Fodor's Expert Review The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

This notable hillside property features luxurious service and upscale accommodations along with an enhanced Hawaiian sense of place. Guest rooms and one- and two-bedroom condominium suites incorporate the rich colors of the ocean, mountains, and rain forests that surround the resort. The multilevel pool and hot tubs are open 24 hours, and children have their own pool area. The Environmental Education Center features Jean-Michel Cousteau's "Ambassadors of the Environment" program, and a full-time cultural advisor instructs employees and guests in Hawaiian traditions.