17 days in Florida Itinerary

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Key West: Bahia Honda State Park (in Big Pine Key) and SpaTerre at Little Palm Island Resort (in Little Torch Key). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, make a trip to Duval Street, steep yourself in history at Truman Little White House, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Key West Aquarium.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Key West trip itinerary planning website.

Paderborn, Germany to Key West is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. When traveling from Paderborn in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Key West: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 32°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can 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.

Key Largo is known for wildlife, nature, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stop by Florida Keys Key Lime Products, surround yourself with nature on Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours, and look for all kinds of wild species at Grecian Rocks.

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Key Largo sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Key West to Key Largo in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Key Largo are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to fly to Amelia Island.

The southernmost Sea Island off the coast of Florida, Amelia Island takes its name from Princess Amelia of England.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): sample the fine beverages at Marlin & Barrel Distillery and then cast your line with Fish Amelia Island.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Amelia Island trip planner.

Fly from Key Largo to Amelia Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In August in Amelia Island, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, hike along Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail, and then trek along Felburn Park Trailhead.

To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Crystal River online itinerary maker.

You can drive from Amelia Island to Crystal River in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. August in Crystal River sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

Pack the 2nd (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. There's lots more to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, make an unforgettable trip to Epcot, and make a splash at Discovery Cove.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Orlando tour itinerary builder app.

Getting from Crystal River to Orlando by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Orlando can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to drive to Merritt Island.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): engage your brain at NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and then engage your brain at Space Shuttle Atlantis.

For ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Merritt Island day trip website.

Traveling by car from Orlando to Merritt Island takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in September, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can fly to Everglades National Park.

A vast expanse of pristine wetlands, Everglades National Park holds the distinction of being the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S. Overflow from Lake Okeechobee into the Florida Bay formed these wetlands, which are home to manatees, American crocodiles, Florida panthers, and an array of wading birds, land birds, and birds of prey.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): explore the activities along Slough Slog, hike along Gumbo Limbo Trail, and then step off the mainland to explore Long Pine Key.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Everglades National Park tour planning site.

You can fly from Merritt Island to Everglades National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, bus, and train; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in September, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can travel back home.