The Royal Sea Aquarium News

One of the best experiences I ever had!!

After 3 days monitoring September 18th was spawning night. The nights before some pre-spawning. During the spawning we were surrounded by lots of fishes.

A group of researchers (SECORE) with special nets we collected egg and sperm cells (from the coral montastraea faveolata), so they can do the fertilization in the Curacao Sea Aquarium.

Later when the larves are settled they will be put back on the reef.

I feel so lucky that I was able to be a volunteer in such an important research, everything was posible thanks to CURious2dive, a local dive shop who’s working and helping SECORE on the research and preservation of this beatiful reef.

Thanks to all the volunteers who joined CURious2DIVE to help make this project a succes.

Yesterday an international sail contest started in Curacao. This tournament is hosted in Lyons Dive Resort (right next to The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort).

One of the participants (and favorites) is BRUCE BRANDT, marine biologist and one of the pilots of the Substation Curacao submarine. He is 39 years old, married and with two beautiful children!

Bruce was born in Curacao from dutch parents. His sailboat is #4117 and we wish him the best. Yesterday he ended within the first 15 of the 75 participants!

The race can be seen from the villa’s balcony or from our beautiful walk way around the pool. The race starts at 10 am and the participants return between 1:00 and 2:00 pm

DO YOU ‘LIKE’ CURAÇAO!?

‘Like’ the Hottest Destination in the Caribbean on Facebook for a Chance to Win an All-Inclusive Family Vacation for Four

WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – June 3, 2011 – Do you ‘Like’ the Caribbean? Do you ‘Like’ uncrowded beaches? Do you ‘Like’ unique culture and history? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’ll want to ‘Like’ the island of Curaçao on Facebook for a chance to win an all-inclusive family vacation to this Caribbean paradise!

“This new campaign will serve to increase the awareness of Curaçao with travelers in the U.S. and Canadian markets, continuing to propel the island onto a list of must-see destinations for consumers,” says Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager for North America Andre Rojer. “The trip giveaway is our way of thanking our current fans and future fans for supporting our island.”

A family of four will experience an all-inclusive, four-night stay at Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa and Casino located on a 1,500-foot white sand beach overlooking the sparkling Caribbean Sea. The package includes all meals and multiple dining options; land and water sports, entertainment; airport transfers; as well as complimentary airfare for four from the continental U.S. or Canada, provided by the Curaçao Tourist Board.

The family vacation prize to Curaçao includes an experience of a lifetime going beneath the sea at 1,000 feet in the Curasub , the world’s first mini submarine for tourists, at Substation Curaçao . The winning family can then swim with the dolphins atDolphin Academy Curaçao!

For more information on the island of Curaçao, please visit Curacao.com . To ‘Like’ Curaçao on Facebook , please click here !

About Curaçao
Selected as one of the ‘Top 21 Places We’re Going in 2011 ’ by Fodor’s , one of the ‘Hottest Destinations for 2011’ by AOL Travel and one of the ‘Destinations to Watch in 2011 ’ by SmarterTravel , Curaçao is a unique Caribbean island paradise, boasting 35 uncrowded beaches, and an eclectic mix of history and culture. Explore the vibrant, culturally diverse capital city of Willemstad – a UNESCO World Heritage site – with its distinctive architecture, museums, monuments and world-class shopping. Indulge in Curaçao’s vast selection of flavorful restaurants, with a mix of sophisticated international and tasty local cuisines. Discover Curaçao’s abundant natural beauty, pristine dive sites and spectacular snorkeling at secluded beaches – including Cas Abao Beach, selected as one of the ‘Top 10 Beach Destinations for 2011 ’ by SmarterTravel . Curaçao offers idyllic weather, situated on the fringe of the Hurricane Belt. To learn more about the island of Curaçao visit Curacao.com . To request a FREE Curaçao information package click here or call toll free 1.800.328.7222.

Introductory Fares Start at $337 Roundtrip through June 22, 2011

WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – May 9, 2011 – Starting June 22, 2011, InselAir, Curaçao’s national carrier, is launching twice weekly, nonstop flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Curaçao International Airport (CUR).

