ISLAND RETREAT
Escape to a luxurious seaside hotel offering freshly redesigned and renovated spaces.
Ideal for a memorable destination wedding or a romantic postnuptials getaway filled with culture, adventure, and relaxation, this high-end, five-star hotel located in the area of Wailea on the island of Maui boasts gorgeous views of the ocean, lavish accommodations, and impeccable choices in fare and cocktails. After a renovation finalized just this winter, the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui can now add an impressive addition to its list of amenities: a redesigned lobby featuring a brand-new 24/7-accessible cultural center centered as the focus of the resort. This gorgeous space will flow directly into the new open-air Pilina restaurant that also serves as the largest ocean-facing bar on the island and highlights a dynamic culinary-focused drink menu with nearly 100% Hawaii-sourced ingredients. The menu will showcase unique elements, such as canoe plants – introduced by Hawaii’s first voyagers – and seafood options, like sea urchin, that are a large part of the Native Hawaiian diet. The notable food varieties will be a blend of raw bar offerings, while other dish selections will be cooked using hot rocks. The 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two-story villas, in addition to the award-winning Willow Stream Spa, were also elegantly redesigned and renovated to be more culturally focused and follow suit with the ambience of the spacious new areas. Brides and grooms, or newlyweds alike, will comfortably soak up the sun on idyllic Polo Beach nestled on 22 acres of tropical landscape or at one of three swimming pools, including an adults96 | InsideWeddings.com
only tranquility pool. Dedicated to Maui’s recovery and rebuilding efforts, the distinctive oceanfront resort is sure to keep lovers and loved ones busy with a full range of nearby fine-dining options, authentic Hawaiian cultural activities, and so much more. fairmont.com/kea-lani-maui PHOTOS: COURTESY OF FAIRMONT KEA LANI, MAUI