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T he Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui Resort is located in luxurious Wailea, on the southern side of the island. The sun shines more and it rains less frequently than in other areas, although when it does shower, magical rain- bows tend to pop up in the "liquid sunshine." The resort is unique in its proximity to the ocean, and every guest in the hotel stays in an 860-square-foot, two-room suite. For those wanting more space, the luxurious two-story villas across from Polo Beach offer kitchens, living rooms, two or three bedrooms, private washer and dryers, terraces with gas grills and private plunge pools, along with all the amenities the resort has to offer. "Most of our guests stay at least a week," says Megan Haertling, director of public relations. "The suites are set up to be very convenient, with refrig- erators, a stereo system and large balconies. We offer a luxury experience for families with the large rooms and amenities…Around the world, more and more travelers are choosing villas for long-term vacations, noting the comfort of a private living area and the convenience of a full kitchen." Large open spaces at the hotel create a sense of privacy, and the three swimming pools, one with a swim-up bar, and one adults-only, plus water slide and baby pool, give plenty of options for different types of vacationers. "It's the best of both worlds," Haertling says of the 22-acre property. "It's spread out but not so huge that you get lost. There is separation provided for kids and adults." Another distinctive quality of the property is the high-caliber service pro- vided by the staff. Case in point: housekeepers offer turn-down service at a time convenient to each guest, trash put outside a room is somehow instant- ly spotted and whisked away by smiling staff, and even a struggle with assem- bling a baby boat for the pool elicited an instant response from a hotel engi- THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI RESORT M a u i , H a w a i i B Y S A B R I N A S P E I D E L D E S T I N A T I O N S 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 4 125 All photos: Fairmont Kea Lani 124-127 DEST Fairmont Maui_SU07 4/21/14 9:52 AM Page 2