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Sitting 3 miles north of St. Armands Circle, this beachside facility is consistently rated one of the nation's finest tennis resorts. The beachside Colony Restaurant and swimming pool date from 1952 when this was a beach club, but today's accommodations are in modern, luxurious one- and two-bedroom condominium apartments complete with living rooms, dining areas, fully equipped kitchenettes, sun balconies, whirlpool tubs, and steam showers. The choice accommodations are three private cottages right on the superb beach (they also are the most expensive units). The condominiums are built around a 21-court tennis center, where a staff of professionals conducts highly acclaimed programs for both adults and children. The beachside Colony Restaurant offers fine continental cuisine for lunch and dinner (jackets requested for men at dinner).

Facilities: 2 restaurants; 2 bars; heated outdoor pool; 21 clay and hard tennis courts; health club; Jacuzzi; sauna; watersports equipment rental; bike rental; children's programs; game room; concierge; activities desk; car-rental desk; business center; salon; limited room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; coin-op washers and dryers.

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