You will be introduced to your guide who will give you a quick safety briefing in reference to. On land as well as underwater curacao has beautiful natural treasures to offer. Apr 19, 2012 each of the little things you appreciate is another reminder to me of why sticking around to experience them will always be worth it. A number of curacao s old landhuis plantation homes have been converted to finedining restaurants, which also can be found in willemstad at the kura hulanda hotel and elsewhere. Towering over a bistrolined street, the mikve israelemanuel synagogue part of the unesco designation is the.
Oct 27, 2019 last time i was in the store, they had several curacao dive resources. The dividivi tree is native to curacao and is very popular, it always leans west because that is the way the wind blows. I am neil pasricha, author of the awesome things blog. Curacao can really add up if youre not careful but its not nearly as expensive as other islands in the caribbean. Though we live all the way here in utrecht, nl, we are still island boys through and through.
The blue room experience the legendary captain goodlife. A comprehensive budget travel guide to the island of curacao with tips and advice on things to do, see, ways to save money, and cost information. He is best known for his the book of awesome series, and the happiness equation which are international bestsellers. Things to do on the island of curacao curacao luxury holiday. I am doing it for my own mental health during the pandemic.
Curacao s wellknown aquarium allows you to experience all of the islands unique species while still on a dry land. Round trip transfer is available from most major hotels but if you stay in a remote area, you will have to come to a certain pick up location closest to you. Feb 15, 2016 though we live all the way here in utrecht, nl, we are still island boys through and through. Our favourite promotion website for curacao is definitely awesome things about curacao. The ibb was founded by visual artists tirzo martha and david bade in 2006 to create a robust platform for art education and prepare aspiring artist for art academy and a sustainable career in the arts. The first thing that comes into sight when approaching the island is its old lighthouse. Id like to contribute by adding the boyo or bolo di pan krioyo bread pudding, a. Curacao sea aquarium is a popular attraction and the areas natural beauty can be seen at mambo beach and jan thiel beach.
The 10 best things to do in curacao 2020 with photos. Curacao recipe delish cakes gelato recipe exotic food caribbean recipes latin food awesome things international recipes tasty dishes what others are saying irela girigoripanneflek writes. Here she is on a billboard in times square shown on september 14, 2019. A timeticking, crowdsourced celebratory collection for locals and tourists. Sometimes its easy to forget the things that make us smile. We found great results, but some are outside willemstad. Although the island is home to less than 150,000 residents, curacao is rich in culture as well. Book the perfect trip with holiday rentals in curacao. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Because growing up on curacao was the best and it made us who we are today. I would recommend this book for the person who is feeling overwhelmed during this christmas seasonit is a nice little break to remind yourself that while you may be annoyed with the crowds, and planning holiday feasts with crazy family.
Things to do on the island of curacao curacao luxury. Visit our national park, or book a guided jeep tour along the natural side of. Even if you dont stay at this hotel, i highly recommend a visit through the hotel and its museum if youre in the area. Awesome things are all around us, says pasricha, a slim, fasttalking guy with short black hair. This curacao travel guide will give you all the practical information you need to help you plan your visit so you can decide for yourself. Elvira semovic wrote a beautiful article on mondi lodge for the healthy lifestyle page fitgirls.
Klein curacao which translates to little curacao is a small, uninhabited island about two hours off the mainland by boat. These are some plants that can be found in curacao. This book offers extensive information on adventurous activities including horseback riding, diving, snorkeling and sailing in and around curacao. Couchsurf if you plan ahead, you can usually find really nice couchsurfing host in curacao. Curacao also has an excellent selection of shopping and restaurants for travelers to explore. Im a junior now, and its truly been an awesome journey. Not sure if they carry the dive guide curacao by marloes otten. Celebrating passover with dishes of curacao, from the. Jaanchies in westpunt is a must for seafood prepared with traditional curacao recipes and ingredients, including iguana. Praise for the book of awesome little things, it turns out, are extremely important to happiness, and the book of awesome will remind you of a thousand little things that will make you happier. Visit our national park, or book a guided jeep tour along the natural side of the island. Located in curacao s western region, about 15 miles outside of the capital, willemstad, sint willibrordus has primarily been known over the.
Locations,opening hours,offered facilities and more get. Curacao is still the real deal, wild, natural with extremely friendly people and you can find many amazingly beautiful spots off the beaten track. Frankos curacao map can be obtained quickly from amazon if you have prime. The private beach was a really nice place to relax, clean beach and calm water beacuse of the built reef around. Neil pasricha born september 17, 1979 is a canadian author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and public speaker characterized by his advocacy of positivity and simple pleasures. We are the a german tour company curacao dreams travel. If theres one word that describes curacao s most prevalent plant, its cactus, and the island hosts hundreds of species. This is a useful book especially when combined with trip advisor and the beach book. Neil pasricha posts the final entry on his popular blog awesomethings. See more ideas about whitetail deer, aspiring artist, military officer.
