Venezuela

Have you dreamed of dancing the merengue and bachata on a warm Caribbean island, then relax in your own luxury apartment in a select development overlooking a white sandy beach? The idyllic islands dotted around the Caribbean offer exciting nightlife, tropical jungles and warm, quiet sandy beaches.

Whereas the nearby Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Nassau already have expensive real estate and have crowds to match, the Northern Venezuelan coast is much less well developed offering great potential for property investors and holiday makers and has the added advantage of being part of a larger, stable country and economy.

Caracola beach & spa resort, Porlamar on the Isla De Margarita, Venezuela is a fabulous development of luxury apartments. It has an average of over 320 days of sun per year, only 27 inches of rainfall and the benefits of a Caribbean paradise outside the hurricane belt.

• By direct flight from Gatwick to Porlamar can be less than £100 including taxes each way, (£300-£400 average return), and takes about 9.5 hours. Alternatively, why not stop over in America, travel on from Hollywood, Miami, Sacramento, San Francisco or Chicago or stop over in Caracas.
• Only 40 miles from the Venezuelan coast, Isla De Margarita is below the Hurricane belt.
• Caracole Beach is on the more sheltered Eastern side of Porlamar city peninsula, and is 15 miles from Porlamar Airport – just 20 minutes drive along excellent roads.
• The island capital, La Asunción, is to the eastern side of the dual isthmus in a river valley.
• The whole island is just over 625 square miles (1000 square kilometers), so if getting away from it all is your idyll, crossing the islands 10 mile width and even venturing to the arid mountainous west of the island and its beaches beyond along major roads won’t take long to give you a wealth of scenic vistas. You can drive on a UK driving license for up to a year, subject to obeying Venezuelan transport laws.
• Enjoy Island hopping and exploring secluded beaches by boat from the nearby marina
• Spanish is the official language, but English is widely spoken and major credit cards are accepted at many venues
• Time difference GMT-4
• Simple documentation entry: a passport, and on arrival, complete island a simple embarkation form and buy a Tourist Card for each person ($10 USD cash) if you have a US Visa, or a Tourist visa from the Dominican Republic Embassy

The Isla De Margarita offers perhaps the widest of all Caribbean holiday location activities, ensuring there is something for everyone. If lazing on a secluded palm fringed beach or actively enjoying one of the many water sports in crystal clear waters or perhaps a leisurely game of golf is not for you, then explore the ancient island capital of La Asunción or follow the mountain trails of the interior in a jeep.

• Diving
• Sailing
• Golf
• Deep sea fishing
• Horse riding
• Mountain biking
• Second holiday homes
• Emerging market investors
• Rental returns
• First time investors
• Leisure

Our leading development, Caracola beach & spa resort makes for a sound investment opportunity. Here's why Venezuela is ripe for investment:

• The Bolívar Fuertes currency is relatively stable and its value was adjusted at the beginning of 2008 to make exchange easier and counter inflation, but US dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted.
• One of the most stable areas in the Caribbean with a small but growing Expat population
• Democratically government since 1958, that takes a firm stance against drugs
• Well established UK, US and Americas trade and the advantage of many English speaking centres and professionals
• Clear land title
• Excellent prospects for 7-9% Return on Investment in rental and the opportunity to sell on before completion
• Construction commenced mid 2008, completion due 2010
• Make the most of currently available very attractive tax benefits
• The benefits of a year round season with temperatures fairly steady in the warm but comfortable low 80’s Fahrenheit, 28-32 Celsius

• Stunning sea views right on a quiet sandy beach
• The comfort of shops, restaurants and luxury facilities at the heart of the complex or from quaint local villages.
• Electricity is supply is 120-240/60Hz (US plug) so most widely available appliances operate well to give you the convenience of nearly all the gadgets you might want installing for superb comfort.. Venezuela has a rich supply of oil and gas, so power supply problems are unlikely to ever be an issue now or for the foreseeable future.
• Eco-friendly construction means your apartment block will be made from two layers of brick and internal insulation, so reducing fuel and air conditioning costs. Naturally the highest construction standards used meet stringent building regulations. Your apartment comes with a 10 year building guarantee. There is ample sheltered parking, helping to maintain good access and security without detracting from the relaxing look and feel of the development.
• Your apartment will be decorated and fully furnished so that it can be rented out to at least the same standards of the rental group. A fully fitted kitchen equipped with electrical goods and full climate control air conditioning system comes as standard. Designer bathrooms complete the luxurious appointments.