Pack your itinerary full of activities– tour theAloeVera
farm, scubadiveat oneofmore than60pristinedive
sites, experiencenatural healing from indigenousherbs
at theDinahVeerisHerbal Garden–or simplyembrace
themeaningof vacationand relax.
Delight in the idyllicbalmybreezeswitha stroll along
the colorful Handelskade–Curaçao’s colorful waterfront
façadeof stores–andget a taste for the island’seclectic
fusionof CaribbeanandEuropean cultures.Saunter by
the floatingmarket, wherea vibrant lineofVenezuelan
boatsbobon theharborwavesandoffer upa fresh
selectionof fruitsand vegetables.
InCuraçao, theactivitiesandofferingsareasdiverse
andenticingas thepeople! Thehardest decision youwill
face is choosinghow to spend your time.
Beach loverswill want to revel in one of the nearly
40 quaint, postcard-perfect beaches, ideal for soaking
up thewarmth of theCaribbean rays. Succumb to the
allure of the blueCuraçao seas and don’t miss the
famousCuraçaoSeaAquarium –amust for sea lovers
of all ages.
Historybuffswill delight inCuraçao’splethoraof
museumsand765nationalmonuments, includinga
UNESCOWorldHeritage site inWillemstad, oneof only
six in theentireCaribbean!The278-year-oldMikvé
Israel-Emanuel Synagogue inWillemstad is theoldest
synagogue in continuoususe in theWesternHemisphere.
Foodieswill revel in the rich, local cuisineat Curaçao’s
exclusivepropertiesor local eateries.Try thehistorical,
slave recipeof theKeshiYenadish–which literally
translates to ‘stuffed cheese’– consistingof savorymeat
covered inmelted cheese.Or get adventurouswith
a stewor friedmealmadeupof someof the island’s
original inhabitants, the iguana.
Followupwitha classicblueCuraçao liqueur-infused
cocktail, distilledon-islandby the locals themselves.
Connoisseurswill want to stopby theChoboloboCountry
Mansion for a tour of thedistilleryand samplingof
different CuraçaoLiqueur flavors.
ExperienceCuraçao’s cultural heritage bymeeting
the locals.Curaçao presents amelting pot of
people, displayed in its local language, Papiamento,
amixture of Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, French and
other languages.
Jazz loverswill be lured toCuraçaoby thehighly
anticipatedCuraçaoNorthSea JazzFestival over Labor
DayWeekend.World-classperformers including John
Legend, Lionel Richie, NatalieCole, SergioMendes,
SimplyRedandmorewill take the stageFriday,
September 3andSaturday, September 4, 2010at the
WorldTradeCenter (WTC) inPiscaderaBay.
To learnmoreabout the islandof Curaçaoor plan
your vacation toTheHiddenTreasureof theCaribbean,
please visit
call 1-800-328-7222.
C
uraçao, “TheHiddenTreasureof theCaribbean,” lures sophisticated travelers to its shoresasa
welcome respite from thedailygrind.Aunique islandparadise betweenAruba andBonaire, just 35
miles north ofVenezuela, Curaçaoenjoys a prime locationon the fringe of thehurricane belt,
making for a spectacular vacation any timeof year.Perfect for those looking for thewarmth of a
Caribbean vacation, withEuropean flair, Curaçao offers anexotic allure of breathtaking
natural beauty, historical culture, sumptuous cuisine, colorful architectureand vibrant nightlight that
sets it apart from itsCaribbean counterparts.Curaçao is emerging ontoNorthAmerica’s travel
radar, having beennamed one of Bing.com’sTop10Travel Destinations for 2010.
