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In my last post about Saipan, we had the opportunity to visit the Heart of the Earth and the Warship Island. Today, we're back on the main island of Saipan where we'll be visiting one of the most famous restaurants in the heart of the Aqua Resort Club Hotel. Known as one of Saipan's most beautiful hotel resorts, Aqua Resort Club Hotel is located by the coast of Achugao offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean as well as being one of the best spots for watching the sunset.
This place is certainly a treat to the eyes. There are oceans with water bluer than the skies, exotic trees and plants everywhere you look, wooden villas intertwined with the beautiful natural landscape.
The whole atmosphere is extremely uplifting to my mood - relaxation at it's finest!
These gaily coloured tropical flowers have very striking colours as well as being very beautiful.
There are benches along the coastline. I sit down and take a moment to admire the gorgeous scenery.
I enter the restaurant from the beach side entrance. There is an outdoor terrace area facing the sea.
Watching the beautiful ocean and hearing the gentle waves clash is really soothing.
The restaurant specialises in barbecued seafood and serves dinner from 6pm onwards.
From the terrace, you can see the hotel / restaurant's very own private beach area. In the picture, you can see some of the water sports equipment which is used during the day time for those seeking a thrill on the water.
Just beyond that, you can see the sunset causing the sky to turn a lovely shade of pink.
My table is right by the sandy beach, and is probably the table with the best views of the landscape.
As the Sun begins to set, it's rays continue to light up the green grass with a golden glow.
The sunset is absolutely stunning, the colours turn from all manners of blue into various shades of pink, every second becoming more like a scene from a mystical painting.
These are the final moments before the sunset reaches completion.
This was my last opportunity to get some photos with sunset and multi-coloured skies.
With such beautiful scenery, it is easy to forget that we're actually here to eat food!
Without further ado, let's look at the scrumptious food on offer at this scenic barbecue seafood restaurant.
To kick things off, we have some heritage tomatoes wrapped with Doritos like chips. I love the combination of the sour tomatoes with crunchy Doritos. Perfect as an appetiser.
A very green Romaine Lettuce Bacon chip Caesar salad. With the climate so hot, it is both refreshing and helps reduce internal heat.
Food and the view!
The coconut juice here is second to none. I love the bright red flower on top. Such a lovely touch.
The sun at it's final moments before disappearing below the horizon.
This is the chef, busy barbecuing our fresh seafood.
The delicious seafood arrives!
We have, some Mussels from New Zealand, King Tiger Prawns, Sea Crab, and Sweetcorn on the cob. On the side, we have a sweet and sour sauce.
After sundown, all the lights around the terrace are turned on. Even though there are hundreds of tiny light bulbs, the atmosphere remains ambient.
The restaurant / hotel has prepared a local music and dance show for us to enjoy.
I order some freshly squeezed juice and await my next course to arrive.
Next up, we have the Shoal rock fish with rice and vegetables. The fish actually has some pretty beautiful markings on it's body and on it's head. I was actually a little hesistant to eat it.
Last but not least, the star of the show - Garlic roasted Lobster.
Caught in the morning just off the coast a few miles out at sea. I could literally taste the sea in it's exceedingly tender juicy meat.
In the mean time, the dance show has begun! The local dancers dressed in traditional local attire begin their graceful leisurely performance.
The music is appropriate to the island setting. It is brisk but soothing to the ear. I really want to go up and dance with them!
I was so surprised to see this fire act performed by a little boy. I really admire his skill and proficiency at this art.
Towards the end of the performance, a guitar player came over to each of the diner's tables to play some traditional local music.
Eating seafood, listening to music, watching a live dance performance, all the while enjoying the subtle sound of the ocean water washing up against the shore, that's my idea of living it up. Thoroughly enjoyable.
To help give a sense of the atmosphere, I've made a video to share with you all. Hope you like it!
At the end of the show, I was lucky enough to get a picture with all of the performers who helped made this evening an absolutely splendid experience.
Hope you enjoyed this post feature a sunset barbecue seafood dinner by the sea in Saipan!
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