June 20-24, 2010
Annual Bioethics Retreat
Casa Marina Resort
By Plane…
Key West International Airport (airport code EYW) is located on the Northeast end of the island, just minutes from Casa Marina.
- The following airlines serve Key West: American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Cape Air, Delta, and US Airways.
- Direct flights are available from: Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Tampa, Naples, and Atlanta.
- Local taxi service is available at curbside.
- Remember, the preferred modes of transportation in Key West are bicycle and mopeds. But if you would prefer to rent a car, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and Thrifty are available at the airport. If you do decide to rent a car, Casa Marina Resort charges $14 a day for parking.
By Sea…
High Speed Catamaran to Key West:
A high speed catamaran departs daily from Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island, FL to Key West. The ferry includes a fully galley and bar with frozen drinks, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, and a friendly crew. Complete Coast Guard Certification.
- Fort Myers Beach to Key West:
Departs from Fort Myers:8:30AM
Arrives in Key West:12:00PM
Departs Key West:6:00PM
Arrives in Fort Myers:9:30PM
Prices (round trip):Adult: $145.00
Child:$75.00
(up to 12 years old)
Senior:$135.00
- Marco Island to Key West:
Departs from Marco Island:8:30AM
Arrives in Key West:11:30AM
Departs Key West:5:00PM
Arrives in Marco Island:8:00PM
Prices (round trip):Adult: $119.00
Child:$75.00
(up to 12 years old)
Senior:$109.00
More information about the ferry is available at:
By Car…
Experience one of America’s greatest drives. Your drive southbound on the “Overseas Parkway” on Sunday will be filled with breathtaking scenery instead of traffic since the tourists will be heading northbound back into Miami-Dade County. Speed limits bounce between 55 and 45 miles per hour and are strictly enforced.Take your time and stop at local restaurants and stores for a one-of-a-kind experience. Drive time from Miami International Airport is approximately 3.5hrs. Remember, if you decide to drive Casa Marina has a $14 per day parking fee.
Directions to Casa Marina from Miami International Airport:
Head south from N. Le Jeune Rd / NW 42nd Avenue. Take SR-836 West to The Florida Turnpike South (FL-821 S). Continue on Florida Turnpike South until it ends on US-1. Continue traveling south on US-1 for approximately 126 miles. Bear left towards S. Roosevelt Boulevard. Turn left onto Atlantic Boulevard. Turn right onto Reynolds. Hotel will be on the left. Approximate time: 3 hours 10 minutes.
Things to Experience on the Drive:
MM 126.0End/Begin two-lane "18 Mile Stretch."
MM 104.1Caribbean Club, The set for the 1948 movie Key Largo was modeled forthis location.
MM 103.4Marvin Adams Waterway Bridge-a canal that connects Atlantic to Florida Bay
MM 102.5John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
MM 84.2 Theater of the Sea
MM 58.9Grassy Key, Dolphin Research Center
MM 56.2Curry Hammock State Park
MM 47.0Begin Seven Mile Bridge
MM 0.0END OF ROUTE 1 at Court House; Key West
Other land options include:
- The Keys Shuttle
Keys Airport Shuttle provides daily DOOR to DOOR shuttle service to and from Key West & the Florida Keys, Miami & Ft. Lauderdale airports. The shuttle leaves from Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports 6 times a day, 7 days a week.
COST: Prices vary from $75-90.00 per person round trip
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Transportation around Key West…
Bicycles and mopeds are the preferred mode of transportation on the island. Rentals are available through Casa Marina Resort.