16 days in East Coast of USA 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Room Escape Games. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Walt Disney World Resort. Take a break from Orlando with a short trip to Boat Tours & Water Sports in Saint Cloud, about 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort.

To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Orlando route maker.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Orlando is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Jeddah to Orlando. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Jeddah in May; daily highs in Orlando reach 36°C and lows reach 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel to Marathon.

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

On the 19th (Fri), kick back and relax at Sombrero Beach, identify plant and animal life at The Turtle Hospital, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Bahia Honda State Park. On the 20th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Dolphin Research Center, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Marathon trip website.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Orlando to Marathon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Orlando in May, Marathon is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Zachary Taylor, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Keep things going the next day: stroll the grounds of Key West Cemetery, enjoy the sea views from Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, explore the galleries of Truman Little White House, then see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and finally cruise along The Overseas Highway.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Key West driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Marathon to Key West in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In May in Key West, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): get interesting insight from Tours, then kick back and relax at St. Andrews State Park, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Panama City Beach.

For more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Panama City Beach itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Key West to Panama City Beach takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Key West in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Panama City Beach, with lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Hilton Head.

A Hilton Head vacation may be heaven for a golfer, but the area also offers all kinds of other options for sports fans.

On the 24th (Wed), identify plant and animal life at Sea Pines Forest Preserve, stroll through Coligny Beach, and then trek along Hilton Head Island Bike Trails. On the 25th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: go for a stroll along the water at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Hilton Head sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Panama City Beach to Hilton Head takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Panama City Beach in May, plan for little chillier days in Hilton Head, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Barefoot Landing, then get a taste of the local shopping with Broadway at the Beach, and then experience the excitement of Myrtle Beach SkyWheel.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Myrtle Beach holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Hilton Head to Myrtle Beach takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. In May, daytime highs in Myrtle Beach are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Family-friendly places like Central Park and World Trade Center's Liberty Park will thrill your kids. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in the pleasant sights at The High Line, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the New York City trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Myrtle Beach to New York City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Myrtle Beach in May, things will get slightly colder in New York City: highs are around 24°C and lows about 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.