CURACAO NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
From: Habitat Curacao-The Freedom Journal Hi Phil,
In addition to August Photo Month, Sept. Nitrox Month, and 2 Coral Spawning Events this year,
don't forget you have a chance to win a week here next year! Each month our riddle gives
another opportunity. Good Luck and Happy Diving!
THE "FREEDOM JOURNAL"
COMINGS & GOINGS
Some of your favorite Habitat Curacao divestaff racked up a few frequent flier miles this past
month as Photo Pro Chris jetted off to jolly ol' England to celebrate his Father's 70th
Birthday, and Divemaster Cecil made his FIRST EVER trip to the United States! After spending 2
weeks in Denver, Colorado we're not sure he'll ever be the same again. We even have photos of
him in the snow! You don't think he's planning to leave us to become a ski instructor now do
you? And we're going to miss the smiling face of Diveshop Sales Assistant Merari Karel, who
has been with Habitat since opening day, and is leaving to attend college. In her place we
welcome Saina Zichem.
SURVEY SCENE
Our representatives at Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas are a curious bunch. This month they've enlisted
the help of The Freedom Journal to conduct a little survey: How Did You First Hear of Habitat
Curacao? Was it recommended by a friend, your local diveshop, a dive travel specialist, the
internet? Or perhaps you heard of us through our sister resort, the well-loved Capt. Don's
Habitat on Bonaire? With readers from Peru to Poland, and New Zealand to New York, the results
should be very interesting. If you have a minute, let us know at
divecuracao@habitatdiveresorts.com. Thanks.
CONTEST TIME CONTINUES...
After many months of always guessing correctly but never quite making the pole position, long
time Freedom Journal fan Shelley Kirkpatrick of Cresson, PA was the lucky winner in May by
being the first to correctly identify the Flounder described in May's little Shakespearean
riddle. She's now proudly wearing her new Habitat Curacao t-shirt and has earned TWO entries
into the draw to win a week of accommodation and diving here in the year 2000. 117 other lucky
people also guessed correctly and have earned ONE entry into the draw, which will be held at
the stroke of midnight Dec 31st 1999 right here during our Millennium News Years Eve Party.
Here's your chance to win:
"It's not that often I'm seen in the day, night-time is when I come out to play. Slip and
slide, first narrow then wide. Once I've grabbed dinner, I've got it made, and return to
my 'garden in the shade'."
Who am I?
Send your guess to divecuracao@habitatdiveresorts.com
Good Luck!
GET TO KNOW US
After a day of diving, everyone naturally gravitates to our Sharky's Bar & Restaurant to swap
stories, relax, and unwind with a cool cocktail and spicy snacks. The driving force behind the
great music, smiling service, and festive atmosphere of Sharky's is Food & Beverage Manager
Marcel Macare who took over the restaurant this past November. Born and raised here in sunny
Curacao Marcel worked and studied for 4 years at the Bushiri Beach Hotel School in Aruba and
then moved to Holland where he graduated from the Higher Hotel School in The Hague in 1991.
For 7 years he was a Food & Beverage Manager with the prestigious Golden Tulip Organization
until returning to Curacao specifically to join Habitat Curacao. Not one to rest on his
laurels, Marcel is constantly adding new snacks, wines, specialty menu items, and loves to
arrange special BBQ's, beach parties, and extended Happy Hours for groups.
In fact, Sharky's Sunday Happy Hour with live music by Rudy Emerencia is fast becoming one of
the most popular Sunday outings for Curacao residents who venture out to the quiet nearby
beaches here on the western end of the island. Planning a Birthday Party, Surprise Party, or
just want to create a special event for your group? Contact Marcel anytime (he's always here);
in his office at (599-9) 864-9300 or c/o GM Albert Romijn: albert@habitatdiveresorts.com
WHAT'S COMING UP AT HABITAT CURACAO?
August 1-31st- HABITAT CURACAO Photo Month with seminars, weekly prizes, and camera try-outs.
September 1-30th- HABITAT CURACAO "Get on the Gas" 1/2 price on all Nitrox tanks and
instruction.
October 1-3rd- Coral Spawning Event with contests, special night dives, and the chance to
participate in the research of Reef Care Curacao.
October 30,31st & November 1st- Coral Spawning Event with contests, special night dives, and
the chance to participate in the research of Reef Care Curacao.
Write to us at divecuracao@habitatdiveresorts.com if you'd like more information about the
Coral Spawning Event.
December 24th- Christmas Eve Feast & Festivities.
December 25th- Christmas Day Feast & Festivities.
December 26th- Boxing Day Holiday.
December 31st- Last Day of the 2nd Millennium!! Party with us at Sharky's.
January 1st 2000- Announcement of the Riddle Contest winner (Y2K bug permitting.)
COME SEE US AGAIN SOON!
Many thanks to all the great groups and individuals who enjoyed their vacation with us during
the month of May: Rainbow Runners from California, Mark's Dive Group of Pennsylvania, the
Oasis Divers from Arizona, Caloosa from Florida, and Scuba Plus of Texas round out the group
contingent. In fact, Johan says he was glad that the hospital let James from Scuba Plus out to
come see us!? And many individuals traveled from far and wide to come dive with us
representing Colombia, Brazil, England, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, and Norway!
PARTING THOUGHTS
Questions and comments are always welcome at the Freedom Journal. We'd love to hear from you.
And if you happen to be on the island June 28th, please join us at our own Sharky's Bar &
Restaurant for The Freedom Journal's 1st Anniversary Party with free rum punch, prize
giveaways, snacks, and some delicious Orange Curacao cake. Hope to see you here soon!
HAVE A JOYOUS JUNE!
Date: Saturday, 01 June 1999
Subject: June Newsletter
HABITAT CURACAO
June 1999