Men's Journal

From beginner to veteran, the wind at Hawks Cay Resort is for everyone.

Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida, hosts all the ingredients for perfect kiteboarding: high winds, smooth water, and plenty of room for error. Feel free to swing down whenever you have the free time thanks to a climate that provides a never-ending kiteboarding season in a locale that is lush with waving palm trees and clear blue water. Although if you’re looking for the best wind, catch the end of the October to May window to get all the air you can. Fresh off a $35 million renovation, the resort now offers lessons for all levels. What to do when the winds die? Learn to stand-up paddleboard (from $100; hawkscay.com).

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This article originally appeared in the May 2010 issue of Men’s Journal.