16 days in Florida Itinerary

Islamorada, long recognized as one of the world's top spots for sport fishing, encompasses six islands in the Florida Keys.

Islamorada is known for wildlife, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: sample the tasty concoctions at Florida Keys Brewing Company, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, admire the majestic nature at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, and enjoy the sand and surf at Anne's Beach.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Islamorada route website.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Islamorada is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Tel Aviv to Islamorada is minus 7 hours. In November, Islamorada is a bit warmer than Tel Aviv - with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can 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 3rd (Sat), snap pictures at Seven Mile Bridge, identify plant and animal life at The Turtle Hospital, then kick back and relax at Sombrero Beach, and finally browse the fresh offerings at Paradise Produce. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: meet the residents at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, then look for all kinds of wild species at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Marathon online trip maker.

You can drive from Islamorada to Marathon in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Marathon are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Big Pine Key.

Big Pine Key is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, United States, on an island of the same name in the Florida Keys. Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at National Key Deer Refuge and then kick back and relax at Bahia Honda State Park.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Big Pine Key online sightseeing planner.

Big Pine Key is just a short distance from Marathon. December in Big Pine Key sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough 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.

Key West is known for sightseeing, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, view the masterpieces at 7 Artists & Friends Key West, take in nature's colorful creations at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, and make a trip to Southernmost Point.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Key West trip site.

Traveling by car from Big Pine Key to Key West takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In December in Key West, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can ride a ferry 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. On the 9th (Fri), stroll around Canine Cove, kick back and relax at Tigertail Beach, then kick back and relax at South Marco Beach, and finally stroll around Winterberry Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sat): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then grab your bike and head to Island Bike Shop & Bicycle Rentals.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Marco Island trip itinerary builder website.

Ride a ferry from Key West to Marco Island in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Key West in December since evenings lows in Marco Island dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of The Ringling, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then walk around Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, and finally glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Sarasota trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Marco Island to Sarasota in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. December in Sarasota sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Merritt Island.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): see the world from above with a helicopter tour, get outside with Outdoor Activities, then engage your brain at Space Shuttle Atlantis, and finally hit the bull's-eye at The Gun Site Range.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Merritt Island online trip builder.

Getting from Sarasota to Merritt Island by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and car; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. In December, daily temperatures in Merritt Island can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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 13th (Tue): browse the different shops at Bayside Marketplace, take in the waterfront at Miami Beach & Boardwalk, and then take a stroll through Lincoln Road. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, don't miss a visit to Ocean Drive, then get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District, and finally wander the streets of Espanola Way.

To see more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Miami Beach trip builder website.

You can fly from Merritt Island to Miami Beach in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. When traveling from Merritt Island in December, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Miami Beach: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 23°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.