Here are the top 8 reasons Isla Margarita is a true Vacationer’s Paradise:
1. Beautiful Beaches – Isla Margarita is the home to over 70 unique beaches. Those that top the list are Caracola Beach, Playa El Agua, Playa El Yaque, and Playa Caribe. Isla Margarita has even been named one of South America’s Top Beach Resort Destinations!
2. Historical Cities and Landmarks - Isla Margarita is home to many historical forts, churches, and museums. Some of the sites you must check out on your visit are: The Ruins of Caranta Fort, Francisco Narvaez’s Art Museum, and Porlamar Lighthouse.
3. Windsurfer’s Paradise - Windsurfing got its start on Isla Margarita due to the areas strong, warm winds and warm water, and has since become a windsurfer’s paradise. Isla Margarita is now recognized as one of the top five windsurfing destinations worldwide and is known by many as the ‘Capital of Windsurfing’.
4. Plenty of Water Activities - The crystal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea offer many water activities including boogie board rentals, ski boat rentals, jet ski rental, water skiing, wake boarding, boat charters, fishing boat rentals, kayaking, parasailing, canoeing, rafting, snorkeling, scuba diving, and so much more!
5. Duty Free Shopping – Isla Margarita has been exempt of duties and taxes since 1975, thus providing tourists and residents with an excellent opportunity to acquire top brand name goods at no name prices. Be sure to check out the Sambil Shopping Complex, Galerias Fente, Jumbo, and the AB Commercial Center.
6. Adventurous Excursions – Excursions on Isla Margarita are definitely the best way to see the island, its surrounding areas, and overall, experience the enchanting beauty of the Caribbean. Be sure to check out these excursions: Los Roques, La Blanquilla, Coche, Cubagua, Araya, Canaima, Delta del Orinoco, and La Gran Sabana.
7. Delicious Local Restaurants - When visiting Isla Margarita, be sure you have a chance try a few dishes local to the island. Make sure to try Casa Caranta, El Pacífico, or Nikkei.
8. Tropical Weather - Temperatures on the island are fairly consistent at 80 degrees, and although located in the Caribbean, it is not in the hurricane belt.
Showing posts with label Caribbean vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caribbean vacation. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Why Choose Caracola Beach and Spa Resort for your Next Vacation?
If you are looking for the perfect Caribbean vacation, you need to check out Caracola Beach and Spa!
Resort Amenities
• Three themed restaurants
• A nightclub
• Convention hall with capacity for 2000
• Mini-market
• Duty-free high-end retail shopping
• Salon
• State-of-the-art sport and fitness center
• Luxury spa
• Beachside activities center
• Four infinity pools, complete with water slides, lazy river, and tropical swim up bar
Beaches
With over 70 unique beach on Isla Margarita, you are bound to fine the perfect one that suites you. Below are the five must check out beaches:
1. Playa Caribe - It offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere with quite a few good restaurants along the coastline, plus some nice caves for exploring near the end of the beach.
2. Playa El Agua–This beach offers many activities including several water sports, micro plane rides, concerts, nightlife and many hotels.
3. Playa Parguito –Here you will find some restaurants which open early and serve breakfast, while others open from noon until early evening. If you walk down to the ends of the beach you will find great lookout areas that give a nice overview of the area.
4. Playa El Yaque – This beach attracts people from all over the world to surf, kite, or swim because of the shallow, warm water that extend several hundred meters from the shore.
5. Playa Manzanillo- It is a small beach but never very crowded. It is 900m long and 25m wide and its quiet waters offer an ideal swimming location.
Activities
The Resort’s location on the Caribbean Sea provides an abundant amount of outdoor activities where guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery, as well as the fairly consistent 80 degree temperatures throughout the year.
Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, located on Isla Margarita, offers:
• Remarkable golfing locations
• Numerous hiking grounds from mountainous rain forests to sand flats
• High end duty-free shopping at locations such as Tommy Hilfiger, Benetton, and Tiffany’s
• Horseback riding
• Extraordinary scuba diving and snorkeling locations with abundant and diverse underwater life
• Uninhabited islands for exploring
• National parks, forests, lagoons, and beaches
• Historical forts
• Windsurfing
For more information about Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.CaracolaBeachSpaResort.com.
