Just steps from your two-bedroom accommodations are acres of unspoiled beauty, a mile-long stretch of Playa Azul’s black volcanic sand, and lush, verdant Guanacaste forest. The jungle is alive with howler monkeys and birds, along with other abundant wildlife. Units at The Sanctuary Condominiums at Playa Azul are fully equipped with standard appliances, allowing guests to cook and do laundry. Each bedroom comes with a king-sized bed and a bathroom, and a queen-sized pull-out sofa bed is in the common area. The private balcony affords views of incredible sunsets.

This small resort, also known as La Crisalida, is situated between Altea (2 miles/3 kilometers) and Benidorm (3 miles/5 kilometers), in a quiet residential area of Playas de Albir, which has an abundance of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and shops. The units have full kitchen facilities. The resort has an outdoor swimming pool. The beach is only 880 yards (805 meters) away.

San Luis Bay Inn is located across the road from Avila Beach, 9 miles (14 kilometers) south of quaint San Luis Obispo. The resort has a swimming pool, whirlpool, exercise room, activities room, tennis courts, and a basketball court. All units have a microwave, furnished patio, and cable television. California’s central coast offers a vast selection of beautiful trails, beaches, and golf courses. Shopping, restaurants, and recreational activities such as boating, fishing, surfing, and whale-watching abound.

San Francisco Suites offers guests a vacation with an urban flair, in the prestigious Nob Hill section of the «City of Seven Hills.» Among San Francisco’s extensive attractions are Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Bridge, and colorful Victorian mansions. A concierge at the hotel is available to assist guests with services such as entertainment, tours, and limousine or airport shuttles 24 hours a day.

San Diego Country Estates is nestled in the quiet San Vicente Valley, in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains. It is less than a one-hour drive from San Diego and a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Los Angeles. At the resort, guests will enjoy 16 tennis courts, a swimming pool and spa, and a wide selection of planned activities.

San Clemente Cove Resort is located just one block above the scenic San Clemente beach and pier. As you wander through the quaint downtown district, you can take full advantage of San Clemente’s shopping and dining opportunities, along with its parks and beaches. The region’s gentle coastal breezes provide natural air-conditioning to the newly renovated units, which feature fireplaces and televisions. During the summer months, special events are offered, such as the Ocean Festival, including championship swimming, 10-kilometer races, and sandcastle contests.

Samoset Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond oceanfront resort in mid-coast Maine. Take advantage of the health club, outdoor tennis, free weights, cardio equipment, aerobics, hot tubs, massage therapy, sauna, indoor and outdoor pools, and a children’s playground. Play golf on the 18-hole, oceanside, championship course, which has been featured in Golf Traveler and Golf Digest magazines. Downhill skiing is 9 miles (15 kilometers) away at Camden Snow Bowl. The area includes the renowned Farnsworth and Owls Head Transportation museums, historic homes, and lighthouses.

Beach and country combine at this modern resort in Albufeira, which is idyllically located next to a nature reserve and benefits from sweeping views of the aquamarine Atlantic Ocean. Units are spacious, with neutral-colored, minimalist decor, and some feature a balcony. Guests can make use of the three saltwater pools, and a wooden walkway leads to Praia dos Salgados, where blissful beach days await.

Saint Tropez Condominium is set in Ocean City, a popular East Coast vacation spot. Activities to be enjoyed are swimming, windsurfing, parasailing, charter game fishing, golf, tennis, and racquetball. The city offers entertainment, including amusement parks and attractions along the boardwalk. This resort also has an outdoor pool.