Cancún International Airport (CUN): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 13 miles.

Driving directions from Cancún International Airport: Take airport access road going east and follow signs to Zona Hotelera and Blvd Kukulcan. Proceed north on Blvd Kukulcan, to the Punta Cancún area and veer onto Paseo Kukulcan. Hotel 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 hotel. 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 Hotel Zone: more than $36 USD. Collectivos provide transportation to downtown Cancún: $5–$15 USD. A private car service to your hotel 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 hotels. However, all taxis can take passengers to the airport from the city or Hotel Zone–cutting the fare almost in half.

Getting around: The hotel is located within Zona Holtelera, or Hotel Zone. Public and private buses connect the Hotel Zone to downtown and ferries: less than $5 USD. 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 Hotel 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.

Hacienda El Mortero - This casual, colorful restaurant serves regional Mexican food, with an emphasis on seafood.

Agua Marina - Overlooking the pool and the Caribbean, Agua Marina serves buffet and ŕ la carte breakfasts and ŕ la carte dinners of Mexican cuisine and steaks.

Las Velas - This open-air, beachside spot features sandwiches, pizza, and light meals.

Lobby Bar - A big-screen television, comfortable seating, and tropical drinks attract guests in the evening.

Amenity highlights: The white-sand beach in front of the hotel is long but shallow, offering no room for sunbathing except for a short, terraced stretch containing two dozen lounge chairs and five thatch-roof palapas. But the hotel's 150-yard pool terrace above the beach includes plenty of room and lots of padded lounge chairs. A lagoon-style, free-form pool runs 75 yards along the terrace, with a swim-up bar at one end and a 15-foot-diameter jet spa at the other. Behind the terrace are a grassy children's play area and a palapa shading four hammocks. Another palapa offers open-air massages.

Insider tip: When winds blow up waves on the open-sea side of Punta Cancún, a short walk over to the bay side will lead guests to a sheltered beach fronted by calm water. Like all Cancún beaches, this one is open to the public.