Resort Amenities
• Three themed restaurants
• A nightclub
• Convention hall with capacity for 2000
• Mini-market
• Duty-free high-end retail shopping
• Salon
• State-of-the-art sport and fitness center
• Luxury spa
• Beachside activities center
• Four infinity pools, complete with water slides, lazy river, and tropical swim up bar
Beaches
With over 70 unique beach on Isla Margarita, you are bound to fine the perfect one that suites you. Below are the five must check out beaches:
1. Playa Caribe - It offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere with quite a few good restaurants along the coastline, plus some nice caves for exploring near the end of the beach.
2. Playa El Agua–This beach offers many activities including several water sports, micro plane rides, concerts, nightlife and many hotels.
3. Playa Parguito –Here you will find some restaurants which open early and serve breakfast, while others open from noon until early evening. If you walk down to the ends of the beach you will find great lookout areas that give a nice overview of the area.
4. Playa El Yaque – This beach attracts people from all over the world to surf, kite, or swim because of the shallow, warm water that extend several hundred meters from the shore.
5. Playa Manzanillo- It is a small beach but never very crowded. It is 900m long and 25m wide and its quiet waters offer an ideal swimming location.
Activities
The Resort’s location on the Caribbean Sea provides an abundant amount of outdoor activities where guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery, as well as the fairly consistent 80 degree temperatures throughout the year.
Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, located on Isla Margarita, offers:
• Remarkable golfing locations
• Numerous hiking grounds from mountainous rain forests to sand flats
• High end duty-free shopping at locations such as Tommy Hilfiger, Benetton, and Tiffany’s
• Horseback riding
• Extraordinary scuba diving and snorkeling locations with abundant and diverse underwater life
• Uninhabited islands for exploring
• National parks, forests, lagoons, and beaches
• Historical forts
• Windsurfing
For more information about Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.CaracolaBeachSpaResort.com.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Don’t Forget to Pack These Items for your Caribbean Vacation
Packing for a Caribbean vacation is a lot like packing for any other tropical destination: bringing protection from the sun and heat is key! Below you’ll find some tips on things to bring, as well as things you may forget to bring.
1. Make sure you have all of your travel documents in order, as well as secured in a safe but accessible place. This includes a valid passport, driver's license, airline tickets and/or boarding passes. A pocketbook or outside pocket of your carry-on bag is ideal for holding these, since you'll need easy access at the airport and upon arrival at the hotel. Also, be sure to pack copies of prescriptions for medications, which should be carried in their original containers.
2. In your carry-on bag, pack your toiletry bag and at least one change of clothing, as well as a bathing suit. In the case that your luggage gets lost, being able to slip on a swimsuit and wait poolside for your bags beats sitting in your room. Also, bring some small bills for tips and cash for cabs and other services.
3. In your toiletry bag, besides the usual, don't forget to pack lip balm (hot sun equals chapped lips), bug spray (especially useful for hikes or other inland activities), etc.
4. Within reason, pack light. The less you pack, the less you have to carry. Most clothes appropriate for the Caribbean are lightweight to begin with, and can be worn more than once on a trip. Don’t forget to bring: socks and underwear, at least two pairs of cotton, khaki, or linen pants (these are lightweight and dry quickly; leave your denim jeans home), plenty of shorts (can double as a swimsuit in an emergency), and t-shirts. For the evening or excessively air-conditioned hotel lobbies and restaurants, bring a light sweater or jacket.
5.For the beach, pack at least two swimsuits (nothing is more annoying than putting on a soggy bathing suit, which dry slowly in the muggy tropics), multiple pairs of UV-rated sunglasses, waterproof sunscreen (SPF 30 minimum), a brimmed hat (to protect your head, face, neck and ears from the sun), and a sarong or wrap (for women). Also, don’t forget to bring some aloe vera to soothe the inevitable sunburn you’ll most likely get.
6. Bring a small backpack or cloth bag along to throw your stuff in when you head to the beach or off on an excursion.
7. Don’t forget to pack a camera! Bring plenty of film and/or digital media from home, as these can be expensive in the islands. Also, don’t forget to pack your film in your carry-on to prevent damage from heavy-duty x-ray machines used to inspect checked bags.
8. If you plan to snorkel, bring your own: this is one item you won’t want to rent, but probably won’t think about bringing until it’s too late. On the other hand, you may find it easier to rent golf clubs or tennis racquets than to pack your own.
9. And lastly, don’t forget to leave some space for souvenirs you plan to buy. It’s better to under pack a bigger suitcase than to have to carry around shopping bag(s) through the airport on the way home.
1. Make sure you have all of your travel documents in order, as well as secured in a safe but accessible place. This includes a valid passport, driver's license, airline tickets and/or boarding passes. A pocketbook or outside pocket of your carry-on bag is ideal for holding these, since you'll need easy access at the airport and upon arrival at the hotel. Also, be sure to pack copies of prescriptions for medications, which should be carried in their original containers.
