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Netherlands Antilles Hotels and Resorts - Both the Leeward ( Christopher Columbus , 1493 ) and Windward ( Alonso de Ojeda , 1499 ) island groups were discovered and initially settled by the Spanish . In the 17th century , the islands were conquered by the Dutch West India Company and were used as bases for slave trade. Only in 1863 was slavery abolished.

In 1954 , the islands were promoted from colony to a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands . The island of Aruba was part of the Netherlands Antilles until 1986 , when it was granted a "status aparte", and became a separate part of the kingdom. Some of the other islands have indicated that they wish to obtain the same status, but no agreements on this have yet been reached. Other options sometimes considered are independence or together becoming a province of the Netherlands.

The Kingswell Hotel Oranje Bay Rd-1, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius Hotel Rating: ReserveInquireView Rates

The Kingswell Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Harwell village, mid way between Oxford and Newbury in the Thames Valley. The 3 star hotel is 15 minutes by car from the centre of Oxford and close to the historic Vale of the White Horse and the Ridgeway - Britain's oldest road. Didcot Station, only three minutes from the Hotel, provides regular 45 minute train journeys to central London, while the A34 provides excellent road access to Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Stratford-on-Avon, the Cotswold's and the South West of England. For business users the hotel is very close to the AEA Estate at Harwell, Milton Park Estate at Abingdon and businesses in Wantage and Grove. We can arrange small conferences, private parties and Wedding Receptions, for further information please contact the numbers below.

ACCOMMODATION: Each of the nineteen spacious bedrooms has a whirlpool bath en-suite. All rooms also have a direct dial telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, hair dryer, trouser press and colour television with satellite channels. CONFERENCE: The Kingswell can cater for business meetings for up to 45 delegates. Our Meeting Room can comfortably accommodate 16 delegates board room style, or up to 30-theatre style. RESTAURANTS & BARS: The sixteenth century oak beamed restaurant offers extensive menus, as well as a traditional Sunday lunch. In the bar, meals are served in a more informal atmosphere. The bar offers food in more informal surroundings.