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On Location: Curaçao
Regina Baraban Jun 14, 2017

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A European Vibe
Regina Baraban

The historic capital city of Willemstad, a popular cruise ship port, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and vibrant commercial hub. Hotels range from the 237-room Renaissance Curaçao and 196-room Hilton Curaçao, both with more than 8,000 square feet of meeting space, to smaller incentive-quality resorts.

Color by Decree
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In Willemstad, the colorful stretch of pier known as the Handelskade is lined with pastel-hued Dutch Colonial buildings and lively cafes. A mayoral decree in the early 1800s mandated that each building in Willemstad be painted a different color from the one next to it.

Curaçao Classic
Curacaco Tourist Board

The charming, 140-room Avila Beach Resort—the oldest hotel on Curaçao—has been updated for modern meetings. There are six conference rooms, the largest accommodating up to 150 people theater style, and property buyouts are available.

Tropical Dining
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Groups can enjoy outdoor events and al fresco dining year-round in Curaçao’s tropical climate. Shown here, a popular craft cocktail at the Avila Blues Bar, Avila Beach Resort.

Small Groups Welcome
Curaçao Tourist Board

For small incentive groups, the oceanfront 75-room Papagayo Design Hotel has a clean, modern design esthetic. It’s part of the sprawling Papagayo Beach resort complex that has several restaurants, a casino, shops, and wellness facilities.

Mundo Bizarro
Regina Baraban

A favorite with locals and visitors alike, the boho chic café Mundo Bizarro in Willemstad has unique decorative flair and excellent cappuccino.

Two If by Sea
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Planners can arrange all manner of island charters and activities. Seen here is a group of shipping executives on a private ferry tour of the Willemstad waterfront. The 200 attendees and guests split up onto two ferries, each with gourmet catering and specialized commentary.

Little Curaçao
Regina Baraban

For the ultimate de-stressing, a two-hour boat ride will take your group to the uninhabited island and pristine beaches of Klein Curaçao, also known as Little Curaçao.

Cool and Fresh
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It’s easy to dine on fresh-caught fish and farm-to-fork veggies in Curaçao. The gazpacho seen here was served at the picturesque seaside restaurant Karacter on the island’s west side.

Shete Boka
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The ruggedly beautiful limestone and lava landscape at Shete Boka National Park on Curaçao’s northwest coast reveals how the island was born.

Soak Spot
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Curaçao is known for its remarkable turquoise waters. There are more than 35 beaches around the island; this idyllic cove is on the west side.

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