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An Information Guide  to Activities, Attractions, and Family Friendly Accommodations in the Florida Keys Kids Programs and Florida Keys Resorts

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DAY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS   Parents with young children have only a few places to choose from if they are interested some sort of children's activity program for their youngsters while vacationing in the Keys. Such programs are only found in the large resorts which can provide this amenity. Scheduled events and activities give parents time to socialize and provides time to be together with the children and time apart. Parents appreciate such programs as it allows them some free time to do their own thing whether it be reading a novel by the pool, swimming without the need to supervise the little ones, or relaxing with adult friends. . Island Adventure Club at Hawk's Cay - MM 61 - Duck Key Hawk's Cay has 177 Inn room accommodations and about 220 two bedroom vacation villa accommodations which provides the resort with the occupancy for a Kids Friendly resort. Parents can soak up the sun, relax under a tiki umbrella, or read under a shady palm tree at the Hawk's Cay lagoon while the children have fun participating in the Island Adventure Club. Hawk's Cay Resort is recognized as a child-friendly vacation paradise and offers a schedule of organized children's activities throughout the day. Children participate in a rotating schedule of activities which change daily. Each day's activities relates to the day's chosen theme. Past themes have focused on dinosaurs, the beach, and circus. Feed back from parents and children indicates the theme days have been well received. The kids design sand creations, paint seashells, search from sea creatures, and race tiki boats in the lagoon. Children ages 3-5 (must be bath room trained) participate in the Little Pirates Club with theme oriented activitiesduring mornings from 9:30 to 1 PM with lunch included. Fee required Children between the ages of 6 and 11 may participate in the Island Adventure Club for a full day 9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Saturday with lunch included. A half day morning 9:30 to 1 pm is available. Fee required. Daily Activity Themes : Under the Sea Day, Madigra Day, Nature Day, Explorers Day, Sports Day, Color Day. The resort has a large salt water lagoon and FIVE POOLS . Three pools are available for family use - two of which were built in 1999. A pool for adults only was completed in 1998, and a special pirate play pool for small children opened in December of 1999.   FOR INFORMATION ABOUT RESERVATIONS AND LODGING AVAILABILITY AT HAWKS CAY RESORT go to DUCK KEY   SEARCHING FOR HOTELS AND MOTEL TYPE LODGING IN KEY WEST - Among the list of Key West choices you may be given, some would seem to be better for families with children because of the closeness to a beach or the configuration of their rooms. FAMILY TYPE ACCOMMODATIONS IN KEY WEST TO LOOK FOR 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 GO TO RESERVATIONS KEY WEST,   INVESTIGATE HOTEL AND MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS IN ISLAMORADA, Try MARATHON, or KEY LARGO.     ACTIVITIES and PLACES TO VISIT for CHILDREN and FAMILIES in the FABULOUS FLORIDA KEYS  To find out more about Kids' activities and places to see to make your children's visit to the Keys a rewarding and worthwhile experience, CLICK on the links in the navigtion bar to the left or provided below. 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' CHILDREN'S 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 SIUTUATIONS ] [ 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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