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Information Guide for the Island of Curacao

General Information About Curacao

Curacao Island is a beautiful white sand island in the southern Caribbean Sea with a fantastic climate all year round thanks to the prevailing Trade Winds keeping the island cool during the day and warmer at night. The beaches are of the best in the Caribbean and the shopping is a great experience as well. The rich history of the island can be seen wherever you go giving you plenty to explore during your Curacao vacation.

Tourism on the Island of Curacao

Curacao tourism ranks high in the world tourist industry with the vast array of things to do in Curacao. With its rich history you can learn about the sugar plantations and the slave trade existing many years ago. The island of Curacao has a very diverse culture with a great mixture of Dutch and Caribbean, reflected throughout the island. Curacao beaches are perfect for relaxing as well as tremendous fun for the entire family. Curacao apartments and Curacao villas are the perfect vacation destination.

Retirement Activities on the Island of Curacao

The Island of Curacao is the perfect place to retire, with the beautiful scenery, weather that is fine all year round, beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters and great Real Estate in Curacao to choose from. There are many activities such as Curacao diving, golfing, walking and relaxing activities including days on the beach, sightseeing tours, sailing and fishing. People enjoy their lives daily visiting the beaches, local activities or just sitting on the veranda of your new retirement home simply relaxing in paradise.

Curacao Work and Employment

There are many opportunities for work on the Island of Curacao, however patience is the key as there are a few hurdles will need to get over before finding the perfect jobs in Curacao. Residency permits must be applied for and granted before beginning to live permanently on the island. To find employment, it is a rule that the prospective employer would need to prove that they have exhausted every opportunity to employ a local for the position. Once this has been completed then the work permit can be applied for and if granted then the position can be filled by a foreign national for their Curacao Job.

Curacao Schools and Hospitals

The education of a Curacao school is similar to that of the Dutch system, although there are always ongoing discussions to change due to language issues. Primary education lasts 8 years, and the children will start at 4 years of age. Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16, in addition to the Dutch schools on the island there are also private American schools for children to attend. There is one hospital on the island of Curacao comparable to a mid range hospital in the USA. Here they provide minor and major surgeries and also have a decompression chamber.

Things to do on Curacao

The Island of Curacao has some of the best activities available and there is something for everyone to take part in. The water sports including Curacao diving is great with a large array of sea life and coral to see, there is even a tugboat to explore. Curacao Dining is diverse with some of the finest dining you will find, coupled with beautifully designed restaurants and stunning views over the sea, perfect for watching the sunset while having a romantic candle lit dinner.

Getting to and from the Island of Curacao

Travel to Curacao is simple as the island has one airport, Hato, serving different airlines offering non stop flights with connections around the world. Cruise liners dock on the island of Curacao at either of the two main docking ports on the island as both linked to the shopping and business areas. When getting around the island, Curacao rental cars are popular as motorbikes and bikes are popular and fun as well. Public transport is limited to buses and limoís only, although there are several tours available taking in the sights of the beach, parks and shopping areas.
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