Travel bloggers and writers love to come to Curacao. Why? Because this vibrant, quirky island provides endless material! From interesting conversations with locals, to an eclectic cuisine worth writing about, to stunning photo ops, to a storied Dutch/Caribbean history to investigate...Curacao makes for a compelling subject. If you’re checking out our Villa Seashell vacation rental site, chances are that, like travel writers, you’re the type to “think outside the beach resort”

Restaurant Week Curacao arrives on Monday, October 17, and runs through October 23, 2016. Over 40 eateries, from very chique expensive fine dining restaurants to bistro restaurants participate this year, serving 3-course dinner for only 55,- ANG (incl. OB tax) per persona $22 lunches and $35 dinners—not to mention additional perks like discount wine, and additional tasting menus. How does one pick a place? Our 5 best restaurants list that are participating in the promotion i

Treat yourself to delicious meals at your vacation rental home when you hire a private chef for a one-off meal or for the duration of your trip. In our exclusive interview with private chef Evelien Sipkes, we get the inside story on her excellent private chef service and how you can enjoy gourmet cuisine in your vacation rental home, without having to lift a finger! Hi Evelien! Tell us a little bit about your background and about what inspired you to become a private chef? I

Curacao should be on your bucket list if you’re looking for a place for a taste of the Netherlands in the southern Caribbean, as the island oozes Dutch culture. Regardless of whether you’re interested in speaking Dutch, eating traditional Dutch food, drinking Dutch beer or exploring the quaint houses reminding of homes in the Netherlands, Curacao really has it all. The main advantage of vacationing in Curacao, as opposed to really going to the Netherlands, is the fact that yo

If you're visiting Curacao and want Insider information on the best pizza on the island, you're in for a treat. We have listed three of our favorite pizzeria's on the island where you can't go wrong. We are by no means the experts, but we do LOVE GOOD FOOD, so here's hoping we will do you proud. The Great Pizza Count Down Starts! Bistro E Lanternu Not really a pizzeria, but definitely making our Pizza SmackDown list are the pizzas from Bistro E Lanternu. Located in a former b

You have booked your flights and accommodation and are ready to go on vacation? We have tested 9 smartphone apps for you to download, which make your vacation in Curacao even more fun. Bon Bini.....
 Although everyone in Curacao speaks at least 3 languages, if you like to make friends in Curacao you have to be able to speak a few words of Papiamento, Curacao's local language.
Unfortunately there is no app available to translate words from Papiamento to English, but there is

Most restaurants you see advertised in Curacao are for those who don't live in Curacao (tourists). These restaurants are quite expensive because most of the ingredients they work with are imported from the US or Europe to the island. Unfortunately, there does not grow much on the island as the island is too hot and does not get enough rain. Besides some bananas, mangos, papayas, peppers, tomatoes, and funny sized cucumbers, there is not much to find. Fortunately, Venezuela i