16 days in United States Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

On the 11th (Sat), take a stroll through Lincoln Road, look for all kinds of wild species at Shark Valley Visitor Center, and then take a stroll through Miracle Mile. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, then have fun at Lock & Load Miami, then examine the collection at Lock & Load Museum, and finally browse the different shops at Bayside Marketplace.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Miami trip planner.

If you are flying in from Liechtenstein, the closest major aiports are Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Miami can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then make a trip to Mallory Square, and finally pause for some photo ops at Florida Keys Historical Military Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Duval Street, then make a trip to Southernmost Point, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see photos and other tourist information, read our Key West itinerary planner.

Getting from Miami to Key West by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. April in Key West sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

On the 15th (Wed), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Island Dolphin Care, and finally fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Key Largo day trip tool.

Drive from Key West to Key Largo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Key West in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Key Largo, with lows of 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Naples.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Naples trip maker.

Drive from Key Largo to Naples in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. April in Naples sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, admire the masterpieces at The Ringling, and then glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Sarasota trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Naples to Sarasota in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, daytime highs in Sarasota are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Clearwater.

Holding the record for most consecutive days of sunshine in a single year, Clearwater offers long sandy beaches and proximity to other major cities in the Tampa Bay area.

On the 18th (Sat), kick back and relax at Clearwater Beach, then take a leisurely stroll along Pier 60, and then zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Clearwater travel route website.

Traveling by car from Sarasota to Clearwater takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Crystal River online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Clearwater to Crystal River by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Crystal River when traveling from Clearwater in April, with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Gainesville.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): get a new perspective on nature at Florida Museum of Natural History, admire the natural beauty at Butterfly Rainforest, then identify plant and animal life at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Paynes Prairie.

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Gainesville online vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Crystal River to Gainesville takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in April, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Daytona Beach.

The iconic seaside destination of Daytona Beach once supported sugar mill plantations, but now entertains up to 8 million visitors a year.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Beach at Daytona Beach, then bet on your favorite at Daytona International Speedway, then stop by Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory, and finally examine the collection at Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Daytona Beach holiday planner.

Drive from Gainesville to Daytona Beach in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. April in Daytona Beach sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to drive 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.

On the 22nd (Wed), have some family-friendly fun at The Escape Game Orlando, discover the magic at Happily Ever After Fireworks, and then get in on the family fun at Walt Disney World Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, then find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, and then have some family-friendly fun at Nomadic.

To find traveler tips and more tourist information, use the Orlando trip planner.

Traveling by car from Daytona Beach to Orlando takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can drive to Cape Canaveral.

Cape Canaveral is a city in Brevard County, Florida. Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): walk around Manatee Sanctuary Park, then take in panoramic vistas at Exploration Tower, and then try to win big at Victory Casino Cruises.

To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Cape Canaveral day trip website.

Getting from Orlando to Cape Canaveral by car takes about an hour. In April in Cape Canaveral, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): see the interesting displays at International Swimming Hall of Fame, examine the collection at Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Lauderdale Beach.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Fort Lauderdale trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cape Canaveral to Fort Lauderdale takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Fort Lauderdale when traveling from Cape Canaveral in April, with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive back home.