The sumptuous pool area of the Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa
A great way to enjoy a hassle-free holiday is to book an all-inclusive hotel. Families will love the activity programmes to keep the little ones happy and couples can relax and enjoy the fantastic variety of sports and dining options.
From the moment you arrive you can enjoy unlimited food, drink and entertainment. It is a great feeling to know that the cost is all covered up front. You won't have to disappoint the kids when they want to tuck into yet another ice lolly. You can treat yourself too when it comes to those sunset cocktails.
Many hotels have extensive sporting facilities and entertainment programmes. This is great news If you prefer an active holiday to lying by the pool all day. A game of tennis, water aerobics or volleyball will be just the thing to work up a healthy appetite for high quality dining options.
There are usually a wide range of restaurants to tempt you. As well as the main buffet restaurants, you can choose from a la carte dining and themed eateries such as Italian, Japanese or Tex Mex. Some even have their own lively beach bars known as chiringuitos.
Family-oriented hotels generally have kid's clubs and play areas. Parents can relax safe in the knowledge that the children are happy making new friends. After dinner, there is often the opportunity to listen to live music or enjoy a show.
Don't forget to break free a little to explore Ibiza's wonders. The fantastic beaches, pretty villages, quirky markets and pine-scented countryside have to be experienced. There are also some great restaurants and beach bars on the island that you should definitely sample.
Here are some fabulous all-inclusive hotels for you to consider as your Ibiza base. All of them will give you the opportunity to over indulge a little and the kids can get giddy at the prospect of unlimited ice cream.
azuline Club Cala Martina Ibiza
With a new look for 2017 Club Cala Martina Ibiza is a popular option for couples and families. Close to the small town of Es Caná with its famous Punta Arabí hippy market the hotel has a large pool area surrounded by plenty of loungers and bars.
Leave the kids to have a romp in the mini club whilst you relax on the adults-only chill-out terrace. A short stroll will take you to the pretty cove of Cala Martina with its dive school and water sports. The hotel has its own chiringuito or beach bar which is included in the price.
Palladium Hotel Palmyra
In a prime location on San Antonio's beachfront the Palladium Hotel Palmyra is an adults-only haven. Rooms are sound insulated and have stunning views across the bay. Enjoy Ibiza's famous sunset from your own balcony with a glass of Cava or two.
Dinner can be taken in either the buffet restaurant or the a la carte alternative and then you can enjoy the live music or lively karaoke. Walk along the promenade to enjoy everything that San Antonio has to offer. Clubs, restaurants, bars and boat trips are all on your doorstep.
Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa
At the southern end of Ibiza's longest sandy beach Playa d'en Bossa, the Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa is a luxury option for families. Expect classy rooms, a choice of pools with underwater sun loungers, a sports centre and a spa.
You also have access to all the facilities of the neighbouring Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza Resort & Spa. This gives you numerous bars and restaurants to choose from including Tex-Mex, Italian and Mediterranean choices. Afterwards, you can sample Ibiza's legendary night-life at nearby Ushuaïa Beach.
Palladium Hotel Don Carlos
In a romantic setting on the seafront in Siesta, the adults-only Palladium Hotel Don Carlos is a classy option for couples. Recline on one of the Balinese sun beds around the pool or relax together in the jacuzzi.
There is an entertainment programme including live music and it is a short walk along the promenade to the shops, bars and restaurants of Santa Eulalia with its wide sandy beach and elegant marina.
Ibiza has something for everyone so do venture out to experience the island. Explore the hidden countryside on a jeep safari, discover the coastline on a kayak tour or take a boat trip to magical island of Es Vedrà. The fortified medieval old town, Dalt Vila, really is unmissable.
Holidays are all about treating yourself and by choosing all-inclusive you can really give in to temptation. Experience Ibiza's natural beauty and world famous night life and it will be a perfect trip.
Fancy another glass of wine? Oh, go on then. It's all included and you are on holiday you know!
Next up...
If you are looking for an apartment with great sea views, right next to the beach, try the very reasonable Mar y Playa apartments in Figueretas, now booking for 2017.
If you on the island in March, take a look at what you can do in our March Things to do feature or check out our events' calendar for even more events.
