Caribbean connections - September 2023

- RE/MAX Commercial
- Agenda
- New listings for sale
- New listings for rent

Caribbean connections - August 2023

- Sales tax on rental properties
- Agenda August 2023
- New listings for sale
- New listings for rent

Caribbean connections - July 2023

• Flag day
• The RE/MAX Collection
• Agenda July 2023
• New listings sale
• New listings rent

Caribbean Connections - June 2023

- Tourism is growing
- White roofing
- New listings sale
- New listings rent

Caribbean connections - May 2023

- Recap on Kingsday
- Borders to Venezuela have been reopend
- Movie shot in Curacao
- Agenda May 2023
- New listings Sale
- New listings Rent

Caribbean connections - April 2023

- Updates on the number of visitors compared to the pandamic year
- Difference in number of buyers from various countries
- Investment permit updates
- Agenda April 2023
- New listings Sale
- New listings Rent

Caribbean Connections - March 2023

- A word of welcome and a selection listings
- Your agents choice
- News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
- Coming soon: drone photos and videos
- Agent of The newsletter
- Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - February 2023

- A word of welcome and a selection listings
- Your agents choice
- News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
- Coming soon: drone photos and videos
- Agent of The newsletter
- Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - January 2023

- A word of welcome and a selection listings
- Your agents choice
- News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
- Agent of The newsletter
- Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connection - December 2022

- A word of welcome and a selection listings
- Your agents choice
- News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
- PMI Property Management Curaçao
- Opening Curaçaos first "wasbar" 
- Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connection - November 2022

- A word of welcome and a selection listings
- Your agents choice
- News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
- Double taxation & getting married in Curacao
- Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connection - October 2022

- A word of welcome and a selection listings
- News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
- Curacao pride & Building your dream house
- Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connection - September 2022

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• CEO/ major shareholder payment
• Compliance obligations real estate agents
• Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - August 2022

• A word of welcome and a selection of listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Curaçao no.1 destination in the Caribbean to work remotely
• 8 reasons why buyers (and agents) prefer virtual tours over video
• Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - July 2022

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Property Management Incorporated (PMI) Curaçao
• Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - June 2022

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• A new collaboration
• Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - May 2022

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Kura Hulanda
• Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - April 2022

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• New franchise & more
• Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - March 2022

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Increase in home sales
• Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - February 2022

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• The 3rd office for RE/MAX BonBini
• Corendon hotel starts 2nd construction fase

Caribbean Connections - January 2022

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Renting out to holidaymakers 
• What if your adress is not known?  

Caribbean Connections - December 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Export your car to Curacao
• 2021 - Record year housing market

Caribbean Connections - November 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Boost inter-island flights
• Cape Marie Luxury Apartments

Caribbean Connections - October 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Digital Visibility 
• The Jazmyn  

Caribbean Connections - September 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• The Ridge - under construction
• Curaçao in the news

Caribbean Connections - August 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection of listings
• News regarding RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Starting your own business
• Hurricane preparedness kit

Caribbean Connections - July 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection of listings
• News regarding RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Change in tax-holiday
• Curacao monuments

Carribean Connections - June 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Cooperation agreement airports
• Colourful houses on Curaçao

Carribean Connections - May 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Mobile test center at Hato
• Qatar Airways to Curaçao

Carribean Connections - April 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• News: Parliament reduces property tax
• Meet our new agents!

Caribbean Connections - March 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection listings
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• @HOME in Curaçao campain for travelers
• Interview with Sepp Koster, owner and CEO of Blue Bay

Caribbean Connections - Februari 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection of activities to do on this island indoor and outdoor
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• 7 things to know before buying a holiday home
• Mr Hans van Tol - coordinator Supervision Department FIU-Curaçao

Caribbean Connections - Januari 2021

• A word of welcome and a selection of activities to do on this island indoor and outdoor
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• 7 things to know before buying a holiday home!
• Interview with Mr Hans van Tol - coordinator Supervision Department FIU-Curaçao

Caribbean Connections - December 2020

• A word of welcome and a selection of activities to do on this island indoor and outdoor
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• 7 things to know before buying a holiday home
• Mr Hans van Tol - coordinator Supervision Department FIU-Curaçao

Caribbean Connections - November 2020

• A word of welcome and a selection of activities on the island
• New regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Buying and restoring a monument and the help Monument Fund is offering

