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Everything about Curaçao is a riot of color, from Willemstad’s historic buildings and iconic floating market to the island's vibrant art scene and lively carnival schedule. The colors continue as you wade from white sand beaches into blue waters to discover the dazzling coral reefs that ring the island in garlands of orange, purple and yellow sponges and sea fans. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Discover Curacao


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CURAIAO
EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF THIS DUTCH CARIBBEAN
TREASURE
PRESENTED BY
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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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