Curacao is located in Caribbean and uses a couple of different type of adapter plugs.  When traveling to foreign countries it is important to take along the correct adapter plug for your trip.  The Deluxe Curacao Adapter Plug Kit includes both grounded and non-grounded adapter plugs and ships Priority Mail so you will have your adapters to you in time for your trip.

The Standard Curacao Adapter Plug Kit comes with grounded adapter plugs.  The Basic Curacao Adapter Plug Kit comes with non-grounded plugs.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information seeGoing In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though Curacao uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to use your plug in Curacao.

Grounded (Earthed) Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded (Non-Earthed) Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Curacao operates on 120-127 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Curacao

Geography

The Curacao is located in the Caribbean, an island in the Caribbean Sea - 55 km off the coast of Venezuela. The area is more than twice the size of Washington, DC. The climate is tropical marine climate, ameliorated by northeast trade winds, results in mild temperatures; semi-arid with average rainfall of 600 mm/year. The terrain is generally low and hilly.

Currency

Currency Curacao is the Netherlands Antilles Guilder or Florin (ANG) but US Dollars are accepted everywhere. Credit cards are widely accepted. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks.

Staying Connected

When traveling to Curacao, some you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Curacao SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Internet is available in a few internet cafes and some hotels offer Wi-Fi for guests. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.