Because Curacao isn’t a mass-tourism destination, you won’t find many crowds in this Caribbean gem. The island offers warm temperatures and loads of outdoor activities and restaurants year-round.
Are you curious to see how you could spend one week in Curacao? Here is a list of suggestions for a fun and relaxing 1- week Curacao Vacation.
Day 1: Arrival Day, Sit back & Relax
Daytime:
When arriving in the afternoon, spend your time at Avila’s beautiful beach.
Forget about that flight; soak in some sun, take in the sea breeze, and dip in the turquoise water.
Tip: Order a Bon Bini cocktail (it means Welcome in Papiamento) to toast a great Curacao vacation with a colorful and delicious drink.
Nighttime:
When arriving in the evening, grab a snack and cocktail at Avila’s scenic Schooner Bar. Release all stress and distractions from home. Enjoy all kinds of treats, toast to the start of your holiday, and appreciate the good life in Curacao!
Day 2: Downtown Willemstad & Relaxing Massage
Daytime:
Visit downtown Willemstad: the famous Pontoon Bridge, Handelskade, and the Curacao & Dushi sign on Wilhelminaplein. Don’t forget the beautiful murals in Ser’i Otrobanda & Scharloo. A guided walking tour is highly recommended if you want more background information about what you're admiring. Although it is a 15-minute walk, you can also take Avila’s free shuttle bus, which leaves at 9.00 am and returns at 11.30 am or 4.30 pm.
Tip: Have lunch at De Gouverneur, enjoy a tasty light lunch & smoothie at La Boheme, or go local at Plasa Bieu.
Take a good rest from walking in the sun all morning. Relax with an outdoor couples massage via Cloud Nine Spa in the afternoon.
Tip: A 60-minute outdoor Absolute Relaxation Massage (with a sea view) is available for just $79 per person.
Cloud Nine Spa allows you to choose an outdoor massage location without additional charges.
Nighttime:
There are lots of tasty restaurants within walking distance from our hotel. Pick one, or better yet, pick three; visit one restaurant for each course to see and taste even more.
Day 3: Go Beach Hopping in Westpunt
Daytime:
How is your jet lag going? It might help if you do a quick workout. You can visit Avila Fitness Center, complimentary during your stay, to help beat your jet lag. Your hotel room’s balcony is perfect for stretching or meditation. The Avila gym also organizes group classes: Spinning outdoor Sunset Pilates and yoga (complimentary for all hotel guests).
Start your day with a good breakfast. Make sure you have a car (you can rent one at Budget Car Rental in our hotel lobby), then go beach hopping in Westpunt. Do a Stop & Go at, for example, Playa Kalki, Playa Forti, Grote Knip, Kleine Knip, Playa Lagun, Santa Cruz, and Santa Martha lookout point. After seeing all these beaches, spending the rest of your afternoon at one is recommended. We can advise one of the most beautiful beaches on Curacao, Cas Abou. They also offer diving.
Tip: Wish to see sea turtles? Go to Playa Piskado a.k.a. Playa Grandi. However, please respect them for the wild animals they are.
Nighttime:
After a fun day at all kinds of beaches, have a relaxing open-air and seafront dinner just a few steps from your hotel room at Avila, Blues Restaurant.
Day 4: Unwind at the Beach
Daytime:
Enjoy the wonders of your own comfortable and beautiful Avila Beach Hotel. Plunge in the infinity pool and take a dip in the sea. Read that good book and indulge in a cocktail, mocktail, or gin & tonic. Go Stand Up Paddling, rest in our outdoor Jacuzzi, or cool off in the infinity pool. Order a tasty lunch at the scenic The Pen Restaurant & Terrace and take a nice after-lunch nap on your beach chair or in your air-conditioned hotel room.
Tip: Did you know that Avila has 10 Insta-worthy hotspots?
Nighttime:
Take the car and ensure you are at Kokomo Beach before sunset for some lovely photos.
Tip: The Kokomo swing is among the 15 Most Insta-worthy Curacao hotspots.
Day 5: Tour or Activity
Daytime:
What truly makes your heart sing? Is it an underwater activity such as diving or snorkeling? How about trying something new like going under by SeaBob, Submarine, or diving with dolphins in the open sea?
You can’t get enough of the beach, and do you like boating? Take a full-day trip to Klein Curacao.
Would you like to end your Curacao Vacation with a thrill? Visit the Blue Room cave, climb Christoffel Mountain, go skydiving, or take a 4x4 tour by quad.
Are you fond of nature? Head to our National Parks, Christoffel Park, or Shete Boka Park, or hike the salt planes.
Would you prefer to practice hobbies such as playing golf, padel or shopping? Go to Old Quarry Golf Course, visit Sambil Mall, or book a Padel court at Just Padel.
How about the Cultural activities? Curacao has many museums and country houses; you could even do a Caribbean Cooking Class and a Private Food Tour. All tours & activities (besides the museums) are outdoors and in small groups.
What was it that you were doing while you envisioned your Curacao Vacation at the moment you booked this trip? Do what's on your Curacao bucket list. Now is the time to do it and to enjoy it to the very max!
Nighttime:
Head to Jan Thiel Beach for a tasty seafront dinner at Papagayo, Tinto, Zest, or Zanzibar.
Tip: Kyoto might be perfect if you appreciate a less touristy dinner location and love sushi. Instead, do what most locals do. Stop at a food truck, or “truk di pan,” as locals call it, when heading back to your hotel to experience Curacao like a local truly.
Tip: BBQ Express on Caracasbaai won the most Best Truki Pan prizes.
Day 6: Jan Kok, Coral Estate & Porto Marie Beach
Daytime:
Grab a small bite to eat on your way to Jan Kok. Try a tasty pastechi at a local snek, for example. Greet the flamingos and visit the Nena Sanchez art gallery. Afterward, enjoy an extensive breakfast at Karakter on Coral Estate. Enjoy the view at Koraal Rooftop Terrace and head to Porto Marie Beach to spend the rest of your day there.
Tip: You might spot the piggies on their beach, and they also offer diving facilities.
Nighttime:
This is another chance to try some tasty restaurants within walking distance from the Avila Beach Hotel.
Tip: Surprise your loved one with a romantic dinner on the beach if you want something genuinely fancy and unique.
Day 7: Day of your Return Flight
It’s the day of your return flight, and you only have a few hours left in Curacao. Take in some sun while you still can. Savor a good breakfast and look back at a terrific Curacao vacation. Take one last dip in the sea and buy some last-minute souvenirs at Avila’s Britt gift shop to surprise your family at home.
You will probably be disappointed that you are leaving Curacao again. However, be grateful for the time you have to spend here. Chances are you will be back someday soon, anyway. 🙂
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Temporarily new COVID-19 care adaptations:
Kindly visit this official website, to see the latest measures, set by the Curacao government.
