Bluegreen Smokey Mountains

On a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this upscale resort is 1.8 miles from Bluegreen Smokey Mountains and 1- to 2-bedroom villas come with balconies, kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. All offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players and Bose sound systems. Some include dining areas.

There's a relaxed restaurant, a poolside bar and a grocery store. Other amenities include 4 outdoor pools (1 multi-level; 1 for kids; 2 plunge) and 3 hot tubs, plus a gym, exercise classes and jogging routes. A spa offers treatments in-villa or at an outdoor pavilion. Parking is available for a fee.