Willemstad

Curacao is an interesting island — it’s as forward-thinking as any in the Caribbean but also boasts an old-school, historic feel — and this juxtaposition is nowhere clearer than in historic quarter of Curacao’s capital, Willemstad, a great walking city with a host of small bars, galleries, cafes and shopping (try both the Punda and Otrabanda neighborhoods).

What You Must Do:

Stay at the Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Eat at Gouverneur

Drink at Netto Bar (ask for the green rum)

Experience the Kura Hulanda Museum, the museum with the largest African collection in the Caribbean.