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Girls’ Night Out by Susan Campbell “Yes it’s ladies’ night, and the feeling’s right,” sang Kool and the Gang. Here on Aruba, the “feeling’s right” for ladies’ night every night of the week! Follow our lead for an epic girls’ night out on the town. While Aruba has an abundance of romantic enclaves and tête-à-tête hide- aways for couples, the island can also be party central 24/7 for girls who just want to have fun. From surfside, stiletto-in- the-sand spots and laid-back local hang- outs to ritzy glam lounges and lively clubs, there’s something to suit every girl’s whim and more. And there’s no need to wait until the sun goes down for you to get down and really get into the enchanting spirit of this island paradise. Daylight hot spots When preparing to hit the town in high style, why not gather the girls be- forehand at a local spa for a session of head-to-toe pampering and polish? (See page 44 for some great spas to start!) Then head off for the island’s daytime delights and soak up some sun while you plan your evening escapade. Try Reflextions, just outside of Oranjestad, with its whirlpool lounges right in the pool and seaside daybeds complete with beach service. While Reflextions is an ideal place to start, plan to circle back there much later at night when it morphs into a killer dance club with hot DJs. Cocktail hour is very much in vogue on this island, especially at Pure Beach at the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort where creative tapas and couches in the sand recreate a South Beach vibe. Take time for a last dip in the sea there before transforming yourself for an exciting night out. Ease in to the evening Start sophisticated with a girls’ get- together at a snazzy lounge. A must-visit is the lobby bar in the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino which has a new addition called the Greatroom where you can savor the island’s only cocktails made with real aloe, and where they have a brand new concept for quick bites. The offerings are divided into the time it takes to get them – 5, 10, and 20 minutes, and they also have some very cool new cocktail concoctions on their menu. Or try the signature blue drinks at Blue martini lounge in the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino. Rub shoulders with the local tycoons and up-and-comers who gather for cocktails after work. The Blue lounge becomes a party spot later in the evening, replete with a humun- gous video wall. Craving a little Asian- style snack and a sip of sake before hit- ting the town? Sushi-Ya’s lovely little lounge NextDoor is just the spot. Or how about a glass of fine wine to get you in the mood? Fusion Wine & Piano Bar in the Alhambra Mall has a vast selection of quality vintages guaranteed to satisfy. And Piazza Italia can also start your night off right with signature Italian aperitifs and pasta snacks. Get set to strut out with a sunset To catch a spectacular seaside sunset before heading out, grab a table at the Radisson’s Mira Solo Wine Bar for small bites and a drink. Or head out to the charm- ing Pinchos Grill & Bar on a pier just outside downtown Oranjestad – a perfect spot to watch the last rays on the water before the sun sinks into the sea. And the Pinchos’ team have just opened a sister beach bar called The West Deck, one of the first new establishments loca- ted on the brand new Linear Park of Aruba at Governor’s Bay. They also serve cool drinks and small plates right by the water’s edge. (Try their unique “Beer-rita”!) These are just a few of the starters Aruba offers before you hit the clubs with your friends. Let your hair down Not in the mood to get all gussied up after a long day at the beach? Aruba has plenty of laid-back places to go casual and just enjoy good company, small bites, frosty brews, and cool cocktails. Local hangouts include Eetcafé The Paddock, E Martini from Blue Blue Pinchos Grill & Bar Eetcafé The Paddock The West Deck Piazza Italia Greatroom Pure Beach Middle photo courtesy of The West Deck. Bottom right photo by Amélie Bardem. Other photos by Luis Mejia Top photo by iStockphoto. Bottom photos by Luis Mejia 79 78 Nightbeat Nightbeat Nights Nights

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Page 1: Aruba Nightbeat Aruba Nights Magazine by Susan Campbell

Girls’ Night Outby Susan Campbell

“Yes it’s ladies’ night, and the feeling’s right,” sang Kool and the Gang. Here on Aruba, the “feeling’s right” for ladies’ night every night of the week! Follow our lead for an epic girls’ night out on the town.

While Aruba has an abundance of romantic enclaves and tête-à-tête hide-aways for couples, the island can also be party central 24 /7 for girls who just want to have fun. From surfside, stiletto-in-the-sand spots and laid-back local hang-outs to ritzy glam lounges and lively clubs, there’s something to suit every girl’s whim and more. And there’s no need to wait until the sun goes down for you to get down and really get into the enchanting spirit of this island paradise.

Daylight hot spotsWhen preparing to hit the town in

high style, why not gather the girls be-forehand at a local spa for a session of head-to-toe pampering and polish? (See page 44 for some great spas to start!) Then head off for the island’s daytime delights and soak up some sun while you plan your evening escapade. Try Reflextions, just outside of Oranjestad,

with its whirlpool lounges right in the pool and seaside daybeds complete with beach service. While Reflextions is an ideal place to start, plan to circle back there much later at night when it morphs into a killer dance club with hot DJs. Cocktail hour is very much in vogue on this island, especially at Pure Beach at the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort where creative tapas and couches in the sand recreate a South Beach vibe. Take time for a last dip in the sea there before transforming yourself for an exciting night out.

