20 days in Southwest Gulf Coast Itinerary

Bradenton boasts a handful of historical buildings, but its real claim to fame is as the home of Tropicana Products and its quirky culture.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bradenton: Sarasota (Room Escape Games, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, &more). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Ringling, look for gifts at The Market Boutique and Events, trot along with a tour on horseback, and gain some tasty knowledge on Siesta Key Rum.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bradenton day trip planner.

Manchester, UK to Bradenton is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -5 hour difference. In July, Bradenton is much hotter than Manchester - with highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Punta Gorda.

Punta Gorda is a city in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. Explore Punta Gorda's surroundings by going to Venice (Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach, &more) and Englewood (Silhouettes Day Spa, Stump Pass Beach State Park, &more). And it doesn't end there: cast your line with a fishing tour, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Alligator Bay Distillers, view the masterpieces at Sea Grape Gallery, and go for a stroll along the water at Fishermen's Village.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Punta Gorda trip planner.

You can drive from Bradenton to Punta Gorda in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Sanibel Island.

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

When in Sanibel Island, make a side trip to see Spas in Cape Coral, approximately Cape Coral away. There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, stroll through Blind Pass Beach Park, cruise along Sanibel Causeway, and enjoy the sand and surf at Captiva Beach.

To find out how to plan a trip to Sanibel Island, use our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Punta Gorda to Sanibel Island takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Naples.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naples: Fort Myers Beach (Fort Myers Beach, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more) and Fort Myers (Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve & Edison and Ford Winter Estates).

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Naples trip itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Sanibel Island to Naples in 1.5 hours. In July in Naples, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to 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. When in Marco Island, make a side trip to see Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery in Ochopee, approximately Ochopee away. There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, stop by Keep In Touch, and get engrossed in the history at Marco Island Historical Museum.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Marco Island trip itinerary planning app.

Marco Island is very close to Naples. In July, daily temperatures in Marco Island can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.