 Dear Visitor,
On behalf of the Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA), I welcome you to our island and extend a warm "Bon Bini" (which means welcome in our local language "Papiamentu"). CHATA is the representative organization of the private tourism sector and as such we are involved in the continuous development and improvement of our tourism product. We are excited about the many new developments taking place in tourism on our island and we like 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 in Curaçao. If this is your first visit to the island, we encourage you to get out and explore Curaçao. That is 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 will feel more at home, whether you are staying at an intimate guest house or at a luxurious resort. We are all here to serve you and make your stay comfortable.
In Curaçao you will find impressive Dutch Colonial architecture, the reason why our capital Willemstad has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a World Heritage Site. Curaçao also boasts beautiful beaches, great dive sites, colorful flora and fauna, and a charming mix of warm, friendly and caring people eager to make your stay a memorable one. Curaçao is the perfect break-away 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 book 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.
Yours hospitably,
Paul Kob
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 of Curaçao. I 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 and interesting culture and history, and its unique and incomparable blend of people ready to make your stay the most memorable ever.
Curaçao is much more than a tourist destination. We're 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. You'll also find a culture forged throughout the centuries that still conserves its own language, Papiamentu.
The people of Curaçao—a blend of different races and cultures—have their own identity, of which hospitality is a fundamental value. Each year, thousands of visitors find our island is a symbol of harmony, hospitality, culture, respect and solidarity.
Curaçao Tourist Board, with its focus on market diversification by marketing Curaçao in North America, Europe and the Caribbean together with the Experience Curaçao magazine, has all you need to make yours a wonderful stay.
In this spirit, I am pleased to welcome you to the island you may never have dreamt about (remember, Curaçao is Real and Different) but one which you will certainly dream about after your visit! You will discover unusual beaches, from small, private coves just right for two to larger strands of white sand alive with fun and friends. You will also discover an amazing world of restaurants ranging from elegant European cuisine to simply delicious casual Caribbean fare. We encourage you to walk, talk, relax, make friends and consult the Experience Curaçao magazine for the best our island has to offer: shopping, museums, casinos—there's a wealth of leisure activities here. And of course, you'll never forget our Curaçao sunsets.
I look forward to seeing you all 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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