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Curacao Leading Caribbean in Cruise Tourism Growth

Above: Curacao By the Caribbean Journal staff Curacao posted the largest year-over-year increase in cruise passenger visits of any country in the Caribbean last year, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The Dutch Caribbean island welcomed 610,186 cruise […]

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Major Lazer to Headline ParadiseWorld Destination Music Festival in Curacao

Above: the ParadiseWorld Destination Music Festival in 2012 By the Caribbean Journal staff Electronic music project Major Lazer will headline the second ParadiseWorld Destination Music Festival in Curacao on Dec. 21. The festival is the latest major music event to […]

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Curacao's Kura Hulanda Hotel Closes

Above: the Kura Hulanda By Alexander Britell The Kura Hulanda Hotel in Curacao has closed its doors and been declared bankrupt, Netherlands-based Sandton Hotels announced. The Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club remains open, however. In a release, Sandton Founder […]

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Five Great Small Hotels in the Dutch Caribbean

They’re the ABC islands — Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. This Dutch Caribbean enclave at the southern tip of the Caribbean is a beautiful mix of European, Caribbean and international tastes, styles and customs. It’s also home to some beautiful small […]


Six Great Restaurants in Curacao

Dutch, Indonesian, Danish, French … Curacao is a world of flavours. The Dutch Caribbean island features a diverse range of culinary experiences, from traditional French bistros to funky Latin-fusion outposts. Here are six restaurants to try next time you’re there. […]


Curacao's Wladimir Balentien Breaks Japan's Home Run Record

Above: Wladimir Balentien after his record-breaking 56th blast By the Caribbean Journal staff A record that had stood in Japan for 49 years was broken on Sunday by an outfielder from Curacao. Wladimir Balentien, a native of Willemstad, Curacao, hit […]

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Curacao PM Visits Amsterdam

Above: Curacao Prime Minister Ivar Asjes By the Caribbean Journal staff Curacao Prime Minister Ivar Asjes is visiting The Netherlands for the first time since taking office in June. Asjes met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the Ministry […]


Prince Signs On For Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival

Above: the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival in 2012 By the Caribbean Journal staff Music legend Prince has joined a host of performers signed on for this year’s Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival. The event, which begins at Piscadera Bay […]


The 10 Best Caribbean Cities For Food

Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad Every Caribbean island has its share of great eateries. But if you’re visiting a Caribbean destination solely for food, you generally like to have a high concentration of restaurants all within a short radius. So […]

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Five Great Bars in Curaçao

Curaçao has a thriving nightlife, and the Dutch Caribbean island has bar options across the board — for lounging around by the beach, finding a great brew or watching the sunset. Here’s a list of five great bars on the […]


Sunwing to Launch Nonstop Service From Toronto to Curacao

Above: Curacao By the Caribbean Journal staff Sunwing is launching nonstop service from Toronto to Curacao, the company announced Tuesday. The service will operate every Sunday, beginning Dec. 15 and through The Ontario-based airline already operates flights to Caribbean destinations […]


Dutch Security Minister Visiting Aruba, Saba and St Eustatius

Above: St Eustatius By the Caribbean Journal staff Dutch Security and Justice Minister Ivo Opstelten is on a four-day visit to the Caribbean, with stops in Aruba, Saba and St Eustatius this week. In Aruba, Opstelten will be consulting with […]