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Wonderful Netherlands Antilles Attractions

By Robert Toth


One of the major Netherlands Antilles attractions has to be the pristinely clear Caribbean Sea next to the Rocky Mountains. Check out this well kept secret for the opportunity of a lifetime.

City Overview

The Curacao and Bonaire islands on one side and the Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten and Saba islands on the other make up this unique place in the Kingdom of Netherlands. Raw and untamed terrains mean that this is a natural trip in every sense of the term.

Places which you must visit

* The beautiful Curacao islands are easily the most vibrant of locales here. Go sailing, or hire a bike and you can be sure to have a wonderful time.

* Visit the Christoffel National Park to get a glimpse of the exotic flora and fauna. It used to be plantation so you even explore the ruins of slave quarters and plantation buildings. An important one of those Netherlands antilles attractions!

* The beaches of Sint Eustatius are the place to chill. Take a walk along the historical sites of Fort Amsterdam or Fort Oranje; Wander in the Three Widows Corner!

* The Maho bay and the Mullet Pont bay beaches at Sint Maarten are very popular. Take part in water sports including snorkeling and sailing.

* Gaze at the majestic spectacles of Nature as you see the wild life up close and personal at Washington-Slagbaai National Park. Go horseback riding!

Things you must do

* Check out the colonial architecture of the Dutch school and the beautiful harbor and bridge at Willemstad, the territorial capital of Curacao.

* Wonder at the strange DiviDivi trees which grow only in one direction due to powerful winds. One of the main Netherlands Antilles Attractions!

* Wind surf and scuba dive in Bonaire.

* Take a pirate cruise to feel like a real adventurer.

Shopping and Sports in the city

Stock up because it's duty free shopping at Sint Maarten Island. Take home the ethnic jewelry available cheaply. Perfumes, leather goods and much more can be found in most of the stores. Buy fascinating food items for a unique experience.

Diving is the most fashionable sport but there are also excellent facilities for other types of sports including sailing, jet skiing, paragliding and a whole lot more. A very serene setting to enjoy a tranquil holiday, you can nevertheless have a lot of excitement when you participate in the adventure sports but these are just some of the things on the unending list of Netherlands Antilles attractions!

How to spend nightlife

Unwind with the fresh Calypso music or rock to the jazzy notes. Drink at the nightclubs and beach bars under the beautiful stars and sky for an experience to remember. A lively nightlife with grand sea food and a lot of liquor will surely satisfy you. Or you could always pop into the casinos for a fun time.

Famous Festivals

The locals will welcome you when you go to the Curacao Carnival, the most glitzy and loud festival at the island. Observe as the effigy of King Momo is blasted to bits because he represents all that is bad! Taste the various types of food & drinks on offer and have an exciting time!




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