We live on an island where few buildings stand taller than a coconut tree. Clocks are rarely consulted. And traffic? Unknown. Life is sweeter on Kaua'i, and meant to be savored.

No surprise, then that when you come to the Sheraton Kauai Resort you undergo a mysterious change. You sleep until you feel like waking up. You speak more slowly. You walk without having a specific destination. You hike twelve miles through the mountains and still have energy. Everything seems effortless.

After an hour massage, your mind may resemble the unruffled surface of the Pacific. Naturally, your body will have plenty of energy. Which you'll need for all the activities that await you. Tennis matches on our three courts, Rounds of championship golf, Workouts that refresh, not punish at our fitness center.

You'll learn the word ono (delicious) at our restaurants. And taste is not the only sense indulged. Every night, Hawaiian music spills over Po'ipu's white sand.

Then there's an entire island to explore. A flood of colors in their purest form, Kaua'i emerges from mist as a garden of emerald rainforests, russet cliffs, red earth and seamless sky and ocean. Of course, to call it a garden isn't quite right. There's nothing tame or orderly about our surroundings. Which is how we like it.

And so, we trust, will you.

• 413 air-conditioned rooms including 14 suites. Many have connecting capabilities. Ocean Wing rooms share entry hall, ideal for families and friends traveling together.
• Complimentary welcome refreshments in room upon arrival.
• Concierge/Hospitality and Activity/Tour Desks.
• Two swimming pools (one oceanside, with pool slide), two children's pools and whirlpool.
• Championship golf courses nearby, three tennis court (two lit for night play), Beach Activities Center for equipment rental and instruction, massage and skin care,fitness center and live entertainment.
• On-site shopping:
• Gifts & Sundry, Resort Apparel, Jewelry, Art Gallery and Specialty Gifts. Po'ipu Shopping Village nearby.
• Amenities in all accommodations include lanai, mini-refrigerators, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, yukatas (robes), color TV with cable, in-room movies, Sony Playstation, complimentary safe and video checkout.
• Keiki Aloha Club kids' program available seasonally.

• SHELLS, where tall windows frame a sweeping panorama of ocean, offers buffet and a la carte options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• NANIWA, nestled above a koi pond, creates a unique geography of flavors from Hawai'i and Japan.
• THE OASES BAR & GRILL, saturated with sunlight, presents lunch and tropical drinks against the backdrop of surf.
• THE GARDEN TERRACE, poolside in the Garden Wing, serves snacks and refreshments from mid-morning until late afternoon.
• THE POINT, overlooking Po'ipu's crystalline beach, specializes in cocktails, exotic appetizers, and live entertainment.