My husband and I went to Curacao just last month for a relaxing vacation and thought it was beautiful! However, it was the 'rainy season' but, we were able to catch some sun and snorkel'd a lot.
There are plenty to do and see..it's also known for great (duty free) shopping.
Many great restaurants,
many beautiful powdery white sand beaches, Hato Cave, Sea Aquarium, Boca Tabla (to see Atlantic Ocean & turtles), many off-shore snorkeling spots, scuba diving wonders, etc.
We rented a car and stayed at the far northwest end of the island called Lodge Kura Hulanda Beach Club. It's a solid 40 minute drive into town. They have ocean front villas that are really nice and we stayed at a Garden suite (all ocean front villas/suites were fully booked). It also has a sister resort located in downtown called Hotel Kura Hulanda (with a casino).
They speak English and accept US currency. BTW, the casinos are cute (small).. it's nothing like Atlantic City or Las Vegas.. (thought to mention that to set expectations).. We've visited the 'supposed larger' ones located at Marriot and Hilton... still 'cute'.
My DH and I have been to French Polynesia twice and thought Curacao has beautiful waters.. Hope you can go and see it for yourself...
I am sharing some pictures (some pictures were taken when the sky was cloudy)...
Curacao Airport
Downtown (Punda) - Freeport Shop
Downtown (Punda) & Floating Bridge
Kura Lodge - Lobby
Kura Lodge - Pool
Kura Lodge - Beach Bar (for lunch)
Kura Lodge - Ocean Front Villas
Kura Lodge - Garden Suite
Kura Lodge - Kalki Beach
Klein Knip Beach aka Playa Kenepa
Porto Marie Beach
Groot Knip Beach aka Playa Abou
Fish
Squid
Sunset Waters Beach
Cas Abou Beach
Boca Tabla - Atlantic Ocean
Local Casino
Restaurant - Landhuis Daniel
Restaurant - Gouverneur
Restaurant - Bistro Le Clochard (has outside, waterside seating)
Restaurant - Bon Tapas
Restaurant - Intermezzo
Restaurant - Sjalotte (about to close.. we ate late)
Kura Hotel (Downtown/Otrobanda)
Rooms
