rusty: You are absolutely, 100% correct and I am glad that more people don't like it as an overnight/multiday destination. I thought it would be helpful for francineB to know that there are high-end/luxury/romantic choices open to her besides the usual suspects in Wailea, Kaanapali and Kapalua. Hence the suggestion for the Hotel Hana Maui.

Wow thanks so much. I hadnt even considered Hana. Maybe we will split the trip between hana and the Ritz.

You may wish to investigate the Hotel Hana. Hana and its environs are magical, though unquestionably quiet. It's biggest promoter/benefactor, Paul Fagan, called that "heavenly". Charles Lindbergh found peace living in the area his final years on earth.

My opinion only but.........I'd do a night or two (no more) at the Hotel Hana Maui. The rest of the time I'd do at the Sheraton or the Hyatt in Kaanapali (make your new husband happy) or the Kea Lani in Wailea. The 4S in Wailea is nice though, I just prefer the Kea Lani. The Grand Wailea is EXTREMELY popular with families with children (not my idea of a honeymoon!). The Ritz Carlton in Kapalua in December may get you more rain and wind. It's usually less rainy in Kaanapali and even less in Wailea. But of course, you're on your honeymoon and may not even notice how much it's raining.

I just returned from a trip to the Ritz Carlton Kapalua and the Four Seasons Wailea. Both were beautiful, but I must say I was a bit put off by the general "air" of the clientle at the 4 seasons. Everyone walked around with long faces and their cell phones glued to thier ear. If you did not get down to the pool by 6:30 am, you did not get a cabana. I took a morning walk on the beautiful beach and actually heard people fighting over a cabana and verbally abusing a pool attendant. I usually greet people with a "Good Morning" or "HI" when passing(and Iam from New York) and the greeting was usually ignored. My Mom uses a walker and is a bit slow. Many people rolled their eyes if they were detained for a minute by her. I found the place manificent but the atmosphere from all the people from LA awful. I hope this does not offend anyone as that is not my intention, just my experience. I dont think I would go back there.

I am fron New York also. That puts me off totally. Thanks for sharing that with me.

Was the Ritz like that too or just the 4S?