Curacao

Learn The Mambo at Curacao And Make Unforgettable Caribbean Holiday Memories!

Imagine the perfect Caribbean vacation – sea, sun, surf, sand and loads of exotic shopping pleasures besides exciting water sports, dancing, music and the incomparable relaxation of Mambo Beach! Yes, you’re right in thinking we are talking about Curacao in the Caribbean Sea, which is one of the best places to begin a holiday in the Caribbean that is packed with endless shopping opportunities, exotic dining scope, authentic islander living and major handicrafts and souvenir purchases unlike any other island offers!!

The entry charge at Mambo beach is one of the lowest and includes the price of beach chairs while the view and clean expanse comes courtesy Mother Nature’s bounty that is so generously endowed to this unique Caribbean getaway – ideal for honeymooners, business and leisure travel groups alike with food prices at an affordable rate making a day out here absolutely enjoyable on all counts.

Shopping at Curacao

Curacao is not one of the biggest islands in the Netherlands Antilles for nothing; in fact, because it is the most industrialized isle here, with a little bit of smarts, you can indulge the ‘shopaholic’ tendency without breaking the bank when touring any of its 200+ exclusive shops. Most of Curacao islands shops are located on streets dedicated to happy holiday buyers in places such as Heerenstraat and Breedestraat.

Buses and taxis in Curacao

Other great places to pick up quality items from an exciting product line comprising gourmet foods, electronics, designer garments, sunglasses, Swiss watches and eclectic jewelry and décor accents among other products include the five block shopping district in central Willemstad. Here the shops are open from Mon-Sat from 8 in the morning to 12 in the afternoon (most close for a couple of hours siesta time) and 2 pm to 6 or 8 pm. The cruise vacationer crowds to Curacao make up for most of the shoppers frequenting the shopping areas in Curacao; however, if you are not one of this elite lot, you can avoid the rush altogether and conduct your shopping spree in comparative ease and more elbow room by hitting the stores early in the morning.

Curacao’s great for buying quality French perfumes, world renowned Dutch Delft blue souvenirs, delicately woven Italian silk products, Cameras from leading Japanese and German companies, silverware, fine linens, high end leather goods, expensive liquor and of course, the famous local product that ups the holiday spirits – literally – yes, you guessed right – Island made Curacao Rum and liqueurs!! One of the most popular of the latter variety used for cocktails and mock-tail drinks is blue Curacao; teamed with another island favorite – the 5-pound wheel of Edam and Gouda cheeses available at reasonable prices here, tourists to Curacao can sure look forward to spending beach lunches and evening soirees on the island as well as back home in style with flavor and mood to match their holiday feel anywhere they choose to party.

Another great way to spend time on Curacao is to visit the Ostrich Farm, which can be a fun and informative way to learn more about these fantastic birds and photograph them in their natural habitat.

For water babies, snnorkling at Port Mari is something that rates high on must-do things when in Curacao while ‘foodies’ are sure to relish the great ‘sates’ available here, which they can savor at leisure in the outdoor dining area while taking in the view of the sky-blue meeting the sea-blue across the picturesque vista before them.

Day trips, like conducted tours of neighboring islands of East & West island with a full day’s sight-seeing thrown in for Willemstad, (also marked on the UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites now), hot tourist attractions like Spanish Water, Blue Curacao liqueur’s home, the unique Floating bridge and floating market area authentic islander food available are another great way to take in the most of Curacao without emptying out your pockets.