Caribbean Connections - October 2020

• A word of welcome and a selection of activities on the island
• New regarding to RE/MAX BonBini and the real estate market
• Pagatinu - The advantages of prepaid electricity

Caribbean Connections - September 2020

• A word of welcome and a selection of activities on the island
• News regarding to RE/MAX BonBini
• Information about the importance of good photos when selling your house

Caribbean Connections - July & August 2020

• Overview of activities for the summer months
• Staycations on the island - new initiatives to promote local tourism
• RE/MAX Summer News

Caribbean Connections - June 2020

• Selection of indoor and outdoor activities
• The 1st time buyer checklist explained
• Selling a home during Corona with Virtual Tours

Caribbean Connections - May 2020

• The International Film Festival Rotterdam
• Running businesses in a creative way on the island
• Curacao after Corona

Caribbean Connections - April 2020

• Activities to do at home
• Our agents are looking for rental properties
• How to furnish your rental property

Caribbean Connections - March 2020

• Curacao celebrates 50th Carnaval edition
• Our team members visit the annual RE/MAX convention in Las Vegas
• Important news about property taxes in Curacao

Caribbean Connections - February 2020

Dutch singers performing in Curacao
RE/MAX office open on Saturday mornings!
Several changes in tax legislation in Curacao

Interview with Odette Doest - a veterinarian with a mission

Caribbean Connections - January 2020

• Fuikdag Curacao - boating day on first Sunday of the year
• RE/MAX year end party at Bij Blauw in Pietermaai
• Rules about moving your belongings to Curacao 

Caribbean Connections - December 2019

• Curacao tennis legends and opening new hospital
• All about RE/MAX BonBini news from last month
• Tips how to present your house when putting it up for sale

Caribbean Connections - November 2019

• Curacao Baseball week and KLM marathon
• RE/MAX BonBini news from last month
• Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account for USA citizens

Caribbean Connections - October 2019

• Interesting and fun events taking place this month
• Agents visit RE/MAX Commercial seminar in Denver
• Immigration at the airport: new online ED Card.

Caribbean Connections - September 2019

• Curacao Pride Festival in Willemstad
• Virtual tours on RE/MAX BonBini website
• Changes in Curacao real estate tax

Caribbean Connections - July & August 2019

• Dia di bandera (Flagday) and Kaya Kaya street party
• Download our new APP on your smart phone!
• Interesting article on VAT reimbursement

Caribbean Connections - June 2019

Overview of events in Curacao in June:

• All of the most interesting and fun events taking place this month
• All about RE/MAX BonBini news from last month
• Article on retiring on the island and the best tips for recent retirees!

Caribbean Connections - May 2019

Overview of events in Curacao in May:

• Festive and sporty events taking place this month
• All about RE/MAX BonBini news from last month
• Article on hosting the perfect Open House for homeowners!

Caribbean Connections - April 2019

Overview of events in Curacao in April:

• Festive events and culinary happenings
• All about RE/MAX BonBini news from last month
• Article on Curacao Cuisine

Caribbean Connections - March 2019

Overview of events in Curacao in March:

• All about how to celebrate Curacao Carnival
• RE/MAX International R4 convention in Las Vegas
• Article on vacation rentals

Caribbean Connections - February 2019

• Selection of festive carnival events
• Office at Caracasbaaiweg under construction
• Overview of information about compliance regulations

Caribbean Connections - January 2019

• Selection of festive events to enter the new year
• Search properties on a map on www.realestate-curacao.com
  Overview of information about staging your home to sell

Caribbean Connections - December 2018

• Selection of holiday season activities
• Opening hours in December and Happy Holidays
• Overview of information about diving in Curacao

Caribbean Connections - November 2018

• Selection of festivities
• Distressed properties and many anniversaries!
• Overview of information about moving to Curacao from the U.S.

