Curacao
Curaçao is an island in the Netherlands Antilles, two island groups in the Caribbean Sea - one includes Curaçao and Bonaire, north of Venezuela; the other is east of the Virgin Islands. Curaçao is among the group known as the ABC Islands alongside Aruba and Bonaire. This trio is located near Venezuela, and are considered to be outside the Caribbean's so-called "hurricane zone." This means that vacations to the island are rarely disrupted by such tropical storms.
One of the most notable things about the island is its culture. This Dutch island features the pastel colors and building styles you'd find in the Netherlands. However, the people of the island have developed a culture, and even a language, of their own. Papiamentu (often spelled Papiamento) is the island's native Creole.
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Hotels in Curacao
 | Plaza Hotel Curacao & Casino  |
Score 7.5 from 144 reviews | | Plasa Piar z/n |  |
| The hotel features 2 bars. On the edge of the Waterfort wall, overlooking the harbor, guests will find the open-air, Governor’s Terrace lounge open Thursdays and Fridays with live music from 6 PM until 1 AM.
Near the pool area, the Shooters Bar gives a magnificent ocean and harbor view open from 9 AM until 1 AM with a daily Happy Hour from 6 PM until 7 PM.
Al Fresco and partially air-conditioned, the Waterfort Restaurant and Terrace is the place to be for the breakfast buffet, great lunches and mouthwatering dinners. On Fridays the Waterfort Terrace offers Indian night.
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 | Avila Hotel  |
Score 8.075 from 36 reviews | | Penstraat 130 | |
| Situated on the beach, in Willemstad, on the island of Curacao, this hotel offers access to a variety of activities, a full-service spa and an array of dining and beverage options.
Avila Hotel features an outdoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. Guests can spend the day scuba diving or swimming with dolphins, then relax with a massage in the Santai spa. After playing a game of golf at a nearby course, guests can relax on the beach.
The Blues restaurant at the Avila Hotel serves fresh seafood for dinner, in addition to live jazz music. Guests can visit the hotel's Avila Cafe for an extensive breakfast buffet, then stop by the Belle Terrace for lunch and dinner. ... more | | |
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 | Floris Suite Hotel |
Score 7.675 from 21 reviews | | Piscadera Bay | |
| Floris Suite Hotel offers shuttle bus to Willemstad two times a day everyday. ... more | | |
 | Hilton Curacao |
Score 7.825 from 5 reviews | | John F Kennedy Boulevard | |
| Located in Willemstad, Curacao, this hotel features an on-site diving center, sight seeing tours and 6 restaurants. The hotel also provides a casino, spa and 2 private white sand beaches.
The Curacao Hilton offers on-site scuba diving, snorkeling and jet skiing. A car rental desk, florist and clothing store are at the hotel as well. Children’s activities at the hotel include a kid’s club and mini-golf course.
Guest rooms at the Hilton Curacao feature a private balcony with an island or ocean view. The rooms include an iPod docking station and flat-screen LCD TV.
The Floating Pontoon Bridge and Museum Kura Hulanda are minutes from the hotel. The Seaquarium is located near the hotel as well. ... more | | |
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| Sand Dollar Half Day Snorkel Trip |
3 hours |
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Sand Dollar is a great half day trip from St Maarten, offering sightseeing, snorkeling and swimming. Captain Alex is one of our most complimented staff members and will be looking after your tour group for the day!
The cruise takes guests through the lagoon, along our beautiful coastline and up to Creole Rock, off Grand Case. Creole Rock is a large rock formation with a reef extending out towards to the mainland, about a mile offshore. Waters are shallow and calm and provide excellent snorkeling. The boat picks up a mooring in a large sandy patch, in about 8ft of water.
The site is a shallow one for diving, but the reef life is great with chances of seeing the rare frogfish, puffer fish, occasional barracuda and many different varieties of reef fish. Divers are welcome, however they must bring their own equipment.
A large cooler keeps beers and sodas ice cold for refreshment throughout the day, and French baguette and gouda cheese are served to hungry snorkelers. Guests should bring towels, hats and sun block, and have their bathing suits on. Underwater cameras are on sale in our boutique for those who wish to capture the beauty of the underwater world!
Non swimmers are also welcome to share in the enjoyable boat ride with great views of Anguilla from Creole Rock, and refreshments included on board.
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| St Maarten Sunset Sail |
1.5 hours |
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Lambada's coastal sunset sails from Pelican Marina in St Maarten are described as being "absolutely unforgettable".
Enjoy the views of the fading coastline as you sail slowly up the coast to Long Bay, straight into the setting sun and unmistakable colors of a Caribbean sunset!
Music will play for your entertainment and an array of snacks and drinks are provided to help set the mood, as guests are invited to enjoy access to the spacious decks and relax on the nets up front.
With a great crew and fantastic service, it makes for a perfect ending to a beautiful day in paradise.
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| National Park Jeep Safari |
7 hours |
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A full day off-road 4x4 adventure in a Land Rover, in the Christoffel National park offers you an awesome way to experience the beautiful nature of Curacao.
You will be picked up at your hotel and given a briefing and safety instructions by our driver/guide in reference to driving in open vehicles, specifically in the 'wild Curacao' terrain.
After an impression of the island you will arrive at the northern shore of the park where you will visit, Boca pistol to witness enormous waves smashing into the rocks producing a loud 'pistol' sound. The Boca Table cave is always worth a visit after which we will head west to explore the bare terrain filled with cacti, and lizards.
After enjoying lunch at the historic Savonet Plantation you will enter the main park. The Christoffel National Park is a combination of beautiful nature and amazing historical sites from the time of the slave trade and huge slave plantations. You will also drive through an off road area filled with orchids, birds of pray and sometimes even deer.
Other highlights of the tour are some amazing views some of them more then a 1000 feet above sea level.
This is a MUST DO adventure!
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