42 days in Florida 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.

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Orlando route planner.

Toronto, Canada to Orlando is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Toronto in February, things will get much warmer in Orlando: highs are around 28°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Melbourne.

Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Brevard Zoo, then enjoy the sand and surf at Cocoa Beach, and then awaken your taste buds at The Florida Key Lime Pie Company. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the striking features of The Porcher House, then wander the streets of Cocoa Village, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Melbourne road trip planning app.

Drive from Orlando to Melbourne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in February, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Vero Beach.

Vero Beach is a city in, and the seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States. On the 9th (Thu), capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, then head outdoors with Capt. Bob's Airboat Adventure Tours, then explore the world behind art at VBMA-Vero Beach Museum of Art, and finally identify plant and animal life at Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Jetty Park, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Pepper Park Beach, then walk around Round Island Beach Park, and finally admire the striking features of Hallstrom Farmstead.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Vero Beach road trip site.

Getting from Melbourne to Vero Beach by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In February in Vero Beach, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive to West Palm Beach.

With a warm climate and sandy stretches, it's no surprise that West Palm Beach is a popular vacation spot.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Norton Museum of Art, identify plant and animal life at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, and then wander the streets of Downtown West Palm Beach. Keep things going the next day: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, identify plant and animal life at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and then enjoy the sea views from Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our West Palm Beach trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Vero Beach to West Palm Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in West Palm Beach when traveling from Vero Beach in February, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to drive to Miami Beach.

Separated by water from the neighboring city of Miami, Miami Beach sits on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

On the 13th (Mon), take a stroll through Lincoln Road, kick back and relax at Miami Beach & Boardwalk, then take a stroll through Espanola Way, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Art Deco Historic District, and finally look for gifts at Wings Beachwear. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Tue): take a stroll through Collins Avenue, enjoy the sand and surf at Hollywood Beach, and then wander the streets of Ocean Drive.

To see traveler tips and more tourist information, you can read our Miami Beach trip planner.

Drive from West Palm Beach to Miami Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in February, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can drive to Key Largo.

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

Get outdoors at Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Popular historic sites such as Key Largo Baptist Church and Saint Justin Martyr Catholic Church are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, see what you can catch with Florida Keys Flats Fishing, get some fabulous bargains at Sandal Factory Outlet, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Harry Harris Park.

For other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Key Largo attractions site.

Traveling by car from Miami Beach to Key Largo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Key Largo can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Islamorada.

Islamorada, long recognized as one of the world's top spots for sport fishing, encompasses six islands in the Florida Keys.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): get close to the beloved marine mammals with Theater of the Sea, enjoy the sand and surf at Anne's Beach, and then get to know the fascinating history of Indian Key State Historic Site.

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Islamorada is very close to Key Largo. Traveling from Key Largo in February, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Islamorada, with lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Marathon.

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

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): kick back and relax at Bahia Honda State Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Sombrero Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Dolphin Research Center, take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Pablo Catholic Church, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find reviews and more tourist information, refer to the Marathon trip itinerary planning app.

Getting from Islamorada to Marathon by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in February, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Fort Zachary Taylor and South Beach. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and The Overseas Highway. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Truman Little White House, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Mary Star of the Sea, take in the pleasant sights at Key West Garden Club, and admire the natural beauty at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens.

To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Key West route planner.

You can drive from Marathon to Key West in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Key West can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Miami.

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 (Sat): contemplate the long history of Coral Castle, then identify plant and animal life at Shark Valley Visitor Center, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Barnacle State Historic Site, see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Lauderdale Beach.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Miami online trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Key West to Miami takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Naples.

Get outdoors at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Lowdermilk Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Barefoot Beach Preserve and Clam Pass Park. Step out of Naples with an excursion to Lovers Key State Park in Fort Myers Beach--about 42 minutes away.

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You can drive from Miami to Naples in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Miami in February since evenings lows in Naples dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Fort Myers.

Step out of the city life by going to Fort Myers Beach and Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. Take a break from Fort Myers with a short trip to J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel Island, about 44 minutes away.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Fort Myers road trip planning app.

You can drive from Naples to Fort Myers in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March in Fort Myers, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): walk around Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex. Here are some ideas for day two: get to know the fascinating history of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, then kick back and relax at Siesta Beach, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Ted Sperling Park.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Sarasota day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Fort Myers to Sarasota takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) 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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Clearwater Beach and Honeymoon Island State Park. Popular historic sites such as Philippe Park and Lake Mirror Historic Tour are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Tampa: Treasure Island Beach (in Treasure Island), Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home and Sylvan Abbey Cemetery (in Clearwater) and St. Pete Beach (in St. Pete Beach). Pack the 7th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Beach Walk, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, identify plant and animal life at Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center, and take a stroll through Ybor City.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Tampa trip app.

Traveling by car from Sarasota to Tampa takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Tampa can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.