16 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.

Have a day of magic on the 11th (Sat) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 13th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. There's more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort and explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Orlando trip builder.

Vancouver, Canada to Orlando is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Vancouver to Orlando. Traveling from Vancouver in March, you will find days in Orlando are warmer (30°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Crystal River.

The jewel of Florida's Nature Coast, Crystal River spreads around spring-fed Kings Bay, known for maintaining a constant 22 C (72 F) temperature all year long.

On the 15th (Wed), contemplate the waterfront views at Homosassa River, then identify plant and animal life at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Crystal River itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Orlando to Crystal River in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Orlando in March, with highs in Crystal River at 26°C and lows at 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can go by car to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. On the 16th (Thu), stroll the grounds of Sarasota National Cemetery, then trot along with a tour on horseback, then gain some tasty knowledge on Siesta Key Rum, and finally glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at The Dali Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Duncan McClellan Gallery, and then explore the world behind art at Imagine Museum.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Sarasota online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Crystal River to Sarasota takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Crystal River in March since evenings lows in Sarasota dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to fly 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.

Step out of Key West with an excursion to National Key Deer Refuge in Big Pine Key--about 44 minutes away. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, take in the waterfront at Mallory Square, and look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory.

To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Key West trip planner.

You can fly from Sarasota to Key West in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Sarasota in March, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Key West, with lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Everglades National Park.

A vast expanse of pristine wetlands, Everglades National Park holds the distinction of being the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S. Overflow from Lake Okeechobee into the Florida Bay formed these wetlands, which are home to manatees, American crocodiles, Florida panthers, and an array of wading birds, land birds, and birds of prey.

On the 21st (Tue), hike along Pineland Trail, then steep yourself in history at Nike Missile Site HM-69, then trek along Gumbo Limbo Trail, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Anhinga Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Shark Valley Visitor Center and then explore the activities along Slough Slog.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Everglades National Park itinerary planner.

You can fly from Key West to Everglades National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in March, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to take a bus 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.

Take a break from Key Largo with a short trip to Indian Key State Historic Site in Islamorada, about 30 minutes away. There's still lots to do: see what you can catch with Florida Keys Flats Fishing, view the masterpieces at Michelle Nicole Lowe Art Gallery, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Island Dolphin Care, and sample the tasty concoctions at Florida Keys Brewing Company.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Key Largo online tour planner.

Getting from Everglades National Park to Key Largo by bus takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Everglades National Park in March, expect little chillier with lows of 20°C in Key Largo. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.