Key Largo
- The new Lady Hawke hovercraft (305.904.3833; www.hover-tour.com) launches from a bayside beach next to the Caribbean Club, taking up to 20 passengers on shallow-water treks that include encounters with exotic birds and the occasional porpoise. The vessel is also available for group charters.
Key West
- The Albury Court Hotel (305.294.9870; www.historickeywestinns.com), part of the Historic Key West Inns collection, completed room renovations that preserve historic architecture while adding modern amenities and decor.
Islamorada
- The former Holiday Isle became the Postcard Inn Resort & Marina (305.664.2321; www.holidayisle.com) following an $11.5 million renovation. The property has 143 guest rooms and 4,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, along with six food and beverage outlets, two pools and ample outdoor function space.
Marathon
- Set on Duck Key, Hawks Cay Resort (305.743.7000; www.hawkscay.com) is adding a new tiki bar and restaurant this year, as well as expanding its adults-only area with a new outdoor dining option. Meanwhile, the new Island Exploration Department can help planners coordinate on-site recreation at the 60-acre resort, which also offers 25,000 square feet of meeting space.