Caribbean Connections - October 2018

• Overview of events in Curacao in October
• Brand new RE/MAX office at Blue Bay Resort
• Overview and information about resorts in Curacao

Caribbean Connections - September 2018

• Overview of events for September
• New on our website: SPECIAL OFFERS!
• Education in Curacao - schools for your children

Caribbean Connections July-August 2018

• Velas Latino America
• 10 year anniversary for Nicole and Melissa
• Changes in Curacao tax law

Caribbean Connections June 2018

• Color Walk and line up for North Sea Jazz Curacao
• RE/MAX BonBini Commercial for all your commercial properties
• Street food was always a trend in Curacao 

Caribbean Connections May 2018

• Kings Day festivities in Curacao
• mortgage pre-approval from your RE/MAX realtor
• successful Curacao baseball players in USA

Caribbean Connections April 2018

• Harvest Festival Parade and Kings' Day
• Reception at new apartments on Blue Bay Resort
• Tax incentives historic inner city

Caribbean Connections March 2018

• AA increases capacity on Curacao flights
• RE/MAX BonBini celebrates her 12-year anniversary!
• Refund of VAT on purchases in The Netherlands

Caribbean Connections February 2018

• Caribbean Carnival!!
• New layout future newsletters - Open Houses in 2018
• Note on your bucket list: Carnival in Aruba
• New city beach and announcement Curacao North Sea Jazz
• For Dutch residents: acquire DigiD from Aruba
• Solar panels on government buildings

Caribbean Connections January 2018

• Jet Blue and Tui offer extra flights to Curacao
• New office for RE/MAX Blue Bay Real Estate in 2018
• Aruba - first edition of marathon
• Curacao - 'ride for the roses' for the fight agains cancer
• Travel documents you need to travel the Dutch Caribbean
• Ten reasons to buy a house in Curacao

Caribbean Connections December 2017

• Santa Run and other fun activities in December
• RE/MAX BonBini end of the year party
• Aruba Fashion Week
• Curacao: Second Mega Pier for cruise ships in use
• Registration of your self-built home in Curacao
• Open Houses and Facebook

Caribbean Connections November 2017

• End of year festivities in the Caribbean
• RE/MAX BonBini at Luxury Property Show in London, U.K.
• Aruba: second edition of the Aruba Art Fair
• Tennis legends are guest in Curacao 
• Rules for CEO / major-shareholders
• TUI offers flights from Brussels to Aruba & Curacao

Caribbean Connections October 2017

• Hurricane Irma destroys buildings in St. Martin
• People leave St. Martin and arrive in Curacao
• Coral Spawning in Aruba
• Curacao first island with Google streetview
• New rules for competition restriction
• RE/MAX BonBini at Second Home Fair in Utrecht

Caribbean Connections September 2017

• What happened on the islands and what is to come
• Introduction new RE/MAX logo and balloon
• Aruba Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival
• Curacao economy boost expected in 2018
• Residency permit for investors

Caribbean Connections July-August 2017

• Curacao football team successful in Caribbean Cup
• SDIRA certification for RE/MAX BonBini agents
• New safe cycling path in Aruba
• Multi commodities center at Hato airport in Curacao
• Various forms of mortgage by Banco di Caribe
• New Fun Miles magazine is out with great offers

Caribbean Connections June 2017

• Pre-Curacao marathon in Scheveningen, The Netherlands
• New Fun-Miles action for home owners
• Grand solar panes project in Aruba
• CTB launches campaigns in US to attract visitors
• How to get an appraisal for your home
• Wimco and RE/MAX join forces to better serve clients

Caribbean Connections May 2017

• Public holidays & festivities
• Housing market in the lift
• Save for retirement in the Caribbean
• Elections on Curacao
• Royal honors in Aruba
• New local product: 'Williburger'

Caribbean Connections April 2017

• International Film Festival & King's day
• Choose the best RE/MAX agent for you
• Starting a business in Curacao
• Camping on the beach in Aruba
• Customs Bonaire works with sniffer dog
• Curacao delegation on consumer fair

Caribbean Connections March 2017

• Carnival season
• Fun Miles & Second Home Fair
• Sales tax over rented properties
• Building smart communities in Aruba
• Flamingo colonies
• Development Marie Pompoen

Caribbean Connections February 2017

• The luxury of a private pool
• Reduction of Transfer Tax in Aruba
• Planting trees on Bonaire
• Tourism growth expected in Curaçao
• House of the month

Caribbean Connections January 2017

• Happy new year
• Buying and restoring a monument
• Agreement Aruba - Airbnb
• Donkey Sanctuary on Bonaire
• Curaçao North Sea Jazz

