Key West International Airport (EYW): Approximate driving time is 5 minutes and distance is 2.5 miles.

Driving directions from Key West International Airport: From the airport, turn right onto S Roosevelt Blvd. Roosevelt Blvd becomes Bertha St. Turn left on Atlantic which becomes Reynolds. Turn left on South St, then left on Simonton. Hotel is on the left.

Getting there: The hotel provides shuttle service from the airport. Pick-ups can be arranged using courtesy telephones located inside 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 available from this Web site: More than $36. Fees are subject to change without notice.

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 A1A/S Roosevelt Blvd. Roosevelt Blvd becomes Bertha St. Turn left on Atlantic which becomes Reynolds. Turn left on South St, then left on Simonton. Hotel is on the left.

Getting there: Driving is the favorite 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: Key West is small so a car is not necessary and can be inconvenient because of scarce parking. People often get around on foot or hop onto a shuttle bus that travels throughout Key West. The nearest stop is at South and Simonton. Daily passes are $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.

Sandbar - Serves buffet and à la carte breakfast on veranda of Shula's. Lunch and dinner of salads, sandwiches, grilled items, tropical drinks at open-air beachside location. Open mornings until early afternoon.

Room service is available during limited hours.

Amenity highlights: A private, 450-foot strand of white-sand beach provides unimpeded entry into the Atlantic Ocean. Studded with palm trees, the beach is divided by a weathered-wood pier where guests can arrange fishing trips and other excursions. Nearby, a sundeck with padded lounge chairs surrounds the resort's swimming pool and poolside bar.

Insider tip: Resort staff rove the beach and pool areas, periodically distributing complimentary frozen face towels and popsicles to sunbathers.