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Situated on the Costa Smeralda, Michelangelo at Hotel La Fenice is conveniently located close to beautiful white- and pink-sand beaches and also within easy reach of the glamour and nightlife of Porto Cervo. This modern low-rise resort has been built in keeping with the local architecture. It offers comfortable accommodation with facilities that include a creative children’s activity program, evening entertainment with music, and mini-tours around the local Sardinian sights. Wi-Fi is available in the reception areas.

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.

Mayan Palace Puerto Peñasco is located on the Sea of Cortez, just 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the town of Puerto Peñasco, a tiny strip of mainland that joins the Baja Peninsula. Accommodations have sea views, a living area, kitchen, dining area, and terraces. On-site, swim in a covered pool and a giant exterior pool, relax on powdery sands, and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Nearby in Puerto Peñasco are water sports, handicrafts shopping, dining, and nightlife. Tours are available from town to sites including the Pinacate volcano and area wildlife reserves.

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.

Mayan Palace Puerto Vallarta is located on Banderas Bay at the Marina Vallarta. Accommodations are decorated with Mexican-style furnishings and have terraces, and suites feature a living area, kitchen, and dining area. Relax under a palapa at the beach or take a dip in one of the on-site swimming pools. Guests are surrounded by picturesque views and a vibrant atmosphere. Activities nearby include boat rides, snorkeling, fishing, parasailing, kayaking, and surfing. Puerto Vallarta offers excellent dining and a variety of attractions set around the area’s natural beauty.

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.

Surrounded by jungle and mangroves, Mayan Palace Riviera Maya is located just a 15-minute drive north of Playa del Carmen near Playa del Secreto. Accommodations have traditional Mexican decor, and suites feature a living room with a sitting area, dining area, and kitchen. Relax at an outdoor pool, golf on-site at the 18-hole El Manglar course, and stroll the resort’s lakes and gardens that inspire tranquility. Venture out to explore Tulum’s Mayan archeology, reefs teeming with fish, and an underwater cave network with cenotes (freshwater sinkholes) and submerged caverns.

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.

Experience the serenity of Door County, known as the Cape Cod of the Midwest. Meadow Ridge offers two- and three-bedroom condominiums with a full kitchen, fireplace, state-of-the-art entertainment equipment, and whirlpool tubs. The recreation center features an aquatic center with waterslides, water basketball and volleyball, zero-depth entrance, tumbling buckets, geysers, and water toys. There is a mile-long (1.6 kilometers) walking trail and snowshoe trail, bikes, an exercise room, and game room. The resort is within minutes of public beaches, shops, galleries, restaurants, theaters, golf courses, boat launches, and performing arts centers.

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.