While the official language in Cura ao is Dutch, Spanish and English are also spoken. The vernacular language, called Papiamentu, a combination of Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish and English, is spoken by the locals. The climate is warm, with yearly average temperatures in the low 80's. Annual rainfall is only about 20 inches, so you can be assured of bright sunny days most of the time. The tap water is distilled seawater and perfectly safe to drink.
Most hotels can provide transformers for European appliances.
Because of the tropical climate, summer clothes are worn all year, cottons being prevalent. During the cooler winter evenings you might need a wrap or pullover, also needed in air-conditioned restaurants. Casual resort wear is the norm, but if you want to don your finery there are many restaurant and night clubs that will allow you to show it off. Please understand that swimwear is reserved for the beach and is not appropriate on the street or in town. Bus stops are marked by lollipop signs and pick ups are about every hour.