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Over 90 percent of the produce we ser ve is from local farmers. We ser ve a whole steamed fish that was a family favorite that my dad used to prepare for special occasions. It has baby bok choy, Chinese sausage and shiitake mushrooms." The hotel's other restaurants include Nick's Fishmarket Maui, which offers fresh island fish and has an award-winning wine list; the Kea Lani Restaurant, which serves a breakfast buffet; the Polo Beach Grille and Bar, located poolside; and the Luana Lounge, which has a spectacular view just off the lobby and live music. The Caffe Ciao Bakery and Deli provides gourmet coffees, picnics to go, and foods for the (sad) flight home. The hotel's access to Polo Beach isn't shared with another resort, so guests enjoy a very private setting, where stand-up paddling, kayaking, boogie boarding and snorkeling provide easy access to viewing colorful tropical fish, whales and honu, or Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Nearby, The Shops at Wailea have luxury retail items as well as dining and more casual shopping options. The Wailea Tennis Club and the Wailea Golf Club are just minutes away, and of course, island adventures abound. From helicopter sightseeing, to driving the famous road to Hana, to the Maui Ocean Center aquarium, to hiking at Haleakala National Park, scuba diving, boating, paragliding, and mountain biking, it's impossi- ble to be bored. Or, one can simply sit and do absolutely nothing, listening to tropical birds chatter, with a Lava Flow in hand, as a gentle breeze rustles the palm trees while the sun dips below the horizon on another perfect day in Paradise. The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui Resort is located at 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive, Maui, HI, 96753. 808/875-4100 or www.fairmont.com/kea-lani-maui. Beach attendants bring loungers and umbrellas to guests relaxing at lovely Polo Beach. The soft sands are perfect for sandcastle building, and swimming, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boogie boarding and stand-up paddleboarding are some of the many water activities. A swim-up bar at the resort means there's no need to leave the pool for a fruity tropical drink. C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 1 4 127 124-127 DEST Fairmont Maui_SU07 4/21/14 9:52 AM Page 4