17 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 2nd (Sun) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 4th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and make an unforgettable trip to Magic Kingdom Park.

For where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Orlando vacation planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Orlando is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of train and flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to Orlando due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Dusseldorf in April: high temperatures in Orlando hover around 34°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car 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 6th (Thu): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Crystal River road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Orlando to Crystal River takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Crystal River when traveling from Orlando in April, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time 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.

Key West is known for sightseeing, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, don't miss a visit to Southernmost Point, look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Key West trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Crystal River to Key West by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Crystal River in April, expect a bit warmer with lows of 27°C in Key West. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Islamorada.

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

On the 11th (Tue), stop by Ocean Gardens, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Florida Keys Brewing Company, and then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour. On the next day, look for all kinds of wild species at Dolphin Research Center, explore the galleries of Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Islamorada itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Key West to Islamorada takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. April in Islamorada sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

Key Largo is known for wildlife, nature, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, soothe aching muscles at Key Largo Yoga, stop by Florida Keys Key Lime Products, and admire the majestic nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Key Largo journey planner.

Key Largo is very close to Islamorada. Traveling from Islamorada in April, plan for little chillier nights in Key Largo, with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): get a taste of the local shopping with Lincoln Road, see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and then wander the streets of Collins Avenue.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Miami Beach trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Key Largo to Miami Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Miami Beach can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.