The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui

At first glance, this blinding-white complex of arches and turrets may look a bit out of place in tropical Hawaii (it's a close architectural cousin of Las Hadas, the Arabian Nights fantasy resort in Manzanillo, Mexico). But once you enter the flower-filled lobby and see the big blue Pacific outside, there's no doubt you're in Hawaii.

Celebrities may still flock to the more lavish Four Seasons next door, but there are many compelling reasons to choose this gorgeous Fairmont hotel over its competitor. For one, it feels friendlier and less pretentious, and what's more, there are no bad rooms here, since all of the 413 feng shui–styled guest quarters are full suites, many with balconies and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean....

Multi-million dollar renovations are complete at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Hawaii�??s only all-suite and villa luxury oceanfront resort! All 413 one-bedroom suites are enhanced with attractive new furniture, top of the line amenities, luxurious linens, HD flat screen TVs and more. New outdoor furniture graces the private lanai (balcony) of every guestroom. New sofas continue to be sleeper sofas...