The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has all the sun and surf you’d expect from an island paradise – but with an infusion of European culture you won’t find elsewhere. Willemstad is a unique experience, teeming with history and burgeoning arts, music and food scenes. Meanwhile, the coastline is dotted with over 35 spectacular beaches, many of them tucked into intimate coves away from the crowds. If you think you’ve “done” the Caribbean, make no mistake: Curaçao is unlike any other island.