McCarran International Airport (LAS): Approximate driving time is 12 minutes and distance is 5 miles.

Driving directions from McCarran International Airport (LAS): Exit the airport via Swenson St and turn left on E Tropicana Ave. After about 1.5 miles, turn right on Las Vegas Blvd S. Drive another 2.3 miles to the hotel.

Getting there: The best option from the airport is a taxi ($5–$15; fees subject to change without notice) or rental car.

Getting around: There are many options for guests traveling along the Strip. City buses (less than $5) run the length of the Strip; private trollies (less than $5) serve the larger casinos. Many guests choose to walk. Taxis are readily available, and guests who drive will find complimentary parking at most locations. For destinations outside the Strip, a rental car is the best option. (All fees subject to change without notice.)

Sushi King - This restaurant offers Japanese cuisine, including a sushi bar.

Island Paradise Café - Open 24 hours, this café serves everything from snacks to full-course meals, including Chinese lunch and dinner specialties.

Tony Roma's - Barbecued ribs, chicken, steaks, and other grilled items are offered at this chain restaurant.

Coco Palms - The Coco Palms serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets.

The resort's shopping mall includes Bono's, a Chicago-style sandwich shop; Swenson's ice-cream parlor; a snack bar; and a coffee/pastry shop.

Room service is available 24 hours.

Amenity highlights: The tropical-garden pool complex includes two pools—one free-form and the other rectangular for lap swimming. Between them rises a large sandstone structure in a coconut-palm grove. Each side of the massive rock shelters a 10-person spa that's always open for social soaking.

Insider tip: In addition to assisting commercial travelers with services and cellular phone rentals, the resort's business center rents digital cameras to vacationers.