Curaçao travel blog

Itineraries, beach guides and honest practical advice.

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Your own pool, space for everyone and a kitchen for lazy breakfasts: how to choose and book the right holiday villa on Curaçao.

Short answer: yes. Here is what actually goes wrong for visitors, and the simple habits that prevent it.

From turtle coves at Westpunt to lively beach clubs near Willemstad: the bays we would drive across the island for.

City buzz, beach clubs or quiet coves: how to choose the right base on Curaçao, area by area.

Three sunny islands, three very different holidays. A frank comparison to help you pick, or combine, the ABC islands.

One week, one rental car and a sensible pace: Willemstad, the wild west, a boat day and plenty of beach time.

Warm, clear water and a reef just a few fin kicks from the beach: where to snorkel and dive, from first timer to advanced.

Curaçao isn't the cheapest island in the Caribbean, but with a few smart choices you can keep costs surprisingly low.

Bon bini! A handful of words in Papiamentu goes a long way on Curaçao. Here are the ones you will actually use.

An uninhabited island with a white beach, a lonely lighthouse and turtles in the shallows: how to make the most of the boat trip.