Fodor's Expert Review Renaissance Windcreek Curaçao Resort

The four gabled buildings of this downtown Willemstad resort—in the historic Rif Fort amid an entertainment complex of high-end shops, restaurants, and the large Carnaval Casino—are painted in colors that mirror those of Punda across the harbor. Large, bright rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, many affording great harbor and oceans views. Lots of hotels now have infinity pools, but the Renaissance has gone one better: its second-floor, saltwater, infinity pool is complete with a bar, palm trees, and a realistic white-sand beach, allowing the whole pool area to blend visually with the real ocean beyond.