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Question: Curacao or Aruba?
Question Description:
I'm leaning more towards Curcao, but I wanted to
know if Curacao had anything more than just
beaches, and such; i wanted to know if it had
culture, and history. Thanks :)
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Answer#1: if you're looking for culture and history, go with
curacao. there is jewish history there in the
jewish quarter as well as african history.
curacao was a part of the "golden
triangle" which was the slave trade route.
the resort of kura hulanda has a museum dedicated
to that history. it's very interesting.another
thing about curacao is it is a bit more
"authentic". i love aruba dearly, but
it does cater to the American clientele (i.e- it's
a bit more "americanized".) curacao
doesn't. if you're going for long stretches of
beach, go to aruba. if you're a hardcore diver,
go to curacao.good luck and have fun!
Answer#2: I recommend CuracaoCuracao is not just beaches.
Curacao has a very strong culture, and the history
of the island is reflected everywhere. There are
museums (Kura Hulanda Museum, Maritim Museum for
example) that show where the cuture originated
from, and what how the island itself came to
be.There are loads of other things besides just
beaches, shopping and casinos as well. There is a
Sea Aquarium with a Dolphin encounter, sea lion
encounter and many other things, an Ostrich farm,
a Fish farm, a couple of National Parks, Hiking
trails, horseback riding, bike rental for great
biking in some of the parks and of course great
boat trips.Here are a couple of links to some of
the various activities.
http://www.curacao.com/
http://www.kurahulanda.com/04a_museum_info.html<
br />http://www.curacao-sea-aquarium.com/
http://www.ostrichfarm.net/
http://www.curacaomaritime.com/
http://www.curacaoliqueur.com/
http://www.carmabi.org/default.asp
http://www.marcosfarm.com/
http://www.mermaidboattrips.com/
http://www.insulinde.com/
http://www.missannboattrips.com/
http://www.avaloncuracao.com/
Answer#3: I have been to both. Both Islands have about the
same weather. I think that Curacao has beter
snorkling. We did have a problem in Curacaco our
rental car was broken into and they took all of my
money out of my wallet but left my cc and id so it
could have been worse. I did return there the next
year but kept everything of value in a water proof
container in my swimming shorts zipped pocket.
Aruba is also very nice, I think you will have a
great time at either island. Aruba seems to have
more choices of hotel brands to stay at.
Answer#4: Curacao is known for it's exquisite beaches and
scuba diving but there is another side. Curacao
has a historic port capital Willemstad with old
charm and contemporary culture. Rich history,
historic bridges and forts,impressive
architecture, museums and a vibrant art scene. Has
a very european flavor.You will love this island.
http://www.curacao.comEnjoy.s
Answer#5: Aruba...without a doubt. You will never find such
hospitable people anywhere. There's plenty to do,
sunny days and beautiful beaches. But if they have
one downfall it's the Belashi Beer...tastes like
Heineken if you ask me, nothin' better than an ice
cold Polar Beer on the Baby's beach, or sitting
outside at Coco beach and watching the water roll
in. And I don't care where you are on that island
you'll never see such beautiful sunsets. Once you
go, you'll be back time and again.Gee what a can
of worms this question opened up...What other
country in the world would have opened their
country up to such scrutiny as Aruba did? Allowing
US authorities and private people to question
people and comb their country side? certainly not
Mexico, Greece or Canada for that matter. Sorry
Petunia, I gotta agree... what was Natalee
thinking going in an unknown country with people
she didn't know? and what about her supposed
"girlfriends" why did they allow her to
be alone? with friends like them, I wouldn't need
enemies.
Answer#6: Curacao is beautiful, I stayed at the Super Clubs
Breezes, the beach is beautiful, it's 25 minutes
from the airport and only 15 minutes to the
shopping downtown. Aruba is a good choice too!
