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Willemstad is the capital of this tropical island and is noted for its brightly colored, Dutch style houses and Cunucu dwellings; it offers the most extensive shopping centers in the Caribbean. A unique floating market is created out of colourful barges that are filled with fresh agricultural produce which is not far from the striking New Market building. On the north western part of the Island is found St Christoffel National Park, a nature reserve dominated by a mountain of the same name, it is here that visitors may view several caves that are decorated with Arawak Indian paintings, some unusual rock formations, iguanas and shy Curacao deer and wonderful views across the countryside.
The Island claims to have thirty eight beaches many are found in secluded inlets called ''bocas'', it is the largest Island in the Antilles group, its sister Islands are Aruba and Bonaire. Most of the Islands 130,000 residents live in and around the historic town of Willemstad it is also a major harbour where fresh fish is brought in daily and used plentifully in the delicious Creole food as well as the traditional Dutch recipes.
The Hotels Curacao offer are presented through a range of architectural styles from grand classic to modern architectural creations to smaller more intimate affairs. They supply airport transfer directly to hotel steps and awaiting porters, guests are greeted and welcomed warmly into the Hotel lobbies where check in is seamless and bags are whisked away to pre-booked rooms.
The accommodations are presented through a variety of configurations including guestrooms and suites and private villas that feature spectacular Ocean and historic city views from the privacy of individual balconies, patios and gardens. The rooms are luxuriously appointed, fully air conditioned and exude a casually refined atmosphere presented and detailed through designer contemporary and classically styled furnishings and state of the art lighting, with remarkable attention to detail. The suites are extensive providing comfortable sitting rooms and dining areas and complimented with a dedicated working area with high speed internet access, direct dial telephones, data ports and voice mail. The master bedrooms are luxuriously appointed featuring king size beds dressed in fine cottons and accessorized with a menu of pillows.
Each room has been appointed en-suite bathroom that include walk in showers, deep tub baths, mirrored walls, TV's, bath scales and complimentary slippers and bathrobes and designer toiletries.
These havens of comfort are further provided with coffee and tea maker, flat screen TV, Telephone, daily newspaper, complimentary bottled water, air conditioner, in-room high speed internet access, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, and excellent 24 hour room service.
The choice of Hotels Curacao has available offer an extensive range of signature restaurants that offer fine contemporary Western cuisine, Creole and Dutch and a fusion of International and local delicacies. The culinary delights are exquisitely crafted by master chefs from the freshest of local produce and presented in varying ambience from grand dining room canvases to Terrace alfresco dining to casual Bistros spilling out onto pavements surrounds. These exclusive eateries offer their guest wonderful views of the city and Harbor and Ocean. Coffee Houses line the hotels' public areas and are casually chic and serve delicious snacks, sandwiches and wonderfully aromatic coffees. The hotel Lounges are exciting venues where guests may meet for late night cocktails, malt scotches as well as wines and cocktails.
The hotels Curacao has within the city of Willemstad offer their executive guests a range of venues that may easily be configured to suit a number of events and are sophisticatedly equipped. Grand Ballrooms offer the perfect space for grand celebrations. The rooms are sophisticatedly appointed housing projectors, video conferencing facilities, internet access, whiteboards, OHPs' and microphones.
The fitness centers provide large workout areas showcasing comprehensive equipment that ensure a full body workout. The onsite Spas are home to relaxation and rejuvenation and offer therapeutic massage services and energy healing. The outdoor pools deliver a relaxing arena in which to lounge around the pool and enjoy time with family or friends sip on a long refreshing drink or enjoy a light snack, these areas are often companioned with Jacuzzis and whirlpools.
The reception area is often host to travel desk, currency exchange, car hire, multilingual staff, internet access, secretarial services, catering services and twenty four hour room service.
Many of the hotels are family friendly and offer a children's club and baby-sitting service complemented with special welcoming gifts given to children on arrival. The junior suites have sofa beds when extra accommodation is needed, there are also interconnecting rooms for families providing peace of mind for mum and dad.
A great number of the Hotels Curacao has are set beside the beach where guest may enjoy a number of water sports, including scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing and windsurfing. Visitors to the any of the hotels Curacao offer can be assured of a wonderfully relaxing sojourn amongst paradise Island retreats together with easy access to golf courses and casinos.
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