DESTINATIONS CARIBBEAN |CURAÇAO
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Klein Curaçao Catamaran Cruise Sail to Curaçao’s little sister island Klein Curaçao (pictured) for a day to enjoy its white sand and ultra- clear waters. Spend the day snorkelling with sea turtles or explore the ruins of the island’s 19th-century pink lighthouse. From $138
Willemstad E-bike City Tour Pedal around the Unesco- protected capital city to see its colourful Dutch architecture. The two-hour tour takes in the main square, the 17th-century Fort Amsterdam and pretty historic quarter Otrobanda with its pastel buildings and vibrant street art. From $87
Curaçao National Park Jeep Safari Spot some of Curaçao’s best wildlife on this six-hour route around some of the island’s most scenic spots, from flamingos (pictured) in the Salt Plains to white-tailed deer in Christoffel National Park, the country’s most biodiverse park. From $128
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Sandals Royal Curaçao; Willemstad; Kurason Island Suites, Sandals Royal Curaçao PICTURES: Bronwyn Knight; Shutterstock/elverkins, fokke baarssen, jdross75
is an important part of building a more sustainable future for tourism on the island – though Sandals still has work to do to back up its sustainability claims. While a partnership between the Sandals Foundation and local recycling centre Limpi creates a strong headline, plastic bottles are still a feature in the rooms. However, the resort is working hard to provide jobs for local people, with existing staff from Sandals hotels across the Caribbean coming to the island to train new Curaçaoan recruits.
‘SANDALS 2.0’ Sandals Royal Curaçao – and its island-inclusive dining programme – is the first example of ‘Sandals 2.0’, as Stewart calls it, which involves reviewing every element of the experience and revamping the resort’s all-inclusive offering. This includes new dining concepts, including beachside food trucks, while butler suite guests can borrow
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33Sandals Royal Curaçao – and its island-inclusive dining programme – is the first example of ‘Sandals 2.0’, says Stewart
a Mini from the resort to drive around the island. Jamaica’s upcoming Sandals Dunn’s River will take the concept even further, Stewart promises. Sandals’ all-inclusive offering remains one of its strongest selling points.
The free minibars are well-stocked (and restocked) with full-sized bottles of spirits and soft drinks. And you’re never far from a bar, whether you’re after an Ibiza-style chillout drink on white beanbags in the sand, intimate cocktails in a heart-shaped cabana, a strawberry daiquiri at the swim-up bar or, indeed, a blue Curaçao cocktail on the beach at sunset. All of this creates the perfect base from which to explore the island – something that’s made very easy for guests. So you can guarantee you’ll leave this resort knowing much more about Curaçao than just its penchant for the blue liquor. TW
BOOK IT
Seven nights at Sandals Royal Curaçao in a Carisia Club Level Oceanview Room costs from £3,115 per person, based on two sharing. The price includes unlimited à la carte dining, drinks, including premium spirits, land and water sports, tips, and economy flights from Heathrow with KLM, via Amsterdam, and is based on a September 2023 departure.
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