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Number two on my list is Ibiza Town, Ibiza, Spain. For me, just hearing “Ibiza’’ conjures an energy like no other. Ibiza is a well-known destination for Europeans, but also attracts a fair share of intrepid travelers hailing from the Americas and beyond. An island in the Mediterranean off the coast of mainland Spain, Ibiza offers centuries of history, countless beaches, and a nightlife that is known around the world. The fortified city of Ibiza Town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the perfect place for a base camp to explore remnants of the island’s Phoenician roots, a medieval castle, and countless cobbled passageways that lead to art galleries, restaurants, and architectural styles that span 800 years. The best way to see the island is to rent a car from one of the numerous
Last but certainly not least on my list of favorites is Miami Beach, Florida. And no, this is not a shameless plug for my birthplace; Miami Beach has everything one could want: from beautiful beaches to sweaty nightlife and iconic architecture to an international art and fashion scene.
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agencies in Ibiza Town. As you explore the island, be sure to stop at the picturesque coves with small beaches and quaint restaurants along the way. Ibiza’s beaches are some of the best places to “drop your drawers’’ if you require a full-body tan or a freeing frolic in the Mediterranean. My favorite spot is Platja des Cavallet located in a preservation area not far from the airport. Here you can sun, hike wilderness areas and sand dunes, or take a dip in the soothing waters of the sea sin ropa. It is a great place to recharge your batteries before a night out on the town. Speaking of going out, Ibiza is known for its expansive nightclubs (Pacha, Amnesia, and Ushuaia to name a few) and electronic and deep house dance music. World renowned deejays such as David Guetta and Paul Oakenfold call Ibiza home for the season and host parties that last until sunrise. Once you leave the club and are ready for a “final final” stop at JJ’s, a friendly LGBTQ+ bar in the heart of Ibiza Town.
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beaches. After your fun in the sun is over, check out the art deco “wonder of the world” Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, the cable car views from Sugar Loaf Mountain, and if you’re brave, tour the local ghettos (called favelas in Portuguese) to see how innovative, creative, and artistic the working-class locals live. Time to party? Head over to The Week – the largest nightclub in Rio that hosts LGBTQ+ parties and events weekly, and if you are lucky, you may spot a celebrity or two at the bar. If you are too pooped to party like a rock star, head over to La Cueva, a more intimate experience that’s been welcoming a gay staple since 1964.
Pacha beach scene: The lively beach area of Platja des Cavallet, Ibiza, Spain with impromptu dancers advertising the island's world famous nightlife.
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Middle: Beach scene with rocky cliffs: One of the more intimate beach areas, Ibiza, Spain. Nightclub scene: Electronic music and stage dancers at Pacha Nightclub, Ibiza, Spain where infamous DJ parties continue until daybreak.
