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Island hopping made easy - ultimate Caribbean travel guide
Follow our tropical Caribbean cruise on which we visited 7 islands in the northeast Caribbean, with many useful tips for St.Kitts, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Antigua & St.Maarten to the BVI's & Bonaire.
Authentic Chica
Dec 27, 202514 min read


Exploring the Caribbean: Affordable Luxury Cruise from Curacao
Affordable Luxury Caribbean Cruise, island hopping made easy via Corendon from Curacao.
Authentic Chica
Dec 8, 20257 min read


Top 10 restaurants & nightlife Sint Maarten - from local food hotspots to stylish beach clubs
With over 300 restaurants & more than 100 nationalities on 37-square-miles, Sint Maarten’s gastronomic scene is extensive & diverse. Let me show you my top 10 based on my own experiences.
Authentic Chica
May 24, 20255 min read


Ultimate Sint Maarten Travel & Carnival Guide: Dutch-French Caribbean Gem
My visit to Sint Maarten, to experience the yearly Carnival, was quite impressive. And I'm happy to share all my tips, pics + map with you.
Authentic Chica
May 11, 202510 min read


Curacao Restaurant Guide Top 28 - from local to beachfront & fine dining
My top Curacao best restaurants guide, incl. custom Google map. Find 28 culinary hotspots all around this Caribbean island easily.
Authentic Chica
Feb 21, 20257 min read


Exploring Curacao: top travel tips, hidden gems, Instagrammable spots, beach clubs & more
Curaçao is a vibrant Caribbean island & a true must visit. Let me share some hidden gems & many travel tips for your ultimate Curaçao visit!
Authentic Chica
Feb 14, 20257 min read


Ultimate Bonaire Travel Guide - Hidden Gem of South Caribbean
Although lesser-known a true hidden gem in the Southern Caribbean, 1 of the ABC islands, turned out to be Bonaire. Read why in this blog!
Authentic Chica
Jul 4, 202412 min read


Top 10 Curaçao Restaurants & Foodie Hotspots + 5 local bonus spots
Is good food an added value to your holiday? Then put Curaçao on your bucket list. Find my top 15 restaurants & local foodie hotspots here!
Authentic Chica
Jan 13, 20247 min read


Curaçao Travel Guide: Top 12 Activities & Unique Stays
Curaçao is a vibrant Caribbean island for which I'm happy to share all my tips in this Curaçao Travel Guide w/ my top 12 activities & stays.
Authentic Chica
Dec 28, 20239 min read


Luxury Meets Sustainability: Aruba's Top Eco-Friendly Accommodations
Discovering the ABC islands in the Southern Caribbean is an experience beyond luxurious hotels, tropical sun-kissed beaches and vibrant...
Authentic Chica
Dec 3, 20237 min read


Top 25 Aruba best restaurants guide - Michelin Star level to authentic local food spots
Find 25 of the best restaurants on Aruba in this guide: fine dining restaurants to authentic local food spots & casual food trucks,incl.map!
Authentic Chica
Nov 8, 202313 min read


The ultimate Aruba guide + practical map
Easily find 40 of the nicest beaches, photo-, sightseeing spots & activities, 38 unique accommodations & restaurants on Aruba with my guide!
Authentic Chica
Jan 16, 20235 min read


Aruba - 4 unique accommodations - affordable luxury & workation friendly
If you love tropical islands , unique accommodations, affordable luxury hotels & private pool villas as much as I do, and are looking...
Authentic Chica
Oct 3, 20229 min read


Aruba - 9 most Instagram-mable spots
Aruba is very diverse & highly Instagram-mable with its white sandy palm tree beaches, bright blue waters, cacti, colorful houses & murals!
Authentic Chica
Nov 14, 20214 min read


Exploring Aruba like a local - road trips, pool villa stay & top 11 beaches
This blog is for you if you like road trips, beautiful beaches, easy to reach by car & want to stay on Aruba in a pool villa, like a local!
Authentic Chica
Oct 14, 20217 min read


Aruba - best barefoot restaurants & local (foodie) hotspots
I fell in love with Aruba because of its natural beauty, but also for its offering of 250 unique & barefoot restaurants and foodie hotspots!
Authentic Chica
Sep 22, 20218 min read


Dominican Republic - 4 unique accommodations revealed – mid to high range
While I stayed in 300 hotels, I was surprised by the unique accommodations in the Dominican Republic. I'm happy to share 4 of my favourites.
Authentic Chica
Apr 26, 20208 min read


The most authentic & Instagram-mable spots of the Dominican Republic
Want something inspiring to focus on for the future? Then dream away to the Dominican Republic with me, even if just for a few minutes!
Authentic Chica
Mar 31, 20207 min read


Aruba top 10 restaurants - my fave foodie hotspots
Aruba impressed me with the big variety of high quality food & beautiful restaurants, with lots of gluten-free, vegan & vegetarian options!
Authentic Chica
Aug 5, 20196 min read


9 Aruba must do's & authentic photo spots
Looking for tropics, sun, white sands, turquoise seas, good food, friendly people and palm trees, aka paradise? Then Aruba's got you covered
Authentic Chica
Jul 2, 20197 min read


7 days in Paradise - Dominican Republic roundtrip
For me the Dominican Republic is the definition of paradise and on this island you don’t have to choose! See for yourself in this blog.
Authentic Chica
Apr 25, 20195 min read
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