Key West International Airport (EYW): Approximate driving time is 3 minutes and distance is 1 mile.

Driving directions from Key West International Airport: From the airport, turn left onto S Roosevelt Blvd. Drive 1 mile and hotel is on the right.

Getting there: The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. Service can be arranged through courtesy phones in the baggage claim area. Taxis and rental cars are also available. Taxi fare is based on the number of passengers and is in the $5–$15 range for two. Rental cars are more than $36. Fees are subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site.

Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 3.5 hours and distance is 160 miles.

Driving directions from Miami International Airport: Leaving the airport, take LeJeune Rd south to SR 836/Dolphin Expwy. Drive west on SR 836 to the Florida Turnpike (toll). Travel south on the turnpike to Hwy 1. Continue on Hwy 1 to Key West. Turn left onto S Roosevelt Blvd. Go through the lights at Flagler Ave and hotel is half a mile ahead, on the right.

Getting there: Driving is the most popular way to reach Key West. Rental cars are available from this Web site and are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Keys Shuttle runs vans from the bus stop outside of Concourse D lower level. Reservations are needed. Fares are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Greyhound Lines runs buses from Concourse E lower level. Fares are $26–$35 for adults and $16–$25 for children under 12. No reservations required. Fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: The hotel offers complimentary shuttles to several marinas, Key West Golf Course, and the downtown historic seaport area, making a car unnecessary. A commercial shuttle also stops in front of the hotel and loops around Key West for daily passes costing $5–$15. Other options include: scooters ($16–$25 a day rental), bicycles (under $5 a day rental), small electric cars (more than $36 a day rental), and the city bus (under $5 a day for unlimited use.) Fees subject to change without notice. For drivers, the hotel offers guest parking for $10 daily and valet service upon request.

Gumbo Limbo Bar - Open-air bar and terrace tables overlooking pool courtyard. Lunch, dinner, and tropical drinks. Specialties include conch fritters and fish sandwich.

The Sanctuary Lounge - Evening cocktails served, with a pianist/singer performing Fridays and Saturdays. Guests can order from Palm Haven restaurant and Gumbo Limbo Bar menus.

Amenity highlights: Within a garden courtyard a large, heated, free-form pool and an eight-person spa are surrounded by thickly padded lounge chairs on tiered sundecks. Two miles away on Smathers Beach, the resort maintains a beach club furnished with umbrellas and lounge chairs and offers towel service. As Key West's longest beach, Smathers Beach offers a variety of water sports, including parasailing, Jet Skiing, sailing, snorkeling, and other activities. Complimentary shuttles run between the resort and the beach club, to downtown's Historic Seaport area, and to and from the airport.

Insider tip: The pool remains open all night, with drink service available from the pool bar until 11 PM.