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Beacon Journal | 04/22/2007 | Unknown Caribbean

Beacon Journal 04/22/2007 Unknown Caribbean: "Curacao is an island of cactus forests and oil refineries, lizards and stray goats, 38 secluded beaches and world-class diving and snorkeling, a little-known slavery museum and a historic synagogue, casinos and nighttime partying.
It features 360 days of sunshine a year, gentle trade winds and water temperatures from 75 to 82 degrees.
The island even produces its own citrus liqueur: Curacao of Curacao."
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