 Dear Visitor:
On behalf of the Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA), I welcome you to our island and extend a warm bon biní (which means "welcome' in out local language, Papiamento). CHATA is the representative organiztion of the private tourism sector. As such, we are involved in the continuous development and improvement of our tourism product. We are excited about the many new things taking place in tourism on our island, and we would like for you to share our excitement.
Experience Curaçao is our official tourism magazine, which reflects the quality of our tourism product that you are about to experience. We are proud to present this outstanding publication for your information and guidance while you are here on Curaçao. If this is your first visit to the island, we encourage you to get out and explore, by far the best way to enjoy our island. For those returning to our shores, we welcome you back.
We hope that each time you visit our island, you feel more at home, whether you stay at an intimate guest house or a luxurious resort. We are all here to serve you and make your stay comfortable.
On Curaçao you will find impressive Dutch colonial architecture, the reason our capital, Willemstad, has been included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Curaçao also boasts beautiful beaches, great dive sites, colorful flora and fauna, and a charming mix of warm, friendly, caring people eager to make your stay memorable. Curaçao is the perfect breakaway from the everyday hassle and pace of modern life. Curaçao offers you its breezy trade winds and comfortable climate year-round. Suggestions abound in this great site for making your stay even more interesting.
Whether you have come to our island on vacation or on business, we hope that your expectations will be met and that you return home with positive memories of Curaçao.
Jeanette Bonet
President of CHATA
Website: CHATA.org
Chata is a proud member of
 Dear Visitor:
On behalf of the Curaçao Tourist Board, I would like to give you my warmest welcome to our beautiful island. Thank you for choosing Curaçao for a real and different Caribbean experience.
For years, Curaçao has been an important destination for visitors of all ages and from all parts of the world because of its rich, interesting culture and history, and for its incomparable blend of people ready to make your stay the most memorable ever.
Curaçao is much more than a tourist destination. We are a vibrant community that boasts a wealth of cultural, historical and architectural heritage. Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is one of the few UNESCO World Heritage sites found in the Caribbean. Drive around our island and discover impressive monuments, fascinating museums, and unique and picturesque architecture. Find a culture forged through centuries that still conserves its own language, Papiamentu.
The people of Curaçao—a blend of many races and cultures—have their own identity, of which hospitality is a fundamental value. Each year, thousands of visitors find our island to be a symbol of harmony, hospitality, culture, respect and solidarity.
Curaçao, with its focus on diversification—marketing Curaçao in North America, Europe and the Caribbean, together with Experience Curaçao—has everything you need to make yours a wonderful stay.
In this spirit, I am pleased to welcome you to an island you may never even have dreamt about—both real and different—but one that you will certainly dream about after your visit! You will discover unusual beaches, from small, private coves just right for two, to broad strands of white sand alive with fun and friends. You will also find an amazing world of restaurants, from elegant European cuisine to delicious, casual Caribbean fare. We encourage you to walk, talk, relax, make friends and consult Experience Curaçao for the best our island has to offer: shopping, museums, casinos—a wealth of leisure activities here. Of course, you'll never forget our Curaçao sunsets.
I look forward to seeing you again and again on beautiful Curaçao. Enjoy!
Evita Nita
Executive Director
Curaçao Tourist Board
Website: Curacao.com
 Dear Visitors:
Bon Bini! Welcome to Curaçao! As the publisher of Experience Curaçao for the Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association, we at HCP/Aboard Publishing are dedicated to providing you the most up-to-date information to help you plan a wonderful stay on this enchanting island. In this guide, we have included sections on sightseeing, history, accommodations, dining, entertainment, sports and shopping—everything necessary to enhance your travel experience.
If you're a history and architecture buff, you'll find historic locations on almost every corner—ranging from museums to a fort and more than 700 historic buildings in Willemstad. Don't miss the renowned Penha building, an example of Curaçao Baroque architecture dating from 1708 that is the island's oldest building. For those with a spirit of adventure, Curaçao offers it all: from diving and snorkeling (with more than 60 fantastic diving sites) to windsurfing, mountain biking, hiking and fishing.
Curaçao is also for those who are more into just relaxing and enjoying a traditional vacation. You can just lie on a lounge chair at one of the myriad beaches—one for every taste—and enjoy the delicious trade winds. Follow this with a traditional local meal or an international dish. And when you're ready to shop, you'll find some of the best stores in the Caribbean, with items from the Netherlands and many other European countries. They even have a Floating Market, one of Curaçao's most famous and charming sights.
Visit experiencecuracao.com to make your travel arrangements in advance and plan all the details of a fantastic vacation. You can even watch videos of many of the attractions and businesses. We know that you'll find Experience Curaçao both informative and entertaining. We sincerely appreciate your choosing Curaçao as your travel destination—and we're sure that you'll want to come back, time and time again!
Enjoy your stay!
Garry Duell Jr., Publisher
HCP/Aboard Publishing
Website: ExperienceDestinations.com
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