I'm no stranger to Fairmont Resorts but this was m...

I'm no stranger to Fairmont Resorts but this was my first stay at Kea Lani---it lived up to my expectations and then some. From the day I made the reservation months ahead to the moment I checked out, the service was impeccable, even when I had tailored requests/inquiries about activities on the island (think Disney's Beauty and the Beast, but with a tropical flair). Accommodations were beautiful. If you're a foodie, definitely make some time to try out K (loved one of their dishes so much I ordered it again via room service a couple days later---and I *never* do that), and inquire about the food/drink-related activities. For that matter, contact the hotel for the whole activities list because there's lots going on for adults and kids alike. Also, kudos to the staff at Pacific Dream Photography and Willow Stream Spa--they made my stay even more special and couldn't have been nicer.

Finally, the location was also great---adventures on Maui tend to require a drive, so being as centrally-located as possible, and only 30min from the airport is perfect.

Thank you for a lovely stay, you all--it was exactly the relaxing decompression experience I needed after a long work year. I look forward to visiting again.