Fodor's Expert Review Sheraton Kauai Resort

The Sheraton is a sprawling resort with rooms that offer views of the ocean and lovely landscaped gardens; it's worth splurging on the ocean-wing accommodations, which are so close to the water you can practically feel the spray of the surf as it hits the rocks below. The courtyard includes three inviting firepits, each surrounded by a seating area, providing an intimate place to relax. The pool bar is a refreshing hangout, but the real fun comes from renting a cabana, complete with a love seat, lounge chairs, side tables, a TV, and a ceiling fan. The hip RumFire restaurant at the resort has panoramic ocean views, and a businesslike café offers Internet browsing all day. The resort is right on the beach and is also within walking distance of many restaurants and shops.