Curacao Fashion Week

From May 21 to 25 Curaçao will be the focal point of the Caribbean and international fashion scene as the Island hosts its first Curaçao Fashion Week. The impressive lineup of local and international designers showcasing their work include Adha Zelma, Aqua Di Lara, Charles Albert, Custo Barcelona, Francesca Marotta, Romero Bryan and Washington Roberts among others. Hosted at the Island’s beautiful beachfront Hilton Curaçao hotel, the event will bring together a global audience of press, retailers, stylists and industry influencers and is set to establish itself as a platform of discovery promoting innovative fashion designers through runway shows and exhibitions.

“Curaçao will provide a stunning backdrop for what promises to be a hugely successful inaugural Fashion Week for our island,” says Curaçao Tourist Board CEO Ghatim Kabbara. “The event will showcase what makes Curaçao special among Caribbean Islands – a rich culture rooted in history, hospitality, exquisite beaches and spectacular diving, stunning architecture, activities and adventures for every interest, plus multicultural diversity, intriguing music, art, and much more.”

“There’s no doubt that our central location and ease of access were key factors in making Curaçao the destination of choice for this Caribbean fashion week,” Mr. Kabbara continues. “We look forward to welcoming our visitors for what promises to be a glamorous and exciting week on the island.”

Centrally located in the Caribbean with direct flights from a number of cities across the U.S., Europe and Latin America, Curaçao is expecting attendance from over 400 key fashion influencers, industry insiders, designers and photographers from around the world. Visitors can expect a fashion-packed five day agenda combining photography exhibitions, runway shows and a series of after-parties at some the Island’s hottest night spots many of which were recently highlighted in “Curaçao After Dark” by The New York Times.

For more information on Curaçao Fashion Week, please visit www.curacaofashionweek.com. For more information on Curaçao, please visit Curacao.com.

Target Introduces New Wedding Registry Program

Target offers an ideal assortment of items to register for, including national brands like Calphalon, Pyrex and KitchenAid as well as Target owned-brands like Giada De Laurentiis(tm) for Target®, Fieldcrest® Luxury, and more.

The Target Wedding program benefits include:


* Complimentary Welcome Kit that includes ideas, tools and savings passes

* Target GiftCard when you start your registry with 10 or more items

* Easy return policy within 90 days of your event

* Pick a day after the wedding and get 10% off everything left on your registry

* Simple Registry Management: Add items to your registry online, in store or on your mobile phone

Vist www.target.com/weddings to get started!

Island Charms Wedding Keepsakes

Looking for a charming gift or favor to commemorate your Caribbean Wedding? Look no further than Island Charms©.

Island Charms© handcrafts island replicas that are available in solid sterling silver or 14-kt gold over sterling; each embellished with stunning Swarovski crystals and the island's name skillfully engraved on the back. The unique memento can be worn on a chain, a leather neck-cord, or adorning a bracelet. Each is elegantly packaged on a gift card designed specifically for that island; inside of a clear cellophane envelope.

Island Charms© continues to add islands to the collection, so if you don't find the island you've chosen for your destination wedding, let them know. They may be adding it soon!

Visit http://www.islandcharms.net/ for more information.

Wedding Packages at Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina

Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina offers multiple indoor and outdoor function spaces and a variety of wedding packages for your Caribbean wedding.

For romantic outdoor ceremonies, choose between Caneye Pavilion, featuring a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea and Shaman Beach, a private beach with gentle ocean breezes. For the reception, distinctive indoor locations include the Arawak Ballroom, offering luxurious surroundings accented with rich colors and the Lokono Ballroom, a classic setting for smaller events. The Stanibari and Huri Huri Terraces offer elegant patio settings with unforgettable views of the Caribbean Sea. These partially covered locations accommodate up to 100 guests for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, perfect at sunset.

Guests celebrating their wedding at the resort before April 2013 will receive 10% off wedding menu food and beverage items. If couples spend a total of $10,000 on their wedding, they will receive a complimentary two-night stay at a Hyatt Resort of their choice. If they spend $20,000, they receive a three-night stay, $30,000 - a four-night stay and $40,000 - a five-night stay.

Hyatt Regency Curaçao's Wedding Packages 
The Sun Kissed and Beso Perfecto (Perfect Kiss) Packages include a ceremony performed at the private Shaman Beach.

Lekker Kusje (Sweet Kiss) and Sunchi Stima (Loving Kiss) Packages offer ceremonies held in the picturesque Caneye Pavilion.

All packages include complete wedding coordination by the specialized wedding events manager, blessing of a non-denominational pastor, keepsake wedding certificate, personalized wedding cake with floral accents, Champagne toast for wedding party, two hours of wedding photography with DVD of images, white wooden folding chairs for guest seating, special wedding amenity and a complimentary guestroom for the bride and groom on their wedding night. Package rates start at $4,000.

About Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
Located at Santa Barbara Plantation, the 350-room Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is part of a 1,500-acre luxury resort community nestled along a natural harbor known as Spanish Water, 25 minutes from Curaçao's capital city of Willemstad. The luxury resort features uninterrupted water views on three sides, white sand beaches, full-service Atabei Spa, separate 24-hour Hyatt Stay Fit fitness center, Camp Arawak, three outdoor pools, three restaurants, lounge, dive and water sport facility, Old Quarry - an 18-hole Pete Dye designed championship golf course and 38,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. For the latest news from Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, become a fan on Facebook or follow the resort on Twitter . Visit http://www.curaçao.hyatt.com/ .