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blessed with azure seas, and always sunny, Curaçao extends you a
sizzling welcome. Over 160,000 residents from 55 ethnic groups call this
largest Netherlands Antilles island their home. And for a brief time, it
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Friendly inhabitants, first
class hotels, a wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating
architecture, a floating market, a pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich
fauna and flora, and many possibilities for excursions and entertainment
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Just 35 miles off the Venezuelan
coast, Curaçao is the uniquely Dutch Caribbean getaway. The island's
heritage is on display in the beautiful pastel colored architecture of
the capital, Willemstad - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Willemstad is the
centerpiece of this diverse and lovely island - it's what sets Curaçao
apart from other Caribbean destinations. It's a true "walking city," revealing
itself at every turn. It crowds along both sides of the entrance to the
harbor and is joined again by a unique floating bridge that swings aside
to let ships in. Sun worshipers enjoy Curacao's many beautiful and diverse
white sand beaches. |
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Curaçao is world
famous for the liqueur bearing its name, distilled and distributed from
a 17th century landhouse. But there is more to this small island paradise.
If golf is your passion, don't miss playing at Blue Bay, a new and challenging
18-hole golf course by the sea. |
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Curacao's most amazing secrets
lie beneath the water. The island was formed from volcanic limestone on
which coral had been growing for centuries, and still is, which makes the
surrounding reefs a diver's paradise. Both divers and snorkelers will be
amazed at the variety of underwater life and easily accessible dive sites.
The "Mushroom Forest" is one of the Caribbean's Top 10 dive sites. Over
65 remarkable sites have visibility up to 150 feet, and the shore diving
is among the region's best. Even non-certified divers can swim with stingrays
and feed sharks by hand in a totally protected environment at the Sea Aquarium's
"Animal Encounters". One way or another, Curaçao's charms are sure
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