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Aerial view of Curaçao International Airport, showing the yellow terminal building, control tower, airport apron and a commercial aircraft parked on the tarmac.

Aerial view of Curaçao International Airport, showing the yellow terminal building, control tower, airport apron and a commercial aircraft parked on the tarmac.

Curaçao's Tourist Tax Is Changing— Probably!

David Hecht

Sep 218 min read

Open suitcase on a bed packed with colorful rolled clothes, toiletries, and a camera, suggesting travel preparation

Open suitcase on a bed packed with colorful rolled clothes, toiletries, and a camera, suggesting travel preparation

THE COMFORT CURVE: August 2026 The Last 20 Minutes

The Comfort Curve

David Hecht

Aug 223 min read

Silhouette map of Colombia filled with the national flag colors: yellow, blue, and red on a plain white background.

Silhouette map of Colombia filled with the national flag colors: yellow, blue, and red on a plain white background.

COLOMBIA, THE OUTLIER

David Hecht

Aug 222 min read

Curacao Art

Curacao Art

TRAVEL TRENDS - August 2026 CHANGING PLACES

David Hecht

Aug 185 min read

Sliding Patio doors need servicing in Curacao

Sliding Patio doors need servicing in Curacao

Elite Upkeep - August 2026 Doors & Tracks

David Hecht

Aug 183 min read

Curacao Tropical Beach

Curacao Tropical Beach

THE FIRST-TIME GUEST ADVANTAGE

David Hecht

Jul 231 min read

One of the easiest ways to stop seeing your property as an owner is to arrive exactly as your next guest will. Park outside. Pick up a suitcase. Walk to the front door. Observe. Is the house number immediately visible? Did the gate open smoothly? Is the pathway clean? Does the lock feel effortless? When the front door opens, where do your eyes naturally go? Continue through the property without touching anything. Sit on the sofa. Stand at the kitchen counter. Walk into the primary bedroom. Step into the shower. Go outside after dark. Every pause, hesitation or small frustration is valuable information. Guests don't wait until checkout to decide whether they're enjoying a property. Every interaction either builds confidence or creates uncertainty. The best hotels understand this, which is why they obsess over hundreds of tiny moments most guests never consciously notice. Can you find a place to set your phone while making coffee? Is there somewhere obvious to hang a w

One of the easiest ways to stop seeing your property as an owner is to arrive exactly as your next guest will. Park outside. Pick up a suitcase. Walk to the front door. Observe. Is the house number immediately visible? Did the gate open smoothly? Is the pathway clean? Does the lock feel effortless? When the front door opens, where do your eyes naturally go? Continue through the property without touching anything. Sit on the sofa. Stand at the kitchen counter. Walk into the primary bedroom. Step into the shower. Go outside after dark. Every pause, hesitation or small frustration is valuable information. Guests don't wait until checkout to decide whether they're enjoying a property. Every interaction either builds confidence or creates uncertainty. The best hotels understand this, which is why they obsess over hundreds of tiny moments most guests never consciously notice. Can you find a place to set your phone while making coffee? Is there somewhere obvious to hang a w

THE COMFORT CURVE: July 2026 The 5 Minute Walkthrough

The Comfort Curve

David Hecht

Jul 222 min read

Curacao World Cup

Curacao World Cup

TRAVEL TRENDS - July 2026 THE TEST CURAÇAO PASSED

David Hecht

Jul 212 min read

WORLD CUP: EXPOSURE ISN'T TOURISM. IT'S THE FIRST STEP.

WORLD CUP: EXPOSURE ISN'T TOURISM. IT'S THE FIRST STEP.

WORLD CUP: EXPOSURE ISN'T TOURISM. IT'S THE FIRST STEP.

David Hecht

Jul 212 min read

Handyman making preventative fixes to a Curacao home

Handyman making preventative fixes to a Curacao home

Elite Upkeep - July 2026 YOUR PROPERTY IS AGING... EVEN WHEN NOBODY IS THERE

David Hecht

Jul 182 min read

Aerial view of Punda Curacao

Aerial view of Punda Curacao

VISITOR DEEP DIVE - THE CALENDAR IS THE ASSET

David Hecht

Jun 232 min read

TRAVEL TRENDS - June 2026 CHOSEN, NOT CONVENIENT

TRAVEL TRENDS - June 2026 CHOSEN, NOT CONVENIENT

TRAVEL TRENDS - June 2026 CHOSEN, NOT CONVENIENT

David Hecht

Jun 204 min read

Sunny tropical backyard pool with lounge chairs, colorful floaties, palm trees, and green house walls under a bright blue sky.

Sunny tropical backyard pool with lounge chairs, colorful floaties, palm trees, and green house walls under a bright blue sky.

THE COMFORT CURVE: June 2026 THE POOL ISN'T FOR SWIMMING

The Comfort Curve

David Hecht

Jun 202 min read

Electrical panel with circuit breakers for managing and protecting a home’s electrical system in Curaçao.

Electrical panel with circuit breakers for managing and protecting a home’s electrical system in Curaçao.

Elite Upkeep - June 2026 THE ONE SECOND FAILURE

David Hecht

Jun 172 min read

Curacao's beautiful wall art

Curacao's beautiful wall art

TRAVEL TRENDS - May 2026 STRONG FINISH, DIFFERENT SHAPE

David Hecht

May 236 min read

Wall-mounted split-unit air conditioner installed in a modern room, providing efficient cooling and climate control.

Wall-mounted split-unit air conditioner installed in a modern room, providing efficient cooling and climate control.

Elite Upkeep - May 2026 THE COOLING RESET

David Hecht

May 212 min read

Gorgeous Curacao Bathroom creating a great guest experience

Gorgeous Curacao Bathroom creating a great guest experience

THE COMFORT CURVE: THE OUTDOOR ROOM

The Comfort Curve

David Hecht

May 152 min read

Curacao's beautiful blue water

Curacao's beautiful blue water

TRAVEL TRENDS - April 2026 FROM DEPTH TO VELOCITY

David Hecht

Apr 226 min read

Elite Upkeep - April 2026 WHEN STRUCTURES WEAR: PALAPAS, PERGOLAS AND EXPOSURE

Elite Upkeep - April 2026 WHEN STRUCTURES WEAR: PALAPAS, PERGOLAS AND EXPOSURE

Elite Upkeep - April 2026 WHEN STRUCTURES WEAR: PALAPAS, PERGOLAS AND EXPOSURE

David Hecht

Apr 162 min read

Gorgeous Curacao Bathroom creating a great guest experience

Gorgeous Curacao Bathroom creating a great guest experience

THE COMFORT CURVE: BATHROOMS THAT SET THE TONE

The Comfort Curve

David Hecht

Apr 152 min read

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