31 days in Houston, Southwest Gulf Coast & Miami Itinerary

When in Houston, make a side trip to see Helen's Garden in League City, approximately League City away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, admire the natural beauty at McGovern Centennial Gardens, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Houston Zoo, and get curious at The Houston Museum of Natural Science.

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Copenhagen, Denmark to Houston is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Copenhagen to Houston, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Copenhagen in June, things will get much warmer in Houston: highs are around 39°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Sanibel Island.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sanibel Island: Little Hickory Beach Park (in Bonita Springs) and Lorne's Art Gallery (in Cape Coral). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, cruise along Sanibel Causeway, let little ones run wild at Sanibel Community Playground, and contemplate the long history of Sanibel Historical Museum and Village.

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You can fly from Houston to Sanibel Island in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Houston to Sanibel Island due to the time zone difference. June in Sanibel Island sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sarasota.

Step out of Sarasota to go to Bradenton and see Cortez Beach, which is approximately 34 minutes away.

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Drive from Sanibel Island to Sarasota in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Sarasota can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Fort Myers.

Get out of town with these interesting Fort Myers side-trips: Fort Myers Beach (Fort Myers Beach Public Library, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more) and Naples (Naples Botanical Garden, Naples Pier, &more).

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Getting from Sarasota to Fort Myers by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Fort Myers can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to drive to Marco Island.

Marco Island is known for wildlife, adventure, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, kick back and relax at South Marco Beach, go for a stroll along the water at Marco Island Marina, and stroll through Keewaydin Island.

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Drive from Fort Myers to Marco Island in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In June, daily temperatures in Marco Island can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Ochopee.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Shark Valley Visitor Center and then explore the activities along Buttonwood Canal. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Wed): trek along Kirby Storter Roadside Park, see what you can catch with a fishing tour, and then explore the activities along Chokoloskee Bay.

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Getting from Marco Island to Ochopee by car takes about an hour. In June in Ochopee, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Miami.

Get out of town with these interesting Miami side-trips: Key Largo (Scuba & Snorkeling & Sandal Kingdom) and Old Road Gallery (in Islamorada). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, explore the galleries of Wynwood Walls, visit Art Deco Historic District, and buy something for everyone on your list at Bayside Marketplace.

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Traveling by car from Ochopee to Miami takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. In June in Miami, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can fly back home.