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Southwest Airlines Is Adding New Nonstop Flights To A Caribbean Island Where Beaches, Boating, and Shopping All Come Together

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St. Thomas is the island where beaches sit minutes apart, the harbor stays active from early morning to late evening, and a short ferry ride can turn one vacation into two or three. Magens Bay remains one of the Caribbean’s most photographed beaches. Red Hook continues to anchor the island’s social life with marinas, bars […]

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TUI Is Ramping Up Its Flights to Curacao This Winter

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European travelers heading for warmer weather will have more options this winter, as TUI fly Netherlands is doubling its Amsterdam–Curaçao service for the 2025–26 season. The airline plans to operate up to 17 nonstop flights per week between Dec. 17, 2025 and Mar. 24, 2026, a significant increase from its typical winter schedule. During the […]

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ASUR Ups Stake in Curacao Airport As Part of $936M Deal

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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste is expanding its presence in the Caribbean with a new agreement to acquire the equity interest in Companhia de Participações em Concessões, a move that will give the company a greater stake in Curaçao International Airport, one of the region’s most important tourism gateways. The transaction is valued at $936 million and is […]

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Curaçao Tourism Keeps Sizzling in 2025

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Curaçao continued its strong tourism momentum in October, posting a 15 percent increase in stayover arrivals compared to the same month last year. The island welcomed 61,013 stayover visitors for the month, according to new data provided by the Curaçao Tourist Board to Caribbean Journal. The Dutch Caribbean hotspot has been one of the biggest […]


ASUR Ups Stake in Curacao Airport As Part of $936M Deal

The Curaçao Tourist Board has officially opened the Curaçao Information Center, a new resource designed to assist both cruise passengers and stayover visitors with information on attractions, accommodations, dining, transportation, and events across the island. The center is located on Handelskade, directly across from the ferry terminal in downtown Willemstad. It was officially inaugurated by Curacao’s […]

This Curaçao Dive Resort Has a Perfect Beach, a House Reef, and a Laid-Back Vibe

It starts with the sound of the sea — steady, close, constant. From your terrace at LionsDive Beach Resort, the Caribbean is just a few steps away, framed by palm trees and bright Curaçao skies. Early morning swimmers slip into the calm water, divers check their gear on the sand, and the day unfolds slowly, […]

More Travelers Are Choosing Curaçao — And They're Staying Longer

Tourism is surging in Curaçao. The island welcomed 53,671 stayover visitors in September, an eight percent increase compared to the same month last year — another sign of how strongly the destination has rebounded. The gains weren’t isolated to one market. North America posted the biggest jump with a 13 percent rise in arrivals, followed […]

This Beach in Curaçao Has DJs, Buzzing Parties, and Nonstop Energy

On the southern coast of Curaçao, just minutes from the pastel-colored heart of Willemstad, there’s a beach that buzzes with life from morning until long after midnight. Mambo Beach isn’t just sand and sea — it’s the island’s most famous party spot, where the turquoise water serves as a backdrop to music, dancing, and endless […]

Curaçao Keeps Up Summer Tourism Growth

Curacao: year-round destination. Curaçao’s tourism numbers kept moving upward in August, with the island reporting a 4 percent increase in stayover arrivals compared to the same month last year. A total of 60,690 visitors came to the island, according to newly released data, pointing to another strong summer for the Dutch Caribbean island. The story […]

A Bold New Mural is Lighting Up Curaçao’s Brion City Hotel

In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

These Caribbean Resorts Are Perfect for Snorkeling Lovers, From Antigua to Bonaire to The Bahamas

It’s one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean — snorkeling. There’s nothing quite like slipping on a mask and fins and diving into another world just offshore. Coral gardens, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles drifting by — snorkeling calls to the adventurer in all of us. Yes, you can snorkel at just about […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Sand in Curacao

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Susan Stechler, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach at the Baoase Luxury Resort in Curacao, one of our favorites. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last […]