Hi everyone!

We're planning a two-week trip to Curaçao in January and looking for accommodation in a quiet area, preferably around Westpunt.

Ideally, we'd like a comfortable apartment or small resort with an ocean view and direct access to the water for swimming and snorkeling, away from crowded beaches and large resorts.

We've considered Punta Azul and Marazul Dive Resort but would love to hear about other options.

Any recommendations based on personal experience?

Thanks!

We recently came back from our second trip to Curacao and we’re already planning to go again because we love it so much! Some of the beaches we went to this time, Mambo (we stayed there), Cas Abao, Grote Knip, Piskado, Playa Lagun, and Tugboat beach. Last time we were there, we weren’t a big fan of Kokomo because it was packed, but we did get there pretty late in the day, and next time We deff want to give it another chance, since we heard the snorkeling was great there as well. So here’s a little of what we saw snorkeling….

What has ever got people thinking Curaçao is a walkable island? I swear I see 20 posts a day in different facebook groups asking whether you need to rent a car, whether you can get to the beach without one etc etc 😅

So I’m really curious: where does this perception come from? Is it something people read online, something travel agencies tell them, or is it based on where they’re staying and what they plan to do?
I’m not trying to be rude or judge anyone for asking. I just find it interesting that so many people seem to arrive with the impression that Curaçao is an island where you can easily get everywhere on foot or without your own transportation, and as a local, I’m genuinely curious where that idea originated.

Brasa

I am not too keen on sponsoring Musk, but we have had quite a few outages (Flow) in the past couple of months in our neighborhood (Jan Thiel)...... and it seems cheaper.

Taking a 6 night trip over the Christmas holidays as a graduation gift/relaxation opportunity. the sons have different interests. my younger wants to sketch the picturesque buildings and my older wants to relax after graduation and before starting a new professional job. We mostly want to make this a memorable holiday as our older son will be moving to another state after this trip. Any recommendations on how to best make this a refreshing holiday. hotel or apartment? should i consider beachfronts or are there reasons for other considerations? any 6 day itineraries to share? Thanks for your time.

The address system is a mess though.

Two tiers available. 100 and max. Prices are decent and within normal ranges for the whole region

They have issues with the local addresses. Open a ticket. Make them add your address manually. THEN use your of not the app or phone . Follow the links. I was able to activate my old dish.

My husband and I are visiting in the Spring and are currently planning our trip. In visits to Europe, we have loved beach clubs. However, we’ve stayed in places where the beaches weren’t necessarily the best quality, so the beach club was meant to make up for that by providing more to the experience. It seems like there are lots of stunning natural beaches in Curacao that are low cost to visit. That being said, is it worth it to do a beach club? We are staying in Piscadera so will already have beach access with cabanas at our resort but we love the vibe / service component of beach clubs. Haven’t stayed at a resort in a Caribbean before so not sure if the resort already has enough similarities to a beach club that we’d be paying for something we essentially already have

Hi all,

My wife and I are going to Curaçao in January and we are still deciding on our stay. For now we narrow it down to Punta Azul Ocean Resort or Lagoon Ocean Resort as we would like to be somewhere in the west/north and it is inside our budget (around 150/180$ per night).

Has anyone stayed in any of these resorts?

We will be having a car, so we will be visiting all the different beaches. So that is not an issue.

The distance to Willemstad is pretty much the same from both and we dont think that we will be travelling to the city more that 2/3 times.

Also if anyone has any other recommendation on a similar kind of resort around these areas, we will appreciate that information.

Thanks!

Hey everyone! Wanted to get some recommendations on any bars that would be great for post dinner drinks! A lot of the nightlife seems to be more club-like and wanted to see if there are any places a bit more chill that are more of a lounge/ sit at the bar type of vibe?

Also looking to book one more dinner spot close by the Avila! Looking at rozendaels, BKLYN,Sal the kitchen, mosacana and open to any other recs in that area

Thanks all!!

Hi! I’m traveling with a group of 9 and the driver planned on using got booked out before we paid our deposit.

Looking for suggestions for reliable drivers that any of you have good experiences with.

Thanks!

Me and my two girl friends are going to Curacao for Christmas and want to know if there’s any great restaurants that are doing a nice dinner on Xmas night or that takes reservations for a Christmas dinner. TIA

Coming to Curacao with my husband in a few days from the US. Two questions-
1. I’m assuming my phone’s data won’t work. My internet provider is Verizon. Do I need a different SIM card?
2. Do I need an adapter for my phone charger? I have USB-C.

