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30 mins from everywhere, yet quiet and a wonderful place to relax. Perhaps a little overpriced however thoroughly enjoyed the visit.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23325 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8118 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8118 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6207 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6207 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6205 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6205 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6203
The San Antonio promenade is full of young teenagers, families and older people walking in the evening. Bar M and Orange Corner along this area are fab for lunch and people watching, Itaca does gorgeous caprhina cocktails and the beach is practically empty and peaceful, believe it or not.

There's an amazing Tex Mex restaurant and the Curry Club is one of the best curry places anywhere. Hotel Arenal is in a perfect location with huge rooms, an indoor and outdoor pool, air con and great staff (I should know, I was a rep there for 2 years, and I stayed there). So before you write it off, choose this all-rounder of a resort to spend a week. I guarantee it won't be your only visit.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9306 Mel's bar for a great English breakfast and very friendly brits.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9306 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6776
An idyllic retreat on Europe's favourite party island.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6776 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6122 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6122 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1964
Surrounded by the pine tree forests typical of the island, the white-walled hotel discreetly blends into the landscape, bearing no resemblance to the high-rise developments of the tourist areas. The 63 rooms all have a sea view, some have jacuzzis and some rooms even have a second jacuzzi out on a balcony-garden – you can just imagine supermodels and DJs knocking back bottles of champagne here.

The stunning pool offers an opportunity for sunning yourself if the walk down to the beach seems a bit much while the Arabian-style restaurant serves up sumptuous haute cuisine.

But, and there had to be one, a few things let down its five-star rating – the TV, for example, was the smallest I’ve seen in years and the bathroom was a little dated. Grumbles aside, and if you don’t mind being off-the-beaten-track, this is a glimpse of Ibiza’s jetset.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1964