Category: The Views

  • Meet me @ Mambo Beach Boulevard

    Meet me @ Mambo Beach Boulevard

    Curaçao’s most lively popular beach is not just about the sea and sand. This local hotspot features attractions and activities to suit everyone. Indeed, there’s always something to see and do at Mambo Beach Boulevard. Beach… With the longest stretch of white sand and breathtakingly blue water on the island, you’re sure to find the…

  • Bon Bini to Curaçao!

    Bon Bini to Curaçao!

    You have arrived to your dream vacation in Curaçao. Drop your luggage to go catch that Curaçao sunset everyone raves about, and unwind with your feet in the sand… At the heart of this island, with nature that is largely protected both above and below the sea, visitors can discover a little-known biodiversity located right…

  • Beaches and Beyond

    Beaches and Beyond

    by Melanie Reffes Less than an hour from Willemstad, on the west coast, Playa Kenepa is really two beaches; Kenepa Grandi or Grote Knip is the bigger beach and Kenepa Chiki or Klein Knip the smaller one. One road leads to both of the popular beaches where you can bring your own cooler and sample…

  • SIRENA PRINCESS BAY ESTATE

    SIRENA PRINCESS BAY ESTATE

    The official opening of the historic Princess Sirena Bay Estate in Willemstad took place on Saturday, 17 February last. After a thorough renovation, the new acquisition of the Ouborg family was festively opened in the presence of family, friends and many business associates, including Minister Martina of Economic Development of Curacao and Lee Towers. During…

  • Vacation Day 1-2-3!

    Vacation Day 1-2-3!

    DAY ONE – REST & REVIVE Ready to start your day energized? It’s your most important meal of the day. Jump start your morning with a buffet and a stunning view of the sea at Hemingway Beach Side Grill and Bar, located at the Sea Aquarium Beach. You can take a seat at the restaurant or nestle…

  • Ecofriendly Restaurant & Organic Farm

    Ecofriendly Restaurant & Organic Farm

      by Katy Branum A true treasure is often discovered where you least expect it. This is certainly relevant to Hofi Casa Cora Plantation.  When you first arrive you might be mistaken to think that you have been given the wrong directions, as you drive towards an old fountain and Plantation house in need of…

  • Blissful & Buoyant underwater world in Curaçao

    Blissful & Buoyant underwater world in Curaçao

    DIVE RETAKE & REFRESHER DIVE Fifteen years ago, my husband, our first baby and I lived in the Fiji Islands. We owned and operated a scuba diving center. My husband was the instructor who led his team of dive professionals and I enjoyed tagging along for leisure dives as often as I could. We lived the…

  • Jeep Safari to the summit of Mount. Christoffel

    Jeep Safari to the summit of Mount. Christoffel

    Through off-road alleys and nature valleys you will eventually reach the top of the mountain that assures you an astonishing 360 view. Put on your walking shoes, grab your selfie-stick and get to the top! The day started bright and early meeting up with our Yellow Adventures tour guide and other passengers. My boys and…

  • Soaring above Curaçao

    Soaring above Curaçao

    I am greeted by a Chief pilot at the Heli headquarters located in Otrobanda. The map of Dushi Curaçao is on the wall, and he points out to different options of trajectory asking me to choose a preferred tour. I was familiar with the road to Westpunt by car so I opted for that direction towards…

  • Enchanted Garden at Mondi Lodge

    Enchanted Garden  at Mondi Lodge

    Nestled in the back roads of St. Michiel, lies a charming tropical haven called Mondi Lodge. Here guests can appreciate natures enchanting way of reconnecting you to yourself. Upon entering the premises, a path leads to a delightful flowering landscape with palapas, bungalows made with logs and thatched dried palm leaves and a lot of…