resort area vs resort

resort area and resort both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
resort area	Yes	No	No	No
resort	Yes	No	Yes	No

resort area (noun)	resort (noun)
an area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposes	act of turning to for assistance
	something or someone turned to for assistance or security
	a hotel located in a resort area
	a frequently visited place

resort area (verb)	resort (verb)
	move, travel, or proceed toward some place
	have recourse to