Translated into dutch, korean, german, french, and portuguese. New articles are posted on a regular basis, so subscribe to the website and like this facebook page to stay uptodate. Locations,opening hours,offered facilities and more. A captain and crew are dedicated to your private partys safety and comfort. Five books recommended for travelers heading to curacao. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. This is a good option for families with kids enthralled by sea life. Apartment curacao luxury holiday rentals, willemstad, curacao. We are also looking for even more great things to do or things going on in bali, so if you know of something that isnt listed here, just comment below and let us know why people should check it out. Neil pasricha wrote his original awesome things from 20082012.
Locations,opening hours,offered facilities and more get your online tourguide now. Mar 27, 2019 ive just finished filming a new episode of travel by dart in this fantastic country and i am happy to share with you all the cool things to do in curacao until the episode is out. Rest assured dear readers that i figured it out and now im eyeing this caribbean island for a winter getaway. I also supplemented my curacao diving research with the beach book curacao edition. Apr 01, 2017 from artists to herbalists, farmers to photographers, the warm and friendly people of curacao are the countrys greatest attraction. The prevailing trade winds and warm water make curacao a very good location for windsurfing, although the nearby islands of aruba and bonaire are far better known in the sport. Book a halfday boat charter to explore the east side of curacao with your private group of friends and family. Well, to hear our friends at 1,000 awesome things about curacao tell it, the sign speaks to the aspirations, creativity and whimsical nature of one of the islands more colorfully diverse communities. Good advice on things to visit and if reservations are needed and times open. The book of awesome the book of awesome series kindle. Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in willemstad, curacao from klein curacao to williwood sign. I think the authors pointed naturally enough to themselves and their friends as key providers when. But while powered along by pasrichas distinctive, fresh, and hilarious voice, the book of awesome isnt about one mans favorite things, but rather a catalog of the universal little pleasures we all share.
Mar 10, 2016 curacao is a dutch caribbean island thats rich in biodiversity. Here in curacao, youre free to explore every inch of our caribbean paradise. With its focus on the many things that bring us together rather than the few things that split us apart, its a book that will appeal to people from all walks of life housewives and college kids, children and senior citizens alike. Rest assured dear readers that i figured it out and now im eyeing this caribbean island for a. Tourist getting to know more about our culture at mambo beach curacao.
There are just so many awesome things going on, that you will have to discover them for yourself. Sea fans on klein curacao, dutch caribbean book your. Located in willemstad, kontiki beach resort curacao is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Check out the listings for all the best hotels in curacao to find the hotel in curacao that meets all of your needs from location to amenities. Based on the awardwinning 10millionplushit blog awesome things, the book of awesome is an international bestselling high five for humanity and a big celebration of lifes little moments.
Began your natural park jeep sightseeing safari in curacao with a pick up at your hotel or the cruise ship terminal between 8. Ellis was a great host, helped us with a lot of things, even climbed a ladder when we managed to locked our selfs out. Start planning your trip today, and feel it for yourself. Adventure guide to aruba, bonair and curacao by lynne m. He began writing this new series of awesome things in 2020 during the pandemic. Full story here also, i share details of the inspiration and background of this site and what was going on in my life at the time in a couple of ted talks. He is also an established speaker and his tedx talk, the 3 as of awesome, is ranked as the ninth most. I liked this island so much thanks to the curacao tourist board, too that i will go back next year with a group of people who will want to join. Here are some of my recommended ways to save money in curacao. Cuddle fun at the farm you and your family are invited to join us on 29th of february from 3.
Book your stunning oceanfront vacation rental villa with private pool today. When rebecca offered to write a travel guide for curacao my thoughts were. If we go back to curacao we will absolutley rent at this place. Not only does the book of holiday awesome cover winter holidays, it covers holidays during the whole year. Frank warren, postsecret the book of awesome gives me 14,001 things to be happy about. Almost everyone youll meet has lived somewhere else whether thats holland or hong kong but they keep coming back to this delightful caribbean island. Curacaos colorful clapboard houses awesome things, willemstad. During a crumbling marriage and a close friends struggle with mental illness i started a blog called awesome things. Youll have the run of the boat as you cruise to the spanish waters and fuik bay, making stops to swim and snorkel with the provided equipment. Chichi is one of the awesome things about curacao.