1. The rainy season on the island lasts from September to December. The rest of the year the weather is dry and hot, it is ideal for a beach holiday. Tourists, who plan to spend more time walking around the island, but not on the beach, are recommended to come in September or May, when the weather is not so hot.
2. Mains voltage is 120 V, so for some appliances special adapters are required. Sockets of American-style are ubiquitous; in most hotels adapters are available upon request.
3. All major shops accept credit cards; cash is only useful for those who want to make purchases at the open market. In restaurants and petrol stations cashless system is also used.
4. Travelers who are going to purchase antiques or paintings as souvenirs have to be sure to take care about all relevant documents. Export of the cultural property is strictly prohibited. This rule also relates to divers who expect to find gifts directly during dives.
6. The island is pretty safe, but it’s not recommended to explore some outlying areas. In public places you need to monitor personal belongings closely; valuables should be stored at the hotel.
7. Tourists, who want to bring liquor of local production back from a trip, are recommended to go shopping directly to the winery. The store next to it will offer vacationers to taste products and then to buy their favorite liquor at the most attractive price.
Curacao is the island in the Caribbean Sea. It is located approximately 80 kilometers away from Venezuela. The island is a part of Leeward Islands that belong to Lesser Antilles. Willemstad … 
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Netherlands Antilles: travelling advices
1. Despite the fact that the overall crime rate in the Antilles is quite low, tourists have to beware of pickpockets. There are more pickpockets at the airport and ports. A valuable stuff should be left in hotels, where safes are installed for it. If you observe elementary security rules, you won't be a victim of a theft. 2. Local residents keep their streets clean. It is a very bad idea to throw litter, as you can face a serious fine.
3. Police on the islands is characterized by professionalism. Employees wear a blue uniform. They are always ready to help tourists, so you can safely address them on any issue.
4. The official currency of the Antilles since 2011 is the US dollar. However, the Netherlands Antillean guilder, which was the official currency before, is used in Curacao and St. Maarten. … Open
