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InselAir says delinquent taxes, not airworthiness concerns to blame for grounding in Aruba

February 23, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Late tax payments and not the airworthiness of aircraft are the reason InselAir’s McDonnell Douglas aircraft remain grounded in Aruba, the airline said.

Number of visitors to Curaçao declines in 2016

February 20, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The number of people who visited and spent at least one night in Curaçao decreased by 5.6 percent in 2016 compared to 2015, numbers show.

Bistro Le Clochard in Curaçao has closed, report suggests

February 13, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A popular restaurant in the Otrabanda section of Willemstad in Curaçao has apparently closed, according to a report.

Curaçao, Airbnb sign tourism agreement and other news from the island

February 8, 2017 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

From signing an agreement with Airbnb to celebrating the island’s annual Carnival event, here is a look at the latest news from the island of Curaçao.

Your five-minute guide to learning Papiamento

January 31, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Papiamentu is a creole language spoken in the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.

Curaçao gives loan to Insel Air

January 30, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The Government of Curaçao is loaning 33 million guilders (approximately $18.4 million) to Insel Air, according to a Curaçao Chronicle report.

Five reasons to visit Curaçao

January 16, 2017 Todd DeFeo

So, it’s a new year, and that means finding new and exotic places to visit. Anyone looking to the Caribbean for an escape this year would be remiss for not considering the island of Curaçao.

Five absolute must-see places for 2016

May 12, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Who doesn’t have a case of spring fever?

More people visiting Curaçao, numbers show

May 23, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More people are visiting the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, new numbers suggest.

Report: Curacao looking to add preclearance for U.S.-bound travelers

November 26, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Curacao is looking to add preclearance for U.S. bound travelers, which would allow travelers to clear customs before boarding their plane, according to a report in the Curacao Chronicle.