Individuals Preserve Flocking to the Caribbean Island of Curacao

Whether or not it’s the seashores, the meals, the tradition or the charms of its capital, Curacao has been seeing blazing tourism progress within the final two years. 

However the largest story in Curacao’s success has been a dramatic shift in visitation from the Caribbean’s most essential supply market: america. 

Within the final couple of years, Curacao has seen vital progress in arrivals from the US, bending its typical demographic map towards North America. 

That continued final month, when the Dutch Caribbean island noticed 20 p.c progress in arrivals from America in comparison with the identical month final yr. 

That represented a complete of 12,544 guests, up from 10,483 in October 2023. 

Total, the island reported an 11 p.c bounce in stayover arrivals yr over yr, buoyed by a equally sturdy 16 p.c enhance from the mainland Netherlands market. 

For the yr, Curacao is up 23 p.c in comparison with the primary 10 months of final yr – one of many quickest progress charges of any vacation spot within the Caribbean proper now now. 

Are you planning a trip to Curacao? Flights have by no means been extra pervasive, from new Atlanta service on Delta to quick access on carriers like JetBlue and American Airways. 

What about inns? The island is house to a remarkably numerous assortment of locations to remain, whether or not you’re at luxurious resorts just like the Baoase (one in all our all-time favourite Caribbean inns), the brand new Sandals Royal Curacao or boutique choices such because the Kura Botanica, a resort we just lately stayed at and cherished for its village-style really feel (charges from $193.24) or the great-value Brion Metropolis Lodge ($121 per night time) proper within the coronary heart of Willemstad, you received’t lack for nice choices. 

And did we point out the inexperienced rum?