Some empty out of the way resort area (7)
I believe the answer is:
seaside
'resort area' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'some empty out of the way' is the wordplay.
'empty' suggests removing the centre.
'out of the way' becomes 'a-side' (synonyms).
'some' with its centre removed is 'se'.
'se'+'aside'='SEASIDE'
(Other definitions for seaside that I've seen before include "Shore - disease (anag)" , "Holiday destination" , "Shoreline" , "Beach location" , "holiday venue" .)