BIENVENIDOS to Isla Margarita, Venezuela : the best kept secret in the Caribbean. This tropical island paradise offers you LAS HERMANAS (named for my daughters). They are two unique beach houses located right on one of the island's most beautiful beaches, PLAYA EL AGUA. Each house is fully furnished and has three bedrooms. The swimming pool is secluded and private with great mountain views. Each house rents for $110 per day and accomodates up to six people.

Air travel from the U.S. is available on American Airlines, Avensa (both via Caracas), or direct flights on Aeropostal from Miami (approx. $295 round trip). For toll-free information and reservations, call 1 (888) 912-8466. Air travel is available from Canada with direct flights to Porlamar on Canada 2000.