Returned from 12 days in Curacao.
Accommodation:
Serviced apartment near the action. $38/night.
Scene:
Improved recently. Prices up slightly.
Highlights:
Great provider on day 3.
Overall: 9/10 - Exceeded expectations.
Happy to answer questions.
Curacao — 10 day trip report
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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I was there in February and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $54/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $54/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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This matches my experience. Curacao is great value.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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This matches my experience. Curacao is great value.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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