12 days in Florida Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District and then explore the world behind art at The Wolfsonian - Florida International University. Here are some ideas for day two: take in nature's colorful creations at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, then examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and then take a stroll through Lincoln Road.

To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Miami road trip planning app.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Miami is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Dubai to Miami due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in January, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can 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.

On the 27th (Fri), explore the different monuments and memorials at Key West Cemetery, then identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, then see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and finally make a trip to Duval Street. Keep things going the next day: view the masterpieces at 7 Artists & Friends Key West, admire the landmark architecture of Oldest House & Garden Museum, see the interesting displays at Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, look for gifts at Isle Cook Key West, then contemplate the long history of Truman Little White House, and finally explore the gorgeous colors at Vandenberg Wreck.

To see ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Key West trip planner.

Fly from Miami to Key West in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): explore the activities along Slough Slog, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Gumbo Limbo Trail, and then identify plant and animal life at Anhinga Trail.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Everglades National Park itinerary builder app.

Getting from Key West to Everglades National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in January, and nighttime lows around 22°C. You will leave for Sanibel Island on the 30th (Mon).

Take a trip to Sanibel Island if you like pretty sunsets and luxurious resorts.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): get a taste of the local shopping with Tower Gallery, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then look for all kinds of wild species at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

To find reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Sanibel Island trip planning website.

You can do a combination of bus and taxi from Everglades National Park to Sanibel Island in 8.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Everglades National Park in January since evenings lows in Sanibel Island dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Tampa.

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Tampa day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sanibel Island to Tampa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. January in Tampa sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. On the 1st (Wed), you'll travel 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 1st (Wed) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 2nd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. It doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort and explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

To see ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Orlando day trip planning website.

You can drive from Tampa to Orlando in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In February, daytime highs in Orlando are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to St. Augustine.

St. To see ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the St. Augustine online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Orlando to St. Augustine takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Orlando in February, expect St. Augustine to be a bit cooler, temps between 23°C and 12°C. On the 4th (Sat), you'll travel to Fort Lauderdale.

Known as the "Venice of America" because of its extensive network of navigable waterways, Fort Lauderdale welcomes over 10 million annual visitors, most of them attracted by the city's popular beaches and marinas.

On the 4th (Sat), shop like a local with Aventura Mall and then admire the masterpieces at Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts (WMODA).

For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Fort Lauderdale vacation planner.

Fly from St. Augustine to Fort Lauderdale in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from St. Augustine in February; daily highs in Fort Lauderdale reach 30°C and lows reach 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.