Top Festivals Around the World in March

Published in World Festivals

Top Festivals Around the World in March

The Carnival of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 2nd-9th March 2019 (9-18 February  2018) A week festival that is held before Lent every year with two million people per day, with an extravagant parade, dancing, colours and alcohol that makes this one of the most exciting and well-known festivals in the world. Find out more.

Mardi Gras

New Orleans, USA: 5th March 2019 (February 13, 2018) Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday," The most popular time to visit New Orleans, is the last day of the Carnival season and never disappoints with beads, parades, music and dance. Find out more.

The Battle of the Oranges

Ivrea, Italy: 2nd-5th March 2019
(10-13 February 2018) An enormous food fight where people form organised teams and throw oranges at each other. Find out more.

Frozen Dead Guy Days

Nederland, Colorado: 9th- 11th March 2019
Known as one of the most unique and quirky festivals in the USA, Frozen Dead Guy Days takes place in the Colorado mountain town of Nederland, with three days of frosty hilarity featuring 30 live bands in heated tents and outrageous events like coffin races, costumed polar plunging, frozen t-shirt contests and much more. Find out more.

Calle Ocho

Miami, Florida, USA: 10th March 2019 (11th March 2018) Let the Latin beat take you away at the Calle Ocho street festival in Miami's Little Havana. An exciting Cuban street festival in Little Havana, with food and live music. Find out more.

Las Fallas

Valencia, Spain: 15th-19th March 2019 Las Fallas is undoubtedly one of the most unique festivals in Spain - a Spanish fiesta where the whole town is literally set alight. The focus of the festival is the creation and burning of giant carton floats. Find out more.

Saint Patrick’s Day Festival

Dublin, Ireland: 17th March
 2019 Irelands national holiday of parades, costumes, music, comedy, films, and drinking. It is a festival like no other that needs to be added to your bucketlist. Find out more.

Holi Festival

India: 20th -21st March 2019 
(1st-2nd March 2018) A Hindus and Sikh Festival, in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka that celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The main day of this incredibly fun 16-day religious festival is honoured by throwing coloured powder and water at each other. Find out more.

Ultra Music Festival

Miami, Florida:
 29th- 31st March 2019 The world's premier electronic music festival, boasting elite DJs and unparalleled production located in the beautiful city of Miami. Find out more.

Read more...

Top Festivals Around the World in January

Published in World Festivals

Top Festivals Around the World in January

Edinburgh Hogmanay looney dook

Edinburgh, Scotland: 1st January 2019 
The Loony Dook takes place on the first day of each new year. Were thousands of brave people dress up in fancy dress and throw themselves into the freezing cold water of the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, just a few miles out of the Scottish capital. This wonderful event brings an end to the amazing Edinburgh Hogmanay. Find out more
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

Harbin, Heilongjiang, China: 5th January 2019 (February 5, 2018) People build incredible things out of ice and snow, decorating them with lights and lasers. Come to experience the world's largest ice festival in beautiful Harbin city. where sculptures and ice works of chilly art—all made from ice—are scattered throughout Harbin during this colourful two-month ice and snow sculpture festival each January and February. Find out more.

Sundance Film Festival

Park City, Utah, USA: 24th January - 3rd February 2019 The largest independent film festival in the US and a must for any film fan to Watch both feature-length films and shorts. Find out more.
Up Helly Aa Fire Festival

Lerwick, Scotland: 29th January 2019 
Torches, tar barreling, parties, flamboyant costumes, and the burning of a replica Viking ship make this an exciting festival. Find out more.

Read more...

