10 days in Miami, Key West & 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Fort Lauderdale (Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum & Fort Lauderdale Beach). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, buy something for everyone on your list at Dolphin Mall, see the interesting displays at Lock & Load Museum, and have fun at Lock & Load Miami.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Miami trip planner.

If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiports are Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Miami can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, then pause for some photo ops at Florida Keys Historical Military Memorial, then take in the waterfront at Mallory Square, and finally fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour. On the 29th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then make a trip to Duval Street, and then stroll the grounds of Key West Cemetery.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Key West trip planning website.

Getting from Miami to Key West by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. May in Key West sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes iOutdoor Fishing Adventures as well as Harry P. Leu Gardens. Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): cast your line with iOutdoor Fishing Adventures, take in nature's colorful creations at Harry P. Leu Gardens, and then find something for the whole family at SeaWorld. Keep things going the next day: make an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World Resort.

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Orlando trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Key West to Orlando takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Key West in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Orlando, with lows of 24°C. On the 1st (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.