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Your ship docks right in Willemstad, minutes on foot from the Queen Emma Bridge and the painted facades of the Handelskade. A realistic plan for a perfect call, from Rif Fort to the floating market, with a beach option at Mambo Beach.
Goat stobá, keshi yena, funchi, pastechi: krioyo cooking tells Curaçao's story better than any museum. A tour of the island's signature dishes, their mixed origins, and the addresses where you can taste them, starting with Plasa Bieu.
Tropical showers on Curaçao rarely outlast the morning. Caves, museums, a liqueur distillery and the arches of an old fort: the island keeps a fine indoor repertoire for the odd grey hour. Here is where we head when the sky opens.
Wide resort beaches on one side, a UNESCO capital and turquoise coves on the other: the two sister islands of the southern Caribbean tell very different stories. An honest comparison, with a clear verdict.
Cobalt blue, ochre yellow, coral pink: Willemstad's facades have become the symbol of Curaçao. Behind the postcard lies a story of a migraine-prone governor, according to legend, at least, and a historic center listed by UNESCO since 1997.
Located outside the hurricane belt, Curaçao is a year-round destination: constant sunshine, cooling trade winds, and warm water in every season. All that's left is to pick your moment - based on crowds, budget, and the events that shape the island's calendar.
Calm beaches, ostriches, figurines to paint, and a shipwreck to snorkel: Curaçao turns out to be surprisingly well suited to family holidays. Here's a rundown of the activities that actually work with kids.
The west coast of Curaçao - Banda Abou to locals - lines up the island's best coves, each with its own character. Postcard looks, comfort, snorkeling or solitude: here's how to pick your beach depending on the day.
You don't need a boat to explore Curaçao's underwater world. The island has several beaches where a mask and snorkel are all it takes: a shipwreck just a few meters down, turtles cruising near fishing boats, reefs that start right where the sand ends. Here are five spots you can swim into straight from the beach.
