Athena and I have inspected every aspect of Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort in Curacao and the verdict is in – this place rocks! From the over-sized room and the enclosed patio to the luxurious pool and the luscious surroundings, the Livingstone is family-accommodations at their best.
This four-star resort is centrally located in the Jan Thiel Bay with over 100 beautiful villas and apartments. Our villa is equipped with a full kitchen and a separate living area, air conditioning in the bedroom, and a spacious veranda. It’s surrounded by a tropical garden and offers privacy in all directions. Athena’s favorite aspect of the villa is the closed off veranda. I could easily leave the door open and she could play outside without being able to venture off on her own. We played on the veranda during the day and in the evening. The refreshing breeze was exactly what we needed after a relaxing swim. I love the separate living area. When Athena went to sleep in the evenings, I could watch television or write without disturbing her. We both reveled in the massive king bed and even managed to sleep in yesterday morning. The entire villa was a breath of fresh air.
Tropical flowers and plants filled the resort and created a sense of serenity and privacy. As we strolled around the gardens and side streets, it was like stepping into a simpler time where the only worry was when should we go for a swim.
From the moment Athena opens her eyes until she falls asleep at night, she is dreaming about swimming in the pool. She might say “pool” 200 times a day. Needless to say, the Olympic size swimming pool was used often during our stay.
Additional services offered at Livingstone include: a baby sitter service, car rentals, internet, a mini market, laundry, housekeeping, a bar and restaurant, and a beach and facilities. While I didn’t need the baby sitting service this trip, it’s definitely a great service to have in my knowledge base for next time. I did make excellent use of the internet, as you can see, and I ate regularly in the restaurant. With a full kitchen in the villa and a supermarket across the street, your options are not limited.
Our stay at Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort was an unforgettable experience. It was pure relaxation with an obvious focus on comfort, service, and relaxation. What a perfect introduction to a surreal country filled with endless beauty.
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So beautiful and it’s great that they offer so many services. Athena’s smile and yours say it all. Glad you are having a great time!
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A very colorful place. Nice pictures Lesley.
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Beautiful photos of a beautiful place and beautiful people! Adorable little girl! 🙂
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Looks like a lovely place, and sounds much nicer than an an inclusive holiday with much more freedom.
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LOVE that you are in Curacao, one of my favorite places. Hope you have a blast, and check out my tips for the best things to do while there:
http://thejunglefever.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/the-5-most-interesting-things-to-see-in-curacao/
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looks like a great place, with plenty facilities.
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Looks fab. I love having a villa or flat when we travel with kids. Makes life/napping/eating/living so much easier for the fam. Glad you have a great time.
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thank you for taking me there, lma
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What an amazing place!! I love the idea of having a four star resort that is perfect for families. My nieces and nephews would love the pool and having a place to write or relax while they sleep would be perfect for my extended family. Lovely work, once again.
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Wonderful blog! Wonderful piece! Sounds really beautiful and relaxing.
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Nice digs, I’ve been to Curacao once before, but on a cruise, so I didn’t get to see much of the island. It looks like it’s a bit remote, but I suppose with all the amenities there you don’t really need to go anywhere else!
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You two are having a ball, aren’t you?
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I worried about traveling alone with Athena but with lots of planning and a little more down time, we’ve been making it work well for both of us. We do activities for me and activities for Athena, but most things make us both very happy 🙂
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When Mama is happy, then baby is happy and vice versa. Anyway, I suppose it helps a great deal your daughter is so easy going.
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She really is easy-going. I’m blessed. I don’t know too many other children that would happily fly all over the place with their mother and never fuss. It brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. 🙂
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A beautiful place for sure!! You look like you’re having the time of your lives! Awesome!
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Wow- it is absolutely stunning there!
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What did you not like about the place, Lesley?
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