A trip for veterans (and their family), who has been stationed on one of the military basis on Curacao

Starting at $ 1364,- (No airline ticket)

The following is included

Transfer to your hotel
Upon arrival at the airport of Curacao, you will be welcomed by our local representatives. You can recognize them by the sign with your name or the name of your group. They will help you with your luggage and guide you to the comfortable air-conditioned bus, which will bring you to your hotel. For the departure the bus will pick you up at the lobby of your accommodation.

Saturday

Stay at Hilton Curacao

The beautiful beachfront Hilton Curaçao is just four miles from the capital city of Willemstad, the island's cultural and historical capital and just ten minutes from Hato International Airport. Located at the Piscadera Bay, the resort boasts two private white sand beaches and beautifully landscaped grounds offering guests the luxury of a tropical resort and the convenience of a major city. The free form infinity swimming pool offers the utmost in seclusion and relaxation.
All 196 tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites display stunning island or ocean views, private balconies. Equipped with all of the fine amenities seasoned vacation and business travelers have come to expect, which includes high speed internet access, available in all guestrooms.
Hotel guests appreciate the resort’s proximity to an AAA 18-hole golf course, located just 10 minutes away, and the property’s PADI/SSI Dive School on the premises. The property is also equipped with a Las Vegas-style casino, and a 'Color of People' Spa with ocean view treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, relaxation area and outside Jacuzzi.

In addition, the hotel boasts the first Livingwell Health and Beach Club in the world, offering facilities such as: two floodlit tennis courts, and a 2,000 sq. ft. fitness center with modern cardiovascular equipment, a free weights area, a spacious aerobic studio and qualified instructors. For the little ones, Kidz Paradise club offers supervised activities to keep them entertained as well as a children’s pool.

For dining, the resort also offers a wide array of dining options. The property’s main restaurant, Aqua, serves local specialty dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cielo, providing outdoor dining, serves Italian fare in an elegant setting. The Beach Bar & Grill serves lunch and refreshing drinks, while Captain Bligh’s Bar offers cocktails, beer from the in-house brewery and light snacks.

Sunday

Off day
Do your own thing. Sleeping in. Enjoy a day at the beach? Or go into town? On Curacao is lot's to do, especially if you are on holiday. If there are any extra things you would like tot do you can contact the tour info center of Yellow Tourism Solutions N.V. or take a look online at all tours and activities. Information about the Curacao attractions is also available..

Sunday

National Park Jeep Safari
Including: North shore safari route, driver/guide, off road safari experience, tour and information on the island, safari style lunch, entrance fee for the Christoffel Park. Orchid route A full day off-road 4x4 adventure with our Land Rovers, on the north shore and within the Christoffel National park, offers you an awesome way to see the beautiful nature of Curacao. You will be picked up at your hotel and given a briefing and safety instructions by our guide/driver in reference to driving in open vehicles, specifically in the "wild Curacao" terrain. Your off road adventure starts at the San Pedro heights/HATO planes where you will get a lot of information about the island and it’s nature, including a visit to the famous “Which craft” cave. After enjoying lunch, we will enter the Christoffel National Park, which is a combination of beautiful nature and amazing historical sites from the time of the slave trade and huge slave plantations. We will also drive through an off road area filled with orchids, birds of prey and sometimes even deer. Other highlights of the tour are some amazing views, some of them more than 1000 feet above sea level. This is a MUST DO adventure.....

Tuesday

Off day
Do your own thing. Sleeping in. Enjoy a day at the beach? Or go into town? On Curacao is lot's to do, especially if you are on holiday. If there are any extra things you would like tot do you can contact the tour info center of Yellow Tourism Solutions N.V. or take a look online at all tours and activities. Information about the Curacao attractions is also available..

Wednesday

Tour of NAVY Base "Parera"
For years, many sailers, soldiers and Marines were stationed at the 'naval base Parera', the 'barracks on Suffisante' and there are people who for months have been active on and around the island, while stationed on a Navy ship or during militairy excercises. During the tour at the 'naval base Parera', you will get information on the history of these bases and the role of the Royal Dutch Navy and Royal Dutch Marine Corps in the Dutch Antilles. There has been many changes but, however it is very nice to look back in time and see how the bases have developed.

Thursday

Off day
Do your own thing. Sleeping in. Enjoy a day at the beach? Or go into town? On Curacao is lot's to do, especially if you are on holiday. If there are any extra things you would like tot do you can contact the tour info center of Yellow Tourism Solutions N.V. or take a look online at all tours and activities. Information about the Curacao attractions is also available..

Friday

Bounty Sailing Adventure
Including: BBQ and salad buffet, Tropical Fruit dessert, OPEN BAR, snorkel gear.
Sailing Ship Bounty is a traditional gaff rigged schooner. Three times a week trips are made to the most beautiful bays on the island such as Spanish Waters, Barbara Beach and the famous Tug Boat in the underwater park. An excellent BBQ with delicious salad is served at midday. Drink as much as you like at the open bar and enjoy the Caribbean music! Then jump in the fresh water from the swinging rope and have a unique snorkeling experience with the staff! A fun trip for both couples and families with kids.

Saturday

The Maritiem Museum and Harbour Tour
The Maritime Museum t is located in a mansion built in 1729 on the Waaigat inlet, just above the Floating Market renovations were done in maritime style complete with a gangplank, portholes and ship railings, all in wood and brass. Video presentations and multimedia displays are used throughout the museum to bring Curacao's maritime history to life. Exhibits include antique miniatures, 17th Century ship models, and maps --some dating from the 1500's. Other highlights include representations of Spanish rule, the conquest of Curaçao by the Dutch and formation of the Dutch West India Company, the evolution of Willemstad as a naval base and maritime trading center, its explosive 20th century development -- and a projection of what is in store for the city in the new millennium. The Museum has its own ferry for tours of the harbor, and for bringing passengers from arriving cruise ships to the Museum. You can relax at the museum's harbor sidew cafe, and browse in its gift and souvenir shop.

Sunday

Off day
Do your own thing. Sleeping in. Enjoy a day at the beach? Or go into town? On Curacao is lot's to do, especially if you are on holiday. If there are any extra things you would like tot do you can contact the tour info center of Yellow Tourism Solutions N.V. or take a look online at all tours and activities. Information about the Curacao attractions is also available..

Monday

Shooting hand guns. (Optional, only for ex-military Armed Forces)
One of the activities that soldiers had repeatedly had to do is shoot guns. Shooting is not easy and can be a challenge. For ex-military on this holiday we go an optional morning shoot with small arms, organized by the Marine Shooting Association "Navy". This shoot will take place on one of the ranges on Curacao and will be done with .22 and 9mm small arms of the shooting club.

Tuesday

Back home
For your return flight home, you need to be at the airport at least 2 hours prior to your flight. We will make sure there is transfer arranged for you. This bus will pick you up at the lobby of your accommodation, and your luggage will travel with you in the bus, which will drop you of, directly in front of the airline check in desks. After checking in your luggage, you can comfortably wait in an air-conditioned departure hall, before entering the airplane for your return flight.