Live out your star-athlete fantasies without having to be an Olympian. At these eight resorts, sports enthusiasts and athletes of all abilities can unleash their inner Serena Williams or Michael Phelps, taking advantage of tennis and equestrian centers, colossal swimming pools, golf courses, beach volleyball courts and mountain biking trails. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Oregon Bandon Dunes has made GolfDigest's 100 Greatest list for 23 years and counting, thanks to its rugged coastal scenery and its seven courses that are incredibly fun to play.

This golfer's delight gives players multiple opportunities to sharpen their skills, whether that is at the 100,000-square-foot Punchbowl Putting Course, in the practice center or out on the green with one of the resort's PGA golf professionals. Lodging here is eclectic, with forest cottages, lakeside rooms and suites with views of the links. Beach House Hermosa Beach, California Get ready to serve, set and spike in the sand.

From sunup to sundown, there is always a rousing game of volleyball happening outside the Beach House Hermosa Beach . Start your own on one of the courts, or if you feel comfortable ask to join a match already underway. Book a Strand Ocean Front studio to watch the action unfold from the comfort of your patio.

Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables, Florida Swimmers will want to dive right into this historic property's massive pool, where aquatic sensation Esther Williams once enthralled guests. Covering 23,000 square feet and.