First up is Little Knip Beach, the choice of Curacaoan families. This beautiful little beach offers a calm place to swim and have a barbeque. If your children want to play in the open water, Kontiki Beach is probably the safest option. Besides offering a number of shops, restaurants and watersport activities, the surf at Kontiki is tamed by a wave breaking system. Jan Thiel Beach offers excellent diving and snorkeling in the open bay while children can enjoy the enclosed wading area. Though one of Curacao’s busier beaches, Cas Abao Beach is one of the best locations for families to lay in plush white sand and soak up the sun. On the quieter side, Port Marie is lovely beach with nice facilities for novice divers and snorkelers.

When your family has had its share of fun in the water, consider taking a tour of the island on horseback or visiting the ostrich farm. Horseback tours are easy to arrange, whether you choose to make it part of your vacation package or set up a tour while on the island. With over 600 birds, the Curacao Ostrich Farm is one of the largest ostrich farms outside of Africa. Children can interact with day-old chicks and guided tours are available to shed some light on the lives of these peculiar birds. When it is time to leave, you can even take an ostrich egg as a souvenir. There is always a great Caribbean family vacation waiting for you in Curacao.