After years of only going to the canaries and Orlando weve decided to give Mallorca a try for a short break in October.. since booking a few questions have occured to me which i hope the seasoned vistors to the island can answer

Firstly, how do you pronounce Illetas so ill be understood at the airport by the taxi driver? im guessing aye-ee-tah but im sure im way out

Ive read that Illetas is quite quiet, which is fine, but is it possible to have a night out without getting a taxi to a busier resort and have a nice meal and then find a bar with a bit of life and music? or is everyone tucked up at 10pm?
The one thing thats really worrying me is the weather, ive got used to going to the canaries and orlando and never thinking about the weather as its pretty solid all year round, however ive read that october (we leave on the 5th) can be a bit wet and cold.. is it wooly jumper and umbrella time or is it the case that its still a lot nicer than the UK at that time?
Thanks for your time folks... im hoping we really like mallorca as the 2 hour flight is very tempting for a lot of little breaks throughout the year.