0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Paradise!- Absolutely!
0:00:04 > 0:00:07What if you could live abroad in winter
0:00:07 > 0:00:11for the same cost as living in the UK...
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- This is priced at 595 per month. - Is that all?
0:00:15 > 0:00:18..by renting a piece of paradise?
0:00:18 > 0:00:20Unbelievable! Wow, this is amazing!
0:00:20 > 0:00:23You could swap sleet and snow
0:00:23 > 0:00:24for sun and sand.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27Right, let's go and have a look at some properties.
0:00:27 > 0:00:28Well, absolutely.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33Get Away For Winter teams up sun seekers
0:00:33 > 0:00:35with a local property expert...
0:00:35 > 0:00:36Can you see yourself in here?
0:00:36 > 0:00:37I can, yeah.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40..to find their perfect rental retreat.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43It's like you're on holiday all the time.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46Together, they'll leave no stone unturned...
0:00:46 > 0:00:48This is unbelievable, isn't it?
0:00:48 > 0:00:52..in order to find and fund their dream winter getaway.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56This is what I was dreaming of and didn't even think existed!
0:01:05 > 0:01:09Come winter in London, it's time to get out those woolly hats,
0:01:09 > 0:01:12as the average temperature plummets to 6 degrees,
0:01:12 > 0:01:15the dark grey skies loom overhead,
0:01:15 > 0:01:19and Londoners are lucky if they see the sun for more than an hour a day.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23Which is one reason why best friends, Jan and Sally,
0:01:23 > 0:01:26are planning a winter getaway to warmer, sunnier climes.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32We have been really good friends for about 20 years.
0:01:32 > 0:01:37Jan is completely unique, very strong opinions.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- LAUGHING:- You will know.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43And deeply spiritual.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46You know, I regard Sally as part of my family,
0:01:46 > 0:01:47we've had so much fun together.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50We've been through heartbreaks as well, you know,
0:01:50 > 0:01:51men and things like that.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55But, you know, I can't imagine my life without Sally in it.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01These sun seekers are ready to make a much-needed change
0:02:01 > 0:02:02to their lifestyle.
0:02:02 > 0:02:07The plan is to escape the beauty of London in the winter.
0:02:07 > 0:02:08It is freezing.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11I just like the brightness that you feel
0:02:11 > 0:02:13when it's not a grey, dull day.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17And, I guess, you know, emotionally, it just, it's such a lift.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21I'm going to be 66 next month. And time is, you know,
0:02:21 > 0:02:22it's time for me to leave London
0:02:22 > 0:02:25and to live a different life that appeals to me.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29Just even being able to sit under the stars
0:02:29 > 0:02:31and the moon late at night.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33It's just so appealing.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36Right arm up.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39Exhale over to the left.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42Jan cares part-time for her elderly mum.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44So she'll be flying in and out of the UK
0:02:44 > 0:02:47during her and Sally's two-month stint abroad.
0:02:47 > 0:02:52Sally - from Yorkshire, via a spell in Canada - is a yoga teacher.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56She and Jan are work colleagues as well as besties.
0:02:56 > 0:02:57They develop properties together,
0:02:57 > 0:03:02and when Sally founded a summer yoga festival, Jan came on board.
0:03:03 > 0:03:04Yoga just changed my life.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08I mean, I thought by the 30s you started to decline
0:03:08 > 0:03:11and by the 50s you, sort of, you know what I mean, ready to...
0:03:12 > 0:03:13Wrong.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17I walk around feeling like, as I get older, life gets better.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20And so, it feels great! I feel fantastic, you know.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23Sexy, fun, healthy.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26Yeah, it's just an amazing peace of mind really.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31Sally and Jan want somewhere they'll be able to do yoga
0:03:31 > 0:03:34outside in the sun, even in the winter.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37They'll be funding their getaways with the rental income
0:03:37 > 0:03:40generated through their buy-to-lets.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43The friends have a very healthy winter sunshine budget
0:03:43 > 0:03:45of £3,000 a month.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47£2,500 of which is allocated for
0:03:47 > 0:03:50accommodation and utility bills.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57And where do these friends want to go to stretch out in the sun?
0:03:59 > 0:04:02I am just gagging to go to Ibiza.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07Sally and Jan want to say bye-bye to those bobble hats...
0:04:09 > 0:04:11..and hello sunny beaches!
0:04:13 > 0:04:16Before the tiny Spanish island of Ibiza
0:04:16 > 0:04:19became the nonstop party paradise we know today,
0:04:19 > 0:04:22it attracted a very different kind of traveller.
0:04:22 > 0:04:23The hippies.
0:04:28 > 0:04:29They were attracted in part
0:04:29 > 0:04:34by the beautiful whitewashed villages and vistas.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37They still pull in an eclectic mix of visitors today.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41The south coast of the island has been developed
0:04:41 > 0:04:44into a mainstream tourist hot spot,
0:04:44 > 0:04:46while the north remains largely rural.
0:04:51 > 0:04:56Properties range here from the very, very VIP luxury villas
0:04:56 > 0:04:58to the seaside apartments
0:04:58 > 0:05:01and traditional Spanish farmhouses called fincas.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05To help Sally and Jan in their quest
0:05:05 > 0:05:07to turn on and tune in to a winter on Ibiza
0:05:07 > 0:05:11is local property expert, Hattie Scanlan.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15Originally from Huddersfield, she moved to the island three years ago,
0:05:15 > 0:05:17and combines her passion for photography
0:05:17 > 0:05:19with her work as an estate agent.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24The demand to live in Ibiza in the winter is growing,
0:05:24 > 0:05:27and Ibiza is becoming an all-year-round destination.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30Not just a seasonal destination, which is fantastic,
0:05:30 > 0:05:33because people can come and experience island life
0:05:33 > 0:05:34in all of its glory.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36Not just for six months of the year.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40This growing demand means that most rental properties are booked up
0:05:40 > 0:05:43well in advance, so the prices can rocket.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49Hattie is video calling Sally and Jan
0:05:49 > 0:05:52to hear their property wishlist
0:05:52 > 0:05:56and find who exactly will be joining her on Ibiza for the search.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Hi, ladies, my name is Hattie. How are you?
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- Hey, hi!- Hi, Hattie!
0:06:00 > 0:06:02So, do you guys know anything about Ibiza?
0:06:02 > 0:06:04Have you been there before?
0:06:04 > 0:06:07I have, I've been there several times.
