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Curacao...a Caribbean treasure

Curacao, part of the Netherlands Antilles in the Southern Caribbean, was a fantastic place to spend our Spring Break 2018! We stumbled across this little island paradise because our good friends have a condo on island, and they were gracious enough to let us use it for a week. We are eternally grateful to the Hogan's for their kindness and generosity! Over the course of week, we saw several beautiful beaches, ate some amazing food, and met some wonderful people. As is always the case on our travels, we felt as though we barely scratched the surface of all Curacao has to offer, and already thinking about plans to go back ;)
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  • Grote Knip from Above

    Grote Knip from Above

    A beautiful beach on the West Point of Curacao.

  • The stunning waters of Grote Knip on the West End of Curacao

    The stunning waters of Grote Knip on the West End of Curacao

  • Chill and Grill, Mambo Beach

    Chill and Grill, Mambo Beach

    One of the best ways to spend a day in Curacao. Head to Mambo Beach, find a beach bar, and the rest is pretty self explanatory :)

  • Baoase Luxury Resort

    Baoase Luxury Resort

    We reserved a beach day pass at the 5 star Baoase Resort. Just a stunning property with impeccable service....and the lagoon and snorkeling weren't bad either :)

  • Blue Curacao at Bij Blauw

    Blue Curacao at Bij Blauw

    Can't go to Curacao without having a few Blue Curacao cocktails. This was my favorite one from the trip. Kudos to Bij Blauw!

  • Alex enjoying a fresh smoothie between snorkels at the Baoase

    Alex enjoying a fresh smoothie between snorkels at the Baoase

  • La Boheme...Dangerously good coffee and Arepas

    La Boheme...Dangerously good coffee and Arepas

  • Hemingway Beach Bar View

    Hemingway Beach Bar View

    We spent a day drinking mojitos and digging our toes in the sand at Hemingway Beach Bar (left hand side of photo). This whole area around and near Mambo Beach is fantastic and we definitely want to spend more time here on our next trip. Just look at that water!!!

  • Alex at his favorite restaurant Rozendaels

    Alex at his favorite restaurant Rozendaels

    He liked the steak so much, he ordered 2!!! Steak Bites!

  • Plaza Alex :)

    Plaza Alex :)

    As we were walking to the Curacao Sea Aqaurium, Alex noticed this little plaza (he's an observant little guy...unlike his Dad!). So we naturally had to stop and take a picture. Love that smile :)

  • Our view from dinner at Bij Blauw.

    Our view from dinner at Bij Blauw.

    Didn't want to leave this magical little spot.

  • Curacao Waterfront Patio

    Curacao Waterfront Patio

    Ever out exploring and stop dead in your tracks with “patio envy”? Well, this place in Curacao 🇨🇼 pretty much did that to me! Talk about a nice place for your morning coffee ☕️ or evening cocktails 🍹!!!

  • Twist my Arm why don't you....

    Twist my Arm why don't you....

  • Alex favorite thing at the aquarium was the dolphin show and getting to kiss a dolphin!

    Alex favorite thing at the aquarium was the dolphin show and getting to kiss a dolphin!

  • Feeding the Lemon Sharks

    Feeding the Lemon Sharks

    And here Alex gets to feed the massive lemon sharks! It was incredible to listen to these guys eat fish....glad we were on the other side of that glass window! They bite down so hard that they lose teeth nearly every time they feed...our guide dove down after we fed this shark and found a tooth that he just lost and gave it to Alex. How cool is that?

  • St Tropez Beach Club Drinks

    St Tropez Beach Club Drinks

    Enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail at the St Tropez Beach Club. Wonderful little spot in the Pietermaai District! (and a special photo appearance by GC, Alex new iguana stuffy!)

  • Some of the locals launching from the top shelf! The joys of jumping into the ocean never end!

    Some of the locals launching from the top shelf! The joys of jumping into the ocean never end!

  • My two fish in the water. Love those 2 and that beautiful blue!

    My two fish in the water. Love those 2 and that beautiful blue!

  • Cas Abao from above

    Cas Abao from above

    The beautiful Cas Abao from above. We spent our last day here and it was perfect. Beautiful sand, water, and even a beach bar! Didn't want to leave, but pretty sure we will be back :)

  • SUP Time

    SUP Time

    Rented a paddleboard at Cas Abou Beach. Alex was planning to snorkel, but unfortunately he dropped his mask into the ocean and it sunk immediately. So, we spent the next 20 minutes hunting for his snorkel mask. Amazingly, we found it!

  • Baoase Luxury Resort

    Baoase Luxury Resort

    Video proof that paradise does indeed exist...just book a trip to Curacao and head straight for the @baoase Resort. You will not be disappointed! #curacao #curaçao #curacaoblue #baoase #lagoon #baoaseluxuryresort #baoaseresort #niceplaces #caribbean #abcislands #springbreak2018 #palmtrees #caribbeanblue #caribbeanisland #dutchantilles #tropicaldreams #dontworrybehappy #travelgram #instagood #gogetouttherenow #curacao🇨🇼 #travels #islandphotography #paradise #paradise🌴#visitcuracao #curacaoisland #travelphoto #subtlewaves #gentlewaves

  • Cas Abao from the DJI Phantom 4 Pro

    Cas Abao from the DJI Phantom 4 Pro

    Have I mentioned how much I love flying my @djiglobal phantom 4 pro drone lately? Every flight is a huge adrenaline rush that reveals a whole new perspective that was almost impossible to visualize just a few years ago! It’s stretched my camera skills and introduced completely new and interesting challenges to me....and in the process, totally re-invigorated my love for photography 📷 and videography 🎥. I shot this “airy” video of the stunning Cas Abao beach on our last day in Curacao...was a beautiful, clear and bright sunshiny day on the beach 😎🏝🍹 #curacao #curaçao #curacaoblue #casabao #casabaobeach #caribbean #abcislands #springbreak2018 #palmtrees #caribbeanblue #caribbeanisland #dutchantilles #tropicaldreams #icanseeclearlynow #curacao🇨🇼 #travels #islandphotography #paradise #dronevideos #djiphantom4 #djiphantom4pro #beaches #dronestagram #dronelife #bestbeaches #travelphotography #paradise #gogetouttherenow #bestbeachesintheworld #djip4p #dronevideos #viajoteca

  • Flying up the Pietermaai Coastline.

    Flying up the Pietermaai Coastline.

  • Bij Blauw

    Bij Blauw

    Best dinner of the trip is a very difficult call...but Bij Blauw on our last evening was right near the top. We were seated right on the water, and the decorations at the restaurant and boutique hotel created the perfect ambiance!

  • Alex feeding the Nurse Sharks. Just look at that smile....to say he was excited to swim with all these sea creatures would be the understatement of the year!

    Alex feeding the Nurse Sharks. Just look at that smile....to say he was excited to swim with all these sea creatures would be the understatement of the year!

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