17 days in Florida Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 14th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Have a day of magic on the 11th (Tue) at Magic Kingdom Park. There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at SeaWorld, make a splash at Discovery Cove, admire the masterpieces at Museum Of Illusions Orlando, and make an unforgettable trip to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

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Newark to Orlando is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Orlando can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Merritt Island.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, then get curious at Space Shuttle Atlantis, and then engage your brain at NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

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Drive from Orlando to Merritt Island in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. July in Merritt Island sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 77°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly to Key Largo.

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

On the 17th (Mon), explore the gorgeous colors at Spiegel Grove, immerse yourself in nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and then step aboard USCG Duane. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: meet the residents at Island Dolphin Care, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then stop by Florida Keys Key Lime Products, and finally identify plant and animal life at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center.

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Fly from Merritt Island to Key Largo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. July in Key Largo sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 76°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Kids will appreciate attractions like The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Explore Key West's surroundings by going to Big Pine Key (National Key Deer Refuge & Bahia Honda State Park). Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, tour the pleasant surroundings at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, examine the collection at Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, and take in the exciting artwork at Art On Duval Key West.

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Traveling by car from Key Largo to Key West takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July in Key West, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 81°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to fly to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

On the 22nd (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Panama City Beach, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Getting from Key West to Panama City Beach by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Panama City Beach when traveling from Key West in July, with lows around 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Fort Walton Beach.

Fort Walton Beach is a city in southern Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. Family-friendly places like Huntress Charter Fishing and Navarre Beach will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Walton Beach: Santa Rosa Beach (in Santa Rosa Beach), Pensacola (Gulf Islands, Room Escape Games, &more) and Pensacola Beach (Gulf Islands National Seashore & Innerlight Surf Shop). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Henderson Beach State Park, buy something for everyone on your list at Le NailSpa, and walk around Destin Dog Park.

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You can drive from Panama City Beach to Fort Walton Beach in 1.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Panama City Beach to Fort Walton Beach due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in July, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can fly back home.