Hawks Cay
Hawks Cay is located on Duck Key, one of the many beautiful stretches of beach that make up the Florida Keys. This 60-acre luxury getaway effuses the atmosphere of a secluded island. Decorated in themes reminiscent of the West Indies, the rooms feature Internet access, large flat-screen televisions and oversized marble showers and baths. Both guest rooms and suites are available. Lanai guest rooms feature private decks that lead directly to resort pools. Five different restaurants are available, including poolside and fine dining options. A fitness center, a spa, shopping and outdoor recreational activities are all accessible within the resort. Guests can enjoy a special dolphin encounter hosted on site. Wedding packages and meeting spaces are available. Rates start at $279.
Hawks Cay
61 Hawks Cay Boulevard
Duck Key, FL 33050
(305) 743-7000
www.hawkscay.com
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
Just offshore from Little Torch Key, Little Palm Island is a true island getaway. Guests arrive by boat or seaplane. Crushed seashell paths, thatched roofs and the surrounding aqua blue waters speak of an exotic Polynesian oasis. The guest rooms are all bungalow suites featuring king-sized beds and verandas. Some suites offer private outdoor showers and jetted tubs. The amenities include a lagoon-style pool, a zen garden, a library and resort hammocks. The spa focuses on Balinese and Thai treatments, along with additional Florida and Caribbean offerings. The resort dining is a personalized experience. Diners can take their meals from the dining room to any spot on the island that suits them. Zagat has recognized the culinary accomplishments at this resort as the Best Hotel Dining in Florida. Rates start at $790.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
28500 Overseas Highway
Little Torch Key, FL 33042
(800) 343-8567
www.littlepalmisland.com
Casa Marina Resort
Built in the 1920s, the Casa Marina Resort is tucked away on a 1,100-foot private beach and is close to Key West attractions. This landmark resort has a long history of entertaining elite clientele. The 311 rooms include standard rooms and suites, all of them appointed in Mediterranean-style furnishings. Many of the rooms offer private balconies and ocean views. A resort spa, a pool and recreation activities are available. The resort has three dining options, giving guests the opportunity to dine with ocean views. Golfers will have easy access to the Key West Golf Course. Wedding and meeting spaces are available. Rates start at $149.
Casa Marina Resort
1500 Reynolds Street
Key West, FL 33040
(888) 303-5717
www.casamarinaresort.com
About The Author
Tina Lane is a freelance writer and blogger in the Cincinnati and Dayton area. Her work has been published in the Eastsider Magazine, The Voice of the Miami Valley, and various online media. She blogs at FloridaGirlMeetstheMidwest.com, where she has been writing for two years. Tina is a Rollins College Alumni.
