Release Highlights:
• Calm Waters Spa at Hawks Cay Resort was named 2009's #1 spa in all of the U.S. and Canada in Travel + Leisure's 2009 "World's Best Awards"
• Experienced and talented therapists are the reason for the award

CALM WATERS SPA AT HAWKS CAY RESORT IN THE FLORIDA KEYS IS #1 RATED SPA IN U.S. & CANADA
On the private island of Duck Key, guests recharge and relax with Keys-themed spa treatments

Duck Key, Fla. – Travel + Leisure readers have spoken. The Calm Waters Spa at Hawks Cay Resort was named 2009's #1 spa in all of the U.S. and Canada in Travel + Leisure's 2009 "World's Best Awards".

"Our experienced therapists are the reason we've won this award. You won't find a better staff anywhere," said Sheldon Suga, managing director of Hawks Cay. "This recognition from Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards is appreciated by everyone here and is a testament to our continuing commitment to guest satisfaction."

For this award, spas are ranked based on: facilities, location, service and value. Located in the heart of the resort, the spa features tucked away treatment rooms offering the ultimate escape. The Calm Waters Spa at Hawks Cay Resort enhances guests' level of relaxation with head-to-toe rejuvenation in an unpretentious atmosphere. Additionally, the spa includes a state-of-the-art fitness room with complete schedule of group exercise classes, relaxation room, candlelit whirlpool, eucalyptus steam room and dry sauna.

"Many of our therapists have been with us since the spa opened eight years ago and as a group makeup the most respected, experienced and highly trained therapists in the Keys," said Spa Director, Nancy Dimaio.

A few of the Calm Waters Signature spa experiences include the Swept Away Body Treatment with a full body scrub featuring tropical island scents blended with organic botanicals and flower foot soak, the Caviar and Pearls Facial, which revives skin with pure caviar extract and the popular Key Lime Mojito body treatment beginning in the tropical rain room where skin in renewed with Mojito Sugar.

Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key in the Florida Keys is the premier destination in all of the Florida Keys for outdoor fun. Alongside the emerald water of the Atlantic Ocean, guests enjoy world-class fishing, a full-service marina, Dolphin Connection program, Calm Waters Spa, kid and teen clubs, sailing, diving, five signature restaurants, five swimming pools and more. All 177 guest rooms and 100 two- and three-bedroom villas were recently renovated during a $35 million resort enhancement. Hawks Cay is the title sponsor for the Saltwater Experience cable fishing show and hosts several amateur and professional fishing tournaments including the Sailfish Open. Hawks Cay Resort is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. www.HawksCay.com 

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