2. Cook landed many years ago, B) Swimming Pool was simply fab, never crowded, natural feeling, hot tub seemed to be a social place in the evenings and also great views could be had from it; C) closest beach (down the hill) was great and has a decent reef, C) hotel/resort has good proximity to the whole North shore from the town of Hanalei (real surfer feeling/tourist friendly), to dayhikes on the Kalalau Trail (unbelievable) and Tunnels Beach (DON'T MISS IT, REPEAT DON'T MISS IT: fab snorkling, loads of sea turtles, great reef, fish, but only in summer when waves are mild, refer to photo I took attached); D) authentic 'south pacific' feel: big tropical mountains right to the beach; E) there is pool side food which is fine; F) Grounds/gardens on the property are immaculate; G) Lots of international visitors and people seemed to be friendly and respectful when we were there; H) front office staff/golf cart drivers were all helpful; I) Princeville plaza has a very diverse grocery store (just expensive, see below).