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In the News (Fri 11 Dec 09)

  
  Isla Margarita
Isla Margarita well know in Europe and Canada as the alternative to the relative expensive islands of the northern Caribbean.
Isla Margarita still has a few well kept secrets as the small town of Juan Griego and Playa Galera, the islands of Coche, Los Frailes, Isla Blanquilla, Los Testigos and the island of Cubagua.
Margarita is rich in history and landscapes, and offers exciting possibilities: golfing, horseback riding, boat excursions to the national park 'La Restinga' or to the small island of Coche, jeep safaris, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing or historic tours of antique cathedrals and Spanish forts.
www.explore-yachts.com /charter/isla-margarita.htm   (413 words)

  
 The Washington Times - Isla Margarita
Margarita, the main isle of the state with nearly 350,000 inhabitants, is where practically everything occurs.
Navarro, born in Margarita, is a new face in the forefront of the political life of Nueva Esparta State.
Navarro explained that Isla Margarita used to be an island where police vigilance was unnecessary; however with the implementation of the duty-free zone decades ago, the influx of tourists as well as an increasing migratory population, a certain degree of insecurity surfaced, most commonly in marginal communities.
www.internationalspecialreports.com /archives/00/margarita/index.html   (1943 words)

  
 Isla Margarita - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isla Margarita or Margarita Island (Spanish – Isla de Margarita) is the largest island of the Nueva Esparta State in Venezuela, situated in the Caribbean off the north eastern shore of the country.
Margarita Island had to be fortified against the increasing threat of pirate attacks, and several of these fortifications remain today.
It was on Margarita Island that Simon Bolivar, later called the Libertador, was confirmed as Commander in Chief of the new republic, la gran Colombia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Isla_Margarita   (938 words)

  
 SAILjazz - Isla Margarita, Venezuela
There’s also the option of a short layover at Las Islas Testigos, a small group of islands with beautiful sand beaches, clear waters which are inhabited by a few fishing families.
The duty-free status of Margarita makes it even more alluring and for the cruising sailor this is definitely the place to stock up on fuel, food, booze, and wine.
In Margarita it’s a bit of a hassle to use the local commercial fuel dock serval miles away, so an enterprising family by the name of "Diesel Man" offers diesel and gasoline deliveries to your boat at anchor for $.25 a gallon.
www.sailjazz.com /editorial/read/98   (1170 words)

  
 ++ Hotel Maria Luisa, Vacaciones en Margarita, Hoteles en Margarita, Paquetes turisticos en Margarita, Hoteles en ...
The island of Margarita represents a Venezuelan paradise just a few nautical miles away from the main land, with numerous beaches of fine sand surrounded by palm trees.
The landscape is diversified, green mountains and valleys close to the capital Porlamar and the arid part of the Peninsula of Macanao.
The Island of Cubagua is situated south-west of Margarita and west of the Island of Coche, with an area covering about 17 km2: Together with Coche and Margarita, it conform the State of “Nueva Esparta”.
www.hotelmarialuisa.com.ve /margaritaisland.html   (794 words)

  
 Isla de Margarita y Coche - Venezuelatuya
Margarita es una isla de Venezuela situada en el mar Caribe al Noreste de Caracas, la capital del país, a solo 35 minutos en vuelo, o a un par de horas en ferry desde Puerto La Cruz o Cumaná.
Margarita es reconocida por la calidad de sus playas.
Para ver las principales playas de Margarita, y que hacer en ellas haga clic aquí.
www.venezuelatuya.com /margarita/index.htm   (374 words)

  
 Living, retiring or moving to the tropical island of Isla Margarita or Margarita Island, Venezuela
Isla Margarita is blessed with one of the most fantastic climates in the world.
There is no problem for foreigners to own property in Venezuela in general, or Isla Margarita in particular, however it is essential that you have an unbiased lawyer that is not connected to the seller.
The problem at the moment is that residents here on Margarita with no local income either have to have a good supply of cash or traveler's checks or be dependent on getting the official rate with their credit cards or ATM cards (a penalty of approximately 33%or more).
www.casatrudel.com /living.htm   (1802 words)

  
 DiscoverVenezuela - Isla Margarita   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Venezuelans, fans of shopping and bargains, travel to Margarita Island en masse on weekend jaunts to pick up a few essentials like imported cheeses, perfumes, liquors, clothes, or the latest electronic gadgets.
Foreign visitors also buy handicrafts like hammocks, baskets, and pottery here, but what really attracts them to Margarita are the beaches, the almost guaranteed sun, the food, the nightlife and the fun.
Points of interest in the capital La Asunción include: the Asunción Cathedral which was built in the 18th century with its typical colonial accents, La Casa Capitular, formerly the seat of the colonial government and now the Library and Museum Nueva Cadiz, and the State Legislature housed in an old Franciscan monastery.
www.discovervenezuela.com /margarita.cfm   (1005 words)

