Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort is approximately 10 minutes from the historic town Willemstad and 30 minutes from the national airport. In the area of the resort are boat rentals, canoeing, windsurfing, and jet skis. Curacao is located in the southwestern Caribbean. The island is 44 miles north of South America. It is about 2.5 hours by air from Miami. Hotel amenities include the Restaurant Livingdale, Caribbean bar, tropical pool, outdoor sundeck, children's pool, playground, and mini-market. Jan Thiel Beach, with diving facilities, is situated next to the resort and guests have free entrance to this beach. The hotel also offers babysitting, free parking, and bus service to town and the supermarket. All rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and cable TV.