Host/Hare:  Iain "Cueball" has exhausted himself to come up with a great weekend trip for us ... let's wish him a 'Polar' recovery!

Dates: Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22
Note: Feel free to arrive on Saturday if you cannot get away on Friday... or stay a few days longer if you have the time!

Contact:  Iain Williams at (0414)236-8688

Hash Insight:  There will not be a Hash charge for this event as all direct costs of accommodation, food, drinks etc. are included in the hotel “all inclusive” package. The only other direct cost will be your travel arrangements to Margarita Island... ie flights, transfers etc.

You will need to make your own travel arrangements, either by booking directly with a travel agent or directly with the ferry operator one of the many airlines who have frequent flights to Margarita.  It is advised that early flight bookings are made, as any “special offers” tend to go rather quickly.  Note: For those interested in the ferry, see the details at the end of this article.

Hotel Information: We have negotiated a special, all inclusive, rate for CH3 members at the Flamenco Hotel Villas & Beach Club - Playa El Agua. The hotel is located on Ave. Blvd. Plata el Agua, Municipality Antolin del Campo. It is 40 mins from the airport, 30 mins from Porlamar, and 20 mins from Juan Griego.

Hotel Costs per person
(includes all meals & drinks):
- Single - 112,000 Bs.
- Double -  80,000 Bs.
- Extra person - 72,000 Bs.
   Note: 4 people per room max.
- Child 7-12 years - 40,000 Bs.
- Child 0-6 years - Free!

Bookings need to be made by e-mail or fax directly with the reservation department with the following information:

• Guest names, phone contact, e-mail address, check-in & check-out dates.

• Contact: Anyela De Dorta. ++58(212)951-992  fax (212)953-4266 

• You must mention that you are part of the "Caracas - Margarita Hash Group" to obtain the special rates mentioned above.

• E:mail: flamencocaracas@...

• Method of Payment: Need to pre-pay entire amount.

• Bank  Information:  (do not pay until reservation is made)
  Consorcio Jaf, C.A.
  Current account number 0108-0016-18-0100005813
  Banco Provincial

Confirmation: After you have made your reservation, send an e-mail to confirm your attendance:  MargaritaHash2005@... 

To see the full range of facilities at the Flamenco, including pictures of the amenities and rooms, visit their website at:  http://www.flamencohotelmargarita.com

Rooms: 180 with 2 matrimonial beds, air conditioned, ceiling fans, bathroom with shower, closets, telephone, mini–fridge, satellite color TV, safety deposit box.

Check-in: 13:00 & Check-out: 13:00

Note: The "all inclusive" package covers your evening meal, breakfast and lunch.  Therefore if you check in at 13:00, your first "free" meal will be the evening meal.

Services:

• Swimming pool & Jacuzzi
• Paco`s Pepes`s (buffet style):
  B'fast: 7:30-10:00, Lunch: 12:00-14:30, Dinner: 19:00-21:30
• El Gazebo Restaurant (a la carte - once per stay ) 19:00 pm - 21:30 pm
• Pool Area snacks : 11:00-17:00 pm
• Margarita`s Lobby Bar: Exotic tropical cocktails & national beverages  17:00 pm - 23:00 pm
• La Palapa Beach Club Bar: 11:00-17:00; snacks 12:00-16:00
• Mambo Tango Show Discotheque (shows, entertainment and contests in charge of the Flamenco Fun Staff)
  Shows: 21:30-23:00; Disco: 23:00-01:00
• Topsi Topsi Mini Market
• Cyber Point Flamenco: Internet, video games, fax, international calls, print services.
• Other Services: Laundry, medical, taxi, security boxe rental, car rental.

  All-Inclusive Includes:

• Accomodation
• All meals [ breakfast, lunch & dinner ]
• National beverages, alcoholics and non alcoholics
• Snacks
• Daily activities program
• Beach activities
• Night entertainment
• Tilts, beach and pool towels

Ferry Information ( Conferry web site):

La Guaira - Margarita (special promotion round trip prices)