Charlotte to Ibiza Flights

  About Charlotte

Charlotte is known to be the most populated city in the state of North Carolina. The city is the most recognised economic, cultural and transportation hub of the state. It is also one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in the country. Charlotte witnesses a great crowd during peak seasons as it has a favourable climate and boasts impeccable tourist attractions.

Best time to visit Charlotte

Charlotte's weather from March through May and September through November is practically perfect for a visit. The biggest perk of these months is that Charlotte's hotel prices drop tremendously, making it easier on the pockets. Spring is ideal as it invites warm temperatures and sets a base to the summer that is about to take over eventually. Despite being cold during spring, the transition of the weather is beautiful and definitely worth experiencing. April is considered the best by other tourists too, making travelling and hotels a little expensive. Only slightly though. The city welcomes amazing festivals such as Tuck Fest, Wells Fargo Championship, Charlotte Craft Beer Week, St Patrick's Day Parade, Charlotte Wine and Foods Weekend and Kings Drive Art Walk. These are some attractions that do get many tourists to flock over to Charlotte. This is followed by the summer, which is the peak season. The city is hot and quite expensive during summers, which could reflect badly on your pockets. Not to mention how it is jam packed with far too many tourists who come over from different parts of the world.

September to November in Charlotte is another ideal season. The summer crowd start to depart as the autumn season takes over the city. The best part is the hotel prices in Charlotte also drop during autumn as the tourist crowd disappears. The fall foliage at Charlotte is a visual spectacle that shouldn't be missed. The city's events calendar continues to celebrate many more festivals as more events are hosted during autumn. Activities such as Festival in the Park, Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival, The Great Pumpkin Fest and Yiasou Greek Festival are some of the highlights. Overall, there are far too many beautiful sights to soak in when visiting Charlotte. You can make your hotel bookings in Charlotte done prior to the visit. In fact, if you do it months in advance, even if it is offseason, you will be in for some lovely online deals. From flights to hotels in Charlotte, you will manage to find some compelling online deals that will reduce the cost and leave you with more money, which you can splurge on food and other fun activities in the city.

Places to visit in Charlotte

The Queen City is recognised to be a big deal among petrolheads who are passionate about racing. The city also has some prestigious museums and food establishments to keep people engaged. You can start your trip with Discovery Place. It is a science museum which is great for individuals who are interested in science and concepts like physics and more. Mint Museum Uptown is an abode to some varied European and American art. The exhibits are contemporary and look really interesting. Billy Graham Library is one such place where America's Pastor, Billy Graham, grew up. It has been converted into a Christian book store and also a mini library with exhibits of Graham's life. You also have Levine Museum of the New South, which focuses on post-Civil War history. Of course, it would be a shame to not visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The museum has exhibits of plaques dedicated to drivers who have made an impact on the race track. While you're at the NASCAR museum, you can also check out the Charlotte Moto Speedway, probably even catch a race show in action.

Things to do in Charlotte

You can head straight to US National Whitewater Centre to engage in some fun kayaking and whitewater rafting. The place has the Catawba river flowing through Charlotte where often adventure junkies head to for some activities. You can also take up paddleboarding as one of the activities. Carowinds is another compelling space which is an amusement park with fun and engaging rides. Aside from this, you can always make the most of the city by going on a food and wine tour. The city's food and wine culture are quite thriving and interesting. Plus, it is also an excellent way to meet up with new people and interact with them. You can also participate in brewery crawls to check out some of the fascinating breweries around Charlotte.

Food and Restaurants in Charlotte

Charlotte's food culture is a beautiful melange of modern with Southern as its main attractions. Farm-to-fork menus are popular as they resonate the most with the traditional background of the city. But Charlotte also has a plethora of food establishments that rave international cuisine. To experience the city's best Southern taste and fried chicken, you should visit Price's Chicken Coop. Although the ambience and services might not be the best at Price's, the fried chicken certainly make up for what they lack otherwise. You should make sure to carry cash instead of a card payment at Price's because they're still primitive when it comes to the exchange of money. Plus, you will also have to wait in a long line as the restaurant's fame comes with a price, that of excess customers. Another cheap and tasty restaurant to check out is Midnight Diner. You can expand your menu from fried chicken to some Carolina-styled barbequed meat. Check out Midwood Smokehouse, Mac's Speed Shop and Queen City Q to get a whiff of the smokey barbequed meat and even a bite of the same.

