Brits can get free holiday to party island - but they have to leave right away
Spontaneous party-goers are being offered the opportunity to fly to Ibiza for free - but there's a catch
Brits are being tempted with the offer of a free holiday to Ibiza, but there's a twist – they need to be ready to jet off almost immediately. Revellers attending a special event in London, will be selected at random and will be offered the opportunity to hope on a plane the very next day for an adventure they won't forget.
This unique opportunity comes research discovered four in ten believe saying yes more leads to breaking free from routine and monotony, and two thirds think the best memories come from making impromptu decisions, yet, the majority of Brits confess that being spontaneous can be challenging.
In a bid to kickstart summer early, San Miguel has partnered with electronic music magazine, Mixmag, to create Fly San Miguel, a one-of-a-kind bash set to take place at Hackney Wick in London.
Curated by Mixmag, attendees will be treated to Balearic beats from Eats Everything, Tibasko, Storm Mollison, and Paige Tomlinson, ensuring a night filled with summer vibes and potentially even a complimentary trip to Ibiza.
A spokesperson for San Miguel commented: "The adult population would love to live more like the Spanish, embracing spontaneity, sun and connection. This is our invitation to dare to do that: to break free from the everyday, say sí to new adventures, and prove that a Spanish summer feeling can be found anywhere - even on a Thursday night in Hackney Wick."
The study found 62% wish they were freer and easier in their daily lives. But 47% tend to overthink decisions, while financial concerns (44%) and fear of the unknown (42%) also prevent them from being more spontaneous.
For nearly half, having a supportive friend or partner would encourage them to be more impulsive. However, even then, a quarter of adults confessed to feeling anxious when someone suggests doing something out of the ordinary.
The prospect of making life more exciting would prompt most people to step outside their comfort zone, with last-minute trips, spending a day exploring a new area with no set plan and saying yes to a social event with little notice are among the spontaneous activities adults would try.
They'd also like to spend more time outdoors, particularly during the evenings (41%), and enjoy long, leisurely lunches and siestas to give their summer a more Spanish feel.
A significant 54% believe their happiness would greatly improve if they embraced a more Spanish approach to summer.
A spokesperson for the beer brand, added: "Fly San Miguel isn't just a party - it's a mindset, a gateway to possibility. It's about saying yes to adventure, no matter where you are. "This summer, we're bringing that Spanish feeling to every corner of the UK."
SPONTANEOUS ACTIVITIES BRITS WOULD TRY:
Booking a last-minute trip
Spending a day exploring a new area with no set plan
Saying yes to a social event with little notice
Going on an unplanned road trip
Changing their usual routine for a day
Making an impulse purchase for fun
Going out for a meal with no idea where they'll end up
Taking a day off just to do something spontaneous
Spontaneously visiting a friend or family member
Saying yes to an adventure even if it scares me
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