The Rooms

With the company we booked with, airline and travel industry staff get a guaranteed room upgrade. We ended up with a premier Waterfront Double room and the views were amazing. The super comfortable room overlooking the swimming beach was an experience to remember. We had a tour of the hotel and were told every room at Santa Barbara offers a spacious retreat with luxury amenities and comforts from home, including the option for a King Bed (extra size bed) or two Double Beds, Spacious Balcony or Patio, flat-screen television and large bathroom with shower/bathtub

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A subtle but lovely chocoholic surprise awaited us in our room too!

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2nd Stop ~ The Beach!

Struggling with things to say hear guys!....all that springs to mind is glowing aqua and crystal clear waters and bright wind powder silky sand.

There are 38 beaches on Curacao!, many of them tucked away in secluded areas offering an intimate retreat, as well as tiny surrounding islands perfect for day and snorkeling trips treat....and that's just what we set up to do the following morning! Santa Barbara Beach, a white sand paradise unlike anywhere else on Curacao. It stretches 1,500 ft (450 meters) and invites you to lounge while enjoying views of passing sailboats and yachts.

Swim in the warm, glassy blue, protected swimming lagoon and relax amid the natural, undeveloped views.

The Klein Curacao Adventure

Off to discover the uninhabited island of Klein Curacao. With its powder-white beaches, turquoise-blue waters, and sea turtles, it is definitely a place you have to see. Upon boarding at the fishing port on Caracas Bay, were provided with breakfast, coffee or tea then we embarked on a 1.5-hour sail to the island (also knows a Little Curacao). They we feasted on a delicious BBQ lunch with salads and fruit. The bar was open from the moment we boarded for non-alcoholic drinks, and alcoholic beverages were then served out by 12 noon which included wine, rum, beer and vodka....ok, so I'm not going to be able to tell you much about that day!

Once we arrived, we could see the historic Klein Curacao lighthouse, and were given the opportunity to visit the old rusty shipwreck, swim with sea turtles or just relax on the beautiful stretch of pristine beachfront bordered by the Caribbean Sea. Divers were welcome and dive gear is rentable, although we didn't opt in on that occasion as we had already hit the bar! Oops!

What to do

At Santa Barbara, there is a nearly endless variety of activities and adventures. Not surprising as it stretches across a 2,000-acre slice of island paradise. From golf and tennis to water sports and guided hikes, Santa Barbara offers everything necessary for a memorable Caribbean vacation.  Relax on the beautiful beach, lounge by the pools, or head to the spa to revive your senses.  It's all within reach. 

Choosing your activities will present something of a dilemma when looking for things to do in Curaçao! You can learn about their fascinating local history or enjoy breathtaking views at Boca Tabla Sea Cave. If you just can’t resist the playful, curious charm of dolphins, you can’t miss Dolphin Academy. This gorgeous property is set on a huge plantation with 2 marinas, and a golf course which has been voted the best in the Caribbean last year and is in the running again for this year too. 

.... and More

If you get bored chilling out at the pool or the beach or island hoping, then you cna always try hiking, yoga, tennis, or the spa which is called Attabei (meaning Mother Earth) and is a beautiful tranquil relaxing place with many treatments available. We chose the 1 hour massage, it felt wonderful and the ladies were amazing. I came out feeling relaxed and refreshed!

Stunning views and so many hiking opportunities!

Willemstad the Capital City is about 30 minutes away, a great town to check out and walking around shopping is loads of fun there. Lots of great places to chose to eat and watch the floating bridge as well!