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 27th (Fri) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 29th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. And it doesn't end there: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and make an unforgettable trip to Magic Kingdom Park.

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Dusseldorf, Germany to Orlando is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 6 hours. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Dusseldorf in October: high temperatures in Orlando hover around 34°C and lows are around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) 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.

On the 31st (Tue), discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Getting from Orlando to Crystal River by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Orlando in October, plan for little chillier nights in Crystal River, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) 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: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, stop by Peppers Of Key West, contemplate the long history of Truman Little White House, and identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory.

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Fly from Crystal River to Key West in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Crystal River in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Key West, with lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) 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 5th (Sun), look for gifts at Ocean Gardens, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Florida Keys Brewing Company, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On the next day, identify plant and animal life at Dolphin Research Center, then look for all kinds of wild species at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital.

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You can drive from Key West to Islamorada in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In November in Islamorada, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can 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, identify plant and animal life at Grecian Rocks, surround yourself with nature on Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours, and relax and rejuvenate at Key Largo Yoga.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Key Largo online driving holiday planner.

Key Largo is just a short distance from Islamorada. In November, daytime highs in Key Largo are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can 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.

On the 10th (Fri), take a stroll through Lincoln Road, then examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and then take a stroll through Collins Avenue.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Miami Beach trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from Key Largo to Miami Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In November in Miami Beach, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.