16 days in Orlando 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Orlando side-trips: Andy Romano Beachfront Park (in Ormond Beach), Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (in Tampa) and NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (in Merritt Island). Have a day of magic on the 7th (Tue) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 9th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Orlando Resort. There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Universal's Islands of Adventure, laugh and play at Discovery Cove, make an unforgettable trip to Happily Ever After Fireworks, and explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Orlando road trip site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Orlando International Airport, Orlando Sanford International Airport, Daytona Beach International Airport, Leesburg International Airport and Lakeland Linder International Airport. August in Orlando sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.