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Hawks Cay Resort Honors American Heroes during Annual Heroes Salute Program

22 May 2019 by

Hawks Cay Resort Honors American Heroes during Annual Heroes Salute Program

Clear, turquoise waters; swaying palm trees; warm tropical breezes; lush accommodations and never-ending relaxation— if it’s your time to take leave for some much needed R & R, Hawks Cay Resort in the beautiful Florida Keys is the ideal place to accomplish your mission.

Florida Keys resort kicks off the celebration early with special rates, weekly tribute events and more!

Hawks Cay Resort has officially opened bookings for its annual Heroes Salute Program. The four month long program, which is now from August 1 – December 19, 2019, honors active and retired members of the military, fire rescue, law enforcement and medical personnel, by providing special room rates, plus discounted pricing on experiences and resort activities.

The annual Heroes Salute Weekend celebration officially kicks off the program and Labor Day Weekend with a fun-filled schedule of patriotic fun. Taking place August 30 – September 1st, the weekend long event is jam-packed with activities including a 5K Run/Walk, live music concert, all-American barbeque, and a very special tribute ceremony featuring fireworks and so much more.

Hawks Cay is also honoring heroes staying at the resort during a weekly tribute ceremony held at the Resort Pool every Saturday night. The video presentation includes photos provided by guests of all heroes whether still active, retired or fallen. Submission can be uploaded online at https://www.hawkscay.com/ submit-your-heroes-salute- photo.

Rates for qualified heroes start at $129 per night. The resort has also extended a 15 percent Heroes Supporters rate to civilians who donate $5 or more to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation through the resort’s website or its reservation agents. The Heroes Supporters rate is valid on stays from August 1 – December 19.

About Hawks Cay Resort

Hawks Cay Resort reopened in August 2018 following a $50 million renovation. A recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award and a member of the Preferred Hotel Group Lifestyle Collection, Hawks Cay Resort is located on Duck Key in the Middle Florida Keys. Situated roughly halfway between Key Largo and Key West at mile marker 61, this 60-acre, tropical destination is easily accessible by car, boat or plane yet feels worlds away from everyday life.

Alongside the aquamarine water of the Atlantic Ocean, guests enjoy offshore, flats and backcountry fishing; diving; kayaking; kiteboarding and standup paddle boarding programs; Cliff Drysdale tennis program, and the only resort-based Dolphin Connection program with complimentary daily viewings in the continental U.S. The resort boasts 177 guestrooms and 250 two- and three-bedroom villas, a full-service marina, six restaurants, saltwater lagoon, five swimming pools, kid and teen clubs and the award-winning Calm Waters Spa. For more information, please visit https://www.hawkscay.com.

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