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Fun-in-the-sun seekers to the Caribbean will be surprised to learn that this region of the world isn’t just home to dreamscapes of sparkling white sand beaches and swaying palms. The dozens of island nations strewn across the Caribbean boast diverse landscapes and offer travelers a range of experiences beyond glossy resort stays. Here are five places you won't believe are in the Caribbean. Divided in two by Sint Anna Bay, Curaçao's capital is comprised of Punta and Otrobanda, the two sides linked by the Queen Emma Bridge. Punta is an enclave of historic monuments and trendy restaurants, as well as the Curaçaosch Museum which recounts the island’s long history. On the other side, Otrabanda contains a network of winding alleyways lined with Dutch-inspired private residences. Explore Curaçao’s UNESCO-protected Old Town, lauded for its pastel-painted Dutch colonial dwellings. Varying dramatically in landscape from the white sands and swaying palms of a tropical island, Willemstad is a colofrul slice of the Netherlands in a paradisiacal Caribbean setting.