Old World Europe and Caribbean culture...Rural charm and cosmopolitan sophistication...Secluded beaches and stately mansions...All these unusual contrasts blend to make Curaçao.

An island in the Netherlands Antilles, Curaçao is 35 miles north of Venezuela - less than a three hour flight from Miami and about four hours from New York.

Here you can swim and scuba dive in the turquoise-tinted waters of the Caribbean...Sample tropical fruit at the floating market...Or tour the city of Willemstad, noted for its Dutch colonial architecture and duty-free shopping.

When the golden sun turns amber, dine on Indonesian Rijsttafel, dance to Antillean folk music, and meet "Lady Luck" in one of the many casinos on the island.