For the person who packed everybody else’s suitcase.
Curaçao with kids.
Parents included.
The beds, the pool, the meals. Somebody has been organising this holiday since February. I would quite like that person to have one, too.
Everyone packed. Your downtime, too?
Someone has already packed the snacks. They deserve a holiday too.
The short answer
A good family week starts with the sleeping arrangements, the pool and a dinner plan. Then comes the beach. Curaçao gives you beach days, time on the water and places to explore. The useful question is how much your family wants to do between breakfast and bedtime.
My family looks after the weeks in Jan Thiel. I’ll walk you through the choices that matter, so the person who organised the holiday can eventually appear in it. Preferably sitting down.
Start with the beds and the pool
Palm Breeze sleeps six in three bedrooms: two kings and one queen, with two bathrooms and a private pool. Dushi Hideaway also sleeps six, with three king bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private pool. Neither layout should be assumed to provide separate single beds for children. Discuss who will sleep where before choosing.
A private estate does not always mean a private pool. Four estates share a resort pool. Compare the pools, rooms and settings, then read the honest notes for your chosen estate.
The details that make a family week work.
A lovely pool is one thing. Knowing how it fits your family is another. Bring these questions to Boy before your week is built.
Will the pool be just for us?
Bayside Hill, Palm Breeze, Happy Hideaway and Dushi Hideaway have private pools. Castaway Beach, Sailaway Beach, Tropical Haven and Sunshine Bay share a resort pool. Your estate is private in either case. Compare the estates and their pools →
What should we know with little swimmers?
Palm Breeze’s pool and hot tub have no gate or lock. Read your chosen estate’s honest notes and tell Boy your children’s ages and swimming confidence before you choose. Palm Breeze’s honest notes →
What about a cot, high chair or car seat?
Palm Breeze lists a crib available on request, a high chair and babysitter recommendations. Tell my family which equipment you need, including car seats, and ask them to confirm the arrangements for your estate and transfers before your week is agreed. The packing list can wait for that answer.
Does everyone have to do the boat trip or dive?
Everything is ready; nothing is mandatory. Tell my family who loves the water, who is new to it and who would rather stay ashore. Ask which activities suit your children’s ages and confidence when my family designs your week.
Which meals do we need to think about?
Dushi Week Easy includes all seven dinners: five at local hot spots and two BBQs. Grocery shopping is arranged at receipt cost; breakfast, lunch and drinks are your own. Dushi Week All Inclusive adds breakfast, lunch and your estate open bar. Tell my family about dietary needs before the week is built. See the meals and breakfast options →
What meals are included for families?
Dushi Week Easy includes every dinner: five dinners at local hot spots, the BBQ aboard Captain Magic Mike's boat and Sunset Club Beach BBQ. My family arranges grocery shopping, with groceries charged at receipt cost. Breakfast, lunch and drinks are your own expense.
Dushi Week All Inclusive adds breakfast, lunch and the estate open bar. Tell my family about children's mealtimes, favourite foods, allergies and dietary requirements while the week is being designed, and confirm what can be accommodated. A private chef's breakfast is one of the All Inclusive breakfast choices; a chef cooking every meal at the estate is not a standard promise. Read the chef and meals guide.
A family week, with space left in it
Start with a nearby beach morning, leave an afternoon at the estate, and choose an early dinner. Save a longer outing for a day when everyone has the appetite for it. The itinerary should work for the youngest person as well as the most enthusiastic one.
Jan Thiel and Mambo Beach are options to explore from this side of the island; Cas Abao is a longer outing. Use my beach guide to choose a destination, then check conditions and facilities for the day. Water conditions change: a beach described as sheltered is not a guarantee for little swimmers.
For a different kind of outing, check the Curaçao Sea Aquarium's current programme. Confirm opening times and arrangements directly. Keep travel time, shade and breaks in the plan rather than filling every gap.
Getting around with children
The week includes airport transfers and an EV-SUV. Tell Boy your party size and the children's ages, and ask my family to confirm appropriate seating, car seats, luggage space and any extra transport you need. All Inclusive adds a standby driver in Jan Thiel; that is not a promise of a private driver for every island journey.
Boat trips and other experiences have different requirements. Ask which activities suit each child's age and confidence and what equipment is available. Nobody has to do every activity. A quiet afternoon is allowed to be the plan.
What does a family Dushi Week cost?
For four guests and seven nights, Easy is US$10,950 total and All Inclusive is US$19,460 total. The per-person nightly comparisons are about US$390 and US$700, rounded to the nearest US$10. Water, electricity, cleaning and taxes are included. Flights, travel insurance, personal purchases and agreed extras are separate. These are group prices, not an assumed child-discount calculation. Check prices for your group and confirm the estate and arrangements in your personal proposal.
Read the guestbook, then build your own week
The guest stories and original estate review links let you read what previous visitors experienced. Their stays span different years and arrangements; your personal website sets out what is included in your week today.
Apply for a Week and book a roughly five-minute Zoom with Boy. If it fits, my family spends about two days designing your personal website, then shares it on a short handover call. Tell him about naps, early dinners and the child who would stay in the water until Tuesday. Those details belong in the plan.
Boy can help with the week.
Your spreadsheet has done enough.
Frequently asked questions
Is Curaçao a good choice with kids?
It can be a lovely family holiday when the accommodation, outings and meal arrangements fit your children. Start with sleeping arrangements and pool access, then plan the days around their ages and interests.
Are all the estate pools fenced?
Do not assume that. Palm Breeze's published notes say its pool and hot tub have no gate or lock. Check the specific estate's notes and discuss pool access before choosing, especially with young children.
Can we get a cot, high chair or babysitter?
Equipment and arrangements depend on the estate and your needs. Palm Breeze lists a crib on request, a high chair and babysitter recommendations. Recommendations do not mean a booked or included babysitter. Ask my family to confirm the exact arrangements and any charges.
Where can we compare a resort stay?
My Curaçao all-inclusive comparison explains family-friendly resorts, meal plans and the private-estate alternative using official sources.
Vacation is holy. Parents included.
A little more island knowledge.
A few things I’ve already looked into.
Put yourself on the guest list.
A family holiday.
You’re invited, too.
Tell Boy about your people, their ages and their kind of day.
My family will help with the details. You can practise sitting down.
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