There are Many Things to See and Do in Willemstad Curacao, Willemstad, Curacao (B)

During our short stay we noticed that almost everyone spoke at least two languages and as many as four.

We hit the ground running. We were picked up at the airport by the car rental company and collected our car from the good folks at Blue Skies Helicopters & Car Rental in Otrobanda, Willemstad. I had made the arrangement through Jennifer. She was very helpful as we wanted the car for two days, but a week apart.

We were in and out of the their office in no time and was on our way to Hilton Hotel at Piscadera Bay.

The trip to the hotel was interesting as they drive on the right side of the road while we are accustomed to driving on the left. It didn't make it any easier that the car was a left hand drive as well. Eventually I got the hang of it.

At first glance the Hilton Curacao doesn't stand out. But as soon as we entered the compound we were surprised by the beauty of the premises, especially the white sand beaches surrounding the hotel.

Reception was quick, but having arrived way before the official check-in time of 3 p.m. we had to wait about thirty minutes or so before the room was ready for an early check-in. Early check-in is one of the perks of being a Hilton Honors silver member. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).