Idyllic Ibiza!

This is the second time I have visited Ibiza for a family holiday and it did not disappoint. With thirteen members of my family we arrived at the 3 star Intertur Miami hotel in the Resort of Es Cana late on a Saturday after a pleasant two hour flight and forty minute private transfer from the airport. As it was late we had missed dinner but the hotel opened the restaurant for us to grab a a quick snack of cheese, meats, bread, and crackers.

We were staying there on an all inclusive basis, and had booked three premium rooms with sea views and two standard rooms.

The views in the premium rooms were just fabulous, either overlooking the pool and sea or just the sea at the back of the hotel, and were equipped with DVD players, PlayStation, tea and coffee facilities plus bathrobes and slippers! The rooms were not huge but big enough for three to share. The other standard rooms were the same size without the extra bits and bobs and view, but perfectly adequate for a week's stay. We had maid service every single day with clean bedding and fresh towels - the rooms were spotless.

The hotel at the height of August suffers with that fight for a sunbed scenario, but one of our party was happy to queue every morning at 8 until they released the beds at 9am, which was funny to see.

As the resort was located right next to the beach and sea this provided a really welcome opportunity to have a paddle and swim in the warm sea or have a go on the pedaloes, which were 15 euros to hire for an hour!

Meal times were fine, there were no queues and no problem finding tables even at this busy part of the season. The food was very good with show cooking fresh omelettes every morning and theme nights such as oriental and Mexican. The children especially liked the chocolate fountain that made an appearance twice.

Whilst there we had a birthday and anniversary within our party and the hotel very kindly arranged a bottle of fizz to be delivered as a surprise.

The hotel is located at the edge of the resort but easily accessible by beach or road within 5 to 10 mins. Es Cana is a small resort with a few bars and restaurants shops etc.

We had a lovely meal in the Marvent restaurant, although service was a little slow, and we also had a great night in Rio's bar doing a quiz and karaoke.

We didn't bother with the evening entertainment in the hotel as there was so many of us we made our own, but they had a show every evening and mini disco for the kids. During the day we took part in the darts, archery and cocktail games, and the pool, aqua and water polo every morning and afternoon.

The animation team were great in getting people involved but there was no pressure if you didn't want to. Es Cana has a fantastic hippy market every Wednesday which is worth a visit and not too far from Santa Eulalia if you fancied a change.

All in all we had a great family holiday which all of our party enjoyed, ranging from ages 9-62.

Over the winter the Intertur hotel will be having a refurb and upgraded to a 4 star so it will be interesting to see the difference then.