Added: 04/29/2006 |
Curacao hotels, especially the old ones, serve as a cultural crossroads for centuries and are quite a mixture of styles. That fact is explained by the fact, that today the island is home to some 50 nationalities. Descendants of the original Dutch settlers, Portuguese Jews, and African slaves who found themselves on Curacao's shores centuries ago mingle with residents who trace their roots to North and South America, the Far and Middle East, and the rest of Europe.
The island is a sports Mecca - swimming, windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving are all options. The Curacao Underwater Park is a series of protected reefs that stretch for 12 miles along the south coast, offering divers the chance to see beautiful coral beds, steep walls, and two shallow wrecks.
With a mixture of 55 different nationalities on the island, Curacao hotels have a fascinating multicultural aspect. It also has a cosmopolitan character- the majority of residents speak at least four languages - English, Spanish, Dutch and their own Papiamento. Curacao hotels are of a wide variety to accommodate the tastes of all visitors, though Curacao hotels range from large full service resort hotels with spas, swimming pools and beaches to bed and breakfast, or tiny guest houses.
Kura Hulanda Hotel is distinguished among all Curacao hotels by the variety of facilities, included into the list of services and it does not matter what kind of room you book. First of all, the hotel, being situated in the area of the famous same named Willemstad museum, offers free admission to the treasures of it. Billed as a "luxury urban resort", the Kura Hulanda covers 8 blocks of a "village", all beautifully restored. The complex includes a grotto pool, fitness center, courtyards, restaurant, and stunning museum. Beach outings, snorkeling, diving, are readily arranged.
Besides, the hotel has a Summer Family Fun package, including accommodations in a deluxe room at the Hotel, kids under 12 stay and eat for free (when dining from the children's menu with an adult). A fitness facility, complimentary chaise lounges at the swimming pool and beach chairs are also included. Milk and cookies on the first night can also be a nice present of the Coracao hotels. Curacao hotels are mainly five star deluxe ones and offer luxury amenities including porter, bell-and-room service, planned activities, sports, shops, beauty salon, spa(s), cycle livery, taxi stand, and bar, restaurant, nightclub and entertainment on the premises.
In all curacao travel hotels you will find upscale comfort and convenience in each room, along with captivating views and a balcony or patio - so you're never far from white -sandy beaches and green parks beauty. Located just 35 miles north of Venezuela, Curacao is the largest of the Netherlands Antilles. The countryside is arid and the coast is lined with rocky coves, craggy cliffs, and secluded inlets lined with mangroves. Many of the island's beaches are tucked into small bays surrounded by limestone outcroppings and cactus-topped cliffs. On the whole, the island has 38 beaches divided mainly among Curacao hotels.
The setting is beautiful, the people are incredibly friendly and helpful, the food is healthy and you will be treated like a friend - that will be your opinion of Curacao hotels.
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