If you follow me on the ‘Gram, you’d know that I was invited by the Curaçao Travel Board to experience the best of the island!
We flew to the colorful get away on Jetblue, which has direct flights from JFK twice a week. Our days were filled from top to bottom with delectable dishes and fun sights. Read on for a rundown:
1. Where to Stay
We were graciously accommodated at the Curaçao Marriott, which features comfortable rooms and high speed Wifi. And get into this view!
Rooms range in price from $129-$199. Our package included a breakfast buffet. I loved it!
2. Where to Eat
I think I probably gained about 10 pounds in Curaçao: the food was BOMB! The best place to eat in downtown is Plasa Bieu, an unassuming stop in Willemstad that serves local delicacies.
When you go, I recommend getting the stewed goat (javetta stoba), stewed chicken (galinja stoba), brown rice (aros moro), and pumpkin pancakes (arepa di pampuma).
We also ate at a few other fantastic restaurants, including Fort Nassau, Komedor Krioyo, and Restaurant de Gouverneur. The fish is fantastic, and you should get the local dish called keshi yena, which is cheese stuffed with meat and vegetables.
Yum!
3. What to Do
I’ll admit that I am extremely lazy on vacations. I am fine sitting by the pool or ocean, reading a book, and getting my bronze on! You can do that at your hotel or at Papagayo Beach Club, which has loads of restaurants, bars, and lounge chairs by the beach.
If you want to get up explore the island, take a tour of downtown, and stop by the Synagogue and the Governor’s Palace.
One of the most exciting things I did was visit the Ostrich Farm, where we perused peacocks, learned more about ostriches and even fed them (I was terrified!).
Aside from the Ostrich Farm, you should check out the beautiful beaches and dozens of natural attractions like Boca Tabla and Jan Thiel Beach.
It was a fun, relaxing time, and I’ll be sure to visit again!
*Thank you to our tour guide, Rignald Tokaay, who showed us around. If you visit the Curacao Tourism Board, ask for him!
**Outfit details to come to TheBombLife.com.
Images: Visuals by Pierre
