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Beautiful European look, sunny skies and good weather, terrific SCUBA diving, good shopping
Con
Curaçao is a very expensive place to visit
In a nutshell
Amsterdam meets the tropics
steedappeal Says: Make sure to visit the Kura Hulunda Hotel in Otrobanda. It is dozens and dozens of buildings that were renovated into a hotel, museum and conference center.It is designed like a hill town with charming streets that meander towards and away from the "town" square. You'll feel...
steedappeal Says: As mentioned before, I made my way in the daylight hours along towards the Avila Hotel. The walk from the heart of Punda along the Pietermaai and the Penstraat reveals a nice slice of costal life, both residential and commercial. Notice the Saint Tropez Oceanclub (Pietermaai...
Feel like a Queen (or King) for an afternoon...
steedappeal Says: I visited a very good, professional physical therapist, Milou Lindeman. Her wellness studio- Fysio Lindeman- is located just across from the Avila Hotel so following a refrshing massage, one may walk in the steps of Dutch royalty and other notables on the way to the...
steedappeal Says: Finding one source for local events and special offers is a little tricky since there is not one source. The main publications to depend upon are, in order of usefulness, as follows:'Nights Curacao' 'Events Curacao''Go Weekly''K-Pasa' (cultural events)'Happy Hours' (watering...
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Starbucks: Iced coffee central
steedappeal Says: Normally I would avoid Starbucks but the ambience here is so pleasant I couldn't resist. This is one of the only places that will make you a proper, American-style Iced Coffee. Great air conditioning and free WiFi along with indoor/outdoor seating.Great job to Anne and her...
Cafe deBuren: On the late side in Punda
steedappeal Says: I had dinner here almost every night. It is a cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is one of the few places to stay open late in Punda (meaning around 10 pm). There is a nice cross-section of locals and tourist here. You will hear lots of Dutch, too!The young...
Miles Jazz Cafe: Miles to go before you end the night
steedappeal Says: This is an attractive bar that attracts a nice mix of people of all ages. They honor the late, great Miles Davis by playing his actual LPs on old-school turntables. Very laid-back vibe. Saw a couple of beauties playing Scrabble and having a great time. Indoor and outdoor...
karlnixon Says: Punda in Willenstad has plenty of restaurants but almost NO bars or clubs. There is one cafe by Subway and KFC that opens until midnight and another bar about 200m away towards the bridge then up a side street to the left. The swedish owner seems ok and the bar there is nice...
steedappeal Says: There are no direct flights to Curacao from the United States. I connected through Miami International Airport. Please be advised that you must have, at least, a two hour transfer window, especially for the return flight home. The wait at inbound Immigration is agaonizingly...
steedappeal Says: ARRIVING: Curacao International Airport (HATO) is very navigable. Be prepared for a longish wait upon arrival as there are multiple flights that arrive around the same time.There weren't many taxis there when I arrived; I guess they come incrementally. See if someone is...
steedappeal Says: Cruise and freighter traffic is constant in Willemstad. When the floating Emma Bridge is out the complimentary Ferrys kick into gear. Always give yourself a little extra time. For example, if you are on the Punda side and you have dinner plans on the Banda side then take...
Senior Curacao: Pass the air conditioning, please!
steedappeal Says: Senior is the only home-grown maker of Curacao liquor. I visited their historic factory with Peter Trips. What was more interesting to see was their line of 'Alcolado Glacial' products. For over 75 years, this so-called " air conditioning in a bottle" has refreshed many a...
Casa Moderna: The Real Deal here!
steedappeal Says: This shop probably tries least to impress the tourists. It has a bit of a Cuban department store flavor to it in terms of display. However, only here was I able to find flip flops in my size (12) after visiting countless other stores. One of the ancient sales ladies even dug...
steedappeal Says: The charming, floating Queen Emma brudge is in constant use by locals and tourists. The busy harbour traffic means the bridge may be partially or completely out of service. I never quite learned their signalling system but it sure is fun to see the scrum of people trying,...
steedappeal Says: It is recommended to stay to the main streets at nightime. The back streets of Punda are especially to be avoided after 8 pm. A street like Pietermaai looks inviting in the daylight but is a bit lonelier at night. I walked out to the Avila Hotel in the day time, for example,...
Yes, I have to mention the "Dushi" madness
steedappeal Says: The word "Dushi" means darling/sweetheart in Papiamentu. You will see it hawked to death at every tourist store on every horrid t-shirt. Here's a obligatory picture from an oblique angle for those who claim to need their "Dushi" fix! Look at the sign instead if buying a...
Make sure your hat has a chin cord attached
steedappeal Says: A hat is essential since it is hot in Curacao. Mine came from Coolibar and is the best wide-brimmed hat I own. Make sure it has a chin cord otherwise you will lose your hat due to the strong trade winds.
steedappeal Says: The Renaissance is where I would stay on my return visit to Curacao. It has an amazing infinity pool and a terrific location near town along with a good selection of shops and places to eat and drink. Forget the bland Lobby bar and head into the casino where you can splurge...
A shady spot to enjoy the view and breeze!
steedappeal Says: This is actually along a well-beaten path; I enjoyed sitting in this shady spot on a daily basis. A stones throw from the Renaissance Hotel, this bench provides a great view of the majestic cruise ships that visit Willemstad as well as a chance to meet locals and tourists...
steedappeal Says: The Tourist Info stand on the Punda side of the Queen Emma Bridge is an essential resource. There is a larger black lady with glasses who is terrific. Make sure to get the bus schedule. Also, they will make reservations for day trips here. Enjoying the refreshing water at...
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Quiet seas wash Curacao's western leeward coast; wild surf crashes against the windward north. There are many beautiful sandy beaches. Some lagoons are used for commerce, some for sports. Completely...
Curacao - Old World Charm and Crystal Clear Water
This is a really wonderful place to visit! Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao (pronounced cure-a-sow) bid me a very warm welcome on my visit there in January 2004. Friendly inhabitants, wonderful......
Curacao was an island I had hoped to visit for sometime. I had admired pictures of its Dutch-inspired architecture and the brilliant jewel colors of its buildings. I was looking forward to some great...
We went for a wedding to Curacao. The plan was we leave 4 februari but our plane was not working so we had 26 hours delay. We left 14.00 on 5 februari. Our hotel was the Floris Suite at piscadera Baai...
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