  
 Zone 05 Arismendi Margarita Island
La Asuncion, Margarita’s Capital, was founded in 1565 by Captain Pedro Cervantes de Albornoz and has a population of about 12,000 inhabitants.
It is situated in a fertile valley surrounded by green hills, right in the center of eastern Margarita, where a fresher climate exist.
In the patio there is a statue of the Tyrant Lope de Aguirre and a large concrete scale map of Margarita.
www.margarita-island.com /Travel_Guide/05_Arismendi   (529 words)

  
 Isla Margarita Island, Venezuela FAQ's, maps, photos, weather and much more
Direct flights to Margarita on an "air only" basis from England on Air 2000, from Denmark and Amsterdam on Martin Air and Germany on LTU and Condor.
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.
Most things on Margarita Island are reasonably priced because we are part of the larger country of Venezuela, unlike the other islands of the Caribbean.
www.islamargerita.com /linksenglish.htm   (2329 words)

  
 La Isla de Margarita
SALUDOS A TODOS EN ISLA MARGARITA OJALA PUEDAN INFORMARME DE ALGUN TRABAJO POR HAYA...SOY CHEFF DE COCINA INTERNACIONAL Y ADEMAS ESPECIALIDAD EN MARISCOS OK.....OJA...
Hola a todos, soy un venezolano que vivo desde hace algún tiempo en la isla de Tenerife, España...
pero enamorado perdido de la isla de Maragarita.........en donde he tenido la suerte de vivir...
groups.msn.com /LaIsladeMargarita   (158 words)

  
 CLIA - Cruise Line International Association
A visit to Isla Margarita, a 363 square mile island in the Caribbean just twenty-three miles off the coast of Venezuela, is a spendid journey into the past that also provides a glimpse into the life of a successful and relatively independent island nation.
Despite the rampant tourism that has led to heavy modernization in Porlamar, and on the island as a whole, Margarita has retained at least a part of its unique culture.
With the average daytime temperature in the mid-to-high 80s year round, Margarita is an ideal destination for a Caribbean get away.
www.cruising.org /planyourcruise/wwdest/overview.cfm?recordID=198   (265 words)

  
 Infodestinations.com, Travel, Tours, Hotels, Margarita Island, Reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
With a surface of 1,071 square KMs, Isla Margarita is 38 KM from the mainland, north of Venezuela's eastern coast.
With Margarita, the Coche and Cubagua Islands form the state of Nueva Esparta, with a total surface of 1,150 square KMs.
Is a population in constant growth and called to be named in a short time Active Center of the Tourism.
www.infodestinations.com /venezuela/english/isla_margarita/index.shtml   (122 words)

  
 Venezuela Hotel - Hesperia Isla Margarita Hotel Venezuela
Isla Margarita Golf Club counts with a team that will take care of you with pleasure 365 days a year, due to exceptional climate conditions in the beautiful region of the Valley of Pedro Gonzalez - Margarita Island.
It is named Hesperia Isla Margarita and offers the familiar beautiful settings with improved service.
On Margarita Island, the pearl of the Caribbean, is located Hotel Hesperia Isla Margarita - Golf, Spa and Beach Resort, facing the sea and only 35 minutes from the airport.
www.southtravels.com /america/venezuela/hesperiaislamargarita/index.html   (337 words)

  
 DiscoverVenezuela - Isla Margarita & Vicinity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
La Isla Margarita can be accessed by plane or ferry.
Margarita enjoys a good road infrastructure, and many of its villages can be visited in just one day.
On the eastern end, through the towns of Manzanillo and Juan Griego, there are several beach areas with ample services to choose from, and quaint villages to visit, eat, or buy arts and crafts.
www.discovervenezuela.com /trips_margarita.cfm   (84 words)

  
 **** Isla Margarita (Zuid - Amerika) ****   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Isla Margarita op dit mooie eiland woon ik.
Hollanders die de mensen helpen op Isla Margarita(14)
Los Roques, een mooie eilanden groep vlakbij Isla Margarita(14)
spaces.msn.com /members/islamargarita   (87 words)

  
 Epinions.com - THE PEARL OF THE CARIBBEAN, ISLA MARGARITA
Margarita is the Greek word for pearl, and that is just what this place is. Often overlooked by North American and European tourists in favour of other sun spots, this place has just about everything one needs for a sun filled vacation.
Isla Margarita has one other attraction as a tourist destination.
Isla Margarita is about a six or seven hour flight from New York or Toronto, less from Miami.
www.epinions.com /content_2271256708   (685 words)

  
 Margarita real estate, Vacation Rentals Margarita, Island Real Estate, Home Builders, Condos, Beachfront Property
Located on the southern shores of the Caribbean is the stunning island of Isla de Margarita.
This sun-drenched island is hurricane free and sees an average of 342 days of pure sun, living up to its other name of the 'Pearl of the Caribbean'.
Margarita is one of the most up and coming islands in the caribbean.
www.margarita4you.com   (185 words)

