16 days in Florida, Washington DC & New York City Itinerary

A vast expanse of pristine wetlands, Everglades National Park holds the distinction of being the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S.

On the 16th (Sat), contemplate the waterfront views at Slough Slog and then look for all kinds of wild species at Shark Valley.

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Manama, Bahrain to Everglades National Park is an approximately 24-hour flight. Traveling from Manama to Everglades National Park, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Manama in June, with highs in Everglades National Park at 38°C and lows at 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a bus to Big Pine Key.

Big Pine Key is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, on an island of the same name in the Florida Keys. Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): immerse yourself in nature at Bahia Honda State Park.

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Traveling by bus from Everglades National Park to Big Pine Key takes 4.5 hours. June in Big Pine Key sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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 18th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, then examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and then admire the majestic nature at Fort Zachary Taylor. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Mallory Square, then take in nature's colorful creations at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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You can drive from Big Pine Key to Key West in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. June in Key West sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at South Beach, then get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District, and then wander the streets of Collins Avenue. On the 21st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: wander the streets of Lincoln Road, shop like a local with Aventura Mall, and then kick back and relax at Haulover Beach Park.

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Getting from Key West to Miami Beach by combination of flight, tram, and bus takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Museum-lovers will appreciate National Air and Space Museum and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. National Gallery of Art and Washington National Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. And it doesn't end there: learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, appreciate the extensive heritage of Tomb of the Unknowns, explore the activities along Tidal Basin, and pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial.

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You can do a combination of bus, tram, and flight from Miami Beach to Washington DC in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Miami Beach in June since evenings lows in Washington DC dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Let the collections at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Ellis Island capture your imagination. Your inner history buff will appreciate 9/11 Memorial and St. Paul's Chapel. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Fifth Avenue, explore the world behind art at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, stop by Jangmi Jewelry, and go for a walk through Central Park.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to New York City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Washington DC in June, expect nights in New York City to be about the same, around 21°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.