This past weekend, I, as well as a bunch of other SU abroad students, spent the weekend in the infamous Ibiza. It was quite a fun time and very tiring. While we were there, and when we weren't laying on the beach or dancing until 5 a.m. at one of the famous clubs, we got to take the time to really explore the island. It came quickly to my attention that this island seems to strive primarily from it's nightlife and tourism.
Upon driving to our hostal from the airport, nearly every billboard that was passed was an advertisement for a club. Many of the clothing stores and stores in the outdoor markets were filled with merchandise to advertise these clubs or the DJs that perform at them. The island in turn gave off a very carefree vibe, and it seemed that everyone that was there were just visitors, vacationing for the weekend.
The way the billboards and ads promoted these clubs was in a very vibrant way, with obvious sex and partying and suggestion, something that isn't acceptable to be advertised so obviously in the U.S.
All in all, this island was probably the only I've been, and will ever visit, that thrives and exists purely for tourist pleasure. It was interesting to see the way it sustains itself through it's advertising of nightlife and beaches. I wonder if the interest will ever run out?
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