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The French Side of Saint Martin Has the Caribbean Vacation You’re Looking For, With Beach Days, Island Adventure, and Some of the Best Food on Earth 

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A cook turns ribs over a smoking grill in Grand Case, waiters carry chilled rosé across the sand at Orient Bay, and a small boat leaves Cul-de-Sac with beach bags stacked near the bow. By late afternoon, couples are walking between galleries and restaurants while the lights come on along Boulevard de Grand Case. You […]

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Corendon Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Curaçao From Germany, Adding More European Access to the Dutch Caribbean

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A new nonstop route is bringing another European gateway to one of the Caribbean’s most popular islands. Corendon is launching direct flights between Düsseldorf Airport and Curaçao beginning Dec. 14, adding a new connection from Germany to the Dutch Caribbean destination and expanding the island’s reach in one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel markets. The new service will operate three times weekly, with […]

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Curaçao Just Reported a Big Tourism Increase, Led by Strong Growth From Canada

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Curaçao continued its strong tourism momentum in April, with the island reporting another major increase in stayover arrivals as demand remained elevated across key international markets. According to new data provided to Caribbean Journal from the Curaçao Tourist Board, the island welcomed 75,332 stayover visitors in April 2026, representing a 10 percent increase compared to the same month last year. The […]

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The Best-Kept Secret in Curacao Puts You Right into the Heart of Willemstad

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Willemstad carries a different kind of energy than anywhere else in the Caribbean. Dutch colonial buildings line the harbor in tightly packed rows, painted in saturated color, with narrow streets opening into waterfront corridors. The city has a working rhythm — boats moving through St. Anna Bay, pedestrians crossing between districts, cafés and storefronts active […]


Curaçao Just Reported a Big Tourism Increase, Led by Strong Growth From Canada

Curaçao’s tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in March, with the island reporting 79,763 stayover visitors, a 10 percent increase compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the Curaçao Tourist Board. The figures reflect sustained demand across key source markets, particularly North America, while reinforcing the island’s position as one of the […]

Curaçao Is Getting Ready for a Week of Music, Comedy, and Late Nights at Soul Beach 2026

The Soul Beach Music Festival is returning to Curaçao for its 2026 edition, bringing a five-day run of concerts, comedy and nightlife to the island from May 20–25, anchored around Memorial Day weekend. The long-running event remains one of the Caribbean’s most established festival draws, with a format that blends headline performances with after-hours programming […]

Sonesta Just Opened a New Curaçao Resort, With Diving, Palapas and 3 Pools

Jan Thiel Beach is one of the most practical places to stay in Curaçao if you want everything within reach. The beach is swimmable, beach clubs line the shoreline, and restaurants, small markets, and dive operators are all within walking distance, so you’re not building your day around transportation or reservations. You can walk out, […]

These 10 Hotels Give You 10 Different Kinds of Vacations in Curaçao

Curaçao is one of the most popular places in the Caribbean right now. Arrivals are climbing, new airlift continues to expand, and the island has moved into a different category of demand over the last few years. A turning point came in 2022 with the arrival of Sandals Royal Curaçao, which helped reset how travelers look […]

Curaçao Just Had One of Its Best Winter Months Yet

The streets of Willemstad fill quickly in winter. Pastel Dutch buildings glow along the waterfront, cafés open their terraces early, and beaches across the island fill with travelers escaping colder climates. February has long been part of Curaçao’s high season — and the island just posted another strong month. According to new data from the Curaçao Tourist Board, […]

Hotel Tracker: Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort From $177 a Night

We’re tracking rates from $177 per night for stays April 5–11 at the Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort in Willemstad, based on what’s on Google Hotels. That’s a notable entry point for a full-service waterfront resort in the capital, particularly during the spring travel window. As always, final pricing will vary by room category and […]

Sandals Is Launching a World Cup-Themed Vacation Program in Curaçao

Curaçao has never seen a moment like this. The island has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the smallest country ever to reach the tournament. Across the island, the achievement has sparked celebrations, street pride and a surge of national energy tied to the sport locals simply call futbòl. This summer, that excitement […]

Canadian Travelers Are Flocking to the Island of Curacao Right Now

Curaçao had a strong start to 2026, and one of the clearest signals is coming from Canada. The island’s tourist board reports January 2026 brought 79,387 stayover visitors — nearly 80,000 travelers in a single month — marking an 8 percent increase compared to January 2025. That’s an additional 6,098 visitors year-over-year, landing squarely in […]