Pastel Dutch buildings in the Caribbean

Curaçao has pastel Dutch buildings, quiet coves and clear water for snorkeling. You should go if: You want snorkeling and diving from the shore You like a mix of culture, food, and beaches You want a Caribbean island outside the main hurricane belt Must-visit places: Willemstad: A UNESCO-listed harbor with colorful buildings Queen Emma Bridge: A floating pontoon bridge that swings open Grote Knip and Playa Kenepa: Beautiful beaches on the west Klein Curaçao: A day trip to an uninhabited island Christoffel National Park: Hiking and wildlife Must-try foods: Keshi yena: Stuffed baked cheese Stobá: Slow-cooked stew Pastechi and funchi Blue Curaçao liqueur, made with the local laraha orange Fun facts: The laraha orange is bitter, but its peel gives Blue Curaçao its flavor. Curaçao is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Papiamentu, Dutch, English and Spanish are all widely spoken. Logistics: Best time: Year-round; January to April is driest Currency: Caribbean guilder (XCG), pegged around 1.79 per US dollar; USD is widely accepted Getting there: Hato Airport (CUR) Getting around: Rental car or taxi; drive on the right Tipping: About 10 percent if service is not included Must-learn phrases: Welcome: Bon bini Good morning: Bon dia Thank you very much: Masha danki Please: Por fabor Goodbye: Ayó