Sandals 16th Resort in the Caribbean, Sandals Royal Curacao is on the southern coast of the Dutch island Photo Credit Sandals Resorts

SANDALS RESORTS MAKES ITS DEBUT IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN

All-inclusive Sandals Royal Curaçao Is Open on the South Coast

Willemstad, CURACAO: JULY 2022: At the base of Tafelberg Mountain between the Caribbean Sea and Spanish Water Bay, all-inclusive adults-only Sandals Royal Curaçao is the first Sandals Resort to open in the Dutch Caribbean and the sixteenth resort in the company’s collection. “Our vision for the Sandals Royal Curaçao experience was inspired just as much by the island’s natural beauty and colorful culture, as it was by our guests and the many ways they can engage with this amazing destination,” said Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman, Sandals Resorts International ( SRI), “this resort is a true labor of love years in the making with my father and our late founder, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, at the helm and 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, flavors and terrains every step of the way.” www.sandals.com/royal-curacao/

Adam Stewart is Executive Chairman, Sandals Resorts International Credit Melanie Reffes

A Gala Grand Opening: With local dignitaries, party-goers, and well-wishers on hand, the Grand Opening was, indeed, grand with Curaçao’s Swordfish Synchronized Swimming Team making a true splash in the spectacular infinity pool, Blue Man Group thrilling the crowd with their signature paint drum spectacle and marking the return of Carnival, Dushi Aventura made a theatrical grand entrance with a parade of 100 drummers, dancers, and stilt walkers.

Dushi Aventura brought their Carnival magic to Sandals Royal Curaçao’s Grand Opening Photo Credit John Parra for Sandals Resorts

Sandals’ Firsts: Fifteen miles from the Curaçao International Airport, 351 room and suite upscale resort is designed with the brand’s first-ever bi-level Dos Awa Infinity Pool outfitted with a swim-up bar and sun loungers. Stylish slumber is guaranteed in 2 new room categories, including the Kurason Island Poolside Butler Bungalows and Awa Seaside Butler Bungalows, both with every amenity under the sun. To explore the island, a sporty convertible Mini Cooper is offered to guests bunking in the top-tier suites.

A first for Sandals, new room categories include the Kurason Island Poolside Butler Bungalow with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub Photo Credit Sandals Resorts

To-Dine-For: Eleven dining options are on property including 8 restaurants, 3 food trucks, and 13 bars, including Sandals’ first indoor floating bar. Fan favorites include Butch’s Island Chop House, Pietra for sumptuous buffets and oven-fired pizzas, and Zuka with a Latin-fusion menu to beat the band. Also a Sandals first, ‘ Island Inclusive’ is the off-site dining program that includes 8 partner restaurants island-wide offered to those staying in butler suites.

Sandals Royal Curacao invites adults-only to a luxury all-inclusive stay Photo Credit Sandals Resorts

Out and About: At the Island Routes kiosk in the lobby, take your pick from catamaran cruises and sunset sails to biking and walking tours of the pastel-pretty capital city Willemstad. ” We’re in discussion with local tour operators to increase our options like deep-sea fishing excursions and rock-climbing tours, “said David Shields, V.P Sales, Island Routes www.islandroutes.com/caribbean-tours/curacao/. The resort is also home to Old Quarry, one of the most coveted golf courses in the Caribbean. To book a stay, visit www.sandals.com/royal-curacao/ For a holiday home run, visit www.curacao.com/en/

Guests staying in the top-tier suites can explore the island in a sporty Mini Cooper convertible Photo Credit Sandals Resorts

About Sandals Resorts International

Founded in 1981 by the late Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is the parent company of some of travel’s most recognizable vacation brands. The company operates 24 properties throughout the Caribbean under four separate brands including Sandals® Resorts, the Luxury Included® brand for adult couples with locations in Curacao, Jamaica, Antigua, The Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados, and St. Lucia. ; Beaches® Resorts is the Luxury Included® concept designed for everyone but especially families, with properties in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica, and another opening in St. Vincent and the Grenadines; private island Fowl Cay Resort; and the private homes of Your Jamaican Villas. Family-owned and operated, Sandals Resorts International is the largest private employer in the region. For more information, visit Sandals Resorts International.