I'd go by price as both destinations are to die
for!=)
Answer#7: What the heck did miss selfrighteous say abt
Natalee Holloway ? FYI she brought it on herself
God knows if it wasn't her ex who killed her, cos
he was there seeing how she was acting and further
more why the heck was she so drinking so much and
hanging around strangers . didn't she know better
coming from the US and all. that is not acting
ever so innocent -now is it? . all u ppl love to
do is come to our islands and insult our way of
living when all u guys ever do is get freaking
drunk out of ur minds and pass out and make idiots
of yourselfs. when will someone decent ever have a
nice comment to say about MY CaribbeanEven better
advice go and educate urself b4 making ignorant
comments about a country u never been or better
yet dont ever come to the Caribbean we don't need
ur types here. Get a freakin' life!!!That is the
most idiotic comment that i have read for today.
Why don't you go and try educating ur self on a
topic that is so sensitive before bringing it in
the open. Apparently u are one of the ppl we don't
need coming to the Caribbean, we don't need ppl
who have no idea what they are speaking of and
passing judgment. You know what ur type are called
down here in the West Indies: UGLY AMERICANS
because u only can see what others are doing wrong
but never ur own government. So instead of trying
to fume hatred of my Caribbean ppl. I beg of u
please don't ever come to the islands we really
and truly don't need ignorant types crowding our
islands.WTF! Ignorance is bliss. lolspeaking of
corruptwhy dont u "pose" a question
refuring to the ongoing warcrime against they
innocent children and women of Afganistan and Iraq
. Brag about that u Ugly american. as we say in
the caribbean :clean out ur house first b4 u tell
someonelse to clean theirs. The bloodshed of the
innocent are on your hands and governments
hands.BTW i am not from aruba or curacao but a
neighborhing island and feel if u are talking
about my caribbean ppl u you are talk about me,
you must first know the facts . your country is
known through out the world to be a bully and a
blood thirsty warmonger , a selfrightous Nation of
uneducated ppl not knowing the facts but yet
casting judgment on others as i said b4 u are the
epidemy of what my I and my caribbean brothers and
sister call an ugly america and please dont ever
have the hyporcrytical mind to dare come to the
caribbean we do not need anymore ignorant
selfrighteous bullies wanting to tell us what to
do when their government is the biggest warcrime
perpetrator in the history of mankind not even
Hitler was so cruel and arrogant . I am as I said
b4 and will say again a PROUD CARIBBEAN EMPRESS,
so go use a search engine and look up the tiny
island that you the big american bully want to
start a war with and tell me if u havent just
proven my point . Your leader had turn the entire
world against his nation why dont u try clean up
that SH!T first. fyi let us not forget ur leader
was good acquintaince of their no1 most wanted
person osama, let us not forget that fact my dear
ugly american.Clean up ur own mess first. up to
now the KATRINA ghost is still plaging the ppl
down there another result of not minding ur own
biz.
Answer#8: THERE IS NO WAY ON GOD'S EARTH I'd SPEND MY MONEY
IN ARUBA when their government cant and wont find
that missing girl from ALABAMA and wont PROSECUTE
the SCUM THAT MURDERED HER!!! It's your money
and your consciense, but we as a Human World
People need to teach ARUBA they CANT SHELTER
MURDERERS unless they want to suffer too --
FINANCIALLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE, go to
CURACAO and a WONDERFUL TIME and send the gov. of
Aruba a note from C. saying why you chose to
vacation elsewhere!!! It may be "just one
girl", but that was a beautiful young girl
who had a right to life and a right to have her
murderers brought to JUSTICE -- it's been 2 yearss
and it's a very small island -- where's her body
????? The gov. probably knows, the family and our
world is still suffering !!!! 9/11 WAS MADE OF
OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE MURDERED, but they were all
individuals just like that poor high school girl
in Aruba!!! Please, spread the word to boycott
ARUBA until they present her body to her parents
and prosecute those murdering boys!!! (I believe
the main murderer was a rich Dutch citizen of
Aruba) Have a wonderful trip to Curacao!!!!
Answer#9: The Beach Boys, Aruba, Bahamas come one pretty
momma
Answer#10: Aruba
Answer#11: Jetblue has a great rewards program and flies to
Aruba - if you fly jetblue you get 24 points. 100
points to get another free flight. Then you can go
again, this time free.
Answer#12: I think Aruba, there is more to do.
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