If you need a warm non-expensive getaway than Curaçao is calling your name. I went with two of my girl friends to Netherland Antilles aka Curaçao. Jet blue has some awesome vacation packages that are super cheap!

We stayed in the Curaçao Marriot beach Resort and Emerald Casino (UPDATE: its closed).  But I would recommend Sunscape All inclusive Resort OR Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort. I highly recommend renting a car. I think it made our trip that much better and we were able to freely do what we wanted.

Take a joy ride to Grote Knip Curacao. It’s this small beach on the west side of the island that’s opened to the public. The water is stunning and its a perfect place to relax.

Two words: Klein Curacao. Klein Curacao is basically an uninhabited island off of Curacao that has the most stunning white sandy beaches you’ll ever see. I recommend booking with Bounty Adventures. You drive to the starting point which has parking available across the street and you take a 2 hour catamaran trip to the most stunning island. We went snorkeling with turtles and had an amazing BBQ and unlimited alcohol :).  The pictures speak for itself…

If you’re not staying at an all inclusive resort (sunscape I believe is the only one) I suggest driving into town (10 minutes) and going to some restaurants there. There is a movable walking bridge called Queen Emma Bridge that you cross by foot to get to the other side of the town (Punda). Just remember.. it’s a bridge.. therefore boats tend to pass every so often. We were casually walking down the bridge taking pictures ofcourse and heard a faint bell and suddenly we saw people running but we didn’t understand why. We see in the distance the bridge is starting to separate from the platform and we jetted for our lives and ended up jumping from the bridge to the platform. Worse case scenario is you get stuck on the bridge for like 20 minutes with nowhere to go.. so just pay attention and walk fast if a boat is coming! While the bridge is separated there is a ferry that takes you from one side to another every 5 minutes which is nice.

Tips For Curacao:
1. Rent a car
2. Go to Town and DONT get stuck on the floating bridge…
3. Go to Grote Knip Beach
4. Trip to Klein Curacao is a must
5. Do an excursion to the Blue Room
6. They accept USD everywhere other than for parking in town you need their currency

Restaurant Recommendations:
1. Gouverneur De Rouville (has amazing appetizers and cheap happy hour)
2. Seabreeze Swim up bar and restaurant

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