WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – June 23, 2009 – The island of Curaçao celebrates its diversity and gay friendliness by hosting its fifth annual “Get Wet” Weekend. This special four-day event is filled with small parties, relaxing gatherings and other social affairs. From September 24-27, Curaçao Gay Plasa, the weekend’s organizer, has a host of activities planned including the popular “NaviGAYtion” Boat and Sunset Lounge parties. In addition, several of the island’s best hotels are offering discounted room rates for visitors during ‘Get Wet’ Weekend. The Floris Suite Hotel, Avila Hotel, the Hilton Curaçao and the Hotel Kurá Hulanda, Spa and Casino (just to mention a few) are enticing travelers with rates as low as $259 for 3 night packages that include taxes, airport transfers and the NaviGAYtion Boat party entrance fee. Travelers are invited to visit www.gaycuracao.com for schedule of activities. More good news: Travelers who book their ‘Get Wet’ Weekend getaway now, will be able to take advantage of Curaçao’s incredible island-wide savings package, Curaçao Now. Back for a second year, Curaçao Now offers deals worth over $700 from the island’s government agencies, hoteliers, car rental agencies, and dive and tour operators. Visitors who book travel to Curaçao during “Get Wet” Weekend will receive:

• $200 per person credit on airline tickets
• $200 food & beverage credit
• Free nights at a participating hotels
• A free dive day
• A free car rental day
• Discounted admission to Curaçao’s many museums
• Half price attractions, tours and transfers
• High value shopping discounts in downtown Willemstad For a list of participating hotels and to learn more about Curaçao Now, visit www.curacao.com/now. With the largest International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association membership in the Caribbean, the island of Curaçao is a true gay-friendly destination. The dedicated destination website www.gayCuracao.com lists the island's gay-friendly weekend hot spots, parties, hotels, dive-operators, an interactive message board and much more. About Curaçao With its pristine dive sites, secluded beaches, championship golf and rich local cuisine, Curaçao offers a little something for everyone – from the adventure traveler to those who simply want to unwind (and enjoy its perfect climate). Curaçao boasts an eclectic mix of history, culture and heritage welcoming visitors to this unique island paradise. For more information about Curaçao and to receive a free destination DVD, call 1-800-3-CURAÇAO (1-800-328-7222), or visit www.curacao.com . Media Contacts: Andrea Thompson Hill & Knowlton SAMCOR 305.443.5454 [email protected] -or- Rachel McLennan Hill & Knowlton SAMCOR 212.885.0300 [email protected]