The local language is Papiamentu which is a mix of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and a sprinkling of African, English, French and Italian. English and Spanish are widely spoken. To ensure you still go home with a good tan try to avoid the intense 'mid-day' sun between 11.00am and 2.00pm and always use a high protection sun cream, even on overcast days. Build your tan slowly - there's plenty of time. Sat 8.00am - 12.30pm.
Supermarkets generally stay open later.
Telephone and other telecommunication services are supplied by Telbo and are very reliable. Direct dialing is available for both local and overseas calls. Phone cards are popular and widely available. Bonaire's water supply is distilled, purified seawater. Calabash Skyviews Ltd, Box 551, Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies.