33 days in Southwest Florida Itinerary

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Kids will appreciate attractions like Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Siesta Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sarasota: Robinson Nature Preserve (in Bradenton), Venice (Our Lady of Lourdes & Venice Beach) and Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center (in Apollo Beach). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of The Ringling, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, trot along with a tour on horseback, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Sarasota National Cemetery.

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Sarasota is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 11 hours traveling from Bishkek to Sarasota due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Bishkek in March, expect Sarasota to be somewhat warmer, temps between 29°C and 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive to Bradenton Beach.

Bradenton Beach is a city on Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, Florida, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours and Bean Point. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Coquina Beach, stroll around Joan M. Durante Community Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of Coquina Baywalk, and take in the waterfront at Bridge Street Pier.

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Bradenton Beach is very close to Sarasota. In March, daily temperatures in Bradenton Beach can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sanibel Island.

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

Attractions like J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Sanibel Island Farmer's Market make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with a short trip to Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library in Cape Coral (about 32 minutes away). There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, contemplate the long history of Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Isabel Catholic Church, and enjoy the sand and surf at Gulfside Beach.

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Traveling by car from Bradenton Beach to Sanibel Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, daytime highs in Sanibel Island are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Marco Island.

Marco Island is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States, located on an island by the same name in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Southwest Florida. Kids will appreciate attractions like Waterskiing & Jetskiing and Keewaydin Island. Venture out of the city with trips to Ochopee (Ochopee Post Office, H.P. Williams Roadside Park, &more). Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Island Bike Shop & Bicycle Rentals, savor the flavors at Marco Island Farmers Market, take in the waterfront activity at Isles of Capri Marina, and stroll around Canine Cove.

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Traveling by car from Sanibel Island to Marco Island takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In March, daytime highs in Marco Island are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Naples.

Kids will enjoy Naples Pier and Corkscrew Swamp. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naples: Bonita Springs (Bonita Springs Public Beach & Barefoot Beach Preserve), Fort Myers Beach (Parasailing & Paragliding, Fort Myers Beach, &more) and Fort Myers (Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Castle Golf, &more).

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Naples is just a stone's throw from Marco Island. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in March, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.