Ibiza Club Guide

Published in Destinations

Ibiza is known as the clubbing capital of the world and has been since the 70’s, made famous by the big named acts that hit this small island every summer bringing the best clubbing experience that can be found. Ibiza has the most renowned clubs on the dance scene such as Pacha, Amnesia and space.  Whether your an Ibiza virgin or a regular goer keep up to date with our Ibiza club guide.
Amnesia
Located in the middle of the island, near San Rafael
has long been the backdrop for some unforgettable clubbing moments, with two massive rooms - one a dark cave and the other a wide arena that is flooded with light when the sun rises.
Popular Parties: Cocoon, Cream, Music On, Together.
Prices: Expect to pay from €40 to €50 for most parties, depending on the month. Spirit and mixers cost around €15 or more and a beer €13. Water is €9. *The bars upstairs are more expensive.*
Address: Carrer de Sant Antoni, 14, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain
More info: Click Here


DC10
Located near the airport on the road to Las Salinas
Now famous for being Ibiza's underground club, DC-10 has reached its elevated position thanks to offering a unique experience in Ibiza's clubbing environment. In contrast to the rest of the clubs, it still does little or no publicity for its parties, meaning those who go are in the know and there for one reason: the music. DC-10's longevity and success is ultimately thanks to a devotion to providing solid, quality underground electronic music.
Popular Parties: Circoloco, Paradise.
Prices:DC-10 is cheap (relatively speaking). Expect to pay no more than €30 for Circoloco. Entry on other days costs about €20 or less. A beer or water will cost you €5-7 and a mixer no more than €10.
Address: Diseminado es Moli, 9448, 07818 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Illes Balears, Spain
More info: Click Here


Es Paradis
Located on the waterfront in San Antonio
Quite possibly the most beautiful club on the island and as the name suggests, it certainly has a paradise feel to it. A labyrinth of secret gardens that oozes glam, Es Paradis has been around since the mid '70s and is one of the original charms of Ibiza's nightlife.
Popular Parties: Fiesta Del Agua, Glow Neon Paint Party.
Prices: Expect to pay around 20 - 40€. A beer should cost around 7€, vodka limon 10€. Reduced price flyers and occasional free entry tickets are available from bars around San Antonio.
Address: Carrer Salvador Espriu, 2, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain
More info: Click Here

Benimussa Park
known as 'the Zoo', An open-air venue outside of San Antonio
Home to the world famous Zoo Project parties, Benimussa Park is one of the most unique venues on the island. If outdoor partying, fancy dress and quality electronic music is your bag, then you'll enjoy this.
Popular Parties: Zoo Project, Holi Festival.
Prices: Zoo Project parties cost in the region of 30-40€. A beer should cost around 6€, vodka limon 10€.
Address: Carrer del Romaní, 18, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Spain
More info: Click Here

Eden
Located on the waterfront in San Antonio
Eden is the second superclub of San Antonio, Located metres away from its rival Es Paradis. Eden has previously been home to high profile events like Pete Tong, Gatecrasher, Godskitchen and more. Appropriating the symbol of the competition directly across the way - Es Paradis's apple - it was a signal of their intent to raise the stakes of the San Antonio clubbing scene. 
Popular Parties: Mansion, Judgment.
Prices: parties cost in the region of 25-30€. A beer should cost around 6€, vodka limon 9€.
Address: Calle Salvador Espriu, s/n, 07820, Illes Balears, Spain
More info: Click Here


Ibiza Rocks Hotel
Located in the centre of San Antonio
In its decade-long lifespan on the island, Ibiza Rocks has proven there is much more to this island than superstar DJs and monster clubbing, with its well known pop, rock and grime superstars to hit its stage. This branded hotel now plays home to all the Ibiza Rocks events and includes a purpose built and permanent stage set up, located within the hotel's central courtyard. The pool area has become the scene of some memorable moments during and after gigs, when the band and/or crowd have been known to take an impromptu dip.
Popular parties: Ibiza Rocks, W.A.R! and the Ibiza Rocks The Boat parties.
Prices: Ibiza Rocks parties at the Hotel cost around 40€ and are free for guests staying at the hotel. They operate a token system for buying drinks but they are cheap. €5 for a pint of beer or soft drink and 10€ for a vodka mixer.
Address: Carrer Estrella, s/n, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain
More info: Click Here