The city also raves fine dining and steakhouses, which is perfect for business travellers who wish to take their clients to a place with lip-smacking food. Upscale food establishments can be found in the Uptown area of Charlotte. As long as you're ready to splurge a good amount, you can visit Halcyon Flavours From The Earth. You can also get away from the city and head to places such as Good Food On Montford, Fig Tree and Stagioni, for an intimate yet delicious setting and food. Soul Gastrolounge is one such establishment that you simply cannot miss. The place offers an array of beautiful dishes and is perpetually busy, which only means it's as good as people say. Queen City Charlotte also has a thriving crafted beer scene that you should indulge in along with some lovely appetisers. There are many breweries such as NoDa Brewing Company, Birdsong Brewing Company and Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, to try some of their crafted beer and food. You will not be disappointed by the beautiful flavours and tastes that you will get to experience in the city.

How to reach Charlotte

Flight connectivity to Charlotte from India is decent. Located in North Carolina, the city does see a decent number of travellers flocking over from India. However, travelling to Charlotte comes with some challenges, mainly to do with flight layovers and connectivity. While the airport is perfectly with other cities in the US, for an international traveller, they will have to change flights from domestic cities in the US. Domestic routes to Charlotte from Boston and New York City are quite ideal. Airlines such as Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines, Swiss, United Airlines, have regular flights flying to Charlotte from across the globe. There is one United Airlines flight from Delhi that has only one stop at Newark before heading to Charlotte. The best thing about this flight is how it will take only 20 hours 53 minutes to reach the city. Air Canada's flight to Charlotte from Delhi also has only one stop at Toronto, and the journey can be covered in 21 hours and 4 minutes. Rest all the airlines have two stops and layovers in various other international cities.

Depending on the international routes chosen by airlines to reach Charlotte, the layovers and flight connectivity take place. Some countries require a visa. Hence, make sure to first check all the stops where the flight will by halting for layovers. Depending on the travel policies of the cities or countries, you will accordingly have to issue for a transit visa. You can do this by submitting an online application or get in touch with the embassy to do the same. Flight tickets to Buffalo is actually quite expensive. Irrespective of the flight duration, the airlines or even the connectivity, the ticket prices of Buffalo are quite steep. You will have to mentally prepare yourself and your bank balance that there will be some spending done. You can opt to book flight tickets to Buffalo well in advance. You might even receive some great deals online for flights and hotels in Buffalo. Booking hotels in Buffalo shouldn't be a problem as there is a range of cheap to expensive accommodations available in the city. As long as everything is done before time, you will have nothing to worry about.

  About Ibiza

If you are looking for the right way to get rid of all your stress and go to a lot of beach parties, Ibiza in Spain is the place for you. It is situated off the east coast of Spain and has become quite the party spot. Apart from being a hot party destination, Ibiza also has family-friendly beaches, delicious food, and lush green hills. You will wake up to the beautiful, breathtaking water every day. You can also head to the Formentera beach if you want to take a break from all the partying. You can also go scuba diving with dolphins in Ibiza, apart from the other water activities like snorkelling, paddle surfing and so on. You can either book a hotel in Ibiza with a view of the sea or one that has a view of the beautiful buildings and busy streets. You will even find a lot of luxurious accommodations in Ibiza that you simply cannot ignore.

Best Time to Visit Ibiza

Ibiza is an island city and the best time to visit is from May to October. The temperature ranges from 21 and 29 degree Celsius. Ibiza is known as a party destination, and it only gets crazier during these months. You will have to book a hotel in Ibiza much in advance if you are travelling during the summer. You can also attend music festivals like the International Music Summit and Ibiza Rocks. This is the perfect time to enjoy the turquoise blue water and the water activities that come with it. You will also be among the most polite and helpful people. Since this is also considered a high season, getting cheap flight tickets to Ibiza might be difficult, though you might come across interesting flight deals to Ibiza. Since this is also peak season, a lot of parties are hosted in Ibiza. You can drink and dance until the wee hours and spend the next day treating your hangover.

November to April is the low season in Ibiza, and the party scenes are slightly dimmer than they are in summer. The temperature ranges from 12 to 18 degree Celsius in winter. If you are not too keen on partying, this is the right time for you to visit Ibiza. However, you will not be able to take a boat and go sightseeing during this time. The water is not really favourable for you to get on a boat. A couple of restaurants, hotels and pubs are also shut during this time. You can avoid the crowd and enjoy the weather all by yourself. You will also get a great deal on accommodations and flights during this time. The prices drop because it is offseason. Make sure you book a hotel in Ibiza that has a sea view or is closer to the beach. That way, you will be able to enjoy the Mediterranean weather even better than usual. If you don't want to miss peak season and yet enjoy a great vacation, you can plan your trip in early May or late October.

