FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Fairmont Kea Lani or Ritz Kapalua in July
Old May 22, 2011, 7:27 am
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The Ritz (which was recently auctioned off after the owners were foreclosed on, but is reportedly still going to remain a Ritz property) is MUCH more secluded than the Fairmont Kea Lani. It's like a little island of its own. The Fairmont is a huge property, at the end of resort row, and has great pools so it'll be teeming with kids in the summer.

The Ritz is a much better choice for a romantic honeymoon, IMO. There are two downsides to the Ritz, however. 1) It's not directly on the beach, but a 5-15 minute walk from your room to the beach. 2) Being so far north and so secluded, it's not on an oceanside walking path like the Fairmont, so you won't be able to walk to other resorts (and their restaurants).

But if your #1 priority is seclusion, then the Ritz is the place for you.
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