Isla de Oro - Rio Chico - Venezuela

Completed new freeway to the beach

Isla de Oro — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:11:27 -0430

The new freeway to the beach was inaugurated on 24 November 2007. With the latest stretch now opened, it is today possible to drive from all the way from Caracas to the Barlovento coast on "autopista."

Restaurant Las Olas: Menu

Isla de Oro — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:01:44 -0430

Waiter service on the beach (no surcharge) or at the restaurant itself.
For room service, call 0234 - 511 0055 / 0416 - 413 3469

Venezuela changes its currency to Bolivar Fuerte on 1 January 2008

Isla de Oro — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:48:01 -0430

On January 1, 2008 the national money, the Venezuelan Bolivar, will go through a currency change to the new Bolivar Fuerte which will take three zeros from it's current value.

The main effect of this process will be to eliminate three zeroes, 000, from all current coins and bills. As an example a Bs.50,000 bill will now be Bs.F.50.

General Assembly 2007: Board of Directors re-elected with 82.4%

Isla de Oro — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:07:58 -0430

Isla de Oro's General Assembly held on 5 December 2007 re-elected the existing Board of Directors for a second two-year term.

A total of 54 percent of Isla de Oro's statutory condominium ownership was represented at the Assembly either directly in person or by voting proxies. 82.4 percent of Isla de Oro's voting ownership voted in favor of the existing Board of Directors continuing unchanged for the period 2008-2009.

Isla de Oro's Halloween '07

Isla de Oro — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:25:13 -0400

Isla de Oro's annual Halloween Event took place on Saturday, 3 November 2007. The owners' children went trick or treat, door to door at the resort. Following that, everyone met at the Clubhouse for a Halloween Costume Party with music and dancing, and a musical performance by a Chayanne impersonator

Copa America 2007 at Isla de Oro

Isla de Oro — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:20:08 -0400

Venezuela's recent Copa America ("America's Cup") of soccer/football was shown on TV's at Isla de Oro and celebrated by fans.

Stewardship report by the Board of Directors and the Condo Board

Isla de Oro — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:55:02 -0400

The Board of Directors of Isla de Oro has published, for anyone who is interested, a list of our beach club's most recent achievements.

In carrying out these activities, we have acted with fairness and transparency to improve the administration of the resort, obtaining many advances in areas such as labor relations, infrastructure upgrades and maintenance; legal issues, collections and arrears.

Condo Board's progress report on infrastructure improvements

Isla de Oro — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:33:37 -0400

Recent achievements and accomplishments by the current management and Condo Board administration.

Recreational activities and entertainment for owners, members and guests

Isla de Oro — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:56:40 -0400

The Condo Board is now providing our owners, members and their guests with a cleaner and more attractive Beach Club, fully decorated whenever there is an event or special holiday, and with the most entertaining activities possible.

Recommendations for visitors to Isla de Oro

Isla de Oro — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:07:43 -0400

Dear Guests: The Board of Directors of Isla de Oro warmly welcomes you to our facilities and thanks you for making us your preferred destination for enjoying your vacations. We would like to take this opportunity to list a few common sense reminders...

Airport bridge nearing completion

Isla de Oro — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:42:43 -0400

The new bridge between Caracas and the coast is making nice progress. The bridge should be completed by June - in time for the South American soccer tournament being held in Venezuela.

Combined with the new freeway to Higuerote, it means that driving time to Isla de Oro will be cut in half. Thanks to the freeway, Isla de Oro is now within commuting distance of the capital.

Isla de Oro's theme song (MP3)

Isla de Oro — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:51:07 -0400

Isla de Oro has its own theme song, created by architect (and amateur-composer) Jack Dornbusch. Lyrics are in Spanish only, but they are easy to learn.

Nearby activities

Isla de Oro — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 22:58:54 -0400

Some of the things to see or do in the nearby area; within walking distance or a short drive from Isla de Oro.

Condo hotel

Isla de Oro — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 22:22:00 -0400

One of the goals which we are working towards is the re-opening of Isla de Oro as a condo hotel. The idea is not new: In the past, Isla de Oro was already a condo hotel. Now, the condo board and a group of owners - at the initial urging of the owner of unit #813 - are working at making this a reality again.

Refurbishment and infrastructure maintenance

Isla de Oro — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 01:57:35 -0400

Since 2001-2002, Isla de Oro has been undergoing a large refurbishment program. The first part, in 2001, was an upgrade of the tennis courts. Most of the rest of the work has now been done, including a restoration of the grounds (in 2003) and a complete upgrade of the electrical system which took place in 2004. Many parts of the club have also already been renovated, for instance the first aid station, parts of the bathrooms and changing rooms in the gym, and the storage area for our beach canopies, among other places.