2. In your carry-on bag, pack your toiletry bag and at least one change of clothing, as well as a bathing suit. In the case that your luggage gets lost, being able to slip on a swimsuit and wait poolside for your bags beats sitting in your room. Also, bring some small bills for tips and cash for cabs and other services.
3. In your toiletry bag, besides the usual, don't forget to pack lip balm (hot sun equals chapped lips), bug spray (especially useful for hikes or other inland activities), etc.
4. Within reason, pack light. The less you pack, the less you have to carry. Most clothes appropriate for the Caribbean are lightweight to begin with, and can be worn more than once on a trip. Don’t forget to bring: socks and underwear, at least two pairs of cotton, khaki, or linen pants (these are lightweight and dry quickly; leave your denim jeans home), plenty of shorts (can double as a swimsuit in an emergency), and t-shirts. For the evening or excessively air-conditioned hotel lobbies and restaurants, bring a light sweater or jacket.
5.For the beach, pack at least two swimsuits (nothing is more annoying than putting on a soggy bathing suit, which dry slowly in the muggy tropics), multiple pairs of UV-rated sunglasses, waterproof sunscreen (SPF 30 minimum), a brimmed hat (to protect your head, face, neck and ears from the sun), and a sarong or wrap (for women). Also, don’t forget to bring some aloe vera to soothe the inevitable sunburn you’ll most likely get.
6. Bring a small backpack or cloth bag along to throw your stuff in when you head to the beach or off on an excursion.
7. Don’t forget to pack a camera! Bring plenty of film and/or digital media from home, as these can be expensive in the islands. Also, don’t forget to pack your film in your carry-on to prevent damage from heavy-duty x-ray machines used to inspect checked bags.
8. If you plan to snorkel, bring your own: this is one item you won’t want to rent, but probably won’t think about bringing until it’s too late. On the other hand, you may find it easier to rent golf clubs or tennis racquets than to pack your own.
9. And lastly, don’t forget to leave some space for souvenirs you plan to buy. It’s better to under pack a bigger suitcase than to have to carry around shopping bag(s) through the airport on the way home.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Your Isla Margarita Vacation at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort
How do I get to Isla Margarita?
Depending on where you live, the easiest way is to find out if there are any direct charter flights and then book "AIR ONLY".
From Canada: - Air Transat has “air only” tickets for direct flights to Isla Margarita. Air Canada has weekly direct flights from Toronto to Caracas.
From America: There are direct flights to Caracas from Houston and Miami.
From Europe: There are direct flights to Caracas on Air France, KLM, BA, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Iberia and others.
The alternative is to book a regular flight to Caracas and then, from there, to Isla Margarita (Porlamar) on one of the many daily 35 minute shuttle flights.
What is there to do at the resort?
Caracola Beach and Spa Resort is a luxury condominium resort located on the beachfront of the Caribbean on Isla Margarita. Within the resort, you will find a multitude of services and facilities. You will be sure to enjoy our delectable restaurants, tropical swim-up bars, full-service spa, and refreshing swimming pools. Caracola Beach and Spa Resort will also boast a fully-equipped gym, hairdressers, and high end retail establishments. Here you will find yourself lost in paradise while relaxing in our seaside hammocks or lying on the sandy beach while the waves of the Caribbean Sea travel over your feet.
What is there to do on the island?
Here are the top 5 must see sites.
1. Playa El Agua- This is the longest, widest, and most popular beach on Isla Margarita. This also results in it being the busiest, but most serviced beach on the island where visitors can find many sport activities, concerts, bars, and restaurants.
2. Playa El Yague- This is one of the world’s best spots for wind and kite surfing whether you are a beginner or more advanced. If you are lucky, you will even catch expert windsurfers training for international competitions.
3. Los Roques- This is one of the best snorkeling locations in the Caribbean. This area contains around 150 islands that offer white sand beaches accompanied by crystal clear waters. This location also offers one of the best coral reefs in the entire world. A flight to Los Roques takes about an hour from Margarita Island, but it is well worth it.
4. Lagoon La Restinga- If you are in need of a break from the beaches, Lagoon La Restinga is one of the best national parks around. This park offers a lagoon with mangrove swamps and colorful flamingos. La Restinga is about an hour boat ride away from Isla Margarita but if you go in the morning you will see many different varieties of fish, dolphins and about 100 bird species.
