A ROYAL RETREAT
Discover the latest jewel in the Caribbean crown – a new, romantic taste of paradise on the colourful island of Curaçao, where indulgence, history and adventure come together
If the thought of a romantic escape filled with sun-drenched days, ocean dips and an authentic taste of island life is at the forefront of your mind, the arrival of the all-new Sandals Royal Curaçao is one to mark in the diary. In the heart of the Leeward Antilles, it’s an island first, and the 16th addition to Sandals Resorts’ luxury portfolio, which stretches Jamaica, St Lucia, Antigua, Barbados, Grenada and The Bahamas, inviting travellers to discover more of the Caribbean.
Tickling the shore and sitting pretty on a perfect stretch of white sand at the foot of the Tafelberg Mountain, the verdant resort is set to fling open its doors in April 2022. And there’ll be some exciting first-look Sandals signatures, too: expect two luxurious new suite categories – Awa Seaside Bungalows and Kurason Island Suites – featuring tranquillity tubs and butler service, alongside the group’s inaugural split-level infinity pool, a cabana-flanked oasis overlooking the impossibly beautiful Spanish Water. On the food front, 12 dining options include The Duchess – a relaxed, floating restaurant housed within a reconstructed original Dutch ship – plus, for couples dining on the go, three new gourmet food trucks are pitching up beachside. Choose local island dishes, Asian fusion or equally tempting tapas.
As Curaçao’s a living, breathing culture, you’ll encounter colourful traditions shaped by Dutch, Caribbean, Creole and Latin influences that play out in its streets and its cuisine. Guests in the new suites will have the option to explore Curaçao in their complimentary convertible Mini Cooper, while Dutch bikes are on hand for exploring a land where desert meets sea across the 3,000-acre estate. And if the pull of the ocean is just too strong, unlimited water sports and a scuba diving programme that showcases Curaçao’s 65 dive sites, guarantee memories that’ll last long after you are home. Tempted yet? To book your stay, call 0800 742 742 or visit sandals.co.uk