The Pool at The Kahala Hotel & Resort

"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, Golf, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports"

"Also on-site? Two pools, a gym with a full suite of classes — hula aerobics, beach boot camp — a 10-room spa, an extensive kids club and a range of Hawaiian cultural activities"

"Fine dining is available at Hoku's; the poolside bar and grill will serve you at your lounge chair on the beach"

"There’s a pool, too, but what makes the Kahala unique is the Dolphin Quest, which allows you to get up close and personal with the dolphins in the lagoon"

"The lagoon-style pool sparkles in the oceanfront patio, and a children's pool and whirlpool are also available"