Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida

Bask in the sun on the private beach at Emerald Seas resort. Among the on-site amenities are two outdoor pools, one of which is heated. When it's mealtime, you can have a cookout on the resort's large barbecue grill. You can choose from tennis, golf, jai alai, and biking within a couple of miles of the resort. Ocean waters offer sailing, boating, surfing, parasailing, and other activities. For fishing, a 700-foot pier is just a short walk down the beach, or deep-sea fishing charters can be arranged at several local marinas.