Places to Visit in Ibiza

Even though Ibiza is known as the crazy party destination in Spain, there are quite a lot of tourist attractions that you can visit without being dragged to a party. The beaches here are simply mesmerizing and catching the sunset from one of the beaches will only leave you awestruck. Apart from sunbathing and soaking in the sun, you can visit the different galleries in the city, historical sites and caves, too. Benirrás Beach and the Sunday Drummers is a part-shingle and part-sand beach. One of the specialities of the beach is its historical significance. On August 18, 1981, a day that later got called as the Day of the Drums, hundreds of people gathered on the beach to protest against the Gulf War. However, the event got banned in 2002. You can also visit the Museu d'Art Contemporani, the Ibiza Museum of Contemporary Art, and look at the marvellous works of Antoni Marí Ribas and other painters.

Visit the Cala Comte beach, a small beach made for everyone who loves beaches but is not too fond of sand. The beach also has three lovely restaurants on the top of the cliff from where you can enjoy yet another view of the sunset. Dalt Vila is Ibiza's old two and on a hill. You can catch a view of the sea from within the ancient walls and magnificent building. You can just walk around the old town, shop from the little shops, visit the Museums and try the little cafes in the town. Es Vedrà is a secluded island and is also the third most magnetic place on earth. There is also a popular local belief that Phoenician Goddess Tanit was born here and it also housed sirens and sea nymphs who tried to lure Ulysses from his ship. The story is what makes the island interesting, but the place itself makes for a wonderful spot to take pictures. Can Marça Caves is a popular tourist spot, and this is also where smugglers used to hide all of their illegal stashes. Make sure you also catch the light show thrown by the authorities.

Things to do in Ibiza

Since it is one of the most happening party destinations, a lot of young tourists only come here for the beach parties during summer. You can also try the water activities here like snorkelling, diving, swimming at the beach, paddle surfing and more. You can also go sightseeing to the nearby islands or beaches and a tour of Ibiza island. Ibiza also has museums and art galleries for you to explore. You can also try the food in Ibiza along with the mind-blowing cocktails. You can also head to the Formentera islands, one of the smallest beaches among the Balearic islands and it is about 20 minutes away from Ibiza by ferry. You can take a break from all the partying and just come here to relax. If you are partying, make sure you head to Elrow at Amnesia for the craziest party that you will ever attend. Spend a day at Dalt Vila that preserves the history of Ibiza. You will also find a lot of spots here to take good pictures. You can also head to Pikes Hotel for a crazy party. It is also where legendary singer Freddie Mercury threw a lot of bashes. If you are in the mood to get adventurous, you can go mountain biking in Ibiza. You can pair up with a lot of other tourists and go for mountain biking. You can also go hiking to the top of Sa Talaia. It is only approximately 2 km walk, and you will get to witness the best view of the city from up here. Make sure you are right in time for the sunset.

Foods and Restaurant in Ibiza

Ibiza is famous for the Ensaimada, which is like a Danish pastry, Arros de Matances, a rice dish combined with meat, Sofrit Pages, a countryside cuisine and Frita de Porc, which is a pork dish like the name suggests. You will also find quite a lot of Indian restaurants in Ibiza like Mumak, Kathmandu, Curry Club and so on. However, finding Jain food might be a little bit of trouble. Bambuddha is a popular place for you to get some Japanese food. Sa Capella is another popular restaurant that used to be a church. The restaurant has an eclectic set of cuisines that haven't changed one bit for the last 15 years. The non-vegetarian food here is a highlight. La Bodega is one of the best places to go to for Spanish food. You can also try local street food or the shacks at the beach, so you enjoy the view of the sunset or the beach for a longer time. Since this is a popular party destination, you will also get the best cocktails here.

How to reach Ibiza

The Ibiza airport is functional within the other cities of Spain but the most popular route to reach Ibiza is to land in Barcelona and take a boat ride to Ibiza from there. But if you do want to land in Ibiza directly, there are a couple of flights that you can take. Lufthansa and British Airways frequently fly to Ibiza and have layovers at Munich and Frankfurt. The flight connectivity to Ibiza is not that bad, but it is always best to take a boat from Barcelona. In fact, you can even spend a day or two in Barcelona before you head to Ibiza. Ibiza airport has quite a lot of facilities like the airport shuffle, VIP lounges, duty-free shopping areas, restaurants and cafes. It is also quite easy to get a taxi or other public transport to your hotel from Ibiza airport. Flight tickets to Ibiza are quite expensive and flying to Barcelona is slightly cheaper. If you book in advance, you will also get decent flight deals to Ibiza online.