Curacaois the more cosmopolitan of the Dutch Antillean islands, encompassing more than 100 nationalities and three official languages: Dutch, Papiamentu, and English. There’s a heavy Spanish influence thanks to its close proximity to Venezuela (44 miles), yet the feel is quintessentially Caribbean colonial with colorful, pastel-painted building facades lining narrow streets. Curacaohas been off the radar for most Americans, perfect for privacy seekers like Tom Cruise, Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone, Jennifer Lopez and Bruno Mars, who can indulge unnoticed at the Balinese-inspired Baoase resort villas. There, a man-made beach nestled into a private lagoon features a sunbathing island and a helipad for fast, discrete getaways.