Sandals Resorts International has announced the opening of its 16th Sandals Resort, Sandals Royal Curacao, marking the company's debut in the Dutch Caribbean.
"Our vision for the Sandals Royal Curacao experience was inspired just as much by the island's natural beauty and colourful culture, as it was by our guests and the many ways they can engage with this amazing destination," said Executive Chairman Adam Stewart.
"This resort - a true labour of love years in the making with my father and our late founder, Gordon "Butch" Stewart, at the helm - is a testament to the transformative power of tourism via next-generation experiences that not only up the ante on all-inclusive vacations, but celebrate the local people, flavours and terrains every step of the way."
Sandals Royal Curaçao is located within the exclusive, 3,000-acre Santa Barbara estate - just 15 miles from the Curaçao International Airport. The company says its west-facing position on the southernmost part of the island authentically intertwines nature with the resort experience, while offering views of one of the Caribbean's most spectacular sunsets.
The all-inclusive company says the new property includes several 'Sandals firsts,' including:
-- The brand's first ever bi-level Dos Awa Infinity Pool, with views overlooking the Spanish Water and the rugged mountain landscape beyond. Guests can relax on poolside loungers or swim up to the bar for cocktails with a view.
-- Among the resort's 351 rooms and suites are some entirely new room categories, such as the Kurason Island Poolside Butler Bungalows and Awa Seaside Butler Bungalows.
-- On property, Sandals Royal Curacao boasts eleven culinary concepts, including eight restaurants - seven of which are new to the brand and only available at this resort - along with three beachside gourmet food trucks and 13 bars. Among the new concepts are Aolos, home to an open-air Mediterranean dining experience; Vincent, an homage to the famous Dutch painter with a European fusion menu; and the Toteki food truck serving up traditional Curacao fare.
-- Further immersing guests in the unique flavors of the island, Sandals Royal Curacao offers the brand's first-ever off-site dining program, Island Inclusive, which expands its all-inclusive dining options to eight partner restaurants around the destination. That offer is available exclusively on seven-night minimum stays for those booked in Butler suites, as well as Sandals Select Reward Members (Diamond, Pearl, Ambassadors Club levels). Qualifying guests will get a US$250 voucher to dine out at one of the eight partner restaurants, with off-site roundtrip transportation included.
-- Encouraging guests to see, taste and feel Curaçao beyond the property, top-level suites include a complimentary convertible MINI Cooper to drive around the island.
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