18 days in Florida Itinerary

St. On the 12th (Fri), look for gifts at Whetstone Chocolates Tasting Tour and then kick back and relax at Ormond Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at St. Augustine Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, then deepen your understanding at Flagler College, and finally stroll through Vilano Beach.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our St. Augustine online day trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to St. Augustine is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. May in St. Augustine sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Cocoa Beach.

Situated in one of Florida's busiest vacation areas, Cocoa Beach burst onto the world scene in the 1960s, when it became a popular setting for parades honoring the nation's "Apollo" astronauts.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Cocoa Beach, then cast your line with a fishing tour, and then stop by Ron Jon Surf Shop.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Cocoa Beach trip planner.

Traveling by car from St. Augustine to Cocoa Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. May in Cocoa Beach sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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 (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Everglades Alligator Farm, identify plant and animal life at Anhinga Trail, then step aboard African Queen Canal Cruise, then look for all kinds of wild species at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, and finally learn about winemaking at Keys' Meads. On your second day here, identify plant and animal life at Molasses Reef, then explore the gorgeous colors at Spiegel Grove, then get a dose of the wild on Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Key Largo day trip tool.

Getting from Cocoa Beach to Key Largo by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In May in Key Largo, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to go by car 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 17th (Wed), head outdoors with Theater of the Sea, then get engrossed in the history at History of Diving Museum, then enjoy the sand and surf at Anne's Beach, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park.

For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Islamorada visit planner.

Islamorada is just a stone's throw from Key Largo. In May, daytime highs in Islamorada are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

On the 18th (Thu), snap pictures at Seven Mile Bridge, stroll through Bahia Honda State Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Marathon Garden Club, enjoy the sand and surf at Sombrero Beach, then see the interesting displays at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, then look for all kinds of wild species at Dolphin Research Center, and finally take in the views from Old Seven Mile Bridge.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Marathon trip itinerary planning site.

You can drive from Islamorada to Marathon in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in May, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then look for gifts at We Cycle, and finally see the vivid underwater world at Vandenberg Wreck.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Key West day trip website.

Getting from Marathon to Key West by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May in Key West, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Everglades City.

Everglades City is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States, of which it is the former county seat. Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Kirby Storter Roadside Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, then explore the activities along Chokoloskee Bay, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Everglades City trip itinerary planning site.

Fly from Key West to Everglades City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and taxi. Traveling from Key West in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Everglades City, with lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Marco Island.

Marco Island is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States, located on an island by the same name in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Southwest Florida. On the 22nd (Mon), stop by Keep In Touch, kick back and relax at South Marco Beach, kick back and relax at Tigertail Beach, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Cape Romano, enjoy the sand and surf at Keewaydin Island, then explore the activities along Capri Paddlecraft Park, and finally explore the landscape on two wheels at Island Bike Shop & Bicycle Rentals.

For more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Marco Island trip planner.

You can drive from Everglades City to Marco Island in an hour. May in Marco Island sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Sanibel Island.

Take a trip to Sanibel Island if you like pretty sunsets and luxurious resorts.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): take a memorable drive along Sanibel Causeway, then see what you can catch with a fishing tour, then kick back and relax at Bowman's Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Captiva Beach.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Sanibel Island road trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Marco Island to Sanibel Island takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. May in Sanibel Island sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can drive to Fort Myers Beach.

Fort Myers Beach is a town located on Estero Island in Lee County, Florida, United States. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): kick back and relax at Fort Myers Beach, look for gifts at Rick's Trading Post, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then identify plant and animal life at Lovers Key State Park, and finally kick back and relax at Barefoot Beach Preserve.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Fort Myers Beach online trip itinerary builder.

Fort Myers Beach is just a short distance from Sanibel Island. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in May, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Fort Walton Beach.

Fort Walton Beach is a city in southern Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. On the 26th (Fri), enjoy the sand and surf at Grayton Beach State Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Santa Rosa Beach, buy something for everyone on your list at Le NailSpa, then enjoy the sand and surf at Henderson Beach State Park, and finally make a trip to Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Sat): explore the activities along Destin Harbor, get close to the beloved marine mammals with AJ's Water Adventures, then step off the mainland to explore Okaloosa Island, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Navarre Beach.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Fort Walton Beach planner.

Traveling by flight from Fort Myers Beach to Fort Walton Beach takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Fort Myers Beach to Fort Walton Beach, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Fort Myers Beach in May; daily highs in Fort Walton Beach reach 32°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can drive to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

On the 28th (Sun), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at St. Andrews State Park, then kick back and relax at Panama City Beach, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Pier Park.

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Traveling by car from Fort Walton Beach to Panama City Beach takes 1.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.