Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui

Located on Wailea, Maui’s southernmost coast, Fairmont Kean Lani is Hawaii’s only luxury all-suite and villa resort. Welcoming guests since 1991, guests travel the globe to enjoy the luxury hotel amenities and stunning oceanfront location of Polo Beach. This exclusive retreat comprises 22 acres of lush tropical gardens and open space. Accommodation consists of 413 suites and 37 two- or three-bedroom villas. Standard Suites have ocean or inland views and start at a whopping 80 square-metres of space and come with one-bedroom, spacious living room, large furnished private lanai, and oversized marble bathroom containing a deep soaking tub and walk-in stone shower. Live a life of luxury in the beautifully appointed Villa Collection. These two-story residences span around 200 square metres and come with two or three bedrooms with en-suite Italian marbled bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining areas, and secluded, furnished courtyards with plunge pools and barbeque grill.

Cuisine comes from 5 stylish restaurants and 4 bars. The signature Ko restaurant serves a top-quality cultural infusion of Hawaii’s culinary history from 90% local purveyors. Treat yourself to Hawaii’s best seafood at Nick’s Fishmarket Maui, or try a bottle of wine from the 2,000-bottle cellar. Start the day at Kea Lani restaurant for delicious poolside breakfasts (complimentary to Villa guests) or Hawaiian lunch at AMA Bar & Grill. End the day at Luana Lounge with an island-inspired cocktail with the freshest seafood. Three crystal-clear pools provide tranquillity and fun for all the family with a serene adult-only pool and cabanas, a family-friendly lower lagoon pool and an upper pool complete with a 140-foot waterslide that plunges revellers into the lagoon pool. Golfers choose from three championship courses, and tennis is available at 11 nearby courts. A state-of-the-art gym contains Technogym equipment and Peloton bikes, or for a more sedate treat, Willow Stream Spa boasts 13 luxurious treatment rooms to balance the mind, body, and soul in sumptuous surroundings. Wailea Scuba, Surf and Paddle are also on hand to rent gear, give lessons or become a scuba-certified diver.