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When you travel, you don’t just collect souvenirs — you collect stories . That’s exactly why I created From the Island Journal , my personal diary space right here at Destinations.
This is where you’ll find so much more than lists of tourist spots. Here, I’ll open my heart to you.
Expect:
✅ honest reviews of restaurants — the kind that fill your belly and your soul
✅ introductions to hidden places you’d never find on your own
✅ stories of Curaçao’s culture, language, and daily rhythms
✅ lessons I’ve learned through challenges — and how they shaped me
✅ encouragement to build what I call Dushilicious Relationships — connections rooted in warmth, respect, and God’s blessings
Because Destinations is more than a guide. It’s my mission to keep you close, to show you that Curaçao isn’t just beautiful, it’s home .
Whether you’re visiting for a day or a season, I want you to feel part of the family. I want you to taste what I taste, see what I see, and hold on to the spirit of dushi that lives in me.
Through these journal posts, I’ll welcome you into my personal journey — the joys, the heartbreaks, the funny moments, and the miracles — so you can truly understand the heart behind this brand.
So grab a cold awa di lamunchi (lime water), settle in, and get ready to explore with me. From the Island Journal will be your window into the Curaçao I know, and the Curaçao I love.
Let’s do this together, one story at a time.
With blessings and all my love,
Grace Winklaar
Founder, Destinations
The Accident That Changed My Life — and Led Me Back to Curaçao
When Grace Winklaar’s life took an unexpected turn after a devastating accident, she lost more than just her ability to walk the streets of Curaçao — she lost her way of connecting with travelers face to face. But through faith, solitude, and a fierce love for her island, she found a new calling: to guide others through story. This emotional post shares how pain, purpose, and a leap of faith led to the creation of her digital Curaçao guide — a love letter to her island, and an invitation to explore it with heart.