Any idea on how to find a person that also visited the island 🏝️ at the same time I did. Are there any sites for miss connection. We both visiting Curacao 🇨🇼 same week (she was with the group of girls) awe saw each other in the plane and briefly spoke during the layover in Miami airport (Oct 7, 2026) she was flying to Charlotte NC.

Any advice would be appreciated it.

I want to move to Curacao, can you give me some tips.

Should I take everything from my country or I can buy it there, its expensive?

Looking for a bar/lounge that opens late 12:00-1:00am to watch late NFL games. What are your recommendations?

Heading to Curaçao soon (girlfriend’s birthday trip) and looking at booking a Klein Curaçao day trip with All Boat Charters. Has anyone here actually been on one of their boats? Curious about:

• Crowd size / how packed the boat gets
• Food & drinks included vs. what you have to bring
• How much actual time you get on the island
• Any seasickness concerns on the crossing

Would love to hear real experiences before booking — TIA!

Hey! Ik (28 jaar) ben in Augustus naar Curaçao verhuisd en ga hier voor een jaar wonen. Ik zou graag modern/contemporary danslessen willen volgen en vroeg me af of iemand weet of er een dansschool is die dit soort lessen ook voor volwassenen geeft? :)

Hey, I (28 years) moved to Curaçao in august and will live here for one year. During my year here I would like to follow Contemporary/modern dance classes. Does anyone know whether there is a dance school that offers these classes for adults? :)

Thanks in advance!

Hey I just moved to Curazao and I have had realised that the party scene is a bit ‘normie’, which is okay sometimes, but maybe not every weekend.

I’m looking for something a bit more underground, maybe not in a club, but someone is organising good stuff? For reference, I used to go to Berlin and dance a lot (no, i’m not expecting the same ofc) I like house, techno, minimal, trance even… artists like marcellus pittman, villalobos, satoshi tomiiee…

I know it’s a long shot, but maybe you know someone who knows someone. And If you don’t know but you are interested, let’s do something fun! I’m happy to build something every now and then.

I'm looking for a local who rents cars directly, or a budget-friendly rental company. I need it for 11 days, starting on November 22nd

We’re coming to Curaçao to celebrate my dad’s 60th birthday, and we’re looking for a nice restaurant for a special dinner on the evening of his birthday.

Would Baoase’s private romantic gazebo be a bit too romantic for a family dinner, or could it still be a good option? I’d also be happy to hear any recommendations for other restaurants that would be suitable for a special occasion.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Looking for a chess partner

I’m an American chess player currently attempting to play a game of chess against someone from every country around the world on chess.com

Anyone from Curacao who would be interested please feel free to reach out 🤘🏻

I don't have a lot of experience of All Inclusive resorts. A few years ago I travelled to DR, and at the resort there I tipped our room staff $2-3USD a day and our drink folks a few dollars every few drinks. Is the expectation the same here? (Likely more as this was some time ago...) I've searched a bunch of travel groups and it's not really clear.

I'm 34 and travelling to Curaçao with my wife (34), our 6-month-old baby, my parents (both 60), and another couple (also around 60).

I've done quite a bit of research using ChatGPT and Claude to figure out where we should stay. We're a pretty adventurous group! My parents and their friends have done some long cycling trips (up to 3 weeks), canoe-camping trips (up to a month), snorkeling lessons, and more.

We'd like to spend 7 days closer to the more urban and lively side of Curaçao, followed by 7 days somewhere more remote and off the beaten path.

We're looking for relaxing beaches, great snorkeling spots, perhaps some hikes, and laid-back restaurants with terraces and sea views. We're not looking for anything too fancy or luxurious. Ideally, we'd rent a villa in each location.

Both ChatGPT and Claude suggested spending 7 days in Jan Thiel and 7 days in Westpunt.

What do you think of this itinerary?

• Would you recommend spending a full week in each location, or would you split the time differently?
• Are we overlooking any other areas that might be a better fit for what we're looking for?
• Any must-visit spots, hidden gems, or general tips you'd recommend? I'd love to hear why you recommend them!

Thanks in advance for your advice!

G.

Good Day!

I am a college student studying early childhood education! And I have a project where I have to present a country and I chose Curaçao! I would love to have a person who actually lives there to at least be able to correct me whenever my research is wrong and even give tips :3 I would love to meet a person from there!

I would be asking some deep questions like the history of basically everything hahaha

Honeymooning October 12-21 - is curacao really going to be rainy and overcast? The forecast has me a little confused! We’ve been to Aruba and had similar forecasts with virtually no rain and all sun. I’m sure this is asked ALL the time, but I just want to know what to expect.

Any good recommendations for food or activities, feel free to leave. So excited to visit this beautiful island!