21 days in Palm Springs & Tampa Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Palm Springs side-trips: Desert Holocaust Memorial (in Palm Desert), Disneyland Park (in Anaheim) and Los Angeles (Angelino Heights Historic Area, Hollywood Walk of Fame, &more).

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Anchorage to Palm Springs is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Anchorage to Palm Springs. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Anchorage in January, with highs in Palm Springs at 71°F and lows at 48°F. On the 1st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Orlando (Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, &more), Sarasota (Siesta Key Rum & The Ringling) and Horseback Riding Tours (in Bradenton). Pack the 2nd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, sample the fine beverages at Tampa Bay Rum Company, Home of Gaspar's Rum, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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Fly from Palm Springs to Tampa in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Palm Springs to Tampa. In February in Tampa, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.