Fodor's Expert Review Outrigger on the Lagoon

A perennial favorite with Aussie families, this large resort is a one-stop holiday for most. Parents and kids alike appreciate the American-style room amenities (request a newly renovated room) and selection of four restaurants, although kids complain that their menu doesn't change. The beautiful, lily pond–dotted grounds encompass tennis courts, a decent gym, and a golf driving range, as well as a huge pool. An intimate, adults-only section now features a pool with swim-up bar, and fine dining restaurant serves Continental-meets-South Pacific fare. The Kids' Club takes the load off mom and dad 10–9. All rooms face the ocean but those on the first floor can't see it through the garden.