Mr Sykes’ pop-up Ibiza concierge service
All-island assistance, from booking private jets to luxury villa rentals
The Ibiza vibe can sometimes seem rather schizophrenic. On the one hand, there are those who adore the hippy side – downward-facing dog in the morning, organic rosé in the evening – and on the other, those who rave it up.
But nimbly picking a path between the two is Mr Sykes’ Modern Concierge, which plans to celebrate the best of both island lives this summer. The Shoreditch-based, subscription-free, pay-as-you-go company is setting up a pop-up service – #IBZ14 – from Friday August 1 until the last sunset of September, not only to cater for clients’ every whim, but also, by joining forces with private-jet service Air Partner, to get them there and back quickly, in comfort and at a time that suits.
The scheme works by taking advantage of the Europe-wide empty-leg availability on private jets. Air Partner and Mr Sykes publish these flights weekly, listing discounted seats on the return flights of private jets that have just deposited or are about to collect their primary passengers. Average pricing is not much higher than a business-class flight (from £600 per person for an eight-person private flight).
“As a DJ, I played all over the world and know what it’s like sitting around in airports waiting for flights,” says Rob Sykes, co-founder of Mr Sykes. “Our new jet service means those travelling across Europe frequently throughout the summer now have additional options. For those in Ibiza who can’t bear to leave the island, last-minute private-jet availability offers greater flexibility for spontaneous changes of plan.”
As for other services, Mr Sykes will organise a last-minute luxury-villa rental (from €15,000 for a three- or four-bedroom villa), private security (price on request) and access to the best parties (from €250 per person) on the island, including secret DJ sets and super clubs. Chefs, wheels, office staff and holistic therapists are all on hand to ensure guests enjoy the Ibiza experience in full – from yoga to podium. Happy August.