Video by Guy Britton

Maybe you know Willemstad. The Floating Bridge. Maybe even Mambo Beach.

But there is another Curaçao, a hidden Curaçao, ripe for discovery.

This is the island’s far western coast, home to its most spectacular beaches, rugged, raw stretches of sand seldom traversed by most travelers.

This is another side of Curaçao, the untouched beach destination you’ve been searching for.

See more in the video at the top of the page.

— CJ

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It’s the icing on the cake of every wedding, a chance to get away from it all, a way to begin your new life together in style.

But choosing the right honeymoon destination is very much an art. The best honeymoon destinations combine tranquility,, luxury and adventure, blending much-needed relaxation with requisite romance.

But let’s be honest – the best honeymoons begin and end with the hotel.

Choosing the right place to stay can make or break a honeymoon, and that means the best honeymoon destinations offer a diverse range of high-quality accommodations that tick all of the boxes you’re looking for.

We have you covered, with our list of the top honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean right now, from well-known honeymoon hotspots to several islands that offer the chance for a decidedly different kind of honeymoon.

Antigua This increasingly hip destination has one of the most diverse, outstanding hotel offerings in the Caribbean, with something for everyone: from adults-only all-inclusives like Galley Bay and the Pineapple Beach Club to boutique resorts like Blue Waters and South Point to legendary getaways like Curtain Bluff.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

St Maarten-based Winair is planning a massive expansion to its flight network later this month, the company said.

Winair will be launching direct service to Curacao, Santo Domingo and Haiti beginning Feb. 26.

The expanded network will include daily service to Curacao; five flights per week to Santo Domingo and two flights each week to Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Winair will be operating the flights on ATR-42 aircraft with 48 seats, in partnership with the carrier’s alliance partner, Air Antilles.

“In keeping with Winair’s tradition of providing safe, reliable transportation we are very pleased to recommence service to these destinations,” said Michael Cleaver, CEO of Winair. “Winair looks forward to the continued support of the shareholders, employees and most importantly our customers with these new services. This positive development fills a much needed void in air connectivity and will also provide additional employment to St. Maarteners in these trying times.”

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

American Airlines is increasing its service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao.

Beginning this summer, American will be adding an additional weekly flight from Charlotte to Curaçao.

That means a pair of weekend flights to the island, with service on Saturday and Sunday.

Both flights will operate with 128 seats.

American Airlines is also expanding capacity on its Miami-Curaçao route, with an additional daily capacity of 60 seats.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Delta Vacations has announced a major new distribution agreement with Hilton, the company announced this week.

Delta Vacations, the official vacation provider for Delta Air Lines, is adding more than 400 new Hilton properties to its portfolio by year’s end

That means travel agents will have access to book Hilton’s full range of accommodations for their clients, across 14 brands, from Waldorf Astoria to Curio Collection to Doubletree.

“We’re delighted to have expanded our partnership with Hilton Hotels and Resorts,” said Elizabeth Moriarty, V.P. – Product Development, Delta Vacations. “Their broad selection of hotels, trusted brand reputation and global reach will help Delta Vacations continue to tailor the customer experience and provide premium options that appeal to our customers’ varying tastes and needs while they’re on vacation.”

Hilton has a rapidly expanding portfolio in the Caribbean region, particularly its Curio Collection brand.

— CJ

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