Ibiza

Gin and tonics in Spain

Move over sangria: Spain has a new obsession and it’s the gin and tonic!

I had never been a fan of gin and tonics. My husband Dave used to drink them when we first met, but I never developed a taste for tonic water. To me, it always seemed like an old-fashioned drink that should be served in a gentlemen’s club as (male) patrons talked politics and smoked cigars by a fireplace. Martinis and wine were more suited to my lifestyle.

Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena Ibiza Spain

The first of the five-stars to pop up on the island, this luxury hotel oozes luxury and old school glamour thanks to exotic furnishings, eclectic art and decadent decor sourced from all over the world. If it’s bohemian escapism you want, this is the ticket – not surprisingly, it’s a popular celebs’ choice when it comes to hiding from prying eyes. But you just can’t beat its location, perched on the edge of a cliff with the most breathtaking views in Ibiza – well worth the five-star price tag.