Nightbeat
Nightbeat
Good Vibrations by Susan Campbell After sunset there’s a whole lotta shakin’ going on inside the cocktail shakers and on the dance floors of this island, simply follow the rhythms to find all the action…
Seven nights a week, One Happy Island turns into One Party Island, beginning with lively happy hours that often have live music. The dock bars like Pelican Pier Bar, Piet’s, and Bugaloe, and the beach bars like MooMba and Oceanside Bar & Grill get the revelry started early, and you’ll physically feel the night moving in as the neon lights begin to compete with the tropical stars all over the island. Live and DJ-driven music begins wafting out upon the air like a siren call, drawing those with a need to dance and let loose out into the streets. And a good place to start is the Palm Beach hotel bars.
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Where to slip into the evening
A wonderful place to toast the sunset is the multilevel Divi Bar & Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. They have a fab view of the sun sinking into the sea and they offer a nightly tradition of serving their special sunset drink then, too. Right next door you’ll find Aruba Marriott’s Great Room, another classy escape to clink glasses toward the impending evening’s fun, often with live music, and the Hilton Aruba’s Mira Solo Martini & Wine Bar offers a sophisticated spot to enjoy cocktails before heading out.
If you’re a rum lover, then sample some of the world’s finest at Holiday Inn’s Palm Bar. Just off the beach boardwalk, you’ll find an inviting enclave perched at the Hyatt Regency; their Alfresco Bar is an ideal retreat to start slow, and maybe even return later for a nightcap since it’s open until 1 a.m.! Once you’re primed for more action, head on to Pure Beach at the Divi Aruba Phoenix to kick up some sand at their surfside galas on the beach. Classy white couches and tiki lights set the stage. Then off to the stretch of street in front of the hotels that locals call “the strip” for some serious carousing! The Palm Beach scene
The varied choices of nightlife vibe along this corridor might have you reeling at first; it’s a colorful sensory overload. So head to Paseo Herencia’s courtyard to enjoy some free entertainment while you sit down to plan your party route. They have a lovely liquid fireworks show four times a night, and you might want to enjoy them from the unique Wet Bar that has a “floating dance floor.” This place
really gets going later too, so you might want to circle back for late night action. Feel like joining fiesta? Head into Palm Beach Plaza Mall to Kalin’s for great Mexican eats, live mariachi on Fridays, happy hours every day from 5 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. and live bands on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Or wander the strip to find the spot that fits your current mood. Choose from friendly local haunts like Craft, or South Beach style action like Sand Bar. There are plenty of places to get you in the moving mode. In the mood to sing along? Then Sopranos’ rollicking piano bar is where it’s happening. And for more live music simply follow your ears to find Hard Rock Café where their band will be tearing it up in their outdoor courtyard. Laid-back lounging and softer musical vibes can be found at +297, a classy lounge and VIP party suite that ramps up later with DJs. But the hottest late night party venue on the strip is Gusto. Stunning light shows and hot DJs – it’s a take-no-prisoners scene, and the well-heeled crowd adorns the dance floor until the wee hours. !
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