35 days in Florida Itinerary

Separated by water from the neighboring city of Miami, Miami Beach sits on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Miami Beach: Walking tours (in Miami) and Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts (WMODA) (in Dania Beach). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District, stop by Espanola Way, wander the streets of Collins Avenue, and browse the different shops at Bayside Marketplace.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Miami Beach visit website.

Nantes, France to Miami Beach is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Nantes to Miami Beach is minus 6 hours. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Nantes in November; daily highs in Miami Beach reach 32°C and lows reach 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can travel to Everglades National Park.

A vast expanse of pristine wetlands, Everglades National Park holds the distinction of being the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S. Overflow from Lake Okeechobee into the Florida Bay formed these wetlands, which are home to manatees, American crocodiles, Florida panthers, and an array of wading birds, land birds, and birds of prey.

Everglades National Park is known for wildlife, trails, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: look for all kinds of wild species at Shark Valley Visitor Center, tour the pleasant surroundings at 99 Mile Wilderness Waterway, trek along Gumbo Limbo Trail, and explore the activities along Mrazek Pond.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Everglades National Park travel planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Miami Beach to Everglades National Park. In November in Everglades National Park, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Spend the 3rd (Sat) exploring nature at Dry Tortugas National Park. The adventure continues: examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, get engrossed in the history at Key West Firehouse Museum, take in the waterfront at Mallory Square, and look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory.

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Getting from Everglades National Park to Key West by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. In December in Key West, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 25°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marathon: Everglades National Park (in Florida City), SpaTerre at Little Palm Island Resort (in Little Torch Key) and Fishing Charters & Tours (in Ramrod Key). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Bahia Honda State Park, examine the collection at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sunset Park Beach, and browse the fresh offerings at Paradise Produce.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Marathon tour itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Key West to Marathon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Islamorada.

Islamorada, long recognized as one of the world's top spots for sport fishing, encompasses six islands in the Florida Keys.

Islamorada is known for wildlife, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Florida Keys Brewing Company, head outdoors with Pelican Cove Resort, stroll through Anne's Beach, and immerse yourself in nature at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park.

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Drive from Marathon to Islamorada in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Islamorada can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can drive 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.

Take a break from Key Largo with a short trip to Homestead Miami Speedway in Homestead, about 44 minutes away. There's much more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, immerse yourself in nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, identify plant and animal life at Molasses Reef, and step aboard SS Benwood.

To find photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Key Largo online road trip planner.

Key Largo is just a stone's throw from Islamorada. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Islamorada in December since evenings lows in Key Largo dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to St. Augustine.

St. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): step into the grandiose world of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then sample the fine beverages at St. Augustine Distillery. Here are some ideas for day two: gain insight at Flagler College, then get interesting insight from Tours, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at St. Augustine Wild Reserve, and finally gain some tasty knowledge on City Gate Spirits.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the St. Augustine trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Key Largo to St. Augustine takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Key Largo in December: high temperatures in St. Augustine hover around 24°C and lows are around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Merritt Island.

On the 22nd (Thu), get curious at NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, engage your brain at Space Shuttle Atlantis, and then see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

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Drive from St. Augustine to Merritt Island in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from St. Augustine in December, Merritt Island is a bit warmer at night with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): don't miss a visit to Sarasota National Cemetery, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, then get a dose of the wild on Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours, and finally stop by Sunshine & Sand Hidden Treasures. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Sat): view the masterpieces at Duncan McClellan Gallery, trot along with a tour on horseback, then learn insider's secrets on Siesta Key Rum, and finally walk around Joan M. Durante Community Park.

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Traveling by car from Merritt Island to Sarasota takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, train, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. Traveling from Merritt Island in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Sarasota, with lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Orlando.

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.

Have a day of magic on the 30th (Fri) at Walt Disney World Resort. Have a day of magic on the 27th (Tue) at Magic Kingdom Park. Next up on the itinerary: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, admire the masterpieces at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, and make an unforgettable trip to Epcot.

To see maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Orlando trip planner.

Drive from Sarasota to Orlando in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In December, daily temperatures in Orlando can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.