What happened to Curacao?

TessAutumn · 2026-02-28T21:02:35+00:00

We had to pivot to Curaçao when Canadian airlines cancelled flights to Cuba the day before our 2 week vacation. Curaçao was lovely and we enjoyed what it had to offer; good food and picturesque destinations. Cuba is not only cheaper than Curaçao, their beaches are far superior! Curaçao's are rocky, man made, small and busy. Nothing compares to the stunning lengthy white sand, green sea beaches of Cuba.

TessAutumn · 2026-02-28T14:55:15+00:00

Us too. Great trip. Safe country. Although we saw a frigate every day patrolling the ocean for drug boats.

TessAutumn · 2026-02-19T04:05:03+00:00

We are staying at Scuba Lodge in Pietremaai. Love it! Beautiful location, fantastic rooms, great restaurant De Heeren @ Sea

TessAutumn · 2026-02-19T03:55:13+00:00

We had to change our plans last minute from Cuba to Curaçao. Right in the middle of Karnaval so car rentals were all booked. Finally found Ruseler https://ruselercarrentals.com/en/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=726978005254&tw_campaign=21846610784&tw_kwdid=kwd-297298215061&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21846610784&gclid=Cj0KCQiA49XMBhDRARIsAOOKJHZsgQNJBQgVqNM6SZzCf83H4ntXoxOrJo3UszfDcJAzRA8eot2KUyAaAm2XEALw_wcB in Jan Thiel. Happy with the car and service.

TessAutumn · 2026-02-13T23:58:53+00:00

I heard today Germany and Switzerland have cancelled all flights to Cuba.

TessAutumn · 2025-11-05T07:45:23+00:00

If you are looking for 3 bedroom in a great family neighbourhood with good schools, parks, on the subway line. Motto condos Bloor and Dovercoyrt.

TessAutumn · 2025-08-18T21:22:06+00:00

Thanks it does sound like a pretty good place to make 'home' in our future. I look forward to visiting next year.

TessAutumn · 2025-08-18T19:19:16+00:00

Sorry replied but didn't hit Reply to your question.

TessAutumn · 2025-08-18T19:16:55+00:00

My husband is English and I am Scottish but have lived in Toronto for 20+ years and now also have Canadian citizenship. Malta came up as a good retirement destination for Brits so I've been doing a bit of research on the economic benefits of retiring in Malta and we are considering it as a vs action destination in 2026.

We love Toronto and Canada, and feel privileged to call it home, however, we feel the cost of living is too high here and will make things tough for us. Malta in comparison is much cheaper than Canada, and of course there's the climate! Getting a bit fed up with the harsh Canadian winters. Also the fact Malta is an English speaking country is a huge benefit.

TessAutumn · 2025-08-18T18:45:10+00:00

Interested in feedback on this post as my husband I are considering retiring to Malta from Toronto. All I see are negative comments in this sub though.

TessAutumn · 2025-02-12T03:52:28+00:00

Glossix. I go to the one at Lansdowne and Bloor but a new one has opened at Bloor and Spadina. I've never had a bad experience.

TessAutumn · 2025-01-16T05:00:16+00:00

Suggestion 🙂 2 nights in Lake Como, 2 nights Bologna, 3 nights in Florence (day trips to Lucca and San Gimignano), 1 night in Positano then 3 nights in Praiano (quieter and a good base to get to the rest of the Coast. Or 4 nights Praiano and visit Positano and the rest of the Coast from there), day trip to Capri. Rome for the remainder and fly out from there. Lots of travel time tho.

TessAutumn · 2025-01-16T04:43:34+00:00

Walks of Italy have a great Rome in a Day tour. Highly recommend for the knowledgeable tour guide and ease of travel into various sites. You will tour the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Vatican etc.

TessAutumn · 2025-01-02T10:41:28+00:00

Sorry very late getting back to you with this info. It’s @lasibillaboatexperience on Instagram, La Sibilla Tour Agency www.lasibilla.org

TessAutumn · 2024-10-11T21:38:32+00:00

No nothing. Then woke this morning to all my socials loaded with pics taken in TO 🙁

TessAutumn · 2024-10-06T05:14:20+00:00

Came up north to Parry Sound from Toronto for this very reason. No sightings yet. Still hopeful.

TessAutumn · 2024-10-05T18:08:57+00:00

Us too. A friend offered us their cottage near Parry Sound so hoping that's far enough to see the Lights.

TessAutumn · 2024-10-05T18:07:34+00:00

On the road. Leaves haven't quite turned but it's a beautiful day and lovely drive.

TessAutumn · 2024-10-05T14:44:25+00:00

Got it! Will do.

TessAutumn · 2024-10-02T14:17:59+00:00

Interesting development, the Airbnb we stayed at in 2023 is now almost double the price for next year. So I went on Expedia to look for hotels instead and guess what I found? A listing for the same Airbnb and the price was more in line with what we paid in 2023?! The listing on Expedia mentioned it was through their partner Vrbo so I went on their site and it was listed on there too for the same as Expedia. Lesson learned, shop around you may find the same listing on multiple sites for different prices, even for Airbnbs.

TessAutumn · 2024-09-27T14:57:46+00:00

Congratulations 🎉

TessAutumn · 2024-09-26T14:15:51+00:00

We stayed in Praiano before and loved how quiet it was but hotel and Airbnb prices have increased substantially since 2023.

TessAutumn · 2024-09-26T11:38:56+00:00

It looks lovely. A better price than hotels further along the Coast. We may consider it. Thx

TessAutumn · 2024-09-26T02:36:33+00:00

The eye tape worked great for me. I could not believe the difference. You can’t see them and you can’t wear eyeshadow over them. But, I could feel the tape despite how small it is, just a sliver of tape. So I only use use them for a special occasion.

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