Key West International Airport (EYW): Approximate driving time is 11 minutes and distance is 4 miles.

Driving directions from Key West International Airport: From the airport, turn right onto S Roosevelt Blvd and continue as it becomes Bertha St. Bertha becomes First St and then Palm Ave. From Palm, turn left onto Eaton St and continue to Simonton St. Turn right onto Simonton. Continue 3 blocks and turn right onto Front St. Hotel is ahead.

Getting there: Taxis and rental cars are 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 right onto N Roosevelt Blvd which becomes Truman Ave. Turn right onto Simonton and continue 9 blocks. Turn right onto Front St. Hotel is ahead.

Getting there: Rental cars are the favored 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 to Key West 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: Guests can step out of the hotel into the activity of Old Town's shops, restaurants, and nightlife. The Bone Island Shuttle stops a block away and loops around the city. Daily passes cost $5–$15 with no charge for children 12 and under. 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.

Scuttles Pool Bar and Grill - Open-air spot with covered bar and umbrella tables on weather-wood deck. Sandwiches, salads, conch chowder, light meals, and tropical drinks served lunchtime to late evening.

Room service is available during limited hours.

Amenity highlights: At the resort's center, a garden courtyard contains a swimming pool, a 12-person spa, two big hammocks, and padded lounges for comfortable sunbathing. A waterfront wood deck and a little sand patch in front of a pool bar offer other sunning options. Down a flight of wood stairs in front of the pool, a tiny, pebbly beach provides access to the Gulf's green water and to a swimming raft anchored in the lee of one of the resort's two piers.

Insider tip: At the rear of the central garden, a little gazebo contains a single dining table with views over the pool to the Gulf.