0:06:07 > 0:06:08And Jan hasn't.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12- I just know about that.- OK, so what I wanted to know is, what are the
0:06:12 > 0:06:15most important things that you're looking for in your property?
0:06:15 > 0:06:19I like either old fincas which have been renovated,
0:06:19 > 0:06:21or I like super modern.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25I mean, the idea for me is that I get to practise yoga
0:06:25 > 0:06:26every day outside.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30And I... For me, I'm a total beach bunny,
0:06:30 > 0:06:35I love the beach regardless of the time of year, I love it.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37And a really peaceful location.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40For me, nature is the most important thing.
0:06:40 > 0:06:45And the other thing, and this would be the icing on the cake,
0:06:45 > 0:06:49it's not vital but, if there was a swimming pool,
0:06:49 > 0:06:51this one would be very delighted.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53THEY LAUGH
0:06:53 > 0:06:56Now I just want to know, which one of you is going to be coming to Ibiza?
0:06:56 > 0:06:58- That's me. - Are you looking forward to it?
0:06:58 > 0:07:00Totally. I'm very excited!
0:07:00 > 0:07:03I think I've got all the information I need to start our search for
0:07:03 > 0:07:05your perfect property in Ibiza.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- I can't wait to meet you and get you on the island!- Yeah, great.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10I can't wait to meet you either!
0:07:10 > 0:07:15Sally and Jan's winter getaway will be a life-changing adventure.
0:07:15 > 0:07:16So are they excited?
0:07:16 > 0:07:18- BOTH:- Yeah!- Woohoo!
0:07:18 > 0:07:19Totally!
0:07:21 > 0:07:26Sally and Jan have budgeted £2,500 per month for accommodation.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29They're looking for either a traditional or a modern property,
0:07:29 > 0:07:31close to the sea and nature,
0:07:31 > 0:07:34and with a swimming pool for Jan, if possible.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42On Ibiza, the summer party season has long since passed.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46And in winter, the island has something of a more laid-back vibe.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50While it may be chilled, it's certainly not chilly.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53Sally has flown the two and a half hours south,
0:07:53 > 0:07:56and is already blissed out on island life.
0:07:58 > 0:08:02I left my house at 3.00 in the morning, and it was minus 1.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06I arrived here and it was bright,
0:08:06 > 0:08:08and, you know, the seagulls were out,
0:08:08 > 0:08:09I love the seagulls.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13It just felt like a totally different experience.
0:08:13 > 0:08:14It's an immediate difference.
0:08:14 > 0:08:15Yeah, it's very uplifting.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20Hattie's being driven to pick up Sally.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23And she's excited to show the friends the short list of properties.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27Sally and Jan did say that they wanted a Spanish-style finca,
0:08:27 > 0:08:29but they also said that they'd
0:08:29 > 0:08:31go for an ultramodern apartment as well.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34So we have four properties that were going to show them,
0:08:34 > 0:08:35which is a mix of both of them.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37We do have surprises up our sleeve as well.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- The woman in the flesh! How are you? - I finally get to meet you in person! How are you?
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- Great, really good! - Shall we go look at some properties?
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- Yeah.- Perfect, let's go.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51Hattie will show Sally and Jan four rental properties that she hopes
0:08:51 > 0:08:54meet most of the friends' criteria.
0:08:54 > 0:08:56The winter season is already underway,
0:08:56 > 0:08:59so finding properties has been a bit of a difficult task,
0:08:59 > 0:09:01due to the popularity of Ibiza.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07Sally, by the sounds of it, the cold winter London life doesn't seem to
0:09:07 > 0:09:08be doing a great deal for you.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11How long have you been thinking about coming to Ibiza for?
0:09:11 > 0:09:13I've been thinking about it for quite a long time.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15Definitely been looking at other places and thinking,
0:09:15 > 0:09:17"Would that be right?"
0:09:17 > 0:09:18And then I just got a direct...
0:09:20 > 0:09:22..download that, "No, it's Ibiza."
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- Yeah?- It is, yeah.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29At each property, Sally will video call best pal Jan back in Britain,
0:09:29 > 0:09:30to get her opinion.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36So today, we're going to be taking you to a property in Santa Eularia.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39It is a gastronomical and cultural centre of Ibiza.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42Lots of yoga projects as well, it's just fantastic.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50Santa Eularia, on the east coast of the island,
0:09:50 > 0:09:52is ten miles from Ibiza Town.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57With its reputation for fine food and cafe culture,
0:09:57 > 0:10:00it attracts metropolitan jetsetters from all around the globe.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06The palm tree-lined promenade runs the length of the broad sandy beach.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11While the exclusive marina is a popular stop
0:10:11 > 0:10:14for those cruising the Mediterranean Seas.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19The first property is the first floor apartment
0:10:19 > 0:10:21in this beach-front building.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27Here we are in the Santa Eularia apartment.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29Oh!
0:10:33 > 0:10:36Sally's "oh" is all you need to know
0:10:36 > 0:10:39that the open living and kitchen area has made
0:10:39 > 0:10:41a positive first impression.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45The traditional style dining table and chairs sit next to
0:10:45 > 0:10:48a sleek and very snazzy gloss black kitchen.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52I like the spaciousness, I like the open-plan.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54It's cool. And I like the light.
0:10:56 > 0:11:00With the view as well, you can get the sunrise light from here as well.
0:11:00 > 0:11:02- Amazing.- Which is perfect. The light can come through.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06I would be doing yoga on that balcony as the sun comes up.
0:11:09 > 0:11:10Next up on Hattie's guided tour
0:11:10 > 0:11:13is the bathroom with separate shower.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16Oh, nice!
0:11:16 > 0:11:19I like this bathroom, very nice.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22So the decor in itself, it just all comes together so nicely.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24It's a beautiful freestanding bath.
0:11:24 > 0:11:28Yeah, no, I like the bathroom a lot. I love this style of bath.
0:11:28 > 0:11:29Really nice!
0:11:33 > 0:11:36The apartment is hitting the mark so far,
0:11:36 > 0:11:39and has two very roomy bedrooms with built-in storage space.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44The master has an en-suite shower room.
0:11:46 > 0:11:51The second bedroom has patio doors leading to the balcony
0:11:51 > 0:11:54where there's plenty of space to relax
0:11:54 > 0:11:57and listen to the waves lapping on the shore.
