Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, Lanai City

Even native Hawaiians get misty-eyed when they speak of the beauty of the Lodge at Koele. Nearly a dozen travel publications have raved about the hotel in the past three years. Travel and Leisure rates it among the top hotels in Hawai'i. Rooms are spacious, richly outfitted and include high-speed internet access. Some suites even have fireplaces—these actually come in handy in the wintertime. During the daytime, a host of activities are available including golf, horseback riding and hiking.