Caribbean Connections December 2016

• Insurance during a move
• Green energie on Aruba
• Heart week in Bonaire
• Weekly market in Curacao

Caribbean Connections November 2016

• Fun Miles with your home
• How to present a house
• Green Corridor on Aruba
• Ecological restoration by Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire
• CFI signs MoA with Fabien Cousteau

Caribbean Connections October 2016

• Rain season brings color to the islands
• Becoming a RE/MAX agent
• Rules regarding the placing of solar panels
• Aruba art fair
• Bonaire famous for watersports

Caribbean Connections September 2016

In this issue:

• End of summer holiday
• Open house day Curacao and Bonaire
• Olympic games
• Moving with pets

Caribbean Connections July / August 2016

In this issue

• Summer Festivals on Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao
• Website for vacation rentals 
• Information about law of succession
• Aruba - Love Festival
• Bonaire - Divers' Paradise
• Curacao - Private Boarding at airport

Caribbean Connections June 2016

• Lots of culture, music and food
• New training for our team - Fly & Buy
• Ferry service between islands
• Aruba - Reopening refinery
• Bonaire - Skate Park
• Dushi Walk Curacao

Caribbean Connections May 2016

• Dia di Rincon and other festivities
• Opening Bonaire office and Fly & Buy Event
• Earth Day 2016 celebrations in the Caribbean
• Introduction  of E-gates at Hato Airport
• San Nicolas new cultural heart of Aruba
• Air line companies that fly between islands

Caribbean connections April 2016

In this issue:

• Thousands of volunteers participate in NLDoet
• RE/MAX Convention in Las Vegas
• Curacao International Film Festival
• Moving to one of the ABC Islands
• Rolling Stones perform in Cuba
• International Jazz Day Aruba & King's Day

Curacao Connections March 2016

In this issue:

• RE/MAX Convention in Las Vegas
• New website and newsletter
• Different types of property ownership
• Zika virus - symptoms and treatment
• Curacao Hospitality and Tourism Association
• Sea turtles research program

Curacao Connections February 2016

In this issue:

• Tumba Festival and Ride for the Roses
• Bonaire office now open
• Information about Home Owners Associations
• Curacao wins award at New York Times Travel Show
• Video: new airport developments Curacao
• Carnival on ABC islands

Curacao Connections January 2016

In this issue

• New year festivals
• Our new office on Caracasbaaiweg is now open
• Complete your immigration card for Curacao online
• New flights to and from Curacao
• The house purchasing process
• First Curacao winery is now open

Curacao Connections December 2015

In this issue:

• Festivities around the holiday season
• RE/MAX ABC thanks you for a great year
• New RE/MAX partner- ABC villa rentals
• Video of 2 bedroom villas for sale
• Curacao entry requirements
• Curacao success in tennis

Curacao Connection November 2015

In this issue:

• Year End Special with great prices for lots on Blue Bay Resort
• New office rented in Aruba and new team members 
• Curacao nominated by USA Today
• Food festivals in November
• New masterplan for Annabaai and Waaigat
• Curacao Baseball week - watch the video!

Curacao Connection October 2015

In this issue:

• Sports and food events
• Meet new team members
• Opinion survey Dutch Kingdom
• Renovation Queen Emmabridge
• Fund raising concert Di-Rect
• Curacao thriathlon - marathon

Curacao Connection September 2015

In This Issue:

• Newsletter new sytel
• RE/MAX BonBini has a new company name and logo
• Important changes in admission requirements
• Curacao North Sea Jazz
• New investment policy
• Tourism Conference
• Curacao in the News 

Curacao Connection July / August 2015

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Double Play (book by Frank Martinus Arion) being filmed
• Saving Coral
• The Netherlands Supports Development Ferry Service ABC-Islands
• 4D at The Cinemas
• HSS Discovery on her way to Istanbul
• World Port Tournament Baseball
• Curaçao in the media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection June 2015

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Introducting our interns
• TGI Monday – hosted by RE/MAX June 2015
• Colombians no longer need a visa to Curacao
• Made in Curacao – 20 June 2015
• Curacao Tourist Board wins Sabre
• Art Rules Curacao – workshops (summer holiday)
• Curaçao in the media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection May 2015