0:11:57 > 0:11:58Or just settle down to soak up the sun.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- So, what do you think, so far? - I like it.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04You know, I could see myself being here.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- Yeah?- Yeah.- Breakfast outside?
0:12:06 > 0:12:09Yeah. All of the above. And the view is amazing.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12And listening to the sound of the waves is incredible.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15So, I'd be really interested to know what the price is.
0:12:15 > 0:12:19OK. So, the price of this property
0:12:19 > 0:12:21is £2,272 per month.
0:12:21 > 0:12:232,272?
0:12:23 > 0:12:24Pounds per month, yes.
0:12:24 > 0:12:29OK. So, that is way higher than London,
0:12:29 > 0:12:31- which is really interesting to know. - Mm-hm.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34I think you're paying for the view here.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37Due to the high demand and late booking,
0:12:37 > 0:12:39this apartment can command a high price tag,
0:12:39 > 0:12:44and is at the top end of Sally and Jan's budget.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47In the UK, the winter weather is hitting hard.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51Every week, Jan travels to visit her mother in Swanley, Kent.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54My mum is 91.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58She's just had a bad fall and had been in hospital for five weeks.
0:12:58 > 0:12:59She's had a hip replacement.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03While Jan is caring for her mum,
0:13:03 > 0:13:06she won't be able to escape this British winter completely,
0:13:06 > 0:13:08but she will join Sally when she can,
0:13:08 > 0:13:12so she's fully committed to finding her ideal retreat in Ibiza.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14Caring for my mum is a top priority.
0:13:14 > 0:13:20You know, I love her, and I want her to be safe and protected and,
0:13:20 > 0:13:24you know, I can't think of anything that I'd want to do more.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27But I want to move towards the next phase of my life.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30I want to live in the sun, by the sea, in nature,
0:13:30 > 0:13:33and I cannot do that at the moment.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35So, I have to make peace with that.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39Jan has nipped out to a nearby cafe
0:13:39 > 0:13:43for her virtual tour around the first property.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- Hey!- Hello from Ibiza!
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- LAUGHING:- Hi.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51OK, so, get ready, I'm going to show this flat.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- OK, cool.- Ready?- I can't wait.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56Oh, very open-plan, that's cool.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01Now I'm going to show you the bathroom, and it is great actually
0:14:01 > 0:14:03because, when you look at this, there's a big shower.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- Oh, fantastic, yeah. - You see that?- Yeah.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09- And, as you move round, there's a really nice bath.- Mm.
0:14:09 > 0:14:10That looks great.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12Inside is a hit,
0:14:12 > 0:14:16but how will she feel about that sea view?
0:14:16 > 0:14:17This is your view.
0:14:17 > 0:14:18Wow.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21The view certainly has the wow factor.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23It's amazing. So, it's really near to the beach, that's nice.
0:14:23 > 0:14:26It's really near to the beach, yeah. It's like, right there.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28Sally's first reactions were great.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30She loved the natural light, she loved the space.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33The location is good as well, it's right next to the beach.
0:14:33 > 0:14:38But, you know, immediately, it's the proximity of other places, you know.
0:14:38 > 0:14:39This is what you're talking about.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- That's how close it is to other flats.- Yeah.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44So that would actually be a turn-off for me.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46Yeah. A turn-off for me, too.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50I think they're looking for something a little bit more
0:14:50 > 0:14:53surrounded by nature, something a bit more secluded.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57It's interesting to see that but, for the money too, it's like,
0:14:57 > 0:15:00that's not how I want to live for that kind of money.
0:15:00 > 0:15:01- OK, darling.- See you later.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03- Bye.- Bye.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08I thought it was an interesting first property.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11I was really shocked at the price for what it is.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13You know, the view was the saving grace,
0:15:13 > 0:15:16and the fact it was so near the sea because I am a water baby.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19But I'm really looking forward to seeing more properties
0:15:19 > 0:15:21and just seeing what's out there.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23I think the key word is peace.
0:15:23 > 0:15:25I'm not doing London, you know?
0:15:25 > 0:15:26I'm doing peace.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31At £2,272 a month,
0:15:31 > 0:15:35the first property has a cool, modern look that Sally likes,
0:15:35 > 0:15:37and a great beach-side location.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41But it's too close to other flats for that much-needed peace.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51While Jan may not be able to escape the cold season completely this year,
0:15:51 > 0:15:55the friends are looking to make their Ibizan winter getaway
0:15:55 > 0:15:56an annual occurrence.
0:15:57 > 0:16:02Their absolute love of yoga - a union of body, mind and spirit -
0:16:02 > 0:16:05and their desire to practise it outdoors all-year round,
0:16:05 > 0:16:07something not always possible in Britain,
0:16:07 > 0:16:09is fuelling their plans.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12Ibiza has a long history of spirituality.
0:16:12 > 0:16:18Christians, Buddhists and pagans all have holy sites on the island.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21Many areas are said to have mystical healing powers,
0:16:21 > 0:16:25all of which adds to Ibiza's unique vibe,
0:16:25 > 0:16:29something Sally and Jan are determined to tap into...
0:16:29 > 0:16:32if they can find their perfect winter getaway.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37Hattie is taking Sally to an old farmhouse
0:16:37 > 0:16:38converted into a rental property.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43So, we are going to a traditional Sant Joan finca...
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- Fantastic.- ..surrounded by nature, with spectacular views.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- Yay.- At the very peak of Ibiza.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51So it is the starting point for a lot of people,
0:16:51 > 0:16:53if you want to make that lifestyle change
0:16:53 > 0:16:56into the hippie, bohemian kind of way of living.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59Amazing. OK, I'm excited!
0:17:02 > 0:17:04Sant Joan is a village in northern Ibiza,
0:17:04 > 0:17:06the spiritual heart of the island.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13This is where the hippie influx of the '70s set up home.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16It's less developed and attracts people looking for
0:17:16 > 0:17:19a tranquil, more in-tune-with-nature lifestyle.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22It's less techno, more boho.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27This alternative lifestyle outlook
0:17:27 > 0:17:30can be seen in the weekly market, which, alongside that traditional
0:17:30 > 0:17:34locally-sourced fruit and veg and arts and crafts,
0:17:34 > 0:17:37also sells gluten-free vegan cakes,
0:17:37 > 0:17:39fermented green teas
0:17:39 > 0:17:42and negative-energy-cleansing home-grown herbs.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47The finca is just outside the village.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51This is exactly what I love.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53This is exactly what I love.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55- Happy so far? - I'm totally happy so far.