Pacha
Located very near the Ibiza Town Marina
Created in Ibiza in 1973, this little old estate in Ibiza Town has grown into the most dominant clubbing brand in the world, with the Ibiza venue still very much the jewel in its crown. With a reputation for providing clubbing with style, it's unrivalled when it comes to adding some VIP pizzazz to proceedings, so it's the ideal venue to glam it up in glad rags.
Popular Parties: F*** Me I'm Famous, Flower Power, Solomun + 1.
Prices: Expect to pay from 40€ for most parties, except F*** Me I'm Famous, which will start with a higher price point. Prices increase as the island gets busier and the parties get more popular. A vodka lemon costs approx. 18€, and a beer 12€.
Address: Av. 8 d'Agost, 07800 Ibiza, Islas Baleares, Spain
More info: Click Here


Privilege
Located in the middle of the island, near San Rafael
Known as the 'World's Biggest Club' is in Ibiza,the main room like an aircraft hangar, alone could fit the whole of most of the other clubs in Ibiza inside it - Privilege has become renowned for providing the extravagant and spectacular parites, like no other can. With a swimming pool at its centre and layer upon layer of different parts of the club to explore, Privilege smashes down any existing boundaries you may already have for the clubbing experience.
Popular Parties: Supermartxe.
Prices: Entry prices vary between €20 and €40. A vodka limon costs approx. €12 and a beer €10.
Address: Urbanización San Rafael, s/n, 07816 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain
More info: Click Here

Sankeys
Located in the heart of Playa d'en Bossa
Already a recognised heavyweight in the UK clubbing landscape, Sankeys opened its Ibiza branch in 2011, quickly making a very strong name for itself as a rave haven for lovers of underground dance music. Sankeys keeps visuals and entertainment to a bare minimum, focusing on the music, so be ready to dance.
Popular parties: Viva Warriors, Tribal Sessions.
Price: £35-40 entry, A vodka lemon costs approx. 13€, and a beer 8€.
Address: Carrer de les Alzines, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain
More info: Click Here

Space
Located in Playa d'en Bossa, near the beach
Space Ibiza is known around the world as one of the temples of electronic dance music. Unique through many of its years by offering unadulterated daytime clubbing, the Space Terrace ranks alongside the Paradise Garage and Haçienda in terms of influence and impact. Now a sprawling and modern super club, with five different areas, Space is Ibiza power clubbing at its finest, with a particular emphasis on bringing only the best international DJs across all genres.
Popular Parties: Carl Cox, Elrow, Sundays at Space
Prices: Expect to pay from 35-50€ for parties at Space. Drinks prices are the Ibiza norm with a vodka lemon costing around 15+€ and a beer 8+€.
Address: Platja d'en Bossa, S/N, 07817 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain
More info: Click Here


Ushuaïa
Located in Playa d'en Bossa, opposite Space and next to the beach
Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel has been a shining star in Playa d'en Bossa since its opening in 2011. Located just opposite Space, this hotel offers stylish accommodation and an exciting events program. Ushuaïa has made a name for itself championing huge DJ names, amazing stage production, glamorous dancers and a fantastically placed VIP section; in a few short years securing its place as one of the most famous venues in Ibiza. With the exception of the opening and closing parties (which continue long into the night) Ushuaïa opens around 3-5pm in the afternoon and closes at midnight. By providing a rare opportunity to see some of the biggest headliners on the island as the sun is still setting, Ushuaïa has become an important force in returning the long-held tradition of daytime clubbing back to the island.
Popular parties: David Guetta's BIG, ANTS, Hardwell and Avicii.
Prices: £40-60 tickets depending on DJ, Spirit and mixers cost around €15 or more and a beer €12. Water is €8
Address: Platja d'en Bossa, 10, 07817 Sant Jordi de ses Salines, Balearic Islands, Spain
More info: Click Here

Read more...
Subscribe to this RSS feed