15 days in Miami & 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Miami: Key Largo (Spiegel Grove & Island Dolphin Care), Everglades National Park (Slough Slog, Gumbo Limbo Trail, &more) and Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (in Tavernier). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District, wander the streets of Lincoln Road, and browse the different shops at Dolphin Mall.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Miami trip itinerary maker site.

Gainesville to Miami is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Gainesville in December; daily highs in Miami reach 81°F and lows reach 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time 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.

Orlando is known for theme parks, nightlife, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: discover the magic at Walt Disney World Resort, find something for the whole family at SeaWorld, laugh and play at Happily Ever After Fireworks, and explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Orlando travel route builder.

Fly from Miami to Orlando in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Miami in December since evenings lows in Orlando dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.