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Corendon is leading the way with child-free zones: innovation or exclusion?

European airlines are following the demand for quieter travel with adults-only policies. The introduction of child-free zones on flights of the European airline Corendon has caused outrage. Corendon has…

Curaçao welcomes record numbers of tourists supported by growth in aviation

Curaçao welcomes record numbers of tourists supported by growth in aviation

The jump in the number of cruise passengers and the expansion of accommodations also portend a tourism boom for the island. Curaçao's tourism industry is about to…

EZAir forced to change name after threat from easyGroup

EZAir forced to change name after threat from easyGroup

The Curaçao airline chooses pragmatism over legal battle with easyGroup. Regional airline EZAir, based in Curaçao, will change its name to Z Air after accusations of trademark infringement by…

The travel industry and travelers are struggling with the complex reality…

The travel industry and travelers are struggling with the complex reality…

Large travel organizations have taken steps to make their offerings more sustainable, but they are usually bound by commercial interests that prevent them from focusing on small-scale travel. The…

Princes Juliana Airport closes doors and ceremony in honor…

Princes Juliana Airport closes doors and ceremony in honor…

Tropical storm Philippe throws a spanner in the works: impact on Sint Maarten and important rehabilitation on Curaçao. The closure of Princes Juliana Airport on Sint Maarten, an important hub within the…

What you need to know to get the most out of your…

What you need to know to get the most out of your…

With the following insights, you'll be well-prepared to discover Curacao's hidden coves and vibrant cities, all in the comfort of your own rented vehicle. On the always…

Budget airline sets foot in the Netherlands and…

Budget airline sets foot in the Netherlands and…

The route to Curaçao is especially interesting, given that the Caribbean island is a popular holiday destination, but previously had relatively limited access from the US with direct flights. JetBlue, the American…

Measures necessary for student transport due to shortened school schedules

Measures necessary for student transport due to shortened school schedules

The Netherlands Antilles not only offer breathtaking beaches but also a surprising range of public transport options that can be disrupted by persistent heat. Curaçao is experiencing extreme heat waves…

First of 55 charging stations installed at TUI head office Curaçao

First of 55 charging stations installed at TUI head office Curaçao

The project officially started with the placing of the first pile. TUI announced last December that, in partnership with Dynaf, it would install 55 charging stations for electric vehicles…

Electric driving is still far away in Curaçao, despite all…

Electric driving is still far away in Curaçao, despite all…

All in all, the state of electric driving in Curaçao is far from ideal. In our series on Curaçao it is time to draw a conclusion about the state…

From Otrabanda to Oostpunt, an educational experience

From Otrabanda to Oostpunt, an educational experience

No expensive flats, no houses, an unspoilt coastline. It looks like a protected nature reserve. Oostpunt is the easternmost point of Curaçao and is about an hour's drive from…

Westpunt, a sleepy fishing village in Curaçao on the northwest coast

Westpunt, a sleepy fishing village in Curaçao on the northwest coast

The road to Westpunt also offers fantastic views of the ocean and the coastline of Curaçao. In our series about Curaçao we travel to Westpunt, a sleepy…