Location: Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Sands Villa Resort is set directly on the ocean in Atlantic Beach on Bogue Banks Island. In addition to its beachfront location, the resort offers tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a lounge. Water sports are available both by the ocean and at Bogue Banks Sound. Nearby marshes are excellent for clamming, crabbing, and oystering. Back on land, golf and tennis are the most popular sports. Sightseers should visit Fort Macon State Park, historic Beaufort, and Cape Lookout National Seashore.