This Dutch Caribbean isle is both less touristed and more historic than next-door Aruba, and is known for some of the Caribbean's best diving.

34 Members
Join Us!

Forum

Beautiful, fascinating & fun, Curaçao is the total package

The most interesting island of the Dutch West Indies offers friendly people, beautiful beaches, fantastic snorkeling, fascinating historic sites, culture, delicious dining, and fun nightlife, along with yett other atttractions. Capital Willemstad appeals with colorful Dutch colonial buildings (below), with country estates outside the town built in the same style - like a pastel version of Amsterdam). read post

Read more…
Started by Tripatini
0 Replies

'Curaçao's Travel Adventures' is our Read of the Week

from member Lynn Sullivan: Curaçao is the largest and most economically developed of the three ABC islands. The beaches are lovely, and the vast countryside is covered in a mix of desert and tropical flora. Much of the island’s colorful architecture is authentically restored and protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Top sites include the core of Willemstad, the historic capital city, and restored mansions in the suburban communities of Scharloo, Pietermaai, and Curaçaoan. Each region of…

Read more…
Started by Tripatini
0 Replies

PRESS RELEASE: Old World holiday traditions meet modern Christmas customs at Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina

Media Contact: Sonia Diaz / Elyse EisenCheryl Andrews Marketing Communications305.444.4033sonia@cam-pr.com/ elyse@cam-pr.com   SINTERKLASS BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO HYATT REGENCY CURAÇAO  Old World holiday traditions meet modern Christmas customs at  Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao (October 28, 2010) – From children decorating stockings for Santa Claus to fill with candy to adults caroling with cocktails, the Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina…

Read more…
Started by Sonia Diaz
0 Replies

You need to be a member of Tripatini to add comments!

Join Tripatini

Comments are closed.

Comments

  • Ed Wetschler June 3, 2026 at 4:50pm
    Islands profiles Willemstad´s charming, now trendy Pietermaai district: https://www.islands.com/1781793/soho-curacao-pietermaai-trendiest-t...
    One Of The Trendiest Caribbean Neighborhoods Is A Chic Coastal Gem Best Known As The 'SoHo Of Curac…
    A trip to Curacao isn't complete without visiting this chic and colorful neighborhood, full of fashionable boutiques, charming hotels, and nightlife…
  • Maria de los Angeles December 30, 2025 at 7:39pm
    Of course I enjoy the beach, but I don´t travel specifically for it because culture and history are what especially turn me on. So this piece about that side of Curaçao is just what the travel doctor ordered: https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-things-to-do-in-curacao
  • Dave Acton May 14, 2025 at 8:35am
    A more in-depth look at Curacao as a great destination for gay folks, from the British publication Attitude https://www.attitude.co.uk/life/travel/curacao-travel-457937/
    Is Curaçao a queer-friendly Caribbean paradise?
    Things are changing in the Caribbean and if you know which islands are welcoming, you are likely to discover paradise.
  • José Balido January 17, 2025 at 12:29pm
    Mind-blowing... https://www.cndenglish.com/tourism/curacao-tourism-hits-record-high...
    Curaçao Tourism Hits Record High with Over 700,000 Arrivals in 2024
    The Curaçao Tourism Board has proudly announced a historic milestone, with the island welcoming 700,249 stay-over visitors in 2024, setting a new tou…
  • David Paul Appell December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm
    Many years ago as executive editor of Caribbean Travel & Life I wrote an article about Curaçao entitled "Culture Club" - and its culture is to me still the most interesting aspect of the island. And this piece in USA echoes that: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/2024/07/28/what-to-know-about-...
  • Dave Acton April 5, 2024 at 2:55pm
    Willemstad is praised as of of the Caribbean's gay-friendliest cities: https://travelnoire.com/gay-friendly-caribbean 
    The Most Gay-Friendly Cities in the Caribbean - Travel Noire
    Several Caribbean cities have experienced a wave of progress and acceptance, turning them into thriving havens for gay vacationers.
  • María José March 5, 2023 at 1:41pm
    The U.S. women's lifestyle site recently called and covered Curaçao as "2023's best island vacation": https://www.purewow.com/travel/curacao-travel
    Cheaper, Less Crowded and Just As Gorgeous, Curaçao Is 2023’s Best Island Vacation
    Seeking an island getaway that will keep the winter blues at bay? Curaçao delivers the same seaside fun as other popular destinations, minus the heft…
  • Helen Brown November 13, 2022 at 11:14am
    You might not associate Curaçao with ecotourism, but a recent USA Today piece underscores why it's also a great eco destination: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/10best/2022/10/25/why-gorgeou...
    Why gorgeous Curacao is a great destination for ecotourists
    Hiking, snorkeling and wildlife-spotting are a few of the adventures you'll find on Curaçao, a picturesque island in the southern reaches of the Cari…
  • Jeffrey Kunst May 28, 2022 at 9:01am
    The industry outlet Travel Weekly outlines what's new in Curaçao as it opens up after Covid-19 restrictions: https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Insights/Whats-new-in...
    Sandals, Zoetry resorts among growing traveler options in Curacao: Travel Weekly
    Curacao is celebrating its Covid rebound with eased entry requirements, a slew of new hotels under construction and new entertainment venues open and…
  • Kejo April 15, 2011 at 2:53am

    Curacao are not Netherlands Antilles anymore, like the information says.

This reply was deleted.

Photos