Ease in to the evening Start sophisticated with a girls’ get-

together at a snazzy lounge. A must-visit is the lobby bar in the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino which has a new addition called the Greatroom where you can savor the island’s only cocktails made with real aloe, and where they have

a brand new concept for quick bites. The offerings are divided into the time it takes to get them – 5, 10, and 20 minutes, and they also have some very cool new cocktail concoctions on their menu. Or try the signature blue drinks at Blue mar tini lounge in the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino. Rub shoulders with the local tycoons and up-and-comers who gather for cocktails after work. The Blue lounge becomes a party spot later in the evening, replete with a humun-gous video wall. Craving a little Asian-style snack and a sip of sake before hit-ting the town? Sushi-Ya’s lovely little lounge NextDoor is just the spot. Or how about a glass of fine wine to get you in

the mood? Fusion Wine & Piano Bar in the Alhambra Mall has a vast selection of quality vintages guaranteed to satisfy. And Piazza Italia can also start your night off right with signature Italian aperitifs and pasta snacks.

Get set to strut out with a sunsetTo catch a spectacular seaside sunset

before heading out, grab a table at the Radisson’s Mira Solo Wine Bar for small bites and a drink. Or head out to the charm-ing Pinchos Grill & Bar on a pier just outside downtown Oranjestad – a perfect spot to watch the last rays on the water before the sun sinks into the sea. And the Pinchos’ team have just opened a

sister beach bar called The West Deck, one of the first new establishments loca-ted on the brand new Linear Park of Aruba at Governor’s Bay. They also serve cool drinks and small plates right by the water’s edge. (Try their unique “Beer-rita”!)

These are just a few of the starters Aruba offers before you hit the clubs with your friends.

Let your hair downNot in the mood to get all gussied

up after a long day at the beach? Aruba has plenty of laid-back places to go casual and just enjoy good company, small bites, frosty brews, and cool cocktails. Local hangouts include Eetcafé The Paddock, E

Martini from Blue

Blue

Pinchos Grill & Bar Eetcafé The Paddock

The West DeckPiazza Italia

Greatroom

Pure Beach

Middle photo courtesy of The West Deck. Bottom right photo by Amélie Bardem. Other photos by Luis MejiaTop photo by iStockphoto. Bottom photos by Luis Mejia 7978

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a popular spot for local futball fans to hang out and watch the games. Look for the huge cow, dinosaur, and car on the roof in downtown Oranjestad. Hear great tunes and chill at The Sopranos Piano Bar, where guests are encouraged to sing along fueled by liquid courage from signature drinks like the Bikini Martini. If karaoke is more your girls-go-crazy singing style, then Mulligan’s at the Divi Golf & Beach Resort on Thursday nights is the place to release your inner Beyoncé, Britney or Whitney in five different languages.

Go local or loca!Doesn’t get more “local” than Local

Store – across from the Royal Plaza Mall – not a store, but a bar offering authen-tic drinks, entertainment, and food. Try the fresh fruit batido and add your shot

of choice to give it more punch. Still across from Royal Plaza Mall, 7 West is a restaurant and nightclub combined. In a modern European setting, 7 West has managed to create a casual and intimate party atmos phere. And if you’re looking for authentic Dutch watering holes, then Bingo! Cafe & Restaurant and Café 080 are your best local bets, especially if you’re hungry for a late night snack. Surfside rocking rules at MooMba Beach, home of the unique Aruba sport of beach tennis. This Eagle Beach party place is also a great local hangout, especially on Sunday nights, for DJ-driven and live music blowouts. And if wild and zany bar antics suit your mood, then you and your gal pals should head for Señor Frog’s on the main tourist strip for la vida loca replete with balloon hats, yards of beer, and crazy drink and dance contests.

Turn up the heatThere’s nothing hotter than a sultry

Latin vibe to stir up your nightbeat crav-ings, so a good place to start is Mojito’s Cantina & Grill in downtown Oranjestad for mojitos (of course) and tapas-style snacks. Then sashay down the street to the Renaissance Marketplace for Old Havana-style heat at Cuba’s Cookin’. Their sizzling live dance and music show and salsa lessons, along with first-rate fare and more signature mojitos are bound to set your night alight. If you don’t have a dance partner, their hot waiters are more than happy to accompany single ladies onto the floor to strut their sexy stuff.

Go for the full-on frenzy!So now it’s full-on party time and

dancing is definitely on the agenda. Gusto on the strip will get you going with steamy tunes and handsome bartenders, amid a neon light show. And then, Oranjestad’s Café Chaos will offer pure party pande-monium in a chic, clubby atmosphere that starts late and ends even later. After that, if you’ve done some things to feel guilty about, or are still wishing that you had, slip behind the velvet VIP ropes of Confession Club where wild and crazy events and unadulterated enjoyment have become the new religion.

If your group would rather roll while they rock, then a party bus outing might be just the thing. The Kukoo Kunuku bar-hopping bus tour promises a fun-filled, rowdy ride where you can twist, scream, shout, and let it all hang out while you explore the best of Aruba nightlife.

Let us entertain youPaseo Herencia often has live enter-

tainment at their outside venue in the courtyard, and there are many bars and terraces to sit and watch their nightly liquid fireworks show. Or, discover how locals kick it Carnival style. Travel out to San Nicolas for parades, live shows, arts, local eats, and drinks on Mainstreet in the historic old town where the Carubbian Festival rocks every Thursday night. (Ask your hotel concierge for transportation options and packages.) And don’t forget to stop by legendary Charlie’s Bar while there to try one of their world-famous boozer coladas.

Cheers ladies. Enjoy your night! K

The Sopranos Piano Bar

MooMba Beach

Kukoo Kunuku

Gusto

Señor Frog’s

Bingo! Brown Lady from Bingo! Cafe& Restaurant7 West Cuba’s Cookin’

Top photo courtesy of Gusto. Dice photo by iStockphoto. Bottom left photo courtesy of Kukoo Kunuku. Bottom right photo by Luis MejiaBottom left photo by Paul van Driel. Middle photo courtesy of Señor Frog’s. Other photos by Luis Mejia

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