Search around a resort (5)
I believe the answer is:
haunt
'resort' is the definition.
('haunt' can be a synonym of 'resort')
'search around a' is the wordplay.
'search' becomes 'hunt' ('hunt' can be a synonym of 'search').
'around' indicates putting letters inside.
'hunt' placed around 'a' is 'HAUNT'.
(Other definitions for haunt that I've seen before include "Place regularly frequented" , "get spirits?" , "Regular stamping ground" , "Frequent - be a spook" , "Regularly visit" .)