Originally Posted by mike_la_jolla

I would urge you to consider the FS Hualalai instead. But make sure to check the construction schedule. Every time we've stayed at the FS Hualalai there has been construction and management lies about the extent. I just tolerate it. The place is that good. “Light Painting in adjoining units’ MEANS “Jackhammers, metal ladders, nail guns, saws, and LoudCussingConstructionWorkers.’ But this FS doesn’t have the resource issue that FS Maui has. I would note that FS Maui might be OK if not at 70-100% capacity, but I’m never gonna bother to give them another chance. At >70% occupancy FS Maui is a complete disaster, and that number could be as low as 50%. I remember being told at the bar that the ‘resource trick’ was to send your nanny down to the pool at 4am to reserve the lounges before the FS pool personal arrived to demand tips and hold chairs. That’s tough since I don’t travel with my nanny (we’re childless) and I don’t appreciate competing with people that do. Let me clarify my FS Maui problem: At >$1000/night, I get upset that I cannot get two lounges at the pool or beach without a fight.

If I get drunk enough tonight, I’ll spew my REAL opinion about Caneel Bay. Blecck! I’m getting angry just reminiscing. If that post appears, make sure to duck …