News A New $43 Million Caribbean Cruise Port Project
Another cruise pier is coming to Curacao. The island has announced plans to build a $43 million second cruise pier called the Tula Pier. The project aims to keep up with an increase in cruise traffic demand to the area, […]
This Curacao Hotel Just Rebranded
A leading hotel in Curacao has been rebranded following its sale, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Avila Hotel, the island’s oldest hotel, was recently sold to the Vogels family, who also owns the island’s Lions Dive and Beach Resort. Under […]
VIDEO: The Avila Beach Hotel’s Classic Curaçao Cocktail
You shouldn’t visit Curaçao without tasting the island’s signature spirit, Blue Curaçao. And you really shouldn’t visit Curaçao without a stay at the Avila Beach Hotel, the island’s hip, always energetic beachfront hotel. Here’s how to make the hotel’s signature […]
News The Best Resort in Curaçao
The best large resort in Curaçao By Guy Britton Some resorts are more than resorts. They deserve a better description. They are so distinct, so complete or so removed from the expected that they become destinations themselves. They become places. The […]
Curaçao Launches Digital Immigration Card for Travelers
Following Aruba’s launch last week, fellow Dutch Caribbean island Curaçao has also launched a digital visitor immigration card. The launch means visitors can fill out their immigration cards online, instead of on the plane. Curacao’ Tourist Board says the new […]
Curaçao Has a New Boutique Hotel
A new boutique hotel in the Dutch Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There’s a new place to stay in Curaçao. Bayside Boutique Hotel opened this summer at the Blue Bay Golf & Beach Resort, less than 10 minutes […]
News A Great Steakhouse in Curaçao
You might not see it. Hidden in Willemstad’s Riffort shopping mall, inside the walls of the old fort, is a staircase. And up the stairs you will find a special place. It’s called, simply, Steak and Ribs, but it’s one of […]
This Caribbean Island to See $1 Billion in Hotel Investment
By Alexander Britell WILLEMSTAD —Barbados is booming. The Caribbean island is slated to see more than $1 billion of proposed hotel plant investment over the next five years, according to William Griffith, CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. That investment […]
JetBlue Expanding Service to Curaçao
By Alexander Britell WILLEMSTAD — JetBlue is expanding its service to Curaçao. The company announced Thursday that it would be adding a third weekly flight out of New York from the end of next year. That’s a dramatic increase for […]