Curacao

Curacao, in the southern Caribbean near Venezuela, is becoming more popular as a cruise ship destination, with plans to provide space tourism in 2015.

Willemstad, the Dutch island's capital, is a major attraction. Willemstad has architectural designs similar to those seen in the Netherlands, however they are painted in lovely pastel colors. The city is split into two halves, separated by the St. Anna Bay.

On Punda, visitors will discover stores, restaurants, and museums. The rest of the island is mostly made up of residential streets. It is possible to dive and swim with dolphins in the bay. Many tourists come to Curacao to snorkel and dive without having to rent a boat.

Curacao may be reached by air by direct flights from North America, Europe, and South America, or by water via cruise or personal yacht.

Location: Southern Caribbean Sea and the Dutch Caribbean region, about 65 km (40 mi) north of the Venezuelan coast.