freedom that only … read more
We Love Space Sundays 2012
We Love is undoubtedly the most aptly named club party on the island. Delivering an electronic festival on a weekly basis across the numerous platforms in Space has seen the brand become one of the first boxes ticked when clubbers … read more
Hotel Royalty
Having enjoyed our evening in Japanese restaurant Okku we were delighted to receive an invite from The Monarch hotel, where Okku is located, to stay with them for four nights as we returned to Dubai from Bahrain for the second … read more
Space Opening Line Up & Tickets
After kick starting the countdown to the start of the new season by announcing that the Space Opening Fiesta will take place on May 27, the recently voted best Global Club at the 27th annual IDMA’s in Miami and number … read more
Nassau Sets Sail For Summer
The feeling that summer is on the way increases daily on the island, the temperature gently rises and the hub of activity around the numerous bars and restaurants increases as they step up their game for the impending arrival of … read more
Atzaro Springs Into Action
Atzaro is set in the heart of Ibiza for a reason. It’s an oasis of tranquillity, luxury, breathtaking beauty, and everything on offer will awaken your senses before enlightening them – everything you’ve been missing since it closed. Every year … read more
Ibiza Live Line Up
Ibiza and Mallorca Live has given its biggest statement of intent so far as the line up for both venues is announced. Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah, Example, Pro Green, Wretch 32, Professor Green, Labrinth, Rev Run (Run Dmc), Dappy and … read more
The Fine Dining Society
You know those places that the in crowd find before anyone else and they keep a secret for as long as they can, the ones where there are no massive signs outside and who don’t shout about what they do … read more
Linekers Gets Set For Summer
Lineker’s in San Antonio is one of the most popular bars on the island. Whether you’re enjoying cocktails on the terrace, in the midst of an electric pre-club with their resident DJs or caught up in the atmosphere of the … read more
Together In Electric Dreams
Esteemed clubbing brand Together has announced an Ibiza residency in Amnesia for 2012. After testing the water last season under the Tonight guise the clubbing brand, known for combining world class DJs and top electronic acts, takes up residency on … read more
Karma Samui The Rockpool Sessions
Sunday March 25 sees the Essentialibiza/ Tilllate tour head to Thailand and to Rockpool in Karma Samui to be more precise. We have been guests in the stunning Karma Samui resort for the past few days and having enjoyed the … read more
Cutting It In Ibiza
Louisa Mason Cooper hair and beauty has firmly established itself in a short time on the island. As well as an ever increasing client list of locals and tourists it has also added some of the biggest fashion brands operating … read more
Fiesta de la Prima Vera
It’s one of the most eagerly awaited parties of the season and it’s almost upon us. Sunday March 25 at midday sees Atzaro Hotel throw open its doors and welcome one and all to the Fiesta de la Prima Vera. … read more
Living In Wonderland
Ben Speir is a clubber at heart, he has travelled and spent endless hours in the middle of dancefloors listening to his favourite DJ, it’s what makes him the ideal promoter and artist manager, he understands clubland. As a driving … read more
Nassau Opens 2012
Nassau Beach club has announced details of its 2012 opening party. Saturday March 24 will see Andi Piper and DJ Ruben delivering a cool soundtrack from 20.00pm onwards. Nassau will be open every day from that date and every Friday … read more
Dare To Dream
As far back as he can remember, James Davis has enjoyed writing. His not so distant past seen him working at respected dance music publication Ministry, a job that would take him all over the world, and drop him into … read more
Easy As 1 2 3
Ibiza has inspired musicians, DJs and music lovers for generations, offering a unique clubbing experience resulting in the small island in the Balearics becoming the Mecca of electronic music. With a history of outdoor partying and an affiliation with dance … read more
Okku The Art Of Eating Out
It’s Monday night in Dubai, we’ve spent our first day on our feet exploring the Dubai Mall, one of Dubai’s many indoor cities where you can do just about anything you want and buy everything you could ever need. After … read more
Ditch The Workout Join The Party
‘Ditch the workout, join the party’ is exactly the type of headline you want to see advertising a fitness class in Ibiza. So it’s lucky then that Sharon Edwards – Ibiza’s newly landed Zumba instructor – has been the first … read more
Ibiza Rocks Announce 2012 Line Up
Ibiza Rocks has built its reputation on constantly raising the bar and then clearing it and 2012 looks set to be yet another example. Earlier we brought you the news that Ed Sheeran and Two Door Cinema Club would be … read more
Essentialibiza Heads East
As the nights get lighter and the temperature in northern Europe edges above freezing and the sun pops its head out once in a while to check that the coast is clear, thoughts turn to summer days not that far … read more
Retreating In Ibiza
Simply put, Ibiza Retreats is the result of a calling to connect the numerous healing resources on Ibiza and give people easy access to them. Larah Davis, a holistic life coach and wellness consultant, Susie Howell, event manager and Yoga … read more
It’s In Their Make Up
Smack Ibiza is a professional make up service based in Ibiza. Corina Smith and Sara Muhammad are the couple behind the Smack Ibiza concept, two hugely successful UK make-up artists, both enjoying successful careers in London when they decided to … read more
Beautiful Jewellery’s Just A Stones Throw Away
Fresh after the Oscars and the finery of the world’s biggest celebs, we can’t help but be a little bit jealous of all those beautiful things on the red carpet, that is, aside from Brad Pitt (or Angela Jolie depending … read more
New York To Ibiza
Chantae Vetrice is a native New Yorker living in Ibiza. The accomplished model is also a budding singer songwriter and with her single Takers Ft Chantae Vetrice ‘Let It Go’ now available, Essentialibiza caught up with Chantae to find out … read more
John O’Callaghan Ibiza Calling
John O’Callaghan first tasted Ibiza as a tourist on a package holiday, checking out some of the biggest DJs in the world in clubs like Amnesia and Eden at parties like Cream and Judgement Sundays. Nowadays, he is one of … read more
Get Tested Photo Competition
Get Tested, Urban In Ibiza and IMS announce a collaboration to unearth new photographic talent and raise money for the Hepatitis C Trust. Rankin, Sadie Frost and Boy George are challenging talented photographers to take the blood theme and compete … read more
The Essential Ibiza VIP Opening Weekend Competition
Ibiza is much more than a summer holiday, more than a chance to check out our favourite DJs in some of the world’s finest clubbing venues, more than a place to make new friends with like minded souls from the … read more
All Gone 2012 News
Pete Tong announces his first compilation of 2012 and an ‘All Gone’ tour. ‘All Gone Miami 12’ sees Pete Tong and Groove Armada join forces to deliver a guide to many if the nuggets that will be grabbing the headlines … read more
Tiesto Launches Monday Night Pacha Ibiza Residency
Tiesto has announced that he will be taking over Monday night in Pacha this summer. One of the world’s biggest DJs and one of the first to deliver stadium concerts around the world will bring the unique experience of his … read more
Blue Marlin UAE Opening Party Line Up
Blue Marlin UAE has announced the line-up for their opening weekend. La Vida De Ibiza opening party weekend will feature two of the biggest global stars; Saturday March 16 sees Swedish House Mafia member Axwell take control of the decks, … read more
Ibiza Music Network
The first edition of the initiative will be held tomorrow, Friday March 2, at the Ocean Drive Hotel, Ibiza, in an innovative move to help further relations within the Music Industry. Members from the sector interested in attending the networking … read more