The unique design hotel BijBlauw is located near the promenade. Guests will be surprised not only by the original design of its rooms but also by their non-standard layout. The rooms are painted in calm light colors and decorated with elegant fabrics. Their main and most unusual accessories are natural wood products. Interesting designer installations, hand-made home furnishings, and even typical handicrafts can be …
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Nearby, is the most popular city's shopping center - Freeport Duty-Free. Within its walls are popular brand shops, where clothes and shoes can be purchased at the best prices. Here, you can choose excellent beach accessories, practical clothes in a sporty style, and great clothes for children. No less attractive is Renaissance Mall trading center. It houses about 50 stores, including some pavilions of world famous …
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An incredibly charming, historically set place to lodge is Hotel Scharloo. It is located in close proximity to St. Anne’s Bay and occupies a beautiful old building with a tiled roof. Within its walls are 14 rooms equipped for travelers, furnished with handmade wooden furniture and adorned with natural fabrics. The historic building managed to preserve its cozy patio with a garden and a spacious terrace. A …
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9. Many museums and amusement parks offer attractive discount systems. Those who go on vacation as a family often get low fare tickets. 10. Those wishing to visit nature reserves should carefully listen to the guide during the tour. The thing is that local forests have quite a lot of poisonous plants. 8. Bargaining is acceptable in local markets. Despite the fact that sellers are not very generous, you can …
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Another activity is paintball - in the city, you can play your favorite game in Tropical Paintball & More BV. If there is a desire to watch any movie novelties, locals and tourists go to Cinemark Sambil or The Movies Curacao. Willemstad presents a wide choice to gamblers - here they can choose a casino for every taste. Those who prefer poker visit the simple-named institution Curacao Poker, there is no better place …
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Such an interesting sporting event as Heineken Regatta Curacao is held in the middle of June. During the festival, participants compete for the title of the best sailor and, of course, for a cash prize. You can cheer on your favorites on land where beach parties and picnics are organized in the celebration of the festival. Another festival dedicated to sports is Amstel Curacao Race where cyclists overcome long …
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Moving around in Netherlands Antilles - transportation
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The most popular and common type of public transport within the island are buses. Nevertheless, there are some trips which shuttle between the islands using the services of a ferry link. In the Antilles, buses in general are in satisfactory condition. Some carriers equip their buses with air conditioners. The traffic interchange on each island is quite comfortable. The best quality road surface is located on the island of Barbados. Many tourists rent a car in order not to depend on public transportation and its corresponding schedule. The costs of these services are quite high in comparison with European countries. However, it enjoys no less popularity. It should be noted that all vehicles used in the Antilles are left hand driven. In order to drive a vehicle, it is necessary to have both an international driver’s license, as well as a separate local driver’s license which you can purchase in the country. You can also use the services of a taxi. The prices for transportation are fixed. They can be calculated by the taxi operator.
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Economy roadmap of Netherlands Antilles
The main export partners of the Antilles are the United States of America, Panama, Guatemala and the Bahamas. Most islands export oil and petroleum products. It is worth noting that the country often purchases crude oil from other partner countries .The raw crude is subsequently refined and the finished products are then exported. The main import partners are the United States of America, Italy, the Netherlands and Venezuela. Recently, the tourism industry has developed quite a lot. A few decades ago, nobody knew about the Antilles. Now even Europeans call the islands a real paradise for lovers of beach recreation and various water sports. It should be noted that the growth of the tourist influx has given rise to the development of the infrastructure thereby causing an increase in the popularity of the country and attracting foreign investors in the process.
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