We Moved to the Caribbean — What’s Life Like One Year Later?

One year ago, we moved to Curaçao in the Caribbean. So… what’s life really like once the holiday ends and the island becomes home? 🌴🇨🇼 In this video, we share our personal experience of living in Curaçao. From our first impressions and the tropical heat to finding a home, moving our belongings and settling into everyday life. When we first chose Curaçao for a vacation, we knew almost nothing about the island. Later, we returned with a different question: could we actually live here? One year on, we’re beginning to understand life beyond the beaches. We’re sharing what surprised us, what took some getting used to and what we wish we’d known before the move. Whether you’re thinking about moving to Curaçao, planning your first visit or simply curious about life in the Caribbean, we hope our experience helps you picture it a little more clearly. EXPLORE CURAÇAO WITH US ☀️ We created The Real Curaçao to help you discover the island we now call home. Explore beaches, restaurants, things to do, interactive maps and practical travel guides: https://www.therealcuracao.com/ FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY 🌴 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealcuracaoofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelifereset TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealcuracao YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeResetCaribbean IN THIS VIDEO • How a vacation destination became our home • Exploring and testing the west coast, Blue Bay, Coral Estate and Palapa Beach Resort & Marina • Our home search and working with a local real estate agent • Moving furniture, personal belongings and a car to Curaçao • Import tax exemptions and the conditions to check before shipping • Adjusting to the heat, humidity and island weather • Everyday moments: grocery shopping, unpacking and making a home FINDING A HOME IN CURAÇAO 🏡 We worked with Misty Kimbrough at Palmstone Real Estate: https://palmstone.realestate/ Other real estate agencies you can explore: • RE/MAX BonBini: https://www.realestate-curacao.com/ • CENTURY 21 #1 Real Estate: https://century21numberone.com/ • International Fine Living: https://www.internationalfineliving.com/ • Sun Life Real Estate: https://sunlife.realestate/ • At Home Curaçao: https://athomecuracao.com/ Our personal experience is with Palmstone; the other agencies are included as starting points for your own research. MOVING YOUR BELONGINGS 📦 If you transfer your main residence to Curaçao, you may qualify for an import tax exemption on eligible used household belongings and one qualifying passenger vehicle per household. Approval, ownership periods and import deadlines apply. Shipping and handling costs remain separate. Check the official Curaçao Customs requirements before making arrangements: Household belongings: https://douane.cw/particulier/verhuizen/vrijstelling-verhuisboedel/ Vehicles: https://douane.cw/particulier/verhuizen/personenvoertuig-verhuizen/ This video reflects our experience after one year here. Your experience may differ depending on your budget, neighborhood, work and personal circumstances. Could you see yourself living in Curaçao? or would you keep it as a vacation destination? Tell us in the comments, and leave any questions you have about our move. Subscribe to follow our life in Curaçao and discover more of the island with us. #Curacao #CaribbeanLife #MovingAbroad