Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao: ABC’s of the Caribbean Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao or collectively called the “ABC” islands, is also known as the “Dutch Leewards”. If you will look at a map of the Caribbean, you will notice that there are three dots just off the coast of Venezuela. The three islands, namely Aruba, Bonaire and […]
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RECIPE CURACAO Summary: A peek at Curacao’s favorite local recipes. Care to taste the iguana stew? Or does goat stew sound better? Bizarre? For some, yes. But for the locals in Curacao, these are as tempting as the steak served at fancy restaurants. Recipe Curacao may be uncommon, but definitely delectable. Generally influenced by the
Curacao Island Looking for a European atmosphere in the tropics? How could that be possible? Well, wonder no more. The island of Curacao is the place you’re looking for. Located in the southwest part of the Caribbean, the Curacao Island is the largest island of the Netherlands Antilles. Just 35 miles north of Venezuela and
CURACAO GASOLINE Summary: What is with Curacao and its gasoline? Are you wondering what’s so significant about Curacao gasoline? Well for one, it was basically the reason why Curacao’s economy boomed. If you think tourism is Curacao’s major economy booster, think again. Unknown to most, Curacao’s oil is actually its biggest source of income. How
WHERE IS CURACAO Summary: The basic things about Curacao. Yes, Curacao is definitely a place. The biggest island among the five-member island of the Netherlands Antilles group, Curacao is basically a flat island of about 40 miles or 64 km in length, encompassing around 171 square miles. A popular vacation spot in the Caribbean, Curacao
Curacao at a Glance What is Curacao? Most people would ask that question but to the people who’ve been there, Curacao is the place to be. Curacao is a country located south of the Caribbean Sea off the shore of Venezuela. Pronounced as Kura’são. Curacao was derived from the Spanish word “Corazon” which means “Heart”
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The Sweet And Spicy Sides Of Curacao Though Curacao may seem like your average Caribbean island, this vacation hotspot has inherited a cosmopolitan sensibility unlike any other destination. Though colonized by the Dutch, Curacao boasts an incredibly diverse population, with 45 distinct nationalities represented in its modest population. Over the years, these diverse groups have
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Island of Curacao Curacao, one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. A tropical paradise. Located at the southern part of the Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela, the island of Curacao is the largest island in the Netherland Antillies. The island of Curacao is also part of the “Dutch Leeward Island” also known
The Curacao Flag Many people would wonder why they can’t find Curacao in the list of country. That is because Curacao is under Netherlands Antilles (an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands). Along with Bonaire and other three neighboring island in the north-eastern part of the Caribbean, Curacao belongs to the Netherlands Antilles.
Celebrate Saint Nicholas Day In Curacao Each December in the ABC Islands – Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao – locals and tourists celebrate the traditional Dutch holiday known as Saint Nicholas Day. Throughout the weeks leading up to the feast day on December 5, Sinterklaas – the Dutch precursor to the American Santa Claus – makes
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