Blue Bay Curaçao Golf & Beach Resort

Once an indigo and carmine plantation, Blue Bay Curaçao Golf & Beach Resort's setting is unique, to say the least. From its grounds, facing Curacao's southwestern shoreline, Blue Bay stands above an 18-hole golf course. The property's blue-, yellow- and gray-accented accommodations come with kitchens and spacious porches. But not all residences are created equal. Recent guests recommend staying in one of the apartment-style Ocean accommodations, which reside in the Bista, Bunitesa and Brisa buildings and feature views of the sea. Wherever you choose to bed down, just keep in mind a Curacao vacation isn't about staying indoors: It's about savoring the warm waters and endless sunshine. So, get outside and enjoy snorkeling, diving, kayaking and sailing, or simply relax at the beach with a cocktail in hand. Once you've worked up an appetite, you'll have your pick of four eateries, including a dining venue in the golf course's clubhouse, a beach bar with light bites, a beachfront grill and the high-end Mediterranean restaurant, Azzuro. Most past visitors loved the meals served on-site, especially at the beach bar.