The Beach at Halekulani Hotel

"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 Amenities: Beach, Pool, Spa, Water sports"

"On the beach, university-run Waikiki Aquarium harbors a diversity of marine critters, from tanks of glowing jellyfish and giant clams to endangered Hawaiian monk seals"

"2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner Waikiki beach is romantic in itself; combine this location with the world-renowned service of Halekulani and, if your wallet allows, the resort's Vera Wang Suite, and you'll fall in love all over again"

"Just steps away is Gray's Beach, which feels like a private beach (it's not)"

"Many of the 453 guest rooms overlook Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, and it's worth requesting one for those iconic Oahu views—especially for room-service breakfast on the terrace or a sunset aperitif"