InselAir Flight 7I913 will depart Curaçao at 9:10 a.m. and arrive in Charlotte at 1:25 p.m. Insel Air Flight 7I914 will depart Charlotte at 2:35 p.m. and arrive in Curaçao at 6:40 p.m. The flight schedule is as follows:

“We are thrilled to announce InselAir’s nonstop, twice weekly flights to Curaçao from Charlotte, increasing the seat capacity for U.S. travelers to visit Curaçao,” said Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager North America André Rojer.

“The new service brings huge potential for growth in arrivals to Curaçao from Charlotte, North Carolina, the surrounding area and feeder markets. With twice weekly flights from Charlotte, we hope to introduce Curaçao to more American travelers, making the destination more accessible from the Middle Atlantic States, North Carolina and South Carolina.”

InselAir currently services Curaçao with daily flights from Miami, Sunday through Friday, accounting for more than 55,000 seats each year. With the new nonstop service from Charlotte to Curaçao, InselAir adds an additional 15,808 seats per year, boosting its total seats out of the U.S. to 71,136 annually. The new service helps to increase Curaçao’s capacity to nearly 191,000 seats per year from the U.S.

InselAir is offering special savings to Curaçao in honor of the new service. Travelers can book roundtrip airfares starting from $337, including taxes, excluding Curaçao’s airport departure tax. Tickets must be issued before June 22, 2011 for travel before December 15, 2011. This special introductory fare may book booked at: www.fly-inselair.com.

About Curaçao
Selected as one of the ‘Top 21 Places We’re Going in 2011’ by Fodor’s, one of the ‘Hottest Destinations for 2011’ by AOL Travel and one of the ‘Destinations to Watch in 2011’ by SmarterTravel, Curaçao is a unique Caribbean island paradise, boasting 35 uncrowded beaches, and an eclectic mix of history and culture. Explore the vibrant, culturally diverse capital city of Willemstad – a UNESCO World Heritage site – with its distinctive architecture, museums, monuments and world-class shopping. Indulge in Curaçao’s vast selection of flavorful restaurants, with a mix of sophisticated international and tasty local cuisines. Discover Curaçao’s abundant natural beauty, pristine dive sites and spectacular snorkeling at secluded beaches – including Cas Abao Beach, selected as one of the ‘Top 10 Beach Destinations for 2011’ by SmarterTravel. Curaçao offers idyllic weather, situated on the fringe of the Hurricane Belt. To learn more about the island of Curaçao visit Curacao.com. To request a FREE Curaçao information package click here or call toll free 1.800.328.7222.

The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is now an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands as of October 10, 2010. Curaçao has been one of five island territories of the Netherlands Antilles, which has had its seat in Willemstad, Curaçao, and no longer exists as of October 10, 2010.

The installation of the first Prime Minister of Curaçao, Prime Minister Gerrit Schotte, the youngest prime minister in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, at age 36, is an epic event for Curacao.

Curaçao will now exclusively reap the benefit of taxes brought in from its rapidly developing tourist industry. The change in Curaçao’s status to that of being an independent nation within the Dutch Kingdom translates to more tax dollars available for tourism development.

Now, greater resources will be available on-island to develop new port facilities and hotels, positioning Curaçao for significant growth in its tourism product.

New Nonstop Service Wednesdays and Saturdays Make Travel to Curaçao Easier Than Ever!

WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – December 8, 2010 – Continental Airlines is launching twice-weekly nonstop service, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Curaçao International Airport (CUR), on December 18, 2010. The new service makes Curaçao, the world’s newest country as of October 10, 2010, more accessible to the Tri-State area than ever.

Continental Flight CO1862 will depart Newark at 8:50 a.m. and arrive in Curaçao at 2:40 p.m. Continental Flight CO1863 will depart Curaçao at 3:40 p.m. and arrive in Newark at 7:40 p.m. The flight schedule is as follows:

FlightDaysDepartsArrives
CO1862Wednesdays & SaturdaysEWR – Newark  at 8:50 a.m. CUR – Curaçao at 2:40 p.m.
CO1863Wednesdays & SaturdaysCUR – Curaçao at 3:40 p.m.EWR – Newark at 7:40 p.m.

“We are pleased to announce of the launch of Continental’s year-round nonstop, twice weekly flights to Curaçao, making Curaçao more accessible than ever to the Tri-State area,” said Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager North America André Rojer. “The new Continental service brings huge potential for growth in arrivals to Curaçao from our primary markets of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. We also expect increased arrivals on this route from Canada.”

Continental Airlines Vacations is offering special savings to Curaçao in honor of the new service.