You need to Know about Hawks Cay

By Teresa Plowright

Family Vacations Expert, about.com

Background about Hawks Cay:

90 miles south of Miami, Hawks Cay is in the Florida Keys, on Duck Key between Islamorada and Marathon, 8 miles from the Marathon Airport. Driving time from Miami is about 2-1/2 hours; Key West is about 1-1/2 hours away.

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Duck Key has five islands, whose "sparkling grand canals are traversed by ornate Venetian bridges". Guests stay in villas or in a large inn. Villas have washer/dryer, kitchen, and other conveniences.

Features at Hawks Cay:

• one of the few places in Florida where you can snorkel on a coral reef: boat trips to great spots are available.
• lagoon where kids can snorkel on-site
• multiple pools, one with pirate ship play zone and water cannons; adult "tranquility pool", too
• on-site dolphin experiences
• kids' programs, teen camp
• playground with swings, bike rentals, minigolf
• volleyball, tennis, basketball
• sailing, sailing school, boating, fishing excursions
• spa

Keep in Mind about Hawks Cay:

• you may pay extra charges such as daily resort fees, activity fees, automatic gratuities

• meals can be expensive, tips added automatically
• there is nearby dining off-property, if you have a car
• check for packages: you may find good villa rates
• Duck Key isn't the place for beach-lovers: no real beach
• it's good to be aware of issues about dolphins in captivity

Find Out More about Hawks Cay:

• visit the Hawks Cay site to find Packages and property details
• read visitors' comments at TripAdvisor
• check prices at Kayak.com

This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. 

* Always check resort sites for updates.