Fairmont Kea Lani provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities ... which means "toward the mountains" — which mixes Fy Hawaii ...

Here are 5 of the best Hawaii hotels to put on your radar. The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, on 15 beachfront acres, has direct access to Mokapu Beach and plenty of activities for adults and families.

If you’re craving a bit more social interaction or a night out while on Kauai, base yourself at a hotel in one of the island's more populated areas, such as the Ko’a Kea Resort in Poipu.