Once the tropical sun sets, the ever-present trade winds make Curacao pleasantly balmy, even after the hottest of days.

Happy hours are a local institution, almost every hotel and restaurant has one, as well as most pubs and casino's.

Locals tend to dress very fashionably for a night on the town, so dress to impress.

Hotels have a full calendar of evening events as well that are sure to entertain the night owls.

If Lady Luck seems to be beckoning try your hand at a casino, which stay open from 2 pm until 5 am daily.

Sentro Pro Arte, Curacao's national theatre, regularly hosts concerts and plays (jacket and tie are required).