WHY WILLEMSTAD? I lived in Willemstad, Curacao's capital, for two years. It has everything - sun, beach, music, art - in a laid-back environment. There aren't that many visitors and the local culture is a fantastic mix of Dutch, Spanish and Papiamento, a creole language.
Rolex WatchesWHAT DO YOU MISS MOST WHEN YOU ARE AWAY? The weather. It is sunny and hot pretty much every day of the year but there is also a beautiful light breeze that makes everything perfect.
WHAT'S THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU RETURN? Jump on a mountain bike and check out the World Cup mountain bike track at Jan Thiel. Then we hop over to Zanzibar, at Jan Thiel, to grab an Amstel Bright (local beer) and watch the sunset from the beach.
WHERE'S THE BEST PLACE TO STAY? There are so many options. Lions Dive Beach Resort, Bapor Kibra (005999 434 8888; lionsdive.com; doubles from Pounds 150), is low key and right on the beach. For something a little more classy, try the Avila Hotel, 130 Penstraat (461 4377; avilahotel. com; doubles from Pounds 190).
WHERE WOULD YOU MEET FRIENDS FOR A DRINK? Hemingway, at Lions Dive Hotel Resort, and all the other bars along that beach, is usually where everyone meets after work for drinks. The islanders love happy hour, so you can usually find a listing of who is having their happy hour and when, in the tourist publications. Mambo beach is another good one.
Gucci WatchesWHERE ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PLACES FOR LUNCH? For the true Curacao experience go to Jaanchies on Westpunt 15 (864 0126). The owner is also the talking menu. Service is slow and food is simple. Try the iguana.
AND FOR DINNER? For salsa, rum, a great Caribbean feel and an interesting mix of different cuisines try Mundo Bizarro, Nieuwstraat 12, Pietermaai Smal (461 6767; mundobizarrocuracao.com). Sit upstairs for dinner or downstairs for drinks. Or there's the Gouverneur De Rouville (462 5999; de-gouverneur. com) in Otrabanda. Get a table on the terrace for a view of the Unesco World Heritage area of Willemstad.
WHERE WOULD YOU SEND A FIRSTTIME VISITOR? Take a trip around the island with PeterTrips (petertrips. com) to get a feel for everything Willemstad has to offer. If you just want to relax, consider taking a boat out to Kleine Curacao, a tiny uninhabited island off the coast of Curacao with incredible beaches, snorkelling and diving.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM TO AVOID? They have been building some shopping malls in the downtown area but there are so many incredible things to do on the island, I'd go exploring instead.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT OR TAXI? There are taxis and public transport but if you want to explore, rent a car.
Accutron Replica Watches HANDBAG OR MONEYBELT? Handbag, but like anywhere, be careful with your belongings.
WHAT SHOULD I TAKE HOME? Aloe vera gel, which I use for mosquito bites, sunburn and as a moisturiser. You can buy it everywhere on the island but the best place is at the aloe vera plantation, where you can see how it's made.
AND IF I'VE ONLY TIME FOR ONE SHOP? Hokoskokos, Plantage Granbeeuw Cas Coraweg naast 6 (hokoskokos.com). This store is full of bits and pieces for the home, with lots of traditional Curacao paintings and art thrown in.
Giselle Weybrecht is the author of 'The Sustainable MBA: The Manager's Guide to Green Business' (Wiley Pounds 16.99).
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