The Martiniquais are a multicultural bunch, thanks to a history filled with occupations and immigration, the island and its inhabitants are an interesting, beautiful bunch. And with the diversity comes, the language. A variation of creole, and the French language, communicating in Martinique might have its own fair share of quirks.
One of the French Caribbean’s dazzling beauties, Martinique is colorful and rich. The island isn’t named after flowers for anything. Martinique is one of France’s overseas departments that acts the same as its mainland counterparts, but it’s more of a tropical paradise.
The three gems that sit at the helm of the Dutch Caribbean crown, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao are some of the most beautiful, divine islands a seasoned traveler should visit at least once in their lifetime. The ABC Islands’ penchant for cultural quirks, interesting locals, and natural beauty has earned them places in some of the most coveted must-travel lists in the world.
Despite their political and cultural association, traveling between the ABC Islands isn’t really a common thing. Lack of ferries and boats, or other water transport, the presence of water tours, and the plethora of available flights, don’t all make sense especially for the hottest destination in the Lesser Antilles.
To ask about which ABC Island is the best is like comparing three good-natured siblings from each other. Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao, the southwestern Dutch Caribbean are some of the most interesting islands to explore in the region, simply because of their natural and cultural quirks.
Despite the proximity of the Dutch Caribbean to the Latin American nation, getting in between them isn’t as simple. One thing to consider is safety, due to the recent unrest in Venezuela and the rough seas that lie between them, it isn’t safe to just take a ride and go.
One of the hottest, if not the hottest destination in the Caribbean, cruising to Curacao just makes sense. Especially with its hurricane-free climate all year round, some of the most beautiful beaches in the region, and interesting locals, and culture, and especially the exciting capital of Willemstad, everything here is a draw.
Curacao often touted as the Caribbean’s best-kept secret because of how often it gets overlooked by seasoned tourists who love to flock to big-named islands and locales. The island is left with a relatively well-kept charm and a natural beauty that can definitely compete.
Considered as one of the safest islands in the Caribbean, Curacao has a reputation that ensures tourists are safe and sound, free to enjoy the best that the island has to offer. Getting around is easy and accessible, all you have to do is to think of what you want to see on the island, as the island does pack a lot of sights and experiences.
Curacao is an underrated party island that every Caribbean-loving tourist must visit, and live even just for once. Apart from its relative lack of attention, thanks to being overshadowed by its bigger Caribbean neighbors, Curacao has the energy that makes an interesting, and sometimes unforgettable Dutch Caribbean experience.
Curacao, an underrated island in the Caribbean often overshadowed by its exciting neighbors, packs a punch when it comes to history, cultural quirks, and natural beauty. A long history of occupations and control from colonial powers has left a very interesting beautiful little piece of a Caribbean jewel.
Situated in the south of the Caribbean, Curacao isn’t as hard to get to as you would think. Because of the island’s enduring reputation as one of the jewels of the Caribbean, flocks of airlines regularly fly to this Caribbean island.