  
 Learn Spanish in Venezuela - Isla Margarita language school - Intensive Courses
Learn Spanish on Margarita Island, a tropical paradise and one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, only 30 minutes from Venezuela's mainland.
We highly recommend Isla Margarita as this beauty is also one of the most affordable locations due to the foreign exchange rate of the Venezuelan currency (Bolivar) with the Dollar and Euro.
Several times a year the Center of Applied Linguistics on Margarita Island, organises a course to form teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language, taught by Sabine Loffler, director of CELA and PhD in Hispanic Philology by UNED in Madrid.
www.studyglobal.net /islamargarita.htm   (1553 words)

  
 Bwana_Brown Isla Margarita Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
We were originally planning to go to Mexico (finally made it there 6 years later!) as our first visit to the Caribbean area but came across a deal on Margarita Island, off the north coast of Venezuela, that better suited our needs.
Great memories here of 3 days I spent on Isla Margarita many years ago.
I was going to Caracas, but riots in the streets there drove me to the island for safety.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/34414/1910ca   (440 words)

  
 Margarita Island, Margarita Island Property for sale ,Margarita Island Real Estate,properties for sale,dream ...
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Hurricane Free Margarita Island is the most southerly of the Caribbean Islands and lies off the northern coast of Venezuela.
Margarita is very similar, but with a much higher standard of infrastructure in place.
www.margaritadreamhomes.com   (187 words)

  
 Margarita Island travel guide offers Excursions, Travel Tips and Articles, Photo Gallery, Beaches, Condo Rentals, ...
The west end of Margarita Island is the Macanao Peninsula.
Margarita is somewhat still unknown to the tourism industry.
You'll soon discover for yourself that Margarita is full of friendly people, beautiful beaches and amazing sunsets to see.
www.margaritaislandvacation.info   (112 words)

  
 Welcome to Isla de Margarita / Venezuela
Isla Margarita consists of two completely contrary parts, which are connected through the isthmus "Laguna de La Restinga".
The landscape is subdivided into mountains and vast coastal plains with wonderful lonely beaches.
Experience an unforgettable trip on the "island of sun" Isla de Margarita.
www.freewebs.com /margarita-tours   (169 words)

  
 ISLA MARGARITA, ISLAMARGARITA, MARGARITA ISLAND, Venezuela, tropical island paradise - Main Index
Isla Margarita (Margarita Island), Venezuela, a tropical carribean island paradise, is situated off the north coast of Venezuela.
Due to the recent devaluation prices on Isla Margarita are at all time lows compared to other Islands in the Caribbean.
Enjoy wonderfull fresh seafood and other meals for prices that are one third or less compared to othe tropical destinations.
www.islamargarita.com /islamargaritaa.htm   (211 words)

  
 Isla Margarita : Central/South America & The Caribbean Forum - Travellerspoint
Isla Margarita : Central/South America and The Caribbean Forum - Travellerspoint
Me and my friends are planning to go to isla Margarita for night fun.
There are three times in a year where Margarita is great to party:
www.travellerspoint.com /forum.cfm?thread=27972   (116 words)

  
 Isla Margarita - Venezuela
Starting-point of your boat trip is Porlamar on Isla de Margarita.
Diving, swimming, fishing or simply relaxing that is only a part of the things you can do when you take part in one of these boat trips.
Unternehmen Sie Ausfluege zu den schoenen einsamen Sandstraenden oder besuchen Sie die Nachbarinseln der Isla Margarita.
www.freewebs.com /isla-margarita   (132 words)

  
 Hoteles Hesperia Isla Margarita on Margarita Island, Venezuela   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Hotel Hesperia Isla Margarita - Golf, Spa and Beach Resort, facing the sea and only 35 minutes from the airport.
Located at Playa El Agua, Margarita Island, Venezuela, across the street of famous Playa El Agua Beach, with its white sand and crystalline water, the most beautiful beach of Margarita Island.
Hotel Hesperia Playa El Agua is one of the best alternatives to enjoy the most entertaining vacations in a relaxed ambience with lots of fun and all inclusive concept.
hesperiaislamargarita.com /english   (122 words)

  
 Isla Margarita, Margarita Island Tourism and Things to Do - IgoUgo
Deals for Margarita Island Hotel A Limited Time Offer.
Porlamar is the largest city on Margarita Island.
Isla Margarita truly is the "Pearl of the Caribbean".
www.igougo.com /travelcontent/Journal.aspx?JournalID=28434   (210 words)

  
 YouTube - ISLA MARGARITA
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 FAQ Isla Margarita
Manzanillo beach is a little bit of both - mostly it is quiet, but there can be some good waves once in a while.
As Isla Margarita is placed very close to the Venezuelian coast, hurricanes do not occur.
In case you need need to be hospitalized, you will receive better service in private clinics.
www.isla-margarita.dk /faq.html   (706 words)

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