Directions

From Tampa/North:

Take I-275 S., follow I-275 S and I-75 S [for about 75 miles]. to N.River Rd [Exit 191] then go right on River Rd about 10 miles, turn left on Winchester Blvd for about 7 miles, at Placida Rd [dead-ends to Placidia] go left about 1.6 miles to Panama Rd on right- Look for Palm Island Ferry Transit sign. Turn right onto Panama Boulevard and continue to the Palm Island Transit Car Ferry Landing.

The ferry will take your car to the island. Please enter the ferry waiting zone on the right shoulder and wait for boarding instructions from the Mate. Drive on when he instructs.

The ferry fee is included in your room rental. Once across the intracoastal waterway proceed 1 mile to Palm Island Resort entrance for check-in. Park your car there.

The concierge will transport you to where you need to go. Tell them you need help unloading your car and they'll do it all for you.

From Fort Myers/South:

Take I-75 North to Exit 170 Kings Highway/Arcadia/Port Charlotte and turn left onto Kings Highway. Take the first right onto Veterans Boulevard which will become SR-776. Remain on SR-776 for approximately 15 miles and turn left onto Gasparilla Road/CR77 and continue for 12 miles. Turn left onto Panama Boulevard and continue to the Palm Island Transit Car Ferry Landing.

The ferry will take your car to the island. Please enter the ferry waiting zone on the right shoulder and wait for boarding instructions from the Mate. Drive on when he instructs.

The ferry fee is included in your room rental. Once across the intracoastal waterway proceed 1 mile to Palm Island Resort entrance for check-in. Park your car there.

The concierge will transport you to where you need to go. Tell them you need help unloading your car and they'll do it all for you.

Airports:

With its location in Charlotte County on the Gulf coast of Florida, Palm Island Resort is conveniently served by five airports within easy driving distance, three to the north and two to the south.

TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (TPA) is about 100 miles to the north and is served by most major airlines with a variety of nonstop flights from many different destinations with seasonal service provided by charter carriers.

Directions: Take the airport exit and merge onto I-275 South toward St. Petersburg. Cross the Skyway Bridge and merge onto I-75 South toward Naples. Follow the directions above FROM TAMPA/NORTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PIE) is about 90 miles to the north and is served by Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines and seasonal Canadian service provided by SunWing.

Directions: Take the airport exit and turn left onto Roosevelt Blvd and take the SR-686 East ramp toward St. Petersburg. Merge onto I-275 South toward St. Petersburg and continue to I-75 South toward Naples. Follow the directions above FROM TAMPA/NORTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 2 hours.

SARASOTA/BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SRQ) is about 50 miles to the north and is served by several major domestic and commuter carriers as well as seasonal international and domestic charter carriers.

Directions: Take the airport exit and turn left onto University Parkway and continue 6 miles to I-75 South toward Naples. Follow the directions above FROM TAMPA/NORTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 2 hours.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (RSW) is located about 70 miles to the south and is served by most major airlines with a variety of nonstop flights from many different destinations with seasonal service provided by charter carriers.

Directions: Take the airport exit and turn right onto Chamberlin Parkway. Turn left onto Daniels Parkway and follow the signs to I-75 North to Tampa. Follow the directions above FROM FT. MYERS/SOUTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY AIRPORT/PUNTA GORDA (PGD) is conveniently located in Charlotte County about 35 miles to the south and is served by Allegiant Air and DirectAir with nonstop service to over 10 destinations.

Directions: Go north on Airport Road and take a right onto Golf Course Boulevard and continue for 2 miles. Take a left onto US-17 to follow signs to I-75 North to Tampa. Follow the directions above FROM FT. MYERS/SOUTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 1 hour.