The Magic of Curaçao
Old Quarry Golf Course, Curaçao
Rondoval Butler Villa with Private Pool
The theme of this edition of Escape is“ Off the Beaten Path.” What does that phrase mean to you in the context of Curaçao and the experience offered at Sandals Royal Curaçao? For me,“ Off the Beaten Path” means discovering the authentic Curaçao beyond the resort. One of the island’ s greatest strengths is how comfortably guests can explore its charming neighborhoods— from the east side to Willemstad on to the west side— discover wide secluded beaches, visit inspiring museums and enjoy nature parks such as Hofi Mango. At Sandals Royal Curaçao, we actively encourage that through our Island Inclusive philosophy. Eligible guests can enjoy our MINI Cooper program, Enterprise Rent-A-Car on property or curated Island Routes excursions. We want guests to experience not only our
resort, but also the culture, people and character that make Curaçao unique.
Sandals Royal Curaçao is located within the Santa Barbara estate, along Spanish Water. How does this setting shape the guest experience and distinguish the property from a more traditional Caribbean beach resort? From the moment guests arrive, they are surrounded by expansive landscapes, tropical gardens, Spanish Water, walking and cycling paths and the championship golf course, Old Quarry Golf. The spacious setting offers a rare sense of tranquility while still providing vibrant restaurants, pools and entertainment. Guests can choose complete relaxation or an active day exploring the estate by bicycle, making the destination itself an integral part of the vacation.
How does the resort’ s architecture, interior design and overall atmosphere reflect the landscape and cultural identity of Curaçao? From the very beginning, the vision was to create a resort that reflects Curaçao’ s natural beauty and rich multicultural heritage while incorporating the signature design elements guests know and appreciate from Sandals. The open-air design keeps guests connected to the ocean, the tranquil Spanish Water, lush tropical gardens and the island’ s constant trade winds. A feature I particularly love is the coral-inspired installation in our lobby, which pays tribute to Curaçao’ s vibrant underwater world. As guests stroll through the resort, they’ re welcomed by the cheerful song of the Trupial bird, the fragrance of tropical flowers and breathtaking views— so much so that many even join our complimentary landscape tours to learn more about the resort’ s diverse flora.
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