0:17:55 > 0:17:56Shall we go have a look inside?
0:17:56 > 0:17:58- Oh, yeah.- Lead the way.- OK.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00I mean, this is just beautiful.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08This finca is over 300 years old
0:18:08 > 0:18:12but has been sympathetically upgraded to a luxuriant standard.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16Welcome to the living area.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18Oh. It's amazing.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- That's a great reaction. - Yeah.- I like that.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22This is my vibe. Immediately.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26Despite being in a secluded location,
0:18:26 > 0:18:29the property has broadband internet
0:18:29 > 0:18:32meaning that Sally can work, rest and play here.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37Alongside the spacious living area and snug...
0:18:37 > 0:18:39is the dining room.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42The interior design is an eye-catching mix of modern
0:18:42 > 0:18:44and a traditional Moroccan style.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53This is exactly what I love, exactly what I love, yeah.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55- That's good news.- I want to move in!
0:18:55 > 0:18:57THEY LAUGH
0:18:57 > 0:19:02The property has six bedrooms, four of which are en suite.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04One even comes with a plunge pool,
0:19:04 > 0:19:07with a blissful view of the Sant Joan countryside.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14Sally and Jan have a preference for open-plan living but in this finca,
0:19:14 > 0:19:18the kitchen is tucked away in a bit of a tight corner.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20This would be amazing if you could knock through but,
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- of course, it's ancient, so you don't.- Yes.
0:19:25 > 0:19:27The kitchen is not Sally's ideal design
0:19:27 > 0:19:29but is she willing to compromise
0:19:29 > 0:19:32to get the vast swimming pool area that's private,
0:19:32 > 0:19:35surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery?
0:19:35 > 0:19:38This is just incredible, I mean, yeah, it's breathtaking.
0:19:40 > 0:19:41Jan wanted peace and certainly
0:19:41 > 0:19:45this property gives her a little piece of paradise.
0:19:45 > 0:19:49The two-bedroom apartment the friends viewed previously
0:19:49 > 0:19:52was £2,272 a month.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55So Sally is keen to know the price of this finca.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58So, the price for this property
0:19:58 > 0:20:03is £2,272 per month.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- The difference in what you can get! - Mm-hm.
0:20:06 > 0:20:07I mean, this is crazy.
0:20:07 > 0:20:08This would just be a yes.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- Yeah?- Yeah.- What do you think Jan is going to think?
0:20:11 > 0:20:13I think Jan is just going to explode with joy!
0:20:14 > 0:20:16And the pool, the pool is her fantasy.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Of course.- Yeah, yeah, yeah.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21Although it's still a considerable amount of money,
0:20:21 > 0:20:25the rental price of this finca does give Sally and Jan a lot more for
0:20:25 > 0:20:30their money, compared to property one's beach-front living in town.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32Jan is at home, waiting with bated breath,
0:20:32 > 0:20:34for her next guided tour.
0:20:34 > 0:20:35Hello!
0:20:37 > 0:20:39You're outside and I'm inside.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42And this is going to blow your mind.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44I hope so, girlfriend.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46Ha-ha.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48I'm going to turn this round,
0:20:48 > 0:20:50show you where we're starting.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- Oh! - LAUGHING HAPPILY
0:20:52 > 0:20:54Ah, fabulous.
0:20:54 > 0:20:55Ta-da!
0:20:56 > 0:20:58Oh, goodness!
0:20:59 > 0:21:01Woo, very nice.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04I love Moorish style.
0:21:04 > 0:21:09The friends are both loving the exotic Mediterranean stylings.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12So, this is like the Ibiza that I love.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15You haven't been to Ibiza so you don't know what I mean,
0:21:15 > 0:21:19- but this is what I mean. - That's amazing.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21Look at those beams.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24They're cool.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28Brace yourselves, folks, Jan's about to see the swimming pool.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- SING-SONG:- Have a look at this!
0:21:31 > 0:21:33Oh, my God!
0:21:33 > 0:21:35A swimming pool. It's just paradise.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37Ah, fabulous.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41Wow, I want to come now. Now.
0:21:41 > 0:21:42I know.
0:21:43 > 0:21:44- Hi.- Hi.
0:21:44 > 0:21:45So, what did Jan think?
0:21:45 > 0:21:48Jan loves it. I mean, she is just over the moon.
0:21:48 > 0:21:50She's never seen Ibiza.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52- I've gone on about it for years.- OK.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55This is really the Ibiza I was talking about
0:21:55 > 0:21:58and so she completely gets it, she's very excited, loves it,
0:21:58 > 0:22:01said she was to be here, like, right now!
0:22:01 > 0:22:04You also mentioned that you prefer open-plan.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- Do you like that kitchen? - The kitchen isn't my favourite.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10Um, if I had to, you know, and this is being very picky,
0:22:10 > 0:22:15the overall vibe is fantastic so I don't want to knock anything,
0:22:15 > 0:22:20but in an ideal world, an open-plan kitchen is my fantasy.
0:22:20 > 0:22:23So, is this a possibility for you moving over to Ibiza,
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- into this property? - This is definitely a possibility.
0:22:26 > 0:22:27- Yeah.- Great news.- Yeah, yeah.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34Available to rent for £2,272 a month,
0:22:34 > 0:22:36the finca is surrounded by nature
0:22:36 > 0:22:39and has the peaceful vibe the friends want,
0:22:39 > 0:22:41plus that swimming pool.
0:22:41 > 0:22:44But are they willing to go to the top end of their budget
0:22:44 > 0:22:46if the living space isn't perfect?
0:22:51 > 0:22:54Ibiza attracts visitors from all over the world,
0:22:54 > 0:22:57of all age groups and from all walks of life.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00Each and every one looking to make their own distinct memories
0:23:00 > 0:23:01of this island paradise.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07As Sally is discovering, there is a wide range of properties available,
0:23:07 > 0:23:11from modern apartments to traditional fincas.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17There are also luxurious contemporary villas
0:23:17 > 0:23:18that exude opulence.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22This five-bedroom property with stunning views
0:23:22 > 0:23:25across Ibiza Town harbour is utterly spectacular.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30The floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and large windows
0:23:30 > 0:23:33engulf the property in natural light.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41It's expensive, available for around £9,000 a week in summer.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44It's half of that in winter.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48Or if you'd like to spend a little bit more,
0:23:48 > 0:23:52then there is this five-bedroom super-luxurious villa.
