Curaçao
Cuba
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SIZE: 42, 804 square miles CURRENCY: Cuban peso POPULATION: 11,240,000 LANGUAGE: Spanish MAIN CITY: Havana LOCAL BEER: Cristal and Bucanero DISH OF THE DAY: Roast pig (cooked over an open fi re and marinated in salt, garlic, and sour orange juice)
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What’s hot! From November 2011, Virgin Atlantic adds a third frequency on Saturdays during the winter months ISLAND HIGHLIGHT
Charismatic cities – Havana, Trinidad, Santiago; spectacular beaches – Varadero, Cayo Santa María, Holguín; and beautiful landscapes like Viñales.
ith a coastline surrounded by tranquil waters, Cuba continues to be that same seductive island which one day appeared before a Genoese sailor, eager to unearth its unknown treasures. Its charms are as many as its different shades of green; it is a mixture of cities and natural landscapes, of sensual dances and songs. It is relaxed but lively, with the exotic aroma of fruits and the fl avour of rum. With its colonial-style towns and cities full of parks and architectural interest, its magnifi cent countryside, its
Caribbean Challenge: Dive with sharks, an intense but safe experience in Santa Lucía, a beautiful white sandy beach with an impressive coral reef on the northeast of Camaguey.
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attractive surrounding seabed, its varied culture, and its people – widely renowned for their uniquely hospitable character – Cuba reveals itself to the world, with generosity and pride in its many charms and attractions. Cuba has plenty to offer for everyone. The towns and cities of Cuba are surprising for their variety of architectural styles, the cultural heritage of Cuba
is enormous and varied, and the island has a seductive and captivating natural environment and has more than 300 km of natural sandy beaches. Cuba is home to several
UNESCO biosphere reserves, parks and ecological reserves with a conservation focus.
This is not just another typical holiday island. This is Cuba, authentic and unique.
“Cuba has a rich heritage of music and dance, of styles and rhythms, of aromas and fl avours and a seductive power which is attracting an ever-growing number of visitors to see its Authentic People.” Rogelio Curbelo, Director Cuba Tourist Board
Curaçao Tourist Board Europe Curaçao What’s hot! Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival!
ISLAND HIGHLIGHT Year round Curaçao is fully packed with festivities and events for both locals and visitors to the island. During carnival and Christmas the festivities reach a climax. Other highlights during the year are the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival, the Amstel Curaçao Race and the Heineken Regatta.
Caribbean Challenge: Visit as many old Land houses during your stay on the island. And tell us how many there are!
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“Curaçao provides a very colourful Caribbean experience with centuries old colonial buildings and houses, rich and colourful food and the exciting and beautiful carnival! It’s great for diving, mountain biking and kite boarding.” Everon Jackson Hooi, Curaçao born actor in the Netherlands
SIZE: 144 square miles CURRENCY: Netherlands Antillian guilder (also called the fl orin) POPULATION: 150,000 LANGUAGE: Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu MAIN CITY: Willemstad LOCAL BEER: Amstel DISH OF THE DAY: Goat stew. Red snapper. Signature blue Curaçao is made from the rinds of island-grown Laraha oranges
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on Bini! Welcome to Curaçao, the Dutch island where you
can feel and experience the colours of the Caribbean. Most people are already familiar with the island’s pearly-white beaches and azure blue bays. Take a walk in Curaçao’s capital, Willemstad, and experience its rich cultural heritage and characteristic colourful buildings that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1997. Enjoy Curaçao’s colourful
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carnival held each February/ March as well as a number of year-round events that are of world-class stature. Taste the variety of the Curaçao cuisine that originated from the different cultures that the island hosts. Our heritage is both European and African – representing more than 65 different nationalities. Most people in Curaçao therefore speak Dutch, Spanish and English
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– as well as the local language, Papiamentu, a colourful Creole dialect. So why not escape to the Caribbean’s hidden treasure. Fall in love with Curaçao’s world-class diving and beaches, invigorating outdoor adventure, and welcoming culture. Curaçao welcomes you. Come and experience an island that will make you feel right at home. Enjoy your stay!
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