31 days in United States Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Corkscrew Swamp. Get out of town with these interesting Naples side-trips: Sanibel Island (J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge & Bowman's Beach), Lovers Key State Park (in Fort Myers Beach) and Speed Boats Tours (in Everglades City).

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Naples travel app.

Orlando to Naples is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Orlando in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 58°F in Naples. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) 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. On the 4th (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Otter Mound Preserve, enjoy the sand and surf at South Marco Beach, then pause for some serene contemplation at San Marco Catholic Church, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and finally grab your bike and head to Island Bike Shop- Marco Island.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Marco Island tour planning app.

Marco Island is very close to Naples. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Naples in January since evenings lows in Marco Island dip to 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can catch the ferry 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.

Attractions like U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum and Dry Tortugas National Park make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: stroll the grounds of Key West Cemetery, see the interesting displays at Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, stroll through Fort Zachary Taylor, and cruise along The Overseas Highway.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Key West online tour planner.

Ride a ferry from Marco Island to Key West in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Marco Island in January since evenings lows in Key West dip to 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can drive to Marathon.

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

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): get close to the beloved marine mammals with Theater of the Sea, then identify plant and animal life at Dolphin Research Center, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sombrero Beach, and finally identify plant and animal life at The Turtle Hospital. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the majestic nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, then identify plant and animal life at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, and then snap pictures at Seven Mile Bridge.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Marathon trip maker site.

You can drive from Key West to Marathon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in January, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Kailua-Kona.

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Queen's Bath. Step off the beaten path and head to Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) and Greenwell Farms. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kailua-Kona: Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area (in Puako) and Dolphin Quest (in Waikoloa). And it doesn't end there: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mauna Kea, make a trip to Saddle Road, and contemplate the waterfront views at Kahaluu Bay.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Kailua-Kona online trip planner.

Traveling by combination of shuttle and flight from Marathon to Kailua-Kona takes 16.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is minus 5 hours. January in Kailua-Kona sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 67°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Hilo.

One of the island of Hawaii's major towns, Hilo contains a mix of Asian and Polynesian cultures and is known for its proximity to a national park encompassing two active volcanoes.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, take in the dramatic scenery at Akaka Falls State Park, browse the fresh offerings at Hilo Farmers Market, take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls, then take in nature's colorful creations at Liliuokalani Gardens, and finally take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour. Keep things going the next day: get a dose of the wild on Hawaii Volcano Tours, then see the interesting displays at Jagger Museum, then take in the dramatic natural features at Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku), and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Kilauea Iki Trailhead.

To find ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Hilo trip maker site.

You can drive from Kailua-Kona to Hilo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January in Hilo, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 64°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