0:23:56 > 0:24:00This property is a sun palace, designed to allow residents
0:24:00 > 0:24:02an inspiring vista of the Mediterranean Sea
0:24:02 > 0:24:04and the setting sun.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09Hey-ho, this could be yours
0:24:09 > 0:24:13for a smidgen under £36,000 a week in winter.
0:24:13 > 0:24:17Those stunning views and this sumptuous pad don't come cheap.
0:24:17 > 0:24:21I tell you what, best not to ask about the summer price!
0:24:28 > 0:24:32Sally believes passionately in sustainable ethical farming
0:24:32 > 0:24:34and eats a vegetarian diet
0:24:34 > 0:24:36free from pesticides.
0:24:36 > 0:24:40In London, this is possible due to the wide range of produce available.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43She's determined that, by living like a local on Ibiza,
0:24:43 > 0:24:46she'll be able to tap into the community of people
0:24:46 > 0:24:49growing organic and sustainable food.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52Sally is returning to the village of Sant Joan,
0:24:52 > 0:24:53to the artisan market.
0:24:53 > 0:24:58Stallholders here sell a wide variety of handmade local wares,
0:24:58 > 0:25:02herbal remedies, fruit and veg, and baked goods.
0:25:02 > 0:25:04To guide her round the market,
0:25:04 > 0:25:10Sally is meeting environmental educationalist Adriana Molina.
0:25:10 > 0:25:12- Hey.- Hey, Sally, how are you?
0:25:12 > 0:25:13Mwah. Adriana.
0:25:13 > 0:25:15Welcome to Sant Joan market.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17Thank you. How amazing.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19- I was speaking with Nelo.- Yes.
0:25:19 > 0:25:22He's growing some organic vegetables in Ibiza
0:25:22 > 0:25:25and selling also vegetables from little organic farms.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28Ah, they look amazing. The food is so vibrant, like,
0:25:28 > 0:25:31the colours you can just see popping.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34Ibiza has a burgeoning organic farm-to-fork food scene,
0:25:34 > 0:25:38meaning that it's possible to have a diet of purely local produce,
0:25:38 > 0:25:41and that's not just for vegetarians like Sally.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45- Hola.- Hola.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47These look amazing.
0:25:47 > 0:25:48Yeah.
0:25:48 > 0:25:52Laia is growing their own their own plants and herbs.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54And this is carob, which is amazing to see.
0:25:54 > 0:25:58I mean, I don't think I've even seen carob like this
0:25:58 > 0:26:00very often in my life.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02Native to the island is the carob tree.
0:26:02 > 0:26:06Its dried fruit is energy-rich and a natural antioxidant.
0:26:07 > 0:26:11It's so beautiful to see these plants in their natural form.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15In the UK, it's mainly sold in processed powdered form
0:26:15 > 0:26:17for its numerous health benefits.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21Sally is an advocate of a gluten-free diet
0:26:21 > 0:26:24which is also catered for in the Sant Joan market
0:26:24 > 0:26:28with stalls selling home-made gluten-free breads and cakes.
0:26:31 > 0:26:32Oh.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36It's so delicious.
0:26:36 > 0:26:38- Thank you.- Absolutely amazing.
0:26:41 > 0:26:43This is just really inspirational.
0:26:43 > 0:26:47I mean, it's one of the nicest sort of surprises I could have had.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51Like, coming here and realising how like-minded the people are.
0:26:51 > 0:26:55And it's just fantastic to think that you can live a life like that
0:26:55 > 0:26:56and do tonnes of yoga.
0:26:56 > 0:27:00I don't feel like I would be bored in the winter at all.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03It's going to be, like, really exciting getting to know people
0:27:03 > 0:27:05and actually, quite the local scene,
0:27:05 > 0:27:07which is very much my passion.
0:27:15 > 0:27:19It's a brand-new day, and Sally's a woman on a mission,
0:27:19 > 0:27:21to find her slice of paradise.
0:27:22 > 0:27:24Hattie is taking her to San Antonio.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29The famous town on the west coast
0:27:29 > 0:27:33is hailed as the clubbing capital of the universe.
0:27:33 > 0:27:34In the summer months,
0:27:34 > 0:27:38it's a nonstop party town from dusk until dawn.
0:27:41 > 0:27:45During the winter months, the town takes on a more chilled vibe
0:27:45 > 0:27:48in comparison to its hedonistic summers.
0:27:49 > 0:27:51And it's where Hattie lays her hat.
0:27:54 > 0:27:56In the winter, not everything shuts down.
0:27:56 > 0:27:57We don't just, you know, close up
0:27:57 > 0:28:00and just hide here and shiver and wait till May.
0:28:00 > 0:28:03Some places do, maybe further north of the island, but here,
0:28:03 > 0:28:07restaurants, Spanish bars, all sorts of places are still open,
0:28:07 > 0:28:08and they thrive in winter.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- Great.- And obviously, everyone is relaxed.
0:28:11 > 0:28:13- Yeah.- There's no rush.- Yeah. - You can take your time.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16I get that. I mean, I didn't want to go to
0:28:16 > 0:28:19such a rural community that was, like, so old-style,
0:28:19 > 0:28:21there was nothing going on.
0:28:21 > 0:28:25I definitely want to dip into the music scene here and...
0:28:25 > 0:28:27Yeah, definitely.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30Sounds like the location is getting a thumbs up.
0:28:30 > 0:28:32And the two-bedroom apartment they're about to see
0:28:32 > 0:28:34is near to the beach.
0:28:35 > 0:28:37Situated on the top floor,
0:28:37 > 0:28:39the living area's flooded with natural light
0:28:39 > 0:28:42from the balcony doors.
0:28:42 > 0:28:43Ooh! OK.
0:28:43 > 0:28:48- First reactions?- First reactions, very nice and bright, which I like.
0:28:48 > 0:28:50And I like the ceiling height,
0:28:50 > 0:28:52because I'm a real ceiling height fanatic.
0:28:52 > 0:28:54Off the living room is a galley kitchen.
0:28:54 > 0:28:56It's a good size,
0:28:56 > 0:28:59and while it may not have Sally and Jan's preferred open-plan layout,
0:28:59 > 0:29:02it does have direct access to the balcony.
0:29:04 > 0:29:06Great cooking space. All your mod cons that you need.
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- Yeah.- What do you think?
0:29:08 > 0:29:11I like the fact that the balcony is immediately accessible.
