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Recreation & Travel : Curaçao

This pathfinder contains resources relating to tourism, sports, and food & drink in Curaçao. It also provides links to embassies & consulates. In addition to Lambros Comitas' work [The Complete Caribbeana, 1900-1975: A Bibliographic Guide to the Scholarly Literature. (Millwood, NY: KTO Press, Research Institute for the Study of Man) 4 vols, 2193 pages, 1977.], the most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Curaçao is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   Travel | Sports & Recreation | Embassies & Consulates | Food & Drink

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NEDERLANDS ANTILLES: CONSULAR INFORMATION SHEET  (http://travel.state.gov/nethant.html)
The Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. Department of State presents a The Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. Department of State presents a January 28, 2003 consular information sheet for the Netherlands Antilles, part of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. The bureau includes information about the consulate location, entry requirements, customs regulations, crime, criminal penalties, medical facilities, traffic safety, and more. In English.

CURACAO TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT BUREAU  (http://www.interknowledge.com/curacao/)
Presents travel information for Curacao, provided by the Curacao Tourism and Development Bureau. Posts contact information via mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail. Describes the history, culture, beaches, and climate of Curacao. Contains information on points of interest, activities, transportation, accommodations, restaurants, night life, diving, and special travel offers. Includes travel tips and a calendar of events. In English.

LONELY PLANET DESTINATION: CURACAO  (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations.caribbean/curacao)
This Web site features useful basic information for travelers, including facts about culture, environment, accommodations and special attractions of this island, an autonomous dependency of the Netherlands. In English.

CURACAO.COM  (http://curacao.com/)
Curacao's most complete web site, with information on travel and tourism, government, education, business, trade, real estate, culture, events, and the latest news. In English.

NEDERLANDS ANTILLES.COM: THE ONLINE GATEWAY TO THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES  (http://www.netherlandsantilles.com)
The site compiles basic information about the islands that comprise the Netherlands Antilles (Nederlandse Antillen), a dependency of the Netherlands. The following islands are part of this entity: Curaçao, Saba, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten (the Dutch part of the island of Saint Martin). One finds here information about travel, ecology, weather, and other useful facts. In English.

DISCOVER CURACAO.COM: TRAVEL GUIDE & SEARCH DIRECTORY  (http://www.discovercuracao.com/)
Features a search engine and directory for accommodations and vacations in Curacao. Includes general travel information, hotels, resorts, condos, villas and all incusive resorts, and a Curacao message forum. In English.

CURACAO  (http://www.curacao.de/)
The Web site of the Curaçao Tourist Office (Fremdenverkehrsamet Curaçao) contains useful tourist information on Curaçao such as accomodations, culture, sports, tour operators, as well as related links. Also includes information about the other islands of the Netherlands Antilles. In English, German, and Italian.

CURACAO IN THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN  (http://www.curacao-tourism.com/)
Provides information about tourism and travel in Curaçao. Offers a guide to hotels and other recreation venues. In English.

CURACAO TRAVEL GUIDE.COM  (http://www.curacao-travelguide.com/)
Presents a variety of tourist information for travel to Curacao such as history, hotels, resorts, weather, beaches, restaurants, a photo album, virutal views, airfares, things to do and much more. In English.

THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES AND ARUBA: THE ULTIMATE TOURGUIDE  (http://www.tenham.com)
Offers travel and tour information for the islands of the Dutch caribbean: Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, St. Eustatius, Saba, and St. Maarten. Features accomodations, restaurants, museums, guided tours, car rentals, bars, carnival, pictures, maps, and related links. In English, Dutch, and German.

Sports & Recreation

 

CURACAOSAIL.COM  (http://www.curacaosail.com)
The Curaçao Sail Foundation was established in 2000 in order to promote interest in traditional and tall ships by organizing international maritime events. The Foundation also helps to promote Curaçao's harbour in the center of Willemstad, a World Heritage capital. The Curaçao Sail Foundation is affiliated with the International Federation of Maritime Associations and Navy Leagues (FIDALMAR). Their Web site features a history to sailing in Curaçao, new initiatives, visitors, events, maps, news & stories, a photo gallery of ships, links, and sponsors. In English and Spanish.

CURACAO BASEBALL FEDERATION   (http://www.curinfo.com/febeko/index.html)
Presents news, results and photos of baseball in Curaçao. In English.

DIVEATLAS: CURACAO SCUBA DIVING TRIP REPORTS  (http://www.diveatlas.com/travel/IndexCuracao.asp)
A collection of trip reports and information on traveling and scuba diving in Curaçao. In English

BOB THE FISH DIVE CENTER  (http://www.bobthefishdivecenter.com/bio.htm)
Offers open water and on-site instruction, diving with beach access, rentals, and group dives. Also, features access to an 18-hole golf course. In English.

BIG GAME FISHING: CURACAO, ARUBA, BONAIRE, VENEZUELA  (http://www.antillean.net/)
Saltwater sportfishing information for local charters and sportfishing in the Dutch Caribbean, destinations include Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire and Venezuela. In English.

BLUE BAY CURACAO GOLF & BEACH RESORT  (http://www.bluebaygolf.com/)
Offers an 18-hole golf course, pro shop, bar and lounge. Also, features a swimming pool, and tennis courts. In English.

Embassies & Consulates

 

UNITED STATES CONSULATE GENERAL--CURACAO  (http://www.amcongencuracao.an/)
This is the Web site of the American Consulate General located in Willemstad. It contains information about travel requirements, documentation, and consular services provided to American citizens. Primarily in English, with some information and documents in Dutch and Spanish.

Food & drink

 

DINING  (http://www.cybercur.com/business_economy/bsn_categorical/dining.html)
Provides a listing of links to local dining establishments in Curaçao.

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