Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Approximate driving time is 17 minutes and distance is 11 miles.

Driving directions from Fort Lauderdale International Airport: Exit the airport onto I-595 W. From I-595, take I-95 N. Take Exit #32/Commercial Blvd west to Powerline Rd. Turn left on Powerline and the hotel is on the left, at the corner of Powerline and Commercial.

Getting there: Metered taxi fare is $26–$35. Tri County Airport Express operates vans and cars for $5–$15 per person shared and $26–$35 per car for private rides. Rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are all more than $36. Fees are subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site.

Getting around: A car is necessary to conveniently get around Fort Lauderdale from this location. Nearby Commercial Blvd goes straight east to the beaches. Driving the area’s main arteries east-west (to both coasts) and north-south (Fort Lauderdale to Miami) is typically smooth and fast. Traffic is much slower along coastal A1A but A1A provides the best scenery. Even more water views are enjoyed from the water taxis which stop along the Intracoastal Waterway and the New River into downtown Fort Lauderdale. Fares are $5–15 per day. Fees subject to change without notice.

Third Base Lounge - Open at night, this spot includes a large-screen television, a pool table, a jukebox, video games, and pub food.

Amenity highlights: A garden courtyard containing a good-size heated pool is surrounded by a sundeck furnished with lounge chairs and umbrella tables.

Insider tip: From the beach 3.5 miles away at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a wood pier jutting far into the ocean provides fishing and night-shrimping opportunities. Fishing equipment is available for rent. (A fee is charged to use the pier.)