The Christoffel National Park spans across 2, acres of land that once housed the Savonet, Zorgvlied and Zeevenbergen plantations. Wear comfortable shoes, bring along water and schedule your trip before 10 a. Insider tip: If you want to skip the heavy exercise, simply take a drive through this park to witness its natural beauty. There are dolls that go by this name, and these dolls are meant to embody the older sister in Caribbean culture that is known for being the responsible and caring family member.
The dolls are handmade and hand-painted , and are sold in various sizes. These artists often collect bottles and other ordinary, everyday items and mold them into a hand-painted masterpiece. Locals can be seen selling their handmade necklaces, earrings and bracelets made from leather, shells and stones.
Be sure to take a look; you may just see something you like. Aloe vera is a tropical plant that is great for the hair, skin and body. Its antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal which pretty much means it is anti-disease and great for the body.
What would a trip to this Dutch island be without taking home some Dutch cheese? Delft Blue souvenirs are pottery pieces that are hand-painted in blue.
These pottery items would fit nicely in a dining room and can easily adorn bookshelves and tables. So, go ahead and hear them out before you pack your bags. This mesmerizing island will sweep you off your feet and find its way to your heart.
Curacao and Aruba are ideal for diving, both have breathtaking underwater worlds. Divers both beginners and advanced from all over the world come to Curacao and Aruba for that reason.
Admittedly, there are more sites on Aruba to wreck dive— we sense a possible correlation. On one side of Aruba you will find not one but a number of smaller islands.
It's a true paradise within paradise, and you can go there for a day trip with several boat companies. Photo: Renaissance island Aruba. Aruba has more fame worldwide, and attracts more tourists from its neighboring island of Curacao.
Aruba mostly welcomes tourists that are from North America. Curacao is more of a hidden gem to the world, however greatly popular amongst Dutch people and increasingly known in other European countries.
This also reflects in the street image. The people on Aruba mainly speak English and Spanish. On Curacao Dutch and Papiamento are the commonly spoken languages. Photo: American tourists on Aruba. Visiting Curacao is like visiting little Amsterdam or the Netherlands in some sense but way warmer and with a lot less hours in a plane when traveling from North America.
Visiting Aruba is like visiting the Bahamas , but without the hurricanes and more breezy weather. The number of hotel chains is higher on Aruba than on Curacao, as well as the number of all-inclusive hotels. The Curacao hotels — which more often than on Aruba are family owned or boutique hotels — mainly offers low rise hotels. Fast food chains are located on both islands, although Aruba has more of them. Fun Facts About Curacao. Similar to the island of Bonaire, Curacao has a population of resident flamingos.
They can often be found throughout the island with resident populations located on the salt pans and the waters of Rif-St Marie. This impressive place features a range of Dutch colonial architecture, including houses in a variety of eye-catching colors.
Curacao is famous for its variety of corals. Cruisers, families of all ages, divers, adventure travelers, couples, and groups of friends can all find things to do in Curacao, and accommodations offerings range from five-star resorts to hostels. With plenty of shipwrecks in the ocean, diving and snorkeling are some of the most popular things to do in Curacao.
The Tugboat shipwreck and dive site is just five meters below sea level and is doable as a diver or snorkeler; you can also do a wall dive here, and explore an underwater cliff face. On a clear day if you hike Mt.
The last major hurricane to hit was over 60 years ago, and with the wet season being only two to three months long, rain is a rarity. Direct flights run daily and weekly from North American hubs like Miami, Charlotte, New York City, and Toronto, which makes the island accessible to most of the country. And of course, there are daily flights to and from Amsterdam. Depending on the time of year you want to travel, round-trip flights are relatively inexpensive in shoulder season, which is considered spring and fall.
Dollars are widely accepted, but you can also take advantage of the favorable exchange rate of the Netherlands guilder: currently 0. Legend has it that in the s the governor of Curacao was getting migraines from the sun shining off the white painted houses on the island and he instructed locals to paint their houses as bright as they could.
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