Never been to Curacao but I've been to Bonaire twice and stayed at Buddy's both times. Great place and a great crew. I don't know about the Plaza but Buddy's comes with a vehicle included in the price which really makes it a great deal. Unless you just want to dive the house reef a vehicle is mandatory. We flew AA and Am Eagle one year and they left a bunch of bags in San Jaun cause the plane was full. I've heard this happens a lot with them. Last year we flew AJ and had no problems and the plane was much nicer. On Am Eagle it was a twin prop. AJ was a jet I think it was 737. I'll go back to Bonaire and Buddy's and will fly AJ no way will I fly Am Eagle again.