14 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.

On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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London, UK to Orlando is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from London to Orlando. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from London in August: high temperatures in Orlando hover around 39°C and lows are around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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. Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): get interesting insight from Tours, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then explore the activities along Capri Paddlecraft Park. On your second day here, take an in-depth tour of Marco Island Historical Museum, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

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You can drive from Orlando to Marco Island in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. August in Marco Island sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to ride a ferry 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.

On the 12th (Wed), identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, then look for gifts at Key West Treasure Chest, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Here are some ideas for day two: get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then stroll the grounds of Key West Cemetery.

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Ride a ferry from Marco Island to Key West in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Key West are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Marathon.

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

On the 14th (Fri), see what you can catch with a fishing tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at Sombrero Beach, and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital. On the 15th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Dolphin Research Center, snap pictures at Seven Mile Bridge, and then kick back and relax at Bahia Honda State Park.

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You can drive from Key West to Marathon in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. August in Marathon sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 31°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car 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 16th (Sun): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On the next day, get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, then look for all kinds of wild species at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, then shop like a local with Lobster Trap Art Gift Shop and Gallery, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

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Traveling by car from Marathon to Islamorada takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in August, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): get your game on at Kartona The Electric Speedway, fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the natural beauty at Gulf World Marine Park, then buy something for everyone on your list at Pier Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at St. Andrews State Park.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Islamorada to Panama City Beach in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Panama City Beach when traveling from Islamorada in August, with lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel back home.