Curaçao’s Baoase Resort Expanding

By: - January 25th, 2015

Above: the Baoase resort in Curacao

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Baoase Luxury Resort in Curaçao is expanding this year with a total of 10 new suites, the Curacao Tourism Board announced.

The expansion project will be located in a “secluded part” of the resort, according to the property.

The enclave will be hidden by a wall of natural stones, palm trees and plants; all of the suites will include outdoor showers and private pools.

They will also offer either direct access to a private beach or to the resort’s beach.

The expansion project is slated for completion in April 2015.

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