Date-Night Dining by Susan Campbell On this island every night can be date night since there are so many dreamy and downright sexy places to share a meal together. So get all decked out in your most seductive duds and set out to explore Aruba’s canoodling culinary spots.
Soul mates in the sand
The only thing that is more romantic than long hand-in-hand walks together on a beautiful beach is dining tête-à-tête together surfside by tiki torchlight with your bare toes touching in soft white sand. The soothing sound of gentle waves and the brilliance of the stars in a tropical night sky set the stage for a night to remember forever. Aruba has many beachfront dining options with tables in the sand, each with their own individual appeal. And if you reserve early enough, in many of these spots you’ll also be treated to a spectacular sunset over the sea. These fine dining establishments are typically known for their gourmet specialties, which include some or all of the following: fresh catch of the day, seafood, meat specialties, compre-
hensive wine lists, and signature dishes and drinks. You’ll find them on beautiful beaches dotted all over the island. Barefoot Aruba offers elegance in flip-flops on Surfside Beach, while Simply Fish at the Marriott Resort is one of the top fish and seafood restaurants on the island. Flying Fishbone, near the quaint fishing village of Savaneta was the first toes-in-the-sand dining locale. Sunset Beach Bistro at the Divi Phoenix Resort livens things up with live music nightly. Some resorts offer special lover’s dinners in very private surroundings, these include the Hyatt’s Footprints Beach Grill, with only five tables, and the private palapas at the Bucuti & Tara Resorts. (Reserve well in advance for these two.) For a sweet finish to your beachside E
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