Isla Margarita Travel Forum

Hi!

Can anybody tell me if Isla Margarita's beaches are comparable to those on the Mayan Riviera and COsta Maya, Dominican Republic and the Bahamas??
I mean, is the sand really really white and the water turquoise???
Thanks a lot in advance for your help!!!

Hi everyone,
Me and my girlfriend are travelling to Isla Margarita in July. My old digital camera is worn out and I would like to buy a new one. Could you recommend waiting until I arrive on the island and buy it Sambil mall and how much is the discount? We have quite alot of tax on items in Denmark, so it proberly would be much cheaper to buy it here? Can anybody give some prices of amounts to save?

Perhaps even a website to a store in Isla Margarita?

Thanks alot in advance,
Klaus

Hi. I will be traveling to Margarita from May 28 to June 4, 2010. Can anyone tell me the international departure tax in US$

Hi!

I'm planing a trip to Venezuela between 25 March - 10 April 2010. I will arrive in Caracas and it's only me travelling. I'm still considering what options I have, but I'm most interested in spending time on the coast or on the ocean.
I would like to make a boat trip to some of the islands in the Caribic - maybe Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, St Vincent & Grenadines and Barbados. But going in the other direction to Los Roques, the dutch Antilles, Curacao and Aruba would be nice as well. Can you offer any kind of trip which combines any of these destinations?

I'm also interested in getting tips on Caracas (where to stay, what to do, where to eat, where to go out) and tips on the most interesting inland trips that can be made. I know of most of the big attractions like Angel falls, Orinoco, Jungle Trips, Isla Margharita and so on - but would like to hear about something interesting but not to touristy. I'm ok doing everything from backpacking in the jungle, staying at a spa hotel, driving a couch bus, clubing and eating all the good local food. I love nature, meeting new people, trying the local food and drinks and be able to swim and do sports outdoors.

I hope you have some tips for me. I have been in contact with a few tourist agencies, but it seems to be a problem that I'm travelling alone (for some reason) and the fact that I'm planing to use Venezuela as a starting point for a boatrip into the Caribic doesn't appear to be the standard approach. Your help is most appreciated! :)

Chris

Hi everyone,
I don't know if anyone can advise ? I have been looking for the opening times of Diverland which I believe is close to Porlamar and haven't been very successful.
We are visiting Isla Margarita as part of our cruise on Monday 11 th January 2010 , just for the day , and because we are rollercoaster enthusiasts wanted to ride the rollercoaster at Diverland. Please can anyone advise what times Diverland is open ?
Many thanks in advance for any help.
Susan.

Hi,

is September a good time to visit Margarita??

Thanks for answer

S

where can i get to rent a car for a good price that not to expensive?

where can i get a apartment or hotel nice for a good costs on isla margirita?

what is the cost on bus or taxi to go around?

thank you all

Rose

im organising a friends stag do 10 of us. im trying to find out the best place to party till the early hours and a nice hotel near by also when is the best time to go was thinking end of feb march time? please help

Hi,
we are staying in Margarita from 28th Dec - 12th Jan. We've booked a package hol but we think we'd like to hire a car and have a looksee at our leisure.
Any info, if you know of any good hire companies, is it a good idea, any Must See's etc.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Suzannah

Hi
We are planning to go to Marquarita and La Coche in Venezuela. I have heard that these islands are really nice. We are backpacking and are curious about prices; accomodation and food/eating out. Does anyone have something to suggest on where to stay??

Hi,

Can anyone please tell me if there is an ATM in Playa El Agua? If not do you know where the nearest one will be?

Thanks :)

Hi everyone,

We are travelling to Margarita in March and can't wait. Can anyone tell me which countries we will be flying over to get there, a rough flight path? We wil be flying from London Gatwick and landing at Porlamar.

Also how much is food and drink out there?

Thanks,

hannah and ian

Hi All.

My wife and I am going to Isla Margarita in March this year. I have heard that the island is "Duty Free" so apparently it should be much cheaper to buy Digital Camera and Lenses on location instead of bringing the equipmewnt from Denmark. Does anybody have expierences with buying Foto Equipment on Margarita?
Thanks in advance for your answer.
Bst rgds Kangaroo.

hi there! I'll be heading to venezuela in the coming weeks, and am a little worried about the travel advisory regarding crime and weakened safety for tourists, specifically for Margarita Island. Could anyone local to the area, or recent travellers, tell me what the current situation is like and whether they would recommend travel?

Thanks so much for your time!

I arrive on a cruise ship at 8am on friday 28th dec, cruise ship departs at 6pm that evening. I want to fly over angel falls that day.Is it possible.

We missed out on the trip to Angel Falls in February but are returning to the island in January and I remember reading something about a day trip over to see them. Anyone that can share some insight on this trip would be appreciated. I seem to remember seeing a cost of @ $140 USD p.p.

Hi
Myself, my husband and two male friends are staying on Isla margarita over christmas and the new year (2007 - 2008)
I would like some information on what festivities will be taking place, and how the people celebrate the new year. i have heard there are some casinos, are any of theses "james bond" dress type code?? Would they be open NYE.
thanks

Hi: does anyone know if there are Universities on Margarita Island, and can anyone be kind enough to say a little about them . someone wants to spend some time finishing her Spanish studies on that Island, but she has two kids that are first year University students. thanks so much

Saturday 28

Hiya,

We have just booked a 14 night holiday to Margarita for March next year. Before we booked it we had never heared of the island and struggled to find it on a map which made us want to go more!

Where are the best places to eat/drink? We are staying at the Playa Caribe Hotel I think, has anybody been? what is it like? What are the locals like? What are the typcal torist things to buy?

Any info we would love.

Thanks,

hannah and ian

I'm looking into alternatives to all-inclusive resorts for coordinating a wedding on Margarita. If anyone has information about apartment rentals and/or inexpensive travel to/from Toronto, I'd really appreciate it. The group size will be at least 30 people.

Has anyone taken the Aeropostal Airlines flight from Miami to the island. This was to only way that I could find to get to the island from the America's, flying that is. Also, I want to know if I need to bring my own bottled water or is the known brands of water readily avilable. Thank you for any information that you can give me. rjosephene@pngusa.net

I am looking also for air companies to fly from Caracas to Isla Margarita, any cheap ideas ??

Going to Margarita Nov 7-29...anyone else going to be there? Also, can anyone recommend a not too costlyplace to stay in Playa el Agua? I've never been there before - any tips?

I interested in meeting women from Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia.
Do many go to Isla Margarita???



Sorry for the multiple posts!!!

I interested in meeting women from Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia.
Do many go to Isla Margarita???

hello all.
anyone know what the weather is like in november for margarita?!?
how about island atmosphere...is this offseason time???
what can i expect.
thanks for any tips

Dear all

I will go to Isla with my familly in next week
And i´m interest about where i can buy computer stuff ?
Some people here in brazil tell me that Isla Margarta is very cheap
Some one have more informatios ?

thank you in advance

Guilhemre

Has anyone had or know anyone who has had plastic surgery on Margarita?
I'm planning surgery for this September and I'm wanting some forums ect on people who have had surgery in Venzuela or surronding islands does anyone know where I can get this information? Thanks

hi everybody,
i'm going to spend a cuople of weeks in isla margherita: is there anyone that cuold tell me abuot what are
best pleaces to visit and the coolest things to do (especially abuot night-life,bars,disco,parties..
everything!)...and everything you think cuold be usefull for a great time in the island.
thank u guys!!

hey guys, my friends and I will be in margarita on june 29, is anyone there those dates?

also, what r the HOT SPOTS right now?