Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

This relaxed and informal enclave of privately owned villas is set within the sprawling 1,800-acre complex of Palmetto Dunes Plantation, 7 miles south of the bridge. Accommodations range all the way from one-bedroom condos, booked mostly by groups, to four-bedroom villas, each of the latter furnished in the owner's personal taste. This is the place for longer stays, ideal for families who want a home away from home when they're traveling. In fact, in 2003 it was ranked as the number-one family resort in the continental U.S. and Canada by Travel + Leisure Family and is still listed among the top 10. Villas are fully equipped and receive housekeeping service; they're located on the ocean, fairways, and lagoons. Each villa comes with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, living room and dining area, and balcony or patio.

Facilities:
20 restaurants; 12 bars; 28 pools; 3 18-hole golf courses; 25 tennis courts; 200-slip marina; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.