Plunge Into Paradise: Hawaii’s best pools for lolling, relaxing and splashing

I was floating in the wide saline lagoon of the Grand Hyatt Kauai, drifting along on my back. Buoyed by the semi-salty water, I watched the palm fronds waving in the trade winds above me, silhouetted against the blue Pacific sky. As a deep out-of-body sense of relaxation overcame me and time seemed to slow, it made me think: does it seriously get any better than this?

In Hawaii, many resorts pull out all the stops to create over-the-top poolside settings and experiences. Whether you’re...