Hawks Cay Resort

The 60-acre, Caribbean-style retreat with a full-service spa and restaurants has plenty to keep the kids occupied (and adults happy). A pirate ship with water cannons delights at the family activity center, where there are two family pools and sports fields.

Hawks Cay Resort has the feel of a small village, due to its massive size and many amenities – the property even has its own 85-slip marina. Many guests arrive by boat, as the resort is located on Duck Key, a secluded spot far from Key West's main airport.

Aimed squarely at travelers who like to keep busy, this 60-acre playground is geared largely toward families, sportsmen, and conventioneers. Each day brings a calendar jam-packed with resort activities, from paddleboarding and yoga to scavenger hunts and sing-a-longs.

Taking up most of an island in the Middle Keys, this 60-acre spread specializes in families and in activities up the wazoo and down the reef. Besides sailing, fishing, snorkeling, diving, Snuba, waterskiing, kiteboarding, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding, guests can interact directly with dolphins in the Dolphin Connection program (reserve well in advance).

With its private location, north of Marathon, this multifaceted resort appeals to all sorts of travelers but it is primarily a family destination due to their extensive recreational facilities. Families love the multitude of recreation activities and facilities offered, such as a dolphin encounter program, tranquility and activity pools, just to name a few.