Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Cheeca Lodge & Spa is located on Islamorada (which means purple isle in Spanish) in the Florida Keys. The resort welcomes kids with features like the Family Snorkel Package and Camp Cheeca. There are also adult amenities like a 9-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, tennis courts, sailboats, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing.
Cheeca Lodge & Spa
81801 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 82
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-4651
cheeca.com/
Casa Marina Resort
The Casa Marina Resort is part of Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Collection. This resort, on a private beach in Key West, is a family-friendly hotel with cabanas by the pool for relaxing or scuba diving and parasailing for the more adventurous. Bicycles and mopeds are also available for rental. The Key West Golf Course is nearby.
Casa Marina Resort
1500 Reynolds Street
Key West, Florida 33040
(888) 303-5717
casamarinaresort.com/
Hawk's Cay Resort
Hawk's Cay is a 60-acre resort on Duck Key which has clubs for children and teens. A Family Getaway package includes kayak and bike rentals, as well as a visit to the Dockside Dolphins Program. There is a large fitness center on the premises and a full-service spa. The Sombrero Golf Course is available to Hawk's Cay Resort guests.
Hawk's Cay Resort
61 Hawks Cay Blvd
Duck Key, FL 33050
(305) 743-7000
hawkscay.com/
Seashell Beach Resort
Seashell Beach Resort is on Sleepy Grass Key in Marathon, where the dolphin in the original "Flipper" made his home. The entire family can still enjoy the Dolphin Research Center, just a mile away. Accommodations are suites with one to three bedrooms and separate kitchens. There is complimentary kayaking with scuba diving, snorkeling and golf nearby.
Seashell Beach Resort
57612 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 57.5
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-0265
seashellbeachresort.com/
Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort
The Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach resort is less than an hour from Miami. It is close to trails for hiking, biking and jogging, with a fitness center and spa on the premises. There are watersports available for the family at the Marriott Key Largo. The 18-hole Key Gate Golf Club is about 30 minutes away.
Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort
103800 Overseas Highway, MM 103.8
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-0000
marriott.com/hotels/travel/mthkl-key-largo-bay-marriott-beach-resort/
About The Author
Marcia Frost is a freelance writer who regularly covers travel topics. She maintains WineandSpiritsTravel.com and two columns for Examiner.com. Frost has written for numerous tennis magazines and is the author of "American Doubles." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication arts and is now pursuing a master's degree.
