Isla Margarita
 

Has anyone ever been to Isla Maragarita. I Know it is island in Caribe and it's very cheap for shopping.

We spent 2 weeks there a few years ago and never did find any shopping. <BR> <BR>As far as we're concerned this island is the pits. The beaches and snorkeling aren't as nice as the rest of the Caribbean,and a decent command of the Spanish language is a must. <BR> <BR>We had heard so many marvelous things about it and we couldn't wait to go there. It was probably one of the biggest travel disappointments we have had.

I have a friend who honeymooned on Margarita - got a very cheap deal. She got what she paid for. It was a pretty bad trip!

I was Margarita about 7 or 8 years ago. Playa El Agua is an absolute wonderful beach. The shopping however was not cheap by any stretch of the imagination.

We visited ( albeit for just a day - it was a cruise ) in '96. Only saw the Capital Porlamar - people were very friendly. The cheapest shopping is to be found in the local markets. Picked up some "Genuine" ( ??? ) Calvin Klein jeans - ditto Raybans. I can speak a little Spanish so we got by OK. Not the most affluent of Carribean islands judging by what I saw.

We visited there 3 yrs ago for 2 weeks, stayed at the Diamond Dunes(since sold) and had a great time! You might wish to post this question in the Latin America forum, you'll get more responses.