News 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 […]
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. […]
News 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 […]
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 […]
News 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 […]
S&P Raises Curacao Outlook to Stable
Above: Curacao By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its ratings on the government of Curacao and raised the island’s outlook to stable from negative, the New York-based ratings agency announced. Curacao’s government has “A-” and “A-2” […]
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