Blask-I think I can offer a broad perspective on where to possibly stay based on my travel experiences and what I think your looking for. Key for me when going on vacation is price/performance ratio-overall value. What do you get for what you pay. Ideally, I want the "most" for the "least"-best bang for the buck! This doesn't mean I want the cheapest vacation, but rather the best overall value, but I have paid top dollar for certain areas. Key criteria for me is overall ambiance-critical, food/restaurants, beauty-particular the beach/pool area and surrounding area/island, non touristy-huge issue, somewhat remote(not always) classy, access to good tennis(not always), nice accommodations, night life(not key, tend to have cocktail time and long dinners) ect. I am always checking out new places when in the area and comparing overall value to my past vacations-I love to travel and do a fair amount of research , looking for fun trips based on my needs and budget.
Tennis resorts online is a good resource but I wouldn't base my vacation strictly on the top tennis resorts, and some of the resorts listed do not meet my price/performance criteria like Rancho Valencia,and Colony, Some of the places I have stayed at for personal/business: Saddlebrook, Kiawah, Shipyard Plantation, Crown Plaza-Hilton Head, Ritz Carlton-Naples, Kapalua, and Amelia Island,Greenbrier,El Conquistador Resort-Puerto Rico,Boca Raton resort, Rancho Valencia,Colony beach resort,Jamaica, St. Barths, Bermuda, Puerta Vallarta, Kanaupala Beach,Paris-french open, Barcelona-tennis tournament, Casa Marina-marriott-key west, Martha Vineyard, Cape cod,(want to go to Nantucket!),The Cloister Inn-Sea Island Georgia.
Places I have checked out on site: Bollettieri,Marco Island Marriot,Seabrook Island,Palmetto Dunes,Naples Grande,Ponte Vedra,Wild Dunes,La Quinta Resort,Mission Hills Country Club(played on grass courts and watched pro tennis tournament),Litchfield, Sea Pines.
If money is not an issue I love the Carribean. The best trip I have ever went on was staying in a private villa at St. Barths! Interestingly, this was a very expensive vacation, but the price/performance value and overall ambiance was outstanding-thats how remarkable it was.!Class all the way! Far better than my trip to the Ritz Carlton at Kapalua-Maui(John MCenroe had his post wedding party here).
My final analysis: For overall value, ambiance, beauty, class, beach, accommodations, food, ect. you can not beat staying in an ocean front villa at Kiawah Island in off peak times like Sept/October, or April/May(of course not during Easter week).
Blask, I found a great ocean front condo that I stayed in from a private owner(not paying excess fees to booking agency) that they said will only cost $680 for four night stay(no hidden fees) if before May 23. After May 23 it would go up to $800. Trust me you won't have a better overall trip for the money. Everything your new bride will want-you will be a hero-she would be so proud of you for making such a good decision,LOL. The new five star hotel on the island called the Sanctuary is fantastic that you can access-spa, restaurants, shopping, pool area, drinks, ect. If you have never been to Charleston, Sc, you will love the overall ambiance, history, beauty, shopping and food-awesome! I am also high on the Boca Raton Resort and the Naples area(know several pros that I hook up) but for overall value nothing beats Kiawah off season, but still great weather.
I have no affiliation with the condo at Kiawah, but you save money by dealing with the owner directly. Let me know if your interested and how to contact you. The earlier you book the better chance you will get the dates you want. Let me know.
Also, if you want any other input on areas listed above let me know and I will give my perspective.