Dr. Kristen Marhaver, Marine Biologist from Curacao
https://www.ted.com/profiles/1245917
https://www.ted.com/talks/kristen_marhaver_how_we_re_growing_baby_corals_to_rebuild_reefs
https://www.ted.com/talks/kristen_marhaver_why_i_still_have_hope_for_coral_reefs
Sunscape Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino
Colleen & Catie’s Picks
Colleen
Restaurant – Oceana Restaurant & Bar at Sunscape Curacao – Scrumptious seafood served à la carte in an outdoor setting. Beautiful at sunset!
Leisure Activity – The Spa at Sunscape – Includes a steam room, sauna, massage cabins for doubles and singles, hydrotherapy circuit, bride’s room and beauty salon
Adventurous Activity – Snorkeling at Sunscape Curacao – We snorkeled right off our room!
Catie
Restaurant – Mood Restaurant – Outside dining with a Bohemian vibe, excellent wine list and fresh caught snapper.
Leisure Activity – Shopping in the town of Willemstad. The currency is Netherlands Antillean guilder, but they take American and the Euro.
Adventurous Activity – Swimming with Turtles in the west part of Curacao in Playa Lagun and cliff diving.
“What’s” with the “Trip Sisters”
What’s in Your Suitcase?
Lynq – Small, portable location tracking device that works even when cell phones fail
Cost: $174 for pack of 2 (normally $298)
What’s on your phone?
Waze – Trusted Navigation App – Don’t question her!
What’s the tip?
According to Forbes, how far in advance you should by the tickets for your flight actually depends on the season.
Winter: 62 days in advance (people might be making holiday plans)
Spring: 90 days in advance (spring break is so busy, it’s great to get tickets early)
Summer: 47 days in advance (July is the most popular time to travel, so aim for August or September)
Fall: 69 days in advance (with the exception of Thanksgiving, you can find great bargains for fall travel)
