16 days in Miami, Orlando & Fort Lauderdale 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: Wakodahatchee Wetlands (in Delray Beach), Sawgrass Mills (in Sunrise) and Pondhawk Natural Area (in Boca Raton). The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at Monkey Jungle, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, meet the residents at ZWF Miami, and buy something for everyone on your list at The Falls Shopping Center.

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Santiago, Chile to Miami is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Santiago to Miami is minus 1 hour. In December in Miami, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 23°C at night. You will leave for Orlando on the 4th (Mon).

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.

Step out of Orlando to go to DeLand and see Stetson Mansion, which is approximately 50 minutes away. Pack the 6th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St James Roman Catholic Cathedral, explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, and admire the natural beauty at Harry P. Leu Gardens.

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Traveling by flight from Miami to Orlando takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Miami in January; daily highs in Orlando reach 25°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can drive to Fort Lauderdale.

Known as the "Venice of America" because of its extensive network of navigable waterways, Fort Lauderdale welcomes over 10 million annual visitors, most of them attracted by the city's popular beaches and marinas.

Fort Lauderdale is known for beaches, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Lauderdale Beach, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, enjoy the sand and surf at Hollywood Beach, and look for all kinds of wild species at Island City Park Preserve.

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You can drive from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Fort Lauderdale when traveling from Orlando in January, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.