A tropical Caribbean oasis with European sophistication, Curaçao is increasingly appearing on North America’s travel radar and it’s no wonder. The island has been an editorial and fan favorite in recent years, winning accolades in top-tier media over and over again.

Curaçao’s capital city of Willemstad was recently selected as one of The Top 5 Cities in the Caribbean in the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Survey, one of The 10 Best Caribbean Snorkeling Spots’ for 2013 by Frommers, and Favorite Caribbean Destination’ for 2012 and 2013 in About.com Reader’s Choice Awards.

Curaçao is a cultural mecca with a plethora of museums and 765 national monuments, including a UNESCO World Heritage site in Willemstad, one of only six in the Caribbean. Travelers are invited to stroll along the Handelskade – Curaçao’s colorful waterfront façade of stores – and get a taste for the island’s eclectic culture.

Situated between Aruba and Bonaire, Curaçao is just 35 miles north of Venezuela. On the outer fringes of the Hurricane Belt, the island offers idyllic weather with predictable, comfortable temperatures and sunshine most of the year.

In Curaçao, the activities are as diverse and alluring as the people. With something to offer every type of visitor, Curaçao attracts the adventurous traveler, those seeking the ultimate in relaxation, and everyone in between.

Beach goers will want to play on one of the nearly 40 quaint, postcard-perfect beaches, ideal for soaking up the Curaçao sun, while snorkelers and divers will discover an underwater paradise at more than 60 dive sites around the island.

Perfect for those looking for the warmth of a Caribbean vacation with European flair, Curaçao has it all; breathtaking natural beauty, history, sumptuous cuisine, colorful architecture and a vibrant nightlife that sets it apart from its Caribbean counterparts.

To learn more about Curaçao please visit www.Curacao.com, call toll free 1.800.328.7222 or download an informational brochure at www.Curacao.com/brochure.

Hotels

• Avila Hotel
• 130 Penstraat, Punda/Downtown, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.avilahotel.com/
• 800-747-8162

• Baoase Luxury Resort
• Winterswijkstraat 2, Curaçao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.baoase.com/
• +5 999 461 1799 or 888-409-3506

• Blue Bay Curacao Golf & Beach Resort
• Landhuis Blaauw z/n, Curaçao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.bluebay-curacao.com/hotel
• +5 999 888 8800

• Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino
• John F Kennedy Blvd, Piscadero Bay, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: Click here to see our website
• 800-229-9290 or +5 999 736 8800

• Hilton Curacao
• John F. Kennedy Blvd., Curacao
  Willemstad, CW 2133
• Website: Click here to see our website
• +5 999 462 5000

• Papagayo Beach Resort
• Jantiel (Jan Thiel), Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.papagayo-beach.com
• +5 999 747 4333

• Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino
• Baden Powellweg 1, Downtown Willemstad, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: Click here to see our website
• +5 999 435 5000

• Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, Curacao
• Santa Barbara Plantation, Nieuwpoort / Porta Blancu, Curacao
  Santa Barbara Plantation, CW .
• Website: www.santabarbararesortcuracao.com/
• 800-858-2873 or +5 999 840 1234

Bars

• Bermuda Caribbean Discotheque
• Scharlooweg 72-76 (Behind the Movies), Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.bermudacuracao.com
• +5 999 738 8477

• Cabana Beach Club
• Sea Aquarium Beach, Bapor Kibrá, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.cabanabeachcuracao.com
• +5 999 463 1600

• G-Lounge
• Keukenplein 8, Willemstad, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: Click here to see our website
• +5 999 690 1611

• Mambo Beach Bar & Restaurant
• Sea Aquarium Beach, Bapor Kibrá, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.mambobeach.com
• +5999 461 8999

• Papagayo Beach Resort
• Jantiel (Jan Thiel), Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.papagayo-beach.com
• +5 999 747 4333

• Pirates Bay Beach Club and Restaurant
• Piscadera, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.piratebaycuracao.com
• +5 999 461 0183

• Rainbow Lounge
• Floris Suite Hotel, Piscadera Bay (Piscaderaweg), Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.facebook.com/rainbowloungecuracao
• +5 999 462 6111

• Saint Tropez Ocean Club
• Pietermaai 152, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.sainttropezcuracao.com
• +5 999 461 7727

• Tu Tu Tango‎
• Kaya Jombi Mensing 18, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.tutu-tango.com/
• +5 999 461 7888

• Wet and Wild Beach Club
• Sea Aquarium Beach, Bapor Kibrá, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.facebook.com/wetandwildbeachclub
• +5 999 561 2477

Shops

• Caribbean Sea Sports
• Located on the pristine white sandy beach of the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.caribseasports.com/
• +5 999 462 2620

• Yellow Tourism Solutions N.V.
• Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.tourism-curacao.com
• +5 999 462 6262

Attractions

• Blue Bay Curacao Golf & Beach Resort
• Landhuis Blaauw z/n, Curaçao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: www.bluebay-curacao.com/hotel
• +5 999 888 8800

• Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino
• John F Kennedy Blvd, Piscadero Bay, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: Click here to see our website
• 800-229-9290 or +5 999 736 8800

• Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino
• Baden Powellweg 1, Downtown Willemstad, Curacao
  Willemstad, CW .
• Website: Click here to see our website
• +5 999 435 5000