Surprising pastel colors adorn the Dutch style houses in Willemstad, the island's capital. As the largest of the Netherlands Antilles, Curacao lies 40 miles north of Venezuela and boasts 38 beautiful beaches, superb shopping and great snorkeling. It is also the origin and only source of the orange-flavored liqueur named for this intriguing island. Stroll through the historic inner-city, with architecture influenced 17th century European styles.