Curaçao Island. EasyFM 97.9 MHz Aruba & Curaçao. Amigoe Nieuws. Caribbean Lifestyles Magazine. Curacao Online Network. Curaçao - Cariben, Nederlands-Caribisch gebied. ABC Islands Compared. I ntroduction This page has been written by Attila Narin who lived on Curaçao for two years and visited Aruba and Bonaire towards the end of that time for a few days. In other words, I know Curaçao much better than Aruba or Bonaire. For more about Curaçao, read Attila's Curaçao Page . Although all three islands are culturally and geographically closely related, each island has its unique characteristics. That's exactly what makes this comparison so interesting. Perhaps visitors might find this useful when trying to decide which island would be best suited to satisfy their vacation plans and dreams. This comparison is certainly not intended to criticize any of the islands. Enjoy!
F irst I mpressions When I first arrived in Curaçao in 1996, I immediately liked the water and the beaches, the palm trees, the mixture of tropical atmosphere and dryness at the same time, the cactus trees, and the Dutch influence. P olitical S tatus Until 1986 Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao together with St.