by Brian Major
Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Mon March 16, 2026
In honor of Curaçao’s
becoming the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup
tournament, Sandals Royal Curaçao
is offering Vacation Goals: Curaçao
Edition, a summer program channeling the island’s excitement and global spotlight
into a celebratory guest experience.
Combining
on-resort festivities with immersive cultural exploration, the all-inclusive
resort is inviting travelers to embrace the game’s excitement amidst the spirit
of Dutch Caribbean flair.
Game On in
Paradise
Beginning in June
and running though the duration of the World Cup (June 11 to July 19), Sandals
Royal Curaçao will turn every match into a moment against a backdrop of
Caribbean sun and sea, transforming the resort into a festive gathering place
where fans join up to cheer on their favorite teams.
Activities will include
high-energy watch parties along with on-resort goal posts and soccer balls that
invite guests to jump into the action, sharpen their footwork and embrace the
soccer spirit. Game-day food and beverage specials will spotlight flavors of
competing nations with a Caribbean twist, while a cocktail lineup honors host
countries Canada, the United States and Mexico, with zero-proof libations also
joining the roster.
Stepping Into
Curaçao’s Soccer Spirit
This summer,
Sandals Resorts destination excursion partner, Island Routes, is introducing a
limited-time Curaçao Futbòl Culture Tour, inviting guests to discover
Curaçao’s vibrant World Cup pride. Named in honor of the island’s national
team, the tour captures the energy, culture, and unity that define the island
during this historic football moment, with stops at iconic landmarks and lively community
gathering spots.
These include a visit to the Stadion Ergilio Hato, the home
stadium where local legends train and play; a walking tour through the colorful
streets of Willemstad, including a mural photo opportunity; and a tasting at
the local Chobolobo distillery, all led by knowledgeable guides who share
Curaçao’s football history, legendary players, cultural traditions, and the
deeper meaning behind the island’s national pride. The tour will be available
during the months of June and July, on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10am-2pm,
departing from Sandals Royal Curaçao.
Shooting Your
Shot at Paradise: Enter to Win
To celebrate
Curaçao’s historic summer and the island’s moment on the global stage, Sandals
Royal Curaçao is launching the Vacation Goals: Curaçao Edition
Sweepstakes, giving travelers the chance to win a five-day, four-night
all-inclusive stay for two — plus a complimentary Curaçao Futbòl Culture Tour
for two. The sweepstakes is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada through
11:59 p.m. on April 12. To enter, visit www.sandals.com/vacation-goals-sweepstakes.
Scoring for
the Future
Sandals Resorts
is also investing in the next generation of soccer players through Future
Goals, a collaboration between its philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation,
and Dutch football club AFC Ajax. Recently extended through 2028, the program
transforms plastic waste and discarded fishing nets collected from Curaçao’s
shores into colorful soccer goal posts for elementary schools across the
island.
The goal posts
are produced in partnership with local recycler Limpi Recycling — which
operates a guest-friendly outpost at a local mall where visitors can learn more
about its efforts. The program is paired with an eight-week curriculum that
blends classroom learning and on-the-field training.
To date, Future Goals has
diverted more than 3,800 pounds of plastic waste and recycled over 2,000 square
feet of ghost fishing nets to create more than 70 goal posts. The program
reaches more than 2,400 children across 80% of the island’s primary schools –
ensuring that as Curaçao shines on the global stage, the next generation is
inspired at home.
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