It’s hard not to love Club Vista Mare. The line of bars and restaurants at the trunk of the Palm has something to suit all tastes, and its venues and promenade are almost always busy with people and their pets. The newest kid on the block is Carribean-themed Palm Bay, which replaced the rowdy Ras Beach bar at the near end of the strip. Since opening back in September 2020, it’s fast become one of the most popular venues. We headed in to find out why.
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