Location: Nassau, Bahamas

Sunrise Beach Club & Villas is secluded amid luxuriant gardens, and yet it is only minutes from the shops, casinos, and sight-seeing spots of Paradise Island and Nassau. Water-sports enthusiasts will find a world of opportunities here from scuba diving to sailing. For on-site activities, spend an afternoon at the resort's pool, which features a whirlpool, grotto, and waterfalls. There's also a children's pool for younger guests. You can play golf and tennis within a mile of the resort.