Your Kind of Escape in Curaçao
Curaçao pairs a colourful, walkable capital with small coves, clear water and reefs close to shore. Willemstad’s painted waterfront is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the beaches of the west end are an easy drive away. It is dry, breezy and sits south of the main hurricane belt.
I plan and book these trips for travellers across Canada, from checked destination information rather than a personal trip report.
Curaçao at a glance
- The appeal
- A colourful UNESCO-listed capital, snorkelling from the beach, and small coves along the west coast
- A good length
- 7 nights, with a car for at least part of the stay
- Best season
- January to September is the driest. October to December brings more short showers.
- From Canada
- Non-stops from Toronto run in some seasons; many trips connect
Explore Curaçao
- Things to See & Do — Willemstad, the west-end coves, the national parks and the reefs
- Trip Ideas & Inspiration — A beach week, a city-and-coast split, or a boat day
- When to Go & Travel Tips — Seasons, the DI card, driving and money
A few highlights
Coves on the west end
Small beaches tucked between limestone cliffs, with calm, clear water for swimming and snorkelling. The beaches
Reefs from the shore
Much of the snorkelling starts right from the beach, and sea turtles are a regular sight at some spots. Snorkelling and diving
Willemstad, the national parks and what to eat are on the same page. See the places
Let’s plan your Curaçao trip
Tell me who is travelling, when, and whether you’d rather be near Willemstad or tucked away on the west end. I’ll match the area and the stay, and book the flights and car.
The initial 30-minute consultation is complimentary. The professional research fee is $50 per traveller aged 2 or older, paid before research begins.