Nestled off the northern coast of Venezuela, Curacao, which is the "C" in the ABC islands (ie, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao) is one of the "best-kept secrets" when it comes to beach havens in the Caribbean. Curacao is a transcontinental island that is part of South America and part of the islands of the West Indies and Leeward Antilles.
Curacao is a favorite Caribbean cruise destination (including family cruises). Willemstad is the capital and largest city of Curacao.
(Video from youtube.com; posted by curacaoguy25 03.05.08)