Curaçao Now: Newly independent island welcomes gay travelers with Dutch-inspired diversity

Travel: When I told friends I was going to be visiting Curaçao for a few days, it never failed that I received one of two responses. Among the small number familiar with Curaçao, there was immediate excitement and expressions of congratulations, followed by a long list of ''must see'' recommendations. And, in a few cases, there was a discernable spot of envy. On the flip side, most people responded with, ''Where is that?'' ... (more)