In the relatively conservative Caribbean, few islands have developed reputations as gay travel havens, but Curaçao, a nation since 2010 that was before that, until the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, has for several years become a very welcoming tropical getaway. homosexuals. This island nation of approximately 150,000 people, which is located near the north coast of Venezuela, has constantly developed a GLBT following among Dutch citizens and those from other parts of Europe and North America.
The island has also created Curaçao Gay Pride, which takes place over several days in late September in the capital city of Willemstad; It is now in its fourth year and the dates for 2016 are September 26 to October 2.
Curacao Gay Pride comprises several days of events, including a Pride opening event in Wilhelmina Park on Monday, September 26, and parties the next day, Tuesday, at the Water Club Bar and Lounge inside the elegant and gay-friendly hotel. Floris Suite Hotel – This elegant property is the host hotel for Curacao Gay Pride.
The big day of Curaçao Gay Pride is Saturday, October 1, when the Curaçao Maritime Pride Parade takes place at noon. Then later in the day, from 9 pm to 2 am, there is a poolside party at the Floris Suite Hotel. This is followed on Sunday by a closing party during the day at the Pride Pool at Saint Tropez Oceanclub.
Gay Resources of Curaçao
Curacao has many activities during Pride Week. Visit the helpful GayCuracao.com website to learn more about the island’s LGBT scene. Also be sure to check out the excellent travel website produced by the Curacao Tourism Office, which has plenty of information on where to stay, eat, and play on this sunny and friendly island. Also very helpful is Robert Curley’s Curacao About.com Travel Guide, which has tons of helpful details about this island nation.