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Air Canada Expanding Curaçao Service
• Presenting our New Agents
• Princess Beatrix opens exhibition Guera na Korsou in Curacaosch Museum
• Two New Music Festivals on Curaçao
• Curaçao in the media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection April 2015

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• 31st Edition Curaçao Regatta
• Hato Airport
• 2018 World Championship Soccer
• Kingsnight and -day (26 & 27 April
• Advertorial: Dutch Durables;
• Curaçao in the media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection March 2015

In This issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Open House Blue Bay Real Estate March 28& 29, 2014
• Curaçao set to launch first ever STEP Curaçao Conference on March 12 & 13
• Curaçao Carnival: ;It's all about colors
• International Film Festival Rotterdam, 4th edition: March 25-29;
• Advertorial: Mundo Mio;
• Curaçao in the media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection February 2015

In This issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Ride, Swim, Walk for the Roses
• Win a price - name the second megapier
• Project "Touristic Development Waaigat" starts
• Plein Air Curacao - International art festival
• Soft opening Jet Centre Curacao
• Curacao in the Media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection January 2015

In This issue

• A friendly note from our team
• It's getting easier to visit Curaçao
• Fuik Day
• New beach at Marie Pampoen
• Movie Jandino Asporaat partially filmed on Curaçao
• Curaçao in the media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection December 2014

In This issue

•  A friendly note from our team
•  Arrival of Sinterklaas
•  Extended Shopping
•  More tourists in September
•  Government Expects Economic Growth in 2015
•  Curaçao in the media
•  Peeking forward

Curacao Connection November 2014

In this issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Curaçao ranks number one in the world forcruise passenger growth 2013
• Yet a new ambitious addition to our team
• Pietermaai - historic city centre
• Curaçao stands out on television and in the cinema
• Sporty Curaçao
• Curaçao in the media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection October 2014

In this issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Curacao Clean Up 2014
• New House Hunter International Episode Curacao
• RE/MAX Real Estate Cafe
• New Investment Policy as of October 1, 2014
• Meet out Newest Team Member
• Change of Extension in websites and e-mail addresses
• Curacao in the Media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection September 2014

In this issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Open house at Blue Bay
• Meet our newest team member
• RE/MAX BonBini moved into new office
• Curacao in the media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection August 2014

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• North Sea Jazz
• Fun at the waterside
• Curacao well loved by US residents
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection July 2014

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Market research
• RE/MAX International Awards
• Curacao in the media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection June 2014

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• 50 Hours Of Radio For Charity
• Major Sports Events
• Curaçao In The Media
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection May 2014

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• HGTV Recording Third Curacao Based Edition Of House Hunters International
• Easter Monday Seú Parade
• Please Assist Us With In-Depth Market Research.
• Our Survey Takes Approximately 4 Minutes.
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection April 2014

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• When Have You Last Visited Our Youtube Channel?
• Blue Bay Open House Recap
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection March 2014

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Invitation Open House Blue Bay: March 22nd
• Introducing our new office intern
• Our expanding team explores new markets
• Domain Name And E-mail Address Changes
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection February 2014

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Are you looking for a new professional challenge?
• Meet Our Newest Team Member
• RE/MAX Once again number one number one real estate franchise brand
• New Tax Friendly Export Regulation in Profit Tax Ordinance
• Open House Gated Community Cubaweg
• Celebrating Founders Day
• Peeking forward

Curacao Connection January 2014

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Groundbreaking for construction of new hospital
• Impressive infrastructural upgrades
• Looking back on a successful business year
• Plans for the near future
• Website Upgrade

Curacao Connection December 2013

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Major Website Overhaul
• Retirement Plan For Employees RE/MAX BonBini
• Successful Open House Event at Sta Catharina Resort
• Agents of RE/MAX BonBini at Venezuelan Expo
• Curaçao In The Media

Curacao Connection November 2013

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Major Website Overhaul
• Retirement Plan For Employees RE/MAX BonBini
• Successful Open House Event at Sta Catharina Resort
• Agents of RE/MAX BonBini at Venezuelan Expo
• Curaçao In The Media

Curacao Connection October 2013

In This Issue

• A friendly note from our team
• Sambil Curacao Shopping Mall
• RE/MAX BonBini Agent Attend Expo in Caracas
• Introducing Real Estate Tax
• Curaçao In The Media