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An Information Guide to Activities, Attractions, and Family Friendly Accommodations in the Florida Keys Kid's Attractions and Florida Keys Family Resorts

CLICK image Above for LODGING Hotels and motels Florida Keys and Key West         FLORIDA KEYS BEST   KIDS IN KEYS NAVIGATION BAR         INDEX PAGE FOR KIDS IN THE KEYS MESSAGE BOARD   BEACHES NATURE WALKS CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS WATER SPORTS DOLPHIN INTERACTIONS KAYAKING GOLF BOATS TOURS SNORKELING - SCUBA -SNUBA   CHILDRENS' PROGRAMS ATTRACTIONS BIKING AND SKATING FISHING CHILD HEALTH TRAVEL ICE CREAM READING MOVIES KIDS AND RESORTS DISCOUNTED LODGING HAWK'S CAY LINK E-MAIL TO KIDS IN THE KEYS MORE EXTENSIVE FAMILY GUIDE

The Florida Keys has much to offer vacationing families. PLEASE NOTE: This QUICK GUIDE site provides 20 web pages of information describing family activities and attractions to see to make a child's visit to the Florida Keys a safe, rewarding and worthwhile experience.   An old time vaudevillian, W. C. Fields when asked how he liked children was heard to reply, "Well done!" Fortunately, the Florida Keys is much more kids friendly than comedian W.C. Fields. FAMILY RESORTS When you think of a family vacation, what thoughts come to mind? Looking for family togetherness plus time to relax and leave the hassles of everyday life behind? If fun as a family is your goal with time for adult relaxation, seek out a kid's friendly vacation spot with attractions that appeal to both adults and children. An all-inclusive resort is one of the best ways to bypass family vacation pitfalls. Such family-oriented resorts are designed to provide fun and excitement for children as well as time for adult pursuits. By staying at a premier destination resort you'll find all amenities and recreational activities for kids and families in one location. Hawk's Cay Village and Resort , for example provides packages of family accommodations, amenities, recreational activities, a children's program, and parent/kid activities such as biking, tennis, fishing, tandem parasailing, boating and kayaking.   CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS For more information on kids' friendly and family resorts go to Children's Programs. There you will learn about children's day programs at the Island Adventure Club at Hawk's Cay , Camp Cheeca at Cheeca Lodge, Wyndham's Kids and Family Retreats at Casa Marina Resort and Reach Resorts   Family friendly resorts are very popular and often they book up months in advance. Because of the popularity of Hawk's Cay, Cheeca and Wyndahm Casa Marina rooms often are not made available for discounting. When reviewing what is available consider these FAMILY TYPE resorts, motels and hotels instead FAMILY TYPE ACCOMMODATIONS Hyatt Beach House Resort 5051 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY - units include two bedrooms and two baths and accommodate up to six people. Master suite with king-size bed Guest bedroom with king-size bed kitchen with separate dining area TV / VCR / DVD Washer and dryer in unit Sheraton Suites Key West 2001 South Roosevelt Blvd. - spacious suites with private sleeping quarters Sunrise Suites (Le) 3685 Seaside Drive -one mile from Smathers Beach - All suites feature two bedrooms, two full baths, full kitchens, living rooms, dataports, hairdryers, bathrobes, and daily newspapers. Doubletree Grand Key Resort 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd. - connecting double queen rooms to comfortable luxurious suites, Hyatt Winward Pointe 3675 S ROOSEVELT BLVD - Fully Appointed 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condominium Style Units with private balcony and spa tub Coral Hammock 2 Coral Way - not in the city of Key West - 5 miles northeast of Key West Beaches - spacious 2 & 3 bedroom floor plans, vaulted ceilings, "Conch" style porches     ACCOMMODATIONS - OTHER For the traveling family on the go that does not plan on spending time at a destination resort there are a number of alternative accommodations available. CLICK HERE to look for other other accommodations and look the places we have listed above. NAVIGATION LINKS The Florida Keys has a wide variety of activities for kids, and parents as well. Links to family activities and places to see are provided near the foot of this page. At the bottom of the page is a list of Websites and Books which offer tips on traveling with children. The Florida Keys also offers the only reef in the Continental United States, warmer weather in winter than the rest of Florida, warmer waters year round, cool offshore breezes in summer, and an attitude and a pace that young children and adults love. Families can also safely travel to the tropical Florida Keys without the worry of child health risks associated with travel to some Caribbean Island destinations.     We offer a more extensive guide. Our 75 page A TO Z FAMILY GUIDE provides all the information in this QUICK GUIDE plus lists the essential services available to children and young people in the Florida Keys. In addition to information on essential services such as child care agencies, summer recreation programs for children, children's camps and school programs, dental and medical services for young people, the A to Z Guide includes information on the enticing and exciting attractions and activities available in Key Largo, Islamorada, Duck Key, Marathon, Big Pine, the Lower Keys and Key West. For information on DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATIONS, CHILDREN'S TRAVEL JOURNALS, DIARIES, SCRAPBOOKS , COMPACT GAMES for use during travel, and great books filled with GAMES AND IDEAS FOR TRAVEL go to our A TO Z FAMILY GUIDE .     ACTIVITIES and PLACES TO VISIT for CHILDREN and FAMILIES in the FABULOUS FLORIDA KEYS  Here is a list of children's activities and places to see to make your youngster's visit to the Florida Keys a rewarding and worthwhile experience. You can choose to be active or relax in one place, travel about for part of each day, or explore the Keys from morning to night.   GUIDE INTRODUCTION . KIDS AND RESORTS . BEACHES . NATURE WALKS . MUSEUMS . WATER SPORTS . MOVIES . DOLPHINS . KAYAKS . GOLF BOATS TOURS . SNORKEL . DAY PROGRAMS . ATTRACTIONS BIKING AND SKATING . FISHING . CHILD HEALTH TRAVEL . ICE CREAM . READING . MESSAGE BOARD    GIVE TO A FLORIDA KEYS' CHARITY The links below are for charity organizations providing services for children in the Florida Keys. [ CHILDREN'S SHELTER ] [ FLORIDA KEYS KIDCARE ] [ KIDS IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS ] [ GUARDIAN AD LITEM GUILD ] [ OPERATION BRAVE KIDS ]   THIS PAGE CREATED BY FLORIDA KEYS BEST COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL_ http://www.floridakeysbest.com email@floridakeysbest.com Florida Keys Best 386 East Seaview Drive Marathon, Florida 33050 305-289-1872

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