Category Archives: Experience
781. Curaçao’s Heineken Regatta
The 5th edition of Heineken Regatta Curacao was held on January 25th – 27th 2013. Our Noord Oost passaat and picturesque UNESCO World Heritage natural harbor attracts over 350 sailors from the Netherlands, US, UK, Australia, Finland, Aruba, Bonaire, St.
781. Curaçao’s Heineken Regatta
The 5th edition of Heineken Regatta Curacao was held on January 25th – 27th 2013. Our Noord Oost passaat and picturesque UNESCO World Heritage natural harbor attracts over 350 sailors from the Netherlands, US, UK, Australia, Finland, Aruba, Bonaire, St.
783. Curaçao’s La Ola Surfclub
Accessible by way of Koraal Tabak (north coast of Curaçao), the rugged, secluded coastal landscape is perfect for adventurous mountain bikers, ATV aficionados and drag racers, but veteran (wind)surfer, snowboarder, surf instructor, Jeroen Eikelenboom, saw great wave-surfing potential at the very
783. Curaçao’s La Ola Surfclub
Accessible by way of Koraal Tabak (north coast of Curaçao), the rugged, secluded coastal landscape is perfect for adventurous mountain bikers, ATV aficionados and drag racers, but veteran (wind)surfer, snowboarder, surf instructor, Jeroen Eikelenboom, saw great wave-surfing potential at the very
800. Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival
“Music’s most important element is not found in notes and keys, its true power lies in bringing people together who enjoy, experience and share it.” – G. Elias, Founder of Fundashon Bon Intenshon, Sole sponsor and organizer of Curaçao North
800. Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival
“Music’s most important element is not found in notes and keys, its true power lies in bringing people together who enjoy, experience and share it.” – G. Elias, Founder of Fundashon Bon Intenshon, Sole sponsor and organizer of Curaçao North
802. Curaçao Fuikdag 2013
Curaçao’s fishermen introduced the very first ‘Fuikdag’ as a spontaneous, unregulated ‘gathering at sea’ to wish each other a happy, prosperous New Year the very first Sunday of every year. Today ‘Fuikdag’ is a highly anticipated debauchery of hundreds of yachts
802. Curaçao Fuikdag 2013
Curaçao’s fishermen introduced the very first ‘Fuikdag’ as a spontaneous, unregulated ‘gathering at sea’ to wish each other a happy, prosperous New Year the very first Sunday of every year. Today ‘Fuikdag’ is a highly anticipated debauchery of hundreds of yachts
815. Diving with Curaçao’s Identical Twins*
Twin Divers is owned and operated by the only diving twins in the Caribbean, Mark and Kurt Brown. Its shell is a blue-green and blue-white ocean freight container on the quaint, picturesque Marie Pompoen (“Pompoon”) beach next to Breezes hotel
815. Diving with Curaçao’s Identical Twins*
Twin Divers is owned and operated by the only diving twins in the Caribbean, Mark and Kurt Brown. Its shell is a blue-green and blue-white ocean freight container on the quaint, picturesque Marie Pompoen (“Pompoon”) beach next to Breezes hotel
820. 10 Things to do Before Curaçao Fuik Dag
#1. Do 100 situps, 100 push ups, 100 squats EVERY day until the first Sunday of the new year (January 6, 2013). No, make that 200. #2. JUST SAY NO TO CARBS… That leftover chocolade letter? Those greasy oliebollen? That
820. 10 Things to do Before Curaçao Fuik Dag
#1. Do 100 situps, 100 push ups, 100 squats EVERY day until the first Sunday of the new year (January 6, 2013). No, make that 200. #2. JUST SAY NO TO CARBS… That leftover chocolade letter? Those greasy oliebollen? That
822. Beach Massages
Salty air and equatorial sun caressing your naked skin. Sand exfoliating your feet. Ocean waves crashing as you stare out onto the peaceful horizon… Are you there yet? Now imagine all this while getting a relaxing massage!!! It really doesn’t
822. Beach Massages
Salty air and equatorial sun caressing your naked skin. Sand exfoliating your feet. Ocean waves crashing as you stare out onto the peaceful horizon… Are you there yet? Now imagine all this while getting a relaxing massage!!! It really doesn’t
826. Bounty Adventures*
Let Bounty Adventures’ Captains Arnold & John and their fun crew (Wesley, Leonard, Joey, Stan, Hans) whisk you away to our little slice of paradise, Klein Curaçao (Little Curaçao), on one of their stylish sailing catamarans: The Jonalisa or The
826. Bounty Adventures*
Let Bounty Adventures’ Captains Arnold & John and their fun crew (Wesley, Leonard, Joey, Stan, Hans) whisk you away to our little slice of paradise, Klein Curaçao (Little Curaçao), on one of their stylish sailing catamarans: The Jonalisa or The
837. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – Music (Part 4 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
837. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – Music (Part 4 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
838. Netto Bar
Intensely dedicated to his bar and best known by his nomber chikí, Netto retired only after his health started deteriorating at 87. But he never let go of his dream. Even after retirement he continued to have one of his
838. Netto Bar
Intensely dedicated to his bar and best known by his nomber chikí, Netto retired only after his health started deteriorating at 87. But he never let go of his dream. Even after retirement he continued to have one of his
839. Swimming with Horses
Swimming with horses in Piscadera Bay. Rainbow sold separately! Contact Rancho Harmonia for more information.
839. Swimming with Horses
Swimming with horses in Piscadera Bay. Rainbow sold separately! Contact Rancho Harmonia for more information.
863. Playa Porto Marie
My mind zooms to PortoMari’s crystal clear blue calm warm water, pristine sand, colorful fish and delicious pinda sous (drizzled over my french fries or Indonesian-style bami noodles) whenever I get hit in the face by a cold wind gust,
863. Playa Porto Marie
My mind zooms to PortoMari’s crystal clear blue calm warm water, pristine sand, colorful fish and delicious pinda sous (drizzled over my french fries or Indonesian-style bami noodles) whenever I get hit in the face by a cold wind gust,
864. Amstel Curaçao Race
The Amstel Curaçao Race is the only road cycling race in the world where male and female amateurs are able to compete against Tour de France winners (Chris Froome in 2012), Olympic winners (Marriane Vos in 2012), Giro d’Italia winners (Thomas
864. Amstel Curaçao Race
The Amstel Curaçao Race is the only road cycling race in the world where male and female amateurs are able to compete against Tour de France winners (Chris Froome in 2012), Olympic winners (Marriane Vos in 2012), Giro d’Italia winners (Thomas
866. Fiesta di San Juan
We were rattled and are currently recovering from too much rain in much of the northern Caribbean and US East… (I’m on Sandy Day #4 of no power and very thankful to good friends for putting me up)… Ironically, I
866. Fiesta di San Juan
We were rattled and are currently recovering from too much rain in much of the northern Caribbean and US East… (I’m on Sandy Day #4 of no power and very thankful to good friends for putting me up)… Ironically, I
873. Curaçao’s Mundo Bizarro
By the fabulous Gaby Lieuw, Founder & Blogger: Sand and Stilettos Located in the colorful heart of Willemstad, the up and coming neighborhood of Pietermaal Smal has often been referred to as our emerging “Quartier Latin”. Meticulous renovations over the
873. Curaçao’s Mundo Bizarro
By the fabulous Gaby Lieuw, Founder & Blogger: Sand and Stilettos Located in the colorful heart of Willemstad, the up and coming neighborhood of Pietermaal Smal has often been referred to as our emerging “Quartier Latin”. Meticulous renovations over the
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 