Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Approximate driving time is 12 minutes and distance is 5 miles.

Driving directions from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: Take Hwy 1 N/Federal Hwy to 17th St. Turn right onto 17th and continue across the bridge. At the fourth traffic light, turn right onto Holiday Drive and follow signs to the Marriott.

Getting there: Metered taxi fare is in the $5–$15 range. Tri County Airport Express runs 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 subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site.

Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 31 miles.

Driving directions from Miami International Airport: Take SR 112/Airport Expwy (toll) to I-95 N. Continue on I-95 into Broward County and exit onto I-595 E. From I-595, take Exit #12C/Hwy 1 N. From Hwy 1, turn right onto 17th St and continue over the bridge to the fourth traffic light. Turn right onto Holiday Dr and follow signs to the Marriott.

Getting there: SuperShuttle vans cost $26–$35 per person. Taxis, rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are all more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site.

Getting around: Apart from the beach, many shops, restaurants, and clubs are in the immediate area so walking is popular. To explore by water, guests can cruise on the water taxi which travels to both the Intracoastal Waterway as well as the New River into downtown Fort Lauderdale. Water taxi pick-up is 2 blocks away and all-day passes are $5–$15. Fees subject to change without notice.

Riva - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring Italian fare. Breakfast buffet as well as à la carte choices. Sunday brunch.

Cascades - Poolside bar and café serving sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and tropical drinks. Inside and covered-terrace seating.

Amenity highlights: The private beach, 75 yards deep and 0.25 miles long, is accessible by wood stairways leading up and over a low dune thickly planted with sea grape. Because it's private, the beach affords guests exceptional space for lounge chairs--some with folding canvas shades--and volleyball games. Bordered by rock-waterfall gardens and ringed by palm trees, the heated, 8,000-square-foot lagoon-style pool provides an alternative to the beach. Just above the sand on a sprawling wood deck are 50 private beachfront cabanas (fee) shaded by palm trees and equipped with showers, televisions, ceiling fans, and lounge chairs for sunbathing on the deck.

Insider tip: A public "water bus" transports passengers around Fort Lauderdale's inland waterways from mid-morning to after midnight, stopping at 20 locations such as restaurants and shopping centers. One stop is only two blocks from the hotel. The water bus runs on a schedule, which is available at the concierge desk. Ticket options include a bargain-price all-day fare.

The spa offers beauty services, massage, and body, facial, and hydrotherapy treatments. It contains men's and women's saunas, steam rooms, and lounges next to five-person spas; a spa-cuisine cafe; and a unisex "relaxation room" with a juice/fruit bar. Also offered within the spa are a state-of-the-art fitness center and a workout room offering spinning, Pilates, yoga, and other classes.

Complimentary activities at the resort include water aerobics, limbo contests, arts and crafts, and a Saturday night "dive-in" movie by the pool. For children ages 5-12, there are half- and full-day supervised activity programs through the “Beachside Buddies” program.
Valet parking:
$16-25 per 24-hour period. Secured garage with in/out privileges.
Self parking:
$16-25 per 24-hour period. Secured garage with in/out privileges.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.

Other recreational activities listed below are available near the resort; fees may apply.