31 days in New York City & Florida Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Family-friendly places like Central Park and Statue of Liberty National Monument will thrill your kids. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Empire State Building, explore the world behind art at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, and walk around Bryant Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City tour itinerary planner.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to New York City is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to New York City is minus 2 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Rio de Janeiro in December; daily highs in New York City reach 10°C and lows reach 2°C. On the 2nd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Family-friendly places like Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center and South Beach will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Scuba & Snorkeling (in Key Largo) and Shark Valley Visitor Center (in Everglades National Park). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Miami, and buy something for everyone on your list at Lincoln Road.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Miami trip itinerary website.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Miami takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in January, with highs in Miami at 29°C and lows at 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel to Orlando.

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.

Kids will enjoy Walt Disney World Resort and Magic Kingdom Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orlando: Hidden Waters Preserve (in Eustis), Merritt Island (Space Shuttle Atlantis & NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex) and Stetson Mansion (in DeLand). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 15th (Wed) at Discovery Cove. Pack the 21st (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal's Islands of Adventure, take a memorable tour with Tours, discover the magic at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Orlando online vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Miami to Orlando takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Miami in January, expect Orlando to be slightly colder, temps between 25°C and 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can travel back home.