Maui Banyan Vacation Club puts you at home with the convenience of beautifully decorated suites. The resort is located in sunny Kihei, cradled between the slopes of Haleakala and a shimmering ocean, and near the prestigious 1,500-acre (607 hectares) master-planned resort area of Wailea. For the ultimate in vacationing, each one- and two-bedroom suite is decorated with a tropical motif, and a fully equipped kitchen, television/DVD, and washer/dryer. Efficiency units are equipped with a kitchenette and do not have a washer/dryer. Nearby amenities include beach activities, golf, and restaurants.

Matecumbe Resort is set amidst 4 acres (2 hectares) of palm trees along the Atlantic Ocean. The resort is great for families, and features a man-made beach, playground, and a heated pool. Islamorada’s restaurants are easily accessible. Key West, Miami, and the Everglades are only two hours’ drive away.

At Masters Villas, you’ll enjoy a four-season resort and beautiful high desert climate and scenery. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, three flat-screen HD TVs, a whirlpool tub, two-car garage with golf cart, and barbecue. Guests receive reduced golf rates and unlimited complimentary driving range golf balls. In town, there are four casinos, and Las Vegas is only an hour’s drive away. Mesquite is within easy driving distance of Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon national parks. Depending on the season, waterski on Lake Mead and snowboard at Brian Head Resort.

Set amid a grove of coconut palms on one of St. Maarten’s most beautiful beaches, this resort overlooks Simpson Bay. Accommodations are air-conditioned, and have kitchenettes, cable television, and telephones. Some are oceanfront units with uninterrupted views of the water. Amenities on-site include a pool, bar, and day spa. The Tides Restaurant provides casual and formal seaside dining. This family-owned property features a private, tranquil environment and traditional Caribbean hospitality.

Ideally located off the renowned 76 Strip, this resort is convenient to most shows and attractions, and just a short drive from fishing, hiking, outlet shopping, and other regional activities. The one- and two-bedroom villas are equipped with full kitchens, living and dining areas, and ample balconies. Guest rooms are spacious and inviting, and include kitchenettes with mini-refrigerators. Guests can enjoy the area’s diverse recreational opportunities and natural scenery, and on-site amenities ranging from indoor and outdoor pools to a game room and gym.

Stretched along sunny Poipu Beach on the south shore of the island, this resort comprises villas that reflect the natural, unspoiled surroundings of Hawaii’s magnificent Garden Isle. Popular for its quaint shops, historic sites, and excellent restaurants, the Poipu area of Kauai is also known for its distinctive, pristine beauty. Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club offers two-bedroom, two-bath villas, each with spacious living and dining areas that include three televisions, a DVD player, fully equipped kitchen, soaking tub in master suite, private balcony, and a washer and dryer.

Overlooking Anaeho’omalu Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club sits nestled amid lush green landscaping and beautiful white-sand beaches. Spacious one- and two-bedroom suites feature modern design and furnishings. Separate living and dining areas, washer/dryers, LED TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi provide the comforts of home. On-site amenities include a beach, three swimming pools, a spa, restaurant, and fitness center. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a game nearby at the Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf.

Ideally situated next to Miami’s renowned Trump National Doral Miami, Marriott’s Villas at Doral assures a rejuvenating escape with a distinct South Florida flair. Each two-bedroom vacation villa includes a private balcony, separate living and dining areas, an oversized soaking tub, fully equipped kitchen, and washer/dryer. Guests enjoy the resort’s outdoor pool area, fitness center, and convenience store, as well as access to a 148,000-square-foot (13,750 square meters) spa, world-class golf courses, The Blue Lagoon water recreation area, health club, restaurants, and lounges at the adjacent property.