5. Porlamar- This is the largest city on Isla Margarita and is the island’s center of commerce. To get the best prices on goods, shop on Boulevard Guevara. If you are looking for higher-end, more elegant stores visit the avenues of Santiago Marino and 4 de Mayo. Isla Margarita is a duty-free port which means that goods are declared exempt from tax.
Stay up to date with Caracola Beach and Spa Resort!
Stay in the “know” about all things going on at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort by following us on twitter.
You’ll be the first to know about the progress of Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, enjoy general information about the resort, and learn useful information about Isla Margarita.
Follow us at www.twitter.com/caracolaresort.
Depending on where you live, the easiest way is to find out if there are any direct charter flights and then book "AIR ONLY".
From Canada: - Air Transat has “air only” tickets for direct flights to Isla Margarita. Air Canada has weekly direct flights from Toronto to Caracas.
From America: There are direct flights to Caracas from Houston and Miami.
From Europe: There are direct flights to Caracas on Air France, KLM, BA, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Iberia and others.
The alternative is to book a regular flight to Caracas and then, from there, to Isla Margarita (Porlamar) on one of the many daily 35 minute shuttle flights.
What is there to do at the resort?
Caracola Beach and Spa Resort is a luxury condominium resort located on the beachfront of the Caribbean on Isla Margarita. Within the resort, you will find a multitude of services and facilities. You will be sure to enjoy our delectable restaurants, tropical swim-up bars, full-service spa, and refreshing swimming pools. Caracola Beach and Spa Resort will also boast a fully-equipped gym, hairdressers, and high end retail establishments. Here you will find yourself lost in paradise while relaxing in our seaside hammocks or lying on the sandy beach while the waves of the Caribbean Sea travel over your feet.
What is there to do on the island?
Here are the top 5 must see sites.
1. Playa El Agua- This is the longest, widest, and most popular beach on Isla Margarita. This also results in it being the busiest, but most serviced beach on the island where visitors can find many sport activities, concerts, bars, and restaurants.
2. Playa El Yague- This is one of the world’s best spots for wind and kite surfing whether you are a beginner or more advanced. If you are lucky, you will even catch expert windsurfers training for international competitions.
3. Los Roques- This is one of the best snorkeling locations in the Caribbean. This area contains around 150 islands that offer white sand beaches accompanied by crystal clear waters. This location also offers one of the best coral reefs in the entire world. A flight to Los Roques takes about an hour from Margarita Island, but it is well worth it.
4. Lagoon La Restinga- If you are in need of a break from the beaches, Lagoon La Restinga is one of the best national parks around. This park offers a lagoon with mangrove swamps and colorful flamingos. La Restinga is about an hour boat ride away from Isla Margarita but if you go in the morning you will see many different varieties of fish, dolphins and about 100 bird species.
5. Porlamar- This is the largest city on Isla Margarita and is the island’s center of commerce. To get the best prices on goods, shop on Boulevard Guevara. If you are looking for higher-end, more elegant stores visit the avenues of Santiago Marino and 4 de Mayo. Isla Margarita is a duty-free port which means that goods are declared exempt from tax.
Stay up to date with Caracola Beach and Spa Resort!
Stay in the “know” about all things going on at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort by following us on twitter.
You’ll be the first to know about the progress of Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, enjoy general information about the resort, and learn useful information about Isla Margarita.
Follow us at www.twitter.com/caracolaresort.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Heading to the Caribbean? Read these helpful tips!
Before your trip:
Buy film or an extra memory card for your camera before you leave. You will not get a break buying film for your camera in a tourist destination. Look for a sale where you live and buy lots of your film there.
Packing/Luggage:
Clearly mark your luggage with a distinctive tie so you can retrieve it easily from the luggage carousel.
Mark every piece of luggage inside and outside with your last name and first initial only. Do not use a title (Mr.). Do not put your home address or destination address on the luggage unless your destination is a hotel or resort.
If you are traveling as a couple, each of you should put one complete outfit in the other's suitcase in case one suitcase is delayed or lost. It is also a good idea to carry a change of underwear and socks in your carry-on.
Use a twistie. Use garbage-bag ties to secure the zips (as well as locks) on your luggage. This measure annoys and may deter a potential thief.
Flight:
Be familiar with the security restrictions for carry-on items, particularly fluids. However make sure that you carry essential items such as prescriptions with you, in quantities that will see you through 48 hours if your luggage is mislaid.
Make sure you bring your plane ticket or E-ticket receipt, passport and a pen onto the plane with you- you will invariably have to fill in an arrival form and customs declaration form - which are normally distributed in flight.
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