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CURAIAO
EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF THIS DUTCH CARIBBEAN
TREASURE
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GETTING TO CURAIAO IS EASY
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• CONVENIENT FLIGHTS More than 20 airlines serve
  Curaçao, and there are at least 7 North American
  destinations with direct flights.
• NO JET LAG Curaçao is in the Atlantic Time
  Zone, so North American travelers won't have to
  deal
• with large time differences
• VISA-FREE ARRIVALS Residents of the United
  States and Canada need only show a valid passport
  on arrival to be welcomed in Curaçao.

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PERFECT VACATION WEATHER
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• AWAY FROM THE STORMS - Curaçao lies south of the
  Caribbean's Hurricane Belt, and sees far fewer
  tropical storms than islands to the north.
• A COMFORTABLE CLIMATE Thanks to steady
  easterly trade winds, Curaçao enjoys a warm but
  comfortable climate, with average temperatures
  in the low to mid-80s year- round.
• NO DAILY DOWNPOURS - Curaçao's semi-arid climate
  means plenty of sunshine, low humidity and only
  the occasional chance of a passing shower.

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A PLACE WHERE YOU ARE UNDERSTOOD AND ACCEPTED
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• THERE'S NO LANGUAGE BARRIER English is one of
  Curaçao's four official languages, and it is
  widely spoken on the island.
• YOU CAN STAY CONNECTED Curaçao has a reliable
  cellular network that works with most US
  carriers. There are also numerous free WiFi
  networks available.
• EASY MONEY MANAGEMENT Most all businesses
  accommodate credit and debit card payments, and
  US dollars are also accepted.

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VIBRANT REEFS

• Curaçao is known for the kaleidoscopic colors of
  its
• underwater landscapes and healthy corals.
• Underwater plateaus, slopes and walls are covered
  in multi-hued sponges and sea fans.
• Sites are sheltered from prevailing wind and
  waves
• The eastern end of the island is a National
  Marine Park.

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SNORKELING
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• Snorkelers can swim in sheltering bays that
  encircle calm beaches.
• Corals and fish life can be found just a
• few fin kicks from shore.
• Many beaches offer shoreside amenities such as
  showers, beach chairs, snack bars and even
  massage tents.
• Swim with green sea turtles at Playa Lagun, hunt
  for marine life at Director's Bay or enter the
  mysterious Blue Room.

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SHORE DIVING
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• Calm entry points and reefs that begin just yards
• from the beach are ideal for shore diving.
• Beach clubs provide comfortable staging areas for
  gearing up and rinsing off.
• Several of the island's resorts provide support
  for
• shore diving activities on house reefs

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BOAT DIVING
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• Boat diving services give access to sites that
  cannot be reached from shore.
• Internationally known favorites include Mushroom
  Forest, Watamula, Car Pile and the Superior
  Producer.
• 40-plus reefs, wall and drift dives are
• available.
• All-day dive safaris visit the uninhabited
  shores of Klein Curaçao island.

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Superior Producer Wreck
Tugboat Wreck
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• WRECK DIVING
• Curaçao offers an assortment of submerged
  vehicles and airplanes that make for unique
  photo ops.

• A rich cover of marine growth makes the Superior
  Producer one of the Caribbean's signature wreck
  dives.

• Experienced divers can explore the Sand Point
  shipwrecks, which lie on the edge of an
  underwater cliff.

• Snorkelers can view an iconic tugboat wreck
  resting in sunlit shallows.

• New divers will enjoy the Wreck of the Catherine
  at a comfortable 40-foot depth.

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WHAT DIVERS ARE SAYING Just back from the island
of Curaçao. I haven't seen this much beautiful
coral in many years of diving the world. I was
pleasantly surprised to see many dive sites with
huge fields of elk horn, stag and pillar coral,
along with an abundance of small fish and animal
life. Truly a wonderful week of diving. I've been
to Curaçao many times before, and for sure will
be back again soon. - A Quote from Caradonna
client Noel V.
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RESORTS
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• Dive-centric lodges and cost-effective
  apartments put you right on the water's edge.
• Family-friendly properties add a range of
• additional amenities to keep everyone happy.
• All-inclusive resorts deliver a one-stop
  vacation experience.

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• Residential villages provide shared amities such
  as beach clubs, large pools, golf courses and
  fitness centers.

All West Apartments Diving
Sunsape Curaçao Resort
LionsDive Beach Resort
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CULTURE
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• Curaçao has a long history of cultural diversity
  that blends a Dutch Colonial history with
  indigenous traditions and African roots.
• The cultural mix includes North and South
  American influences and enrichments from
  immigrants from more than 50 nations.
• Curaçao's historic capital of Willemstad is
  recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The island is also infused with a new global
  energy that is evidenced in a trending arts and
  music scene.

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DINING
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• Curaçao's cultural mélange nurtures a rich and
  diverse culinary scene.
• Historic ties to Holland create tempting Dutch
  treats.
• African-inspired Creole food joins South American
  flavors at the table.
• The ocean's bounty is prominently featured in
  local favorites.
• Traditional dishes brought by immigrants from
  many nations inspire creative fusion cuisines.
• There's something for every taste and budget,
  from street-food favorites to farm-to-table
  kitchens and fine Continental dining.

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HISTORY
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• Curaçao's historic capital of Willemstad is
  recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Visitors can stroll through the cobblestone
  streets and fortified walls of Punda's old town.
• Cross the iconic Queen Emma pontoon bridge to
  take in the diversity of 18th-century
  architectural styles in the Otrobanda district.
• The Kura Hulanda Museum and the 17th- century
  Fort Amsterdam tell the story of the island's
  European colonization.

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WATERSPORTS
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• The island's 38 beaches provide sheltered
  entries for swimmers, launch points for kayak
  tours and PWC safaris.
• Bays and beaches swept by trade winds become
  aquatic playgrounds for windsurfers and
  high-flying kite boarders.

• Curaçao's Charter boats head offshore for deep
  sea fishing action while sailboats stand ready
  for sunset cruises.
• Unique adventures include dolphin swims and a
  submarine trip more than 400 feet deep on the
  island's undersea slopes.

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ADVENTURE
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• A journey into Curaçao's interior hills and
  uninhabited northern shore reveals a very
  different side of the island.
• Arid landscapes covered in cactus and scrub are
  more reminiscent of the Old West than a lush
  tropical island.
• Off-roading trips bring adventurers to surf-
  washed shores and hidden caves decorated with
  pre-Columbian artwork.
• A pair of national parks offer hiking trails
• and wildlife viewing.

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