Sat. September 24, 2011
Willemstad, Curaçao -
The island of Curaçao kicks off its seventh annual Get Wet Weekend of gay (and straight) friendly activities, September 30, to October 8, 2011, hosted by the Gay Plasa organization, a GLBT community group. Travelers can enjoy cultural events, get-togethers and dances across the island.
The party starts Friday, September 30, with the Get Wet Weekend Grand Opening Meet and Greet at the Curaçao Maritime Center at 8 p.m. The weekend closes on Saturday, October 8, with the popular Drag Show at the Because Entertainment Center at 8 p.m. Visitors and locals alike will likely not want to miss the Navi.GAY.Tion Party on Saturday, October 1, at the beautiful Porto Marie Beach at 9 p.m. or he Sunset Pool Lounge Party at the Floris Suite Hotel on Sunday, October 2, at 4 p.m.
"Curaçao is renowned in the Caribbean and beyond for its ‘Live and Let Live' attitude, welcoming everyone to explore its colorful culture, uncrowded beaches and pristine dive sites," says André Rojer, Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager North America.
"Curaçao is also proud to hold the largest International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) membership in all of the Caribbean."
Gay-friendly accommodations and operators abound on the island, including Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino, Lodge Kura Hulanda and Beach Club, Avila Hotel, Hilton Curaçao, Floris Suite Hotel, Lions Dive & Beach Resort, Papagayo Beach Resort, Waterside Apartments, Plaza Hotel Curaçao & Casino, Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa & Marina, Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino, Baoase Luxury Resort Curaçao, Caribbean Sea Sports, Flamingo Villa and Coral Estate Villas, International Accommodations & Concierge Services, among others, all of which are members of IGLTA.
Information on Curaçao's LGBT offerings are found on Gaycuracao.com.
Source: press release
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