With exceptional gay friendly hotels and attractions, the Curaçao Tourist Board encourages gay and lesbian travelers to visit the island and experience its 'live and let live' atmosphere for themselves.

"The Curaçao Tourist Board reiterates its commitment to increasing Curaçao's profile as a gay friendly travel destination," commented the Executive Director of the Curaçao Tourist Board. "It is important to us that it's known to the gay & lesbian community that everyone is welcome in Curaçao. Our island offers diverse culture, art galleries, beaches, museums, fine accommodations and exquisite cuisine that are enjoyed by all visitors to the island."

As a demonstration of their commitment to embracing this market Hotel Kura Hulanda, Lodge Kura Hulanda, Avila Hotel, Hilton Curaçao, Floris Suite Hotel, Sunset Waters Beach Resort, Lions Dive Hotel, Papagayo Beach Resort, Habitat Dive Resort / Easy Divers, Waterside Apartments along with Yellow Tour Info Center, Explore Curaçao and International Accommodations & Concierge Cervices also joined the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association and have implemented marketing efforts designed specifically to attract this market segment. Marketing efforts targeting this community include a partnership with Community Marketing Inc, participation at some gay & lesbian travel-shows and limited advertisements in the core magazines and travel guides.

The dedicated destination website www.gaycuracao.com lists the gay-friendly weekend hot spots, citing the gay gars being Limbo Bar (located at Keizershof in Otrobanda), Lyric's Café (located at the Waterfort Arches in Punda) and It's my Life (located near Yolanda snack at Groot Kwartier). Additional gay-friendly places are Mambo Beach as the place to be every Saturday night while Tu Tu Tango on Friday night, Wet & Wild on Sunday night, Ay Caramba on Tuesday night and Cinco are the Thursday night hot spots.

Curaçao, located just two and one half hours from Miami, is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is perfectly situated just outside of the hurricane belt. This tropical island boasts an eclectic mix of history and culture, which has served to create a Caribbean experience unlike any other. Also known for its eco-tourism and pristine diving conditions, Curaçao attracts the adventure traveler as well as those looking to unwind and enjoy its perfect climate. Visitors to Curaçao will enjoy the more than 30 white sand beaches, 18-hole championship golf course, amazing dolphin interaction program, casinos and much more.