“Get
Wet” in Curaçao! In celebration of the diverse and gay friendly
community, the beautiful island of Curaçao will kick off its eighth
annual Get Wet Weekend of gay and straight friendly activities on
September 27-30 hosted by the Gay Plasa organization, a GLBT
community group.
Travelers
can enjoy cultural and dance celebrations along with get-togethers to
celebrate and rejoice all that Curaçao has to offer for the whole
community.
The
exciting weekend kicks off on Thursday, September 27 at 9PM with a
traditional “Meet and Greet” Official Opening celebration at the
historic Hotel‘t Klooster, followed by an all white “Get White”
Illumination party at G-Lounge, located in downtown Punda in
Willemstad. Friday brings about a “Spoil Me" cocktail event at
Rainbow Lounge located in the Floris Suite Hotel, followed by an
entertaining after-party at Otra Cosa Bar in downtown Willemstad. On
Saturday the 29th, visitors and locals alike will not want to miss
the exhilarating beach edition of the “NaviGAYtion” party at the
Wet & Wild Beach Club from 9PM to 2AM. The weekend concludes on
Sunday, September 30th, at the relaxing “Get Spoiled” pool party
at the iconic Floris Suite Hotel.
“The
phrase ‘Live and Let Live’ describes Curaçao’s distinguished
attitude for welcoming everyone to explore its colorful history and
culture along with its uncrowded beaches and pristine dive sites,”
says André Rojer, Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager North
America. “Curaçao is very proud to hold the largest International
Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) membership in all of the
Caribbean.”
Gay-friendly
accommodations and operators abound on the island, including the
Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino, Lodge Kura Hulanda and Beach
Club, Avila Hotel, Hilton Curaçao, Floris Suite Hotel, Papagayo
Beach Resort, Waterside Apartments, Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf
Resort, Spa & Marina, Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino,
Baoase Luxury Resort Curaçao, Caribbean Sea Sports, Flamingo Villa
and Coral Estate Villas, Villa Rooi Catootje, The Natural Curaçao
and B&B Sombré di Kabana
Curaçao
is also home of the only IGLTA member airline of the Caribbean, the
Dutch Antilles Express. These accommodations and operators are among
more on the island that are also proud members of the IGLTA.