18 days in Miami & Orlando Itinerary

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

Get some cultural insight at Lincoln Road and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. You'll explore and learn at Wynwood Walls and Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum. Explore Miami's surroundings by going to Fort Lauderdale (International Swimming Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale Beach, &more), Hollywood Beach (in Hollywood) and Sawgrass Mills (in Sunrise). And it doesn't end there: buy something for everyone on your list at Bayside Marketplace, make a trip to Calle Ocho, explore the engaging exhibits at Miami Children's Museum, and enjoy the sand and surf at Crandon Beach.

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Bogota, Colombia to Miami is an approximately 7-hour flight. In August, Miami is much warmer than Bogota - with highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly 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.

Head to The Mall at Millenia and Disney Springsfor some retail therapy. Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and Timothy's Gallery will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orlando: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (in St. Augustine) and St. Augustine Beach (in Saint Augustine Beach). Pack the 11th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Have a day of magic on the 7th (Sat) at Walt Disney World Resort. There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, admire the masterpieces at Museum Of Illusions Orlando, revel in the low prices at Orlando International Premium Outlets, and wander the streets of International Drive.

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Fly from Miami to Orlando in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in September, and nighttime lows around 27°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.