Accommodations include deluxe resort properties, guesthouses (also known as
posadas), basic hotels and lodges. Generally, there's no room shortage. However, during Holy Week and the year-end holidays, you should book well ahead—especially in beach areas such as Margarita Island, Merida and La Gran Sabana. The larger cities (Caracas, Valencia, Maracaibo) are primarily geared toward business travelers, so on weekends and holidays, hotels in those destinations may offer discounts. To take ad...