Tourists the world over flock to the Florida Keys. From SCUBA diving to sunbathing, the Keys has everything under the sun--and under the water-- you could want on your vacation. Resorts cater to every visitor, from those seeking the ultimate dive resort to those looking to get totally and completely pampered. Below, find three of the best resorts in the Florida Keys.
For those seeking luxury in the Florida Keys, Hawk's Cay has everything a luxury vacation to the Florida Keys should include. Guests at Hawk's Cay have access to a marina, spa, and everything in between. Want to swim with a dolphin? No need to leave the resort; they have a dolphin program. They also offer fishing, SCUBA diving, a fitness center, several pools, and well-appointed villas and suites. Dine at one of the resort's five restaurants or have a pre-dinner drink at their rum bar.
Hawk's Cay also offers several children and teen programs; this resort caters to the entire family. Duck Key is in the middle keys, or about a two-hour drive from Miami.
Hawk's Cay
61 Hawk's Cay Boulevard
Duck Key, FL 33050
305-743-7000
HawksCay.com
For those looking to spend much of their vacation on or in the salty waters surrounding the Florida Keys, The Islander Resort makes for an excellent choice. The Islander Resort, located in Islamorada (not quite two hours from Miami), has a saltwater pool in addition to a freshwater "oasis-style" pool. Test your SCUBA gear in the saltwater pool, then try a beach dive steps from the villas.
The Islander has Islander Watersports on the resort grounds. Here, guests can rent any water gear, from snorkel masks to power boats. Islander Watersports also offers sailboat, kayak and raft and aqua cycle rentals. Land lubbers can rent beach bikes or sunbrellas.The Islander Resort also arranges fishing trips for its guests.
The Islander Resort
Mile Marker 82.1
Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-2031
IslanderFloridaKeys.com
For those guests to the Florida Keys who seek complete seclusion, the Cheeca Lodge and Spa complies. Secluded from the traffic noise of the Overseas Highway, the Cheeca Lodge and Spa cloaks itself in dense tropical foliage- if you're not looking for it you won't even see the turnoff for the resort.
The Cheeca Lodge and Spa, which covers 27 acres, has a private beach, classic wood fishing pier that extends over 500 feet into the Atlantic, also has a full-service spa, cabanas poolside with butler service, fresh fruit, and plasma televisions. The Cheeca is roughly 90 minutes outside of Miami.
Cheeca Lodge and Spa
81801 Overseas Highway
Mile Marker 82
Islamorada, FL 33036
800-327-2888
305-664-4651
Cheeca.com
