Summer Hammocks|Your Questions, Our Answers
Feb
07
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Peter Richards asked:
It is a well known fact that sports and exercise gives you that feel-good factor and there is no better time for uplifting your mood than the start of the New Year after an indulgent Christmas, news of recession and bank interest rates hitting an all time low. Nestled in the Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela, Isla Margarita offers the solution to your winter blues. An array of sports are on offer, including shopping, yes you have to be game to hit the shops, or land activities and of course water sports. And after a day of exertion, you have the opportunity to relax back in your very own beachside apartment; property in an up-coming market is also a good alternative to leaving cash in the banks with dwindling interest rates.
Golf lovers will be very impressed by the standard of facilities on offer at the par 70 Isla Bonita 18 hole golf course. The course commands breathtaking sea views and is open all year round. If you wish to play, you may hire clubs, caddies ad after an enjoyable round you can relax in the clubhouse bar where refreshments and food are readily available. Prices range from $40-80 a round depending on the season.
If hiking is more your style you will definitely want to explore Isla Margarita’s numerous parks. The diverse conditions on the island allow you to explore mountain rain forests one day and sand flats the next.
For a different kind of adventure you may wish to explore the ‘Peninsula of Macanao’ on horseback. If beaches are more appealing then you can trek along the shores of Paraguito and Ascunsion Beaches.
Isla Margarita is a duty-free zone offering a variety of shopping opportunities and exceptional value to Venezuelans and tourists alike. Prices are 15-20% lower than on mainland Venezuela, therefore considerably less expensive that Europe or the US. Isla Margarita is a haven for ceramics, textiles and handmade crafts. Everything from hats to handbags.
The chinchorro is a local term for hammock. These hammocks are an intricate weave of thin strands of rough natural fibres. An array of styles can be found all over the island, differing from town to town. You will also discover locally produced jewellery made using traditional materials.
The more discerning shopper will also be pleased at the extensive choice of designer clothes, jewellery and perfumes. Brands such as Cartier, BMW, Benetton, Tiffany’s, Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana, Quicksilver, Breitling and Tommy Hillfiger can be found at a fraction of the normal price. Among the best buys for tourists are liquor, Cuban cigars, rum and Venezuelan coffee.
Isla Margarita is famous among windsurfers throughout the world. With its strong, consistent wind, warm water, and temperature, it’s not surprising that Isla Margarita hosts Professional Windsurfing Association competitions each year.
In there south of the island is El Yaque Beach. El Yaque is recognised as one of the world’s top 5 locations for windsurfing and is attracting more and more windsurfers annually. The shallow waters extend for 100m, providing the perfect conditions for beginners and those practicing their tricks and manoeuvres
Isla Margarita offers some excellent Caribbean scuba diving and snorkelling. The main attraction is without doubt the abundant and diverse underwater life such as Barracuda, Parrot Fish, Spanish Hog Fish, all kinds of Grunts, Groupers, huge Balloon Fish and if you have a keen eye and are very attentive, you may see lobsters and sea horses. The two most popular snorkelling and dive locations are Los Frailes and Isla Cubana. A snorkel trip costs on average between $40 and $60 per person for a full day with lunch. The scuba tours cost between %50 and $80 for a whole day trip.
Lucy
It is a well known fact that sports and exercise gives you that feel-good factor and there is no better time for uplifting your mood than the start of the New Year after an indulgent Christmas, news of recession and bank interest rates hitting an all time low. Nestled in the Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela, Isla Margarita offers the solution to your winter blues. An array of sports are on offer, including shopping, yes you have to be game to hit the shops, or land activities and of course water sports. And after a day of exertion, you have the opportunity to relax back in your very own beachside apartment; property in an up-coming market is also a good alternative to leaving cash in the banks with dwindling interest rates.
Golf lovers will be very impressed by the standard of facilities on offer at the par 70 Isla Bonita 18 hole golf course. The course commands breathtaking sea views and is open all year round. If you wish to play, you may hire clubs, caddies ad after an enjoyable round you can relax in the clubhouse bar where refreshments and food are readily available. Prices range from $40-80 a round depending on the season.
If hiking is more your style you will definitely want to explore Isla Margarita’s numerous parks. The diverse conditions on the island allow you to explore mountain rain forests one day and sand flats the next.
For a different kind of adventure you may wish to explore the ‘Peninsula of Macanao’ on horseback. If beaches are more appealing then you can trek along the shores of Paraguito and Ascunsion Beaches.
Isla Margarita is a duty-free zone offering a variety of shopping opportunities and exceptional value to Venezuelans and tourists alike. Prices are 15-20% lower than on mainland Venezuela, therefore considerably less expensive that Europe or the US. Isla Margarita is a haven for ceramics, textiles and handmade crafts. Everything from hats to handbags.
The chinchorro is a local term for hammock. These hammocks are an intricate weave of thin strands of rough natural fibres. An array of styles can be found all over the island, differing from town to town. You will also discover locally produced jewellery made using traditional materials.
The more discerning shopper will also be pleased at the extensive choice of designer clothes, jewellery and perfumes. Brands such as Cartier, BMW, Benetton, Tiffany’s, Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana, Quicksilver, Breitling and Tommy Hillfiger can be found at a fraction of the normal price. Among the best buys for tourists are liquor, Cuban cigars, rum and Venezuelan coffee.
Isla Margarita is famous among windsurfers throughout the world. With its strong, consistent wind, warm water, and temperature, it’s not surprising that Isla Margarita hosts Professional Windsurfing Association competitions each year.
In there south of the island is El Yaque Beach. El Yaque is recognised as one of the world’s top 5 locations for windsurfing and is attracting more and more windsurfers annually. The shallow waters extend for 100m, providing the perfect conditions for beginners and those practicing their tricks and manoeuvres
Isla Margarita offers some excellent Caribbean scuba diving and snorkelling. The main attraction is without doubt the abundant and diverse underwater life such as Barracuda, Parrot Fish, Spanish Hog Fish, all kinds of Grunts, Groupers, huge Balloon Fish and if you have a keen eye and are very attentive, you may see lobsters and sea horses. The two most popular snorkelling and dive locations are Los Frailes and Isla Cubana. A snorkel trip costs on average between $40 and $60 per person for a full day with lunch. The scuba tours cost between %50 and $80 for a whole day trip.
Lucy
