Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Approximate driving time is 18 minutes and distance is 8.5 miles.

Driving directions from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: Take I-595 W and exit onto I-95 S. Continue on I-95 south to Hallandale Beach Blvd E. Turn left onto Hallandale and at the last traffic light, turn left onto Ocean Dr/A1A. Hotel is on the right.

Getting there: Tri County Airport Express runs vans and cars for $5–$15 per person shared and $26–$35 per car for private rides. Taxi fares are metered and are in the $16–$25 range. Rental cars are available from this Web site for more than $36. Town Cars and limousines are more than $36. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 22 miles.

Driving directions from Miami International Airport: Take SR 112/Airport Expwy (toll) to I-95 N. Continue on I-95 north into Broward Country and exit onto Hallandale Beach Blvd E. Continue down Hallandale and at the last traffic light, turn left onto Ocean Dr/A1A. Hotel is on the right.

Getting there: Shuttle service from Miami is $16–$25 per passenger. Taxis, rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site.

Getting around: Walking to the beach, and to beachside restaurants and tourist shops around the hotel is popular. A trolley stops in front of the hotel and loops around Hollywood from the beach to the stores, restaurants, and live music spots of the downtown area, with single fare of less than $5. Fees subject to change without notice. For traveling to golf courses, parks, malls, or other visitor attractions, a car is the best choice.

Tiki Bar - Casual beachfront spot under thatch roof serving barbecued items, snacks, and tropical drinks from late morning until dusk. Inside and covered-terrace seating.

Amenity highlights: Next to the beach, a garden courtyard includes a large heated pool, the barefoot-casual Tiki Bar, and a shuffleboard court, and serves as an activities center for children. Some children's activities, such as coconut bowling and an afternoon videotape movie shown in a palm-shaded area, are complimentary; others require a fee. The hotel also includes a video-game room.

Insider tip: In the basement of the apartment complex adjacent to the hotel's north side, a "gourmet" Italian deli popular with hotel employees serves exceptional food to eat in or take out.