Say No to Snow: Curaçao NOW! from Only $1!*

Swap Slush for Sun in Curaçao with Free Night, $200 Instant Credit, $200 F&B Credit

Curacao's Casa Abao Beach, recently selected by SmarterTravel as one of the "Top 10 Beach Destinations for 2011." (Photo: Business Wire)

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao--()--Waiting for the right time to leave the snow behind? The time is now! Curaçao NOW!

North American travelers looking to escape the icy winter at home and visit the colorful Caribbean island of Curaçao, one of the hottest destinations for 2011, can take advantage of Curaçao’s third annual Curaçao NOW! promotion.

Visitors can book starting February 15 through March 15 for travel until the end of 2011. By booking NOW! travelers will receive a host of freebies:

  • $200 instant credit per person with participating booking partners
  • $200 food and beverage credit per room with participating hotels
  • One night FREE on a four-night minimum stay with participating hotels
  • One dive FREE on a four-dive minimum with participating dive operators

“Curaçao NOW! is back by popular demand for the third year running, allowing consumers to travel at a price they can afford and take advantage of all that our beautiful island has to offer,” says Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager, André Rojer.

“Our breathtaking beaches, stunning blue luke-warm waters, exceptional diving and colorful, historic UNESCO World heritage city make for the perfect escape from the winter weather charging the U.S. and Canada. With Curaçao NOW! packages starting from only $1, North American travelers have no reason to stay at home!”

Four-night packages start from only $1 per person at Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, just $25 at Floris Suite Hotel Curaçao, $28 at Hilton Curaçao, and more!*

Curaçao is on every jetsetter’s travel radar for the New Year, having been recently selected as one of the ‘Top 21 Places We’re Going in 2011’ by Fodor’s, one of the ‘Hottest Destinations for 2011’ by AOL Travel and one of the ‘Destinations to Watch in 2011’ by SmarterTravel. The island’s Casa Abao Beach was also selected as one of the ‘Top 10 Beach Destinations for 2011’ by SmarterTravel.

Participating hotels in the Curaçao NOW! promotion include the Academy Hotel Curaçao, Avila Hotel, Boca Gentil Villas & Apartments, Breezes Resort, Spa & Casino Curaçao, Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino, Floris Suite Hotel, Hilton Curaçao, Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa & Marina, Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel & Casino, Hotel Kurá Hulanda Spa & Casino, Kontiki Dive & Beach Resort, Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club, Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino, Pearl of the Caribbean and Trupial Inn Hotel & Casino.

Participating dive operators offering a free dive include Atlantis Diving & Apartments, DiveVersity, Ocean Encounters, Ocean Encounters West and The Dive Bus Curaçao.

For more information or to book your trip to the island of Curaçao visit Curacao.com/now.

*Terms & conditions apply, per person, based on double occupancy and include the Curaçao NOW! benefits.

About Curaçao

Selected as one of the ‘Top 21 Places We’re Going in 2011’ by Fodor’s, one of the ‘Hottest Destinations for 2011’ by AOL Travel and one of the ‘Destinations to Watch in 2011’ by SmarterTravel, Curaçao is a unique Caribbean island paradise, boasting 35 uncrowded beaches, and an eclectic mix of history and culture. Explore the vibrant, culturally diverse capital city of Willemstad – a UNESCO World Heritage site – with its distinctive architecture, museums, monuments and world-class shopping. Indulge in Curaçao’s vast selection of flavorful restaurants, with a mix of sophisticated international and tasty local cuisines. Discover Curaçao’s abundant natural beauty, pristine dive sites and spectacular snorkeling at secluded beaches – including Casa Abao Beach, selected as one of the ‘Top 10 Beach Destinations for 2011’ by SmarterTravel. Curaçao offers idyllic weather, situated on the fringe of the Hurricane Belt. To learn more about the island of Curaçao visit Curacao.com. To request a FREE Curaçao information package click here or call toll free 1.800.328.7222.

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Contacts

For Curaçao Tourism Board
Hill & Knowlton
Alicia Rainbolt/Caroline Davis, 212-885-0300
alicia.rainbolt@hillandknowlton.com
caroline.davis@hillandknowlton.com

Release Summary

North American travelers looking to escape the icy winter and visit the colorful Caribbean island of Curaçao can take advantage of Curaçao’s third annual Curacao NOW! promotion.

Contacts

For Curaçao Tourism Board
Hill & Knowlton
Alicia Rainbolt/Caroline Davis, 212-885-0300
alicia.rainbolt@hillandknowlton.com
caroline.davis@hillandknowlton.com