0:29:12 > 0:29:16The balcony offers plenty of space for outside dining
0:29:16 > 0:29:17with that sea view.
0:29:21 > 0:29:22This is the main bathroom.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24- OK.- You've got your shower, you've got your sink,
0:29:24 > 0:29:25you got your toilet as well.
0:29:25 > 0:29:27Absolutely. No, really nice.
0:29:27 > 0:29:28Yeah, it's really nice.
0:29:28 > 0:29:30It's all very clean-feeling here.
0:29:30 > 0:29:31Yes.
0:29:31 > 0:29:32And I love the colour blue.
0:29:35 > 0:29:37The master bedroom is narrow,
0:29:37 > 0:29:40but it does have built-in storage and an en-suite bathroom.
0:29:44 > 0:29:47This apartment is well laid out
0:29:47 > 0:29:49and it has a very stylish finish.
0:29:49 > 0:29:53But what gives it that extra-special appeal is up this spiral staircase.
0:29:57 > 0:30:00On a clear day from this rooftop terrace,
0:30:00 > 0:30:02you can see the horizon line perfectly.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05Unfortunately, I'm afraid it's not such a clear day.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08It's not the most fantastic weather today.
0:30:08 > 0:30:11On a beautiful day, this view is absolutely spectacular.
0:30:11 > 0:30:13- Amazing.- The sunset is right there.
0:30:13 > 0:30:14Yeah, I get it.
0:30:14 > 0:30:17I actually really like the roof terrace a lot
0:30:17 > 0:30:20- and the view is mind-blowing. - Great space for yoga.
0:30:20 > 0:30:21Yeah, yeah. Definitely.
0:30:21 > 0:30:23I think you've brought some of the UK weather with you today.
0:30:23 > 0:30:25No, I didn't! I didn't bring the snow.
0:30:25 > 0:30:27It's snowing in the UK!
0:30:27 > 0:30:29- It's minus-3.- Can we go back inside? - Yes, we can!
0:30:29 > 0:30:30Let's go back inside, OK.
0:30:33 > 0:30:35The previous two properties
0:30:35 > 0:30:38maxed out Sally and Jan's quite considerable accommodation budget.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40They may have fallen in love with the finca,
0:30:40 > 0:30:43but perhaps the cost of this apartment
0:30:43 > 0:30:45will put that love to the test.
0:30:45 > 0:30:50The price of this apartment is £1,136 per month.
0:30:50 > 0:30:52That's great! That's much better.
0:30:52 > 0:30:55Yeah. Maybe we should go give Jan a ring, see what she thinks?
0:30:55 > 0:30:57Yeah, that would be great.
0:30:57 > 0:30:58After you. Lead the way.
0:30:59 > 0:31:02That price is half the cost of the first two properties,
0:31:02 > 0:31:05which would allow Sally to stay for longer than
0:31:05 > 0:31:07the two months she planned to.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10What Jan would like is to get away from the snow.
0:31:11 > 0:31:15Hey, hello from Ibiza!
0:31:17 > 0:31:19We're in a flat today.
0:31:19 > 0:31:20I can't wait to show it to you.
0:31:20 > 0:31:22Hey, come on, cat.
0:31:24 > 0:31:30We are standing in the living room, really nice and light, open...
0:31:30 > 0:31:31Yeah.
0:31:31 > 0:31:33So what do you think so far?
0:31:33 > 0:31:35Show me the rest.
0:31:35 > 0:31:37I'm sorry, I saw the view.
0:31:37 > 0:31:40Jan does not want to be overlooked.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42So here's the kitchen.
0:31:42 > 0:31:43You know, I'm not really...
0:31:43 > 0:31:45I don't really like galley kitchens.
0:31:45 > 0:31:48I feel suffocated in them, you know?
0:31:48 > 0:31:51I don't like the galley kitchen either.
0:31:51 > 0:31:53That's not my vibe at all.
0:31:53 > 0:31:55This is where you would be.
0:31:55 > 0:31:56They've got two beds here.
0:31:56 > 0:31:58Okey dokey.
0:31:58 > 0:32:01This apartment is not the dream retreat Jan had envisaged
0:32:01 > 0:32:04for their winter getaway. But there's still hope.
0:32:06 > 0:32:08I want to know where those stairs go!
0:32:08 > 0:32:11Yeah. Get ready for the good view.
0:32:11 > 0:32:13Woohoo!
0:32:13 > 0:32:14Oh, that's great.
0:32:14 > 0:32:15It's a massive terrace.
0:32:15 > 0:32:20I mean, this is obviously a wild day, but can you see the coastline?
0:32:20 > 0:32:22I think the terrace is great.
0:32:22 > 0:32:24You know, that's great for socialising,
0:32:24 > 0:32:26and also really great for yoga.
0:32:26 > 0:32:29When Sally saw the rooftop terrace,
0:32:29 > 0:32:31the view from up there is absolutely spectacular,
0:32:31 > 0:32:35and to catch it on a sunny day, it makes it just even better.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37A big plus point is that it's under their budget.
0:32:37 > 0:32:40The important thing is, how much is this one costing?
0:32:40 > 0:32:45OK, it is 1,136.
0:32:45 > 0:32:47That's... That's a good price.
0:32:47 > 0:32:49So I think for the price...
0:32:49 > 0:32:51- It is.- ..I think that's what it's worth.
0:32:51 > 0:32:53And that's the interesting thing about it.
0:32:53 > 0:32:56Plus, it has that amazing outside space.
0:32:57 > 0:33:01The apartment is practical, it's affordable,
0:33:01 > 0:33:04and that rooftop terrace makes it just that little bit special.
0:33:04 > 0:33:05So, what do you think?
0:33:05 > 0:33:07I love the terrace, I think it's fantastic.
0:33:07 > 0:33:10- Great.- The terrace, seeing the sea,
0:33:10 > 0:33:12but not just the sea from the little narrow view,
0:33:12 > 0:33:18but really the whole 360 panorama is pretty impressive.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21There's an enormous difference in price from the other one.
0:33:21 > 0:33:25The £1,136 a month price tag
0:33:25 > 0:33:28combined with the large, light rooms
0:33:28 > 0:33:29and that roof terrace,
0:33:29 > 0:33:32makes this apartment a real contender.
