Cancún International Airport (CUN): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 10 miles.

Driving directions from Cancún International Airport: Take airport access road going east and follow signs to Zona Resortera and Blvd Kukulcan. Proceed north on Blvd Kukulcan and right turn onto Retorno del Rey, located just before Km marker 14. Resort will be on right

Authorized taxis, minivans (or collectivos), and private cars are the best way to make the journey from the airport to your resort. Transportation options can be accessed as you exit the terminal to your right. A private taxi to downtown Cancún: $16–$25 USD. A private taxi to the Resort Zone: more than $36 USD. Collectivos provide transportation to downtown Cancún: $5–$15 USD. A private car service to your resort can be arranged: more than $36 USD. Rental cars are available at the airport and on this Web site: more than $36 USD. Note: Only authorized taxis are allowed to transport guests from the airport to their resorts. However, all taxis can take passengers to the airport from the city or Resort Zone–cutting the fare almost in half.

Getting around: The resort is located within Zona Holtelera, or Resort Zone. Public and private buses connect the Resort Zone to downtown and ferries: less than $5 USD. The resort is within walking distance of the Plaza Kukulcan mall that offers shopping, restaurants, and bars. Once downtown, most tourist attractions are easily accessible by walking. Taxi rates in Cancún are determined by zones and the minimum fare within the Cancún Resort Zone is $5 USD per ride. A list outlining the various taxi rates throughout the city should be available at the resort front desk: $5–$15 USD. Taxis can be rented by the hour or day if you want to visit the historic ruins outside of the city: more than $36 USD. Always negotiate your taxi fare before beginning your trip. Rental cars offer a convenient way to visit historic points outside the city: more than $36 USD. Mopeds are a convenient, yet extremely risky, way to get around the city and islands: $26–$35 USD.

Le Saint Trop' - Located next to the lower pool and overlooking the beach, this spot serves light lunches, appetizers, and tropical drinks against a background of mellow jazz.

Le RendezVous - Serving appetizers such as lobster salad and also offering Aioli's bistro menu, this lobby lounge features piano music in the evening and provides plush seating as well as bar stools.

Amenity highlights: The resort has three large pools terraced down to the beach. Upper and middle pools include infinity edges and the lower pool offers tile backrests in shallow water. The pools are heated to different temperatures.

Spa del Mar consists of 15,000-square-feet of European-style, all-marble elegance. Separate men's and women's sections include deep hot tubs and adjacent cold-water plunge pools, inhalation rooms, steam rooms, and saunas. There are 14 rooms for massage, body and facial treatments, hydrotherapy, and jet showers.

Insider tip: Evenings, a Cuban cigar-maker plies his craft in the lobby. A crowd gathers to watch, and guests buy aromatic gifts.