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You are a Hero Foundation
It all began 4 years ago on that particular Saturday in September 2011. Aksel Cijntje went out into the city for a drink with some friends when he got shot in the back. This incident had him paralyzed for the rest of his life and landed in a wheelchair. He says: “From that moment, my whole life was…
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Looking back at contest – HNY!
EVENTS CURAÇAO 2015 PHOTO CONTEST : Congratulations to all the winners! Sponsored by BOOLCHAND’S Darrellyn Alberto- 1st PLACE WINNER – GoPro Hero4 Silver Edition Terry Van Omen – 2nd Place WINNER – Bose SoundLink Color Alberto Sanchez – 3rd Place WINNER – Garmin Vivofit is: “Punda reminds me that the most amazing things come in small package! —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- Blue Bay Resort and Beyond GIVE AWAY for 2…
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Fast Forward Phases of the Curaçao Ports of Authority
by Deya Mensche The CPA main aim is to make the inner harbor more accessible to the public by creating an interconnected harbor, surrounded by pedestrian paths and parks. Another objective is to continue the promotion of Willemstad as a commercial center and increase residential population downtown. Most importantly, CPA wants to continue to support…
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Family Fun in Curaçao
A perfect day with Pelican Express Excited about the boat trip aboard the Pelican Express, my kids and I walk to the dock that is on the way to the Sea Aquarium Park and we are greeted by Captain Jaro and a friendly crew. We climb aboard joining more people and the ambiance is set for…
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One-on-One with Jean Wyclef
by Deya Mensche Wyclef Jean can be many things to many people and easily shifts from entertainer, musician, producer, social entrepreneur, politician, to wise educator. One thing that’s undeniable is his love for the people and the ability to relate to his fans. When Wyclef Jean visited Curaçao, Events Curaçao had an intimate chat with him…
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Dolphin Assisted Therapy and a home away from home
One of the paramount reasons for the success at the Curaçao Dolphin Therapy Centre is the natural surroundings given to the dolphins. For this reason animal protection is a high priority for CDTC. For only healthy and happy dolphins “work” of their own free will with the children and help these children to…
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Immersion Travel: Revealing Secret Treasures
by Katy Branum This familiarity with travel shapes ones desire to seek out new and interesting cultures, and to swap stories with others. Those visiting Curaçao will be delighted to know that here you get to enjoy all the aspects of a genuine Caribbean adventure, and it’s for this reason that many find Curaçao to…
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Hooked on dinner plans
The sun is shining, as it usually does in Curaçao, and I am in between appointments, so I decide to go for a walk, venturing down the coastline toward Marie Pompoon. I soon find myself standing before a make-shift, blue hut boasting the hand-painted sign: “Piska Fresh”- Fresh Fish. Normally the smell of fish sends…
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Scuba Diving at your Doorstep
You don’t even have to dive deep at Atlantis Diving! “Curaçao has a big advantage all over the island for intro dives and technical dives. Even at 12 meters you can dive on the East Side and the West Side with over 66 sites accessible by shore ranking Curaçao to be a pretty diverse network of…
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Discover a piece of Paradise @ Blue Bay Resort
Blue Bay Resort and Beyond GIVE AWAY There’s just so much to do on Curaçao! and the WINNER is… ESTHER STRAVER You must claim your prize by 11:00pm ETA – FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED – CAR INCLUDED COURTESY OF: CARSON CAR RENTAL CONTEST ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF U.S.A., CANADA AND THE NETHERLANDS -See Terms & Conditions…