0:33:33 > 0:33:37Weather-wise, it's been a bit miz, but even on a day such as this,
0:33:37 > 0:33:40a San Antonio sunset is still stunning.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43With one more property to view,
0:33:43 > 0:33:48Sally and Jan now have a better idea of the type of properties available,
0:33:48 > 0:33:50and the compromises they'll have to make
0:33:50 > 0:33:53to turn their dream of a winter getaway into a reality.
0:33:55 > 0:33:59Jan is planning on travelling between the UK and Ibiza regularly
0:33:59 > 0:34:02during her and Sally's winter in the sun.
0:34:02 > 0:34:03In the summer months,
0:34:03 > 0:34:06there are around 14 flights a day from London to Ibiza.
0:34:06 > 0:34:08In winter, there's only one,
0:34:08 > 0:34:12but it could cost as little as £30 if booked in advance.
0:34:12 > 0:34:16This is making winter on Ibiza increasingly popular,
0:34:16 > 0:34:18which in turn pushes up the rental prices,
0:34:18 > 0:34:20especially for last-minute bookings.
0:34:25 > 0:34:28For a last roll of the rental property dice,
0:34:28 > 0:34:31Hattie is taking Sally to the village of Sant Josep.
0:34:32 > 0:34:34In the rural south-west of the island,
0:34:34 > 0:34:39Sant Josep is only a 15-minute drive from San Antonio.
0:34:39 > 0:34:42But it's a world away from being a clubbing town.
0:34:43 > 0:34:47The village is a pretty maze of traditional whitewashed properties
0:34:47 > 0:34:51with the nearly 300-year-old church dominating the skyline.
0:34:53 > 0:34:57Surrounded by national parks, nature reserves
0:34:57 > 0:35:01and 80km of stunning coastline and beautiful beaches.
0:35:08 > 0:35:11I regard Sant Josep is a hidden gem
0:35:11 > 0:35:14with places that you can find to live. It's close enough,
0:35:14 > 0:35:17but far enough away to have your peace and quiet.
0:35:17 > 0:35:21The property is located four miles outside Sant Josep village.
0:35:24 > 0:35:28This modern villa was built in a Moroccan style
0:35:28 > 0:35:30and is set within a private walled garden.
0:35:30 > 0:35:34It's an absolute oasis of calm and tranquillity.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38Here we are in your courtyard.
0:35:38 > 0:35:40Oh! Beautiful.
0:35:40 > 0:35:42I'm loving this sigh of relaxation.
0:35:42 > 0:35:45We've had this before, but I love the reaction.
0:35:45 > 0:35:46Because we are in the right vibe now.
0:35:48 > 0:35:51Sally said her fantasy is a traditional property
0:35:51 > 0:35:52with open-plan living.
0:35:52 > 0:35:56With this villa, that fantasy could become a reality.
0:35:59 > 0:36:00Open-plan!
0:36:00 > 0:36:02Oh, it's so lovely, yeah.
0:36:02 > 0:36:06- Here you have open-plan living space.- Yeah.
0:36:06 > 0:36:07Immediately, I love it.
0:36:07 > 0:36:11For me, open-plan is almost like the ideal way to live.
0:36:11 > 0:36:14I'm a people person, so I don't like walls.
0:36:14 > 0:36:17You can communicate better with anybody that's in your house.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21Wonderful double bedroom with...
0:36:23 > 0:36:24..disco lights as well.
0:36:26 > 0:36:29- Wow.- What a way to enter a room!
0:36:29 > 0:36:30Might have to be Jan's room.
0:36:30 > 0:36:33She used to be a major raver.
0:36:34 > 0:36:37So far, this modern villa with a traditional twist
0:36:37 > 0:36:39is going down very well with Sally.
0:36:41 > 0:36:43Bathroom is amazing.
0:36:43 > 0:36:46- The feature of this bathroom is absolutely spectacular.- Yeah.
0:36:46 > 0:36:49Well, the bath's big enough to be a swimming pool,
0:36:49 > 0:36:52but there's no need to splash around inside
0:36:52 > 0:36:54when you can splash around outside.
0:36:57 > 0:37:01The sun palace is available for £1,800 a month.
0:37:03 > 0:37:05Back in London, the cold snap is biting.
0:37:06 > 0:37:08Nice to see you.
0:37:08 > 0:37:10- Yeah.- In sunny Ibiza.
0:37:10 > 0:37:12It's really sunny today, it's great.
0:37:12 > 0:37:14And it's really drizzly today!
0:37:15 > 0:37:17Brrr, shiver.
0:37:18 > 0:37:21So, first of all, I'm just going to show you this.
0:37:21 > 0:37:23This is the courtyard.
0:37:23 > 0:37:25It's good. It's beautiful.
0:37:25 > 0:37:29Yeah. It's looking really, really good.
0:37:29 > 0:37:31This property has a fantastic open-plan space,
0:37:31 > 0:37:34which is exactly what Sally and Jan were looking for.
0:37:34 > 0:37:36It has an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area,
0:37:36 > 0:37:39with fantastic decor to match.
0:37:39 > 0:37:41I'm going to walk over into the middle
0:37:41 > 0:37:43so you can see much more of the kitchen.
0:37:43 > 0:37:45Oh, that's looking really nice.
0:37:45 > 0:37:48I love the kitchen, and I love the shape of the windows
0:37:48 > 0:37:51and the doors and the openness of it.
0:37:52 > 0:37:54Oh, very nice.
0:37:54 > 0:37:56That's a shower, that's cool.
0:37:56 > 0:37:57I like that.
0:37:57 > 0:37:59Sally and Jan are simpatico.
0:37:59 > 0:38:01They both love this property.
0:38:04 > 0:38:07- Oh, the swimming pool!- Oh, yes.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09And then looking round here is...
0:38:09 > 0:38:11I mean, what I love, look at this.
0:38:11 > 0:38:14- Oh, that's gorgeous, yeah. Yeah.- Lovely.
0:38:14 > 0:38:16I've always wanted to live near palm trees.
0:38:19 > 0:38:20- Hey.- Hi.
0:38:20 > 0:38:22- Hi.- What do you think?
0:38:22 > 0:38:23I really like it.
0:38:23 > 0:38:26It's beautiful.
0:38:26 > 0:38:28It's a very nice layout inside.
0:38:28 > 0:38:31The place itself is just completely beautiful.
