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e Caribbean comprises 700 individual islands; among those lies the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, which sits between Aruba and Bonaire and whose capital, Willemstad, is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site. Curaçao welcomes visitors with balmy warm weather, clear blue skies, and a perfect, turquoise coastline. e eclectic mix of European, Latin American, and Afro-Caribbean communities make the cuisine, language, and overall culture of this small island a special chosen home for the brand- new Sandals Royal Curaçao Resort, the 16th property in the entire Sandals portfolio. As soon as guests arrive at the airport, they're immediately assisted by the Sandals Airport Lounge, where staff will grab your bags and tag them in order to transport them to your hotel room. From there, private airport pickups will drive approximately thirty minutes, offering lovely views of the landscape, glimpses of the ocean, and eventually, a stunning cliffside indicating proximity to the resort. Sandals Royal Curaçao alone sits on forty-four acres, but is nestled within a protected 3,000-acre estate that includes a golf course and protected underwater marine park. e resort is also home to thirteen bars, eight restaurants, and three food trucks. Sandals Resorts have historically been a haven for couples, newlyweds, and those celebrating their anniversaries, and the rooms and flow of each resort is designed as such. e Carisia Club Level Ocean View Rooms are located in the main building and feature fully stocked mini bars and stunning views of the Dos Awa two-story pool. e bathroom is cozy and comes with a glass-enclosed shower with frosted glass and a backlit mirror. e rooms only get better from there with the Amante One Bedroom Oceanview Butler Royal Suite. As is described in the name, the Suite comes with Butler Elite Service. It's a stunning, large, corner suite room that features a wrap-around terrace with unobstructed views of the ocean, stocked minibar with a wine fridge, his and hers vanities, four post king-size bed, and a roomy living area. Last but definitely not least, the Awa Seaside Butler Bungalow with Private Pool is the most exclusive of accommodations at the resort. e Bungalow offers a private, glass-enclosed infinity pool, lounging net pool bed, king-size bed with hidden tv at the footrest, private access to the beach, and indoor/outdoor walk-in shower. ese suites are the perfect love nest for guests who want to spend most of their time alone. e Awa Seaside Bungalows also come with exclusive use of the Sandals Royal Curaçao Mini Coopers, perfect for reaching parts of the island that guests wouldn't normally be able to explore. VUE ON | TRAVEL VUENJ.COM 63

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