29 days in Southwest Florida 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bradenton: Sarasota (Sarasota Garden Club, St. Armands Circle, &more), Siesta Key (Spas & Siesta Beach) and Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center (in Apollo Beach). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at The Ringling, trot along with a tour on horseback, identify plant and animal life at Robinson Nature Preserve, and steep yourself in history at The Powel Crosley Estate.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Bradenton is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Zurich to Bradenton. Traveling from Zurich in December, expect Bradenton to be much hotter, temps between 30°C and 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Bradenton Beach.

Bradenton Beach is a city on Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, Florida, United States. Bradenton Beach is known for beaches, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see majestic marine mammals with Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours, enjoy the sand and surf at Coquina Beach, stroll through Bradenton Beach, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Body & Sol Spa and Wellness.

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Bradenton Beach is just a stone's throw from Bradenton. In December, daily temperatures in Bradenton Beach can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive to Punta Gorda.

Punta Gorda is a city in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Punta Gorda side-trips: Venice (Caspersen Beach, Venice Fishing Pier, &more) and Englewood (Spas & Wellness & Stump Pass Beach State Park). There's much more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, walk around Gilchrist Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Peace River Wildlife Center, and see the interesting displays at Muscle Car City Museum.

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Drive from Bradenton Beach to Punta Gorda in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In December in Punta Gorda, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to drive to Sanibel Island.

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

Step out of Sanibel Island to go to Cape Coral and see Spas, which is approximately 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, get engrossed in the history at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bailey Tract, and enjoy the sand and surf at Bowman's Beach.

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Drive from Punta Gorda to Sanibel Island in 1.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to drive 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. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marco Island: Ochopee (Kirby Storter Roadside Park, Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery, &more). There's much more to do: zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, explore the activities along Capri Paddlecraft Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Marco Beach, and kick back and relax at Keewaydin Island.

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Drive from Sanibel Island to Marco Island in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Naples.

Explore Naples' surroundings by going to Fort Myers Beach (Fort Myers Beach, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more) and Fort Myers (Everglades Day Safari, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, &more).

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Naples is just a stone's throw from Marco Island. In January, daily temperatures in Naples can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.