0:38:31 > 0:38:35- What did Jan think?- Jan loved it, and I think for the same reasons,
0:38:35 > 0:38:36the open, social space,
0:38:36 > 0:38:39because we do socialise, both of us,
0:38:39 > 0:38:43we are very social. So, you know,
0:38:43 > 0:38:45somebody can be cooking, Jan could be cooking,
0:38:45 > 0:38:48she's a good cook, I could be sitting at the table,
0:38:48 > 0:38:50entertaining people, and there's some others outside.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52You can just feel it, you know?
0:38:52 > 0:38:55- Yeah. You can definitely see it happening in this property.- Yeah.
0:38:55 > 0:39:00This villa is available for £1,800 per month.
0:39:00 > 0:39:03Sally and Jan love every single thing about it.
0:39:03 > 0:39:06The open-plan living and dining space,
0:39:06 > 0:39:08private pool,
0:39:08 > 0:39:10and its traditional design.
0:39:16 > 0:39:20Hattie has opened Sally and Jan's eyes to the often expensive reality
0:39:20 > 0:39:22of renting on Ibiza for the winter months.
0:39:25 > 0:39:27- Hey, hi there!- Hi!
0:39:27 > 0:39:30Thought we'd give you a cheers even though you're there.
0:39:30 > 0:39:31Smoothie.
0:39:31 > 0:39:33So even though you've not been with us, have you enjoyed it?
0:39:33 > 0:39:35Yeah, it's just...
0:39:35 > 0:39:38sort of given energy to my dream, really, and to keep going.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40- Yeah.- Have you enjoyed the experience?
0:39:40 > 0:39:42I have totally enjoyed the experience.
0:39:42 > 0:39:46I mean, it's reminded me of why I want to do this.
0:39:46 > 0:39:49All the people that I've met, they really have great lives out here.
0:39:49 > 0:39:52- They do all the organic thing and... - Fantastic.
0:39:52 > 0:39:54You know, just totally fit in here.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56This is the end, and we've seen all the properties,
0:39:56 > 0:39:58and we've been all around the island,
0:39:58 > 0:40:01so we thought we'd start from the beginning and see what you both thought.
0:40:01 > 0:40:05I love the finca and the villa, but my heart is with the finca.
0:40:05 > 0:40:08It was just, yes, yes, yes.
0:40:08 > 0:40:09Yes, yes, yes, yes.
0:40:09 > 0:40:12Look at that smile, and the little excitement wiggle.
0:40:12 > 0:40:17And if I had to, I would consider apartment,
0:40:17 > 0:40:19if it was the right price.
0:40:19 > 0:40:21- Yeah, OK.- I can't wait to see you
0:40:21 > 0:40:23to have a really good gasbag about it.
0:40:23 > 0:40:24I know, yeah.
0:40:26 > 0:40:30Tomorrow, Sally returns home, where big decisions need to be made.
0:40:34 > 0:40:38Best friends, Sally and Jan, have a shared dream.
0:40:38 > 0:40:42The plan is to escape the beauty of London in the winter.
0:40:42 > 0:40:44It is freezing.
0:40:44 > 0:40:46Sally jetted to Ibiza,
0:40:46 > 0:40:47where property expert Hattie
0:40:47 > 0:40:50had four rental properties for her to view,
0:40:50 > 0:40:53and Sally was in no doubt that she was in the right place.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55I just got a direct...
0:40:56 > 0:40:58..download that, "No, it's Ibiza."
0:40:58 > 0:41:00- Yeah?- It is, yeah.
0:41:00 > 0:41:03Sally loved the modern look of the first apartment.
0:41:04 > 0:41:06It's cool.
0:41:06 > 0:41:09But the friends wanted somewhere with a bit more privacy.
0:41:09 > 0:41:14But you know, immediately, it's the proximity of other places, you know.
0:41:14 > 0:41:16The 300-year-old finca gave them privacy,
0:41:16 > 0:41:20but it also came with a very high price tag.
0:41:20 > 0:41:22- It's amazing. - That's a great reaction.- Yeah.
0:41:24 > 0:41:25Oh, goodness.
0:41:25 > 0:41:27Oh, very nice.
0:41:28 > 0:41:32This two-bedroom apartment in the lively town of San Antonio appealed,
0:41:32 > 0:41:35because it was half the price of the first two properties.
0:41:37 > 0:41:40That's great. It's much better.
0:41:40 > 0:41:44But the last villa could have delivered on everything they wanted.
0:41:46 > 0:41:47Oh, the swimming pool!
0:41:48 > 0:41:49Oh, yes.
0:41:52 > 0:41:55The big question is, which property, if any,
0:41:55 > 0:41:58have Sally and Jan picked as their winter getaway?
0:41:58 > 0:42:01Or is it another cold season in London?
0:42:03 > 0:42:04- Hello!- Hi!
0:42:06 > 0:42:08Sadly for them, it's London.
0:42:08 > 0:42:11This winter, they've left it too late to organise their getaway
0:42:11 > 0:42:14alongside work and family commitments.
0:42:14 > 0:42:16But Sally and Jan are determined
0:42:16 > 0:42:18that this will be their last UK winter.
0:42:18 > 0:42:22There's a few more details to tick off the list of getting ready,
0:42:22 > 0:42:24and then we're going.
0:42:24 > 0:42:27It's like, Ibiza is amazing, I absolutely love it.
0:42:27 > 0:42:29So does Jan.
0:42:29 > 0:42:33- It is the best.- I think it's the next phase, really, of my...- Yeah.
0:42:33 > 0:42:36..you know, what am I going to spend the next 20 odd years doing?
0:42:36 > 0:42:39Where do I want to be and how do I want to live, you know?
0:42:39 > 0:42:44The friends were in complete agreement which property they would have gone for.
0:42:44 > 0:42:46It was the 300-year-old finca.
0:42:46 > 0:42:47I thought it was incredible.
0:42:47 > 0:42:49It was so fabulous.
0:42:49 > 0:42:51Fell totally in love with it.
0:42:51 > 0:42:54But it was inspiring just to see what's on offer, really, I think.
0:42:54 > 0:42:56That was what was good.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59You know, I'm, sort of, it made me more resolved.
0:42:59 > 0:43:03Well, the sun may have set on their plans to get away for this winter,
0:43:03 > 0:43:06but the friends are really looking forward to the future.
0:43:06 > 0:43:11My timeline is - winter in the sun, end of 2018,
0:43:11 > 0:43:12and it's definitely happening.
0:43:12 > 0:43:14I'll make it happen.
0:43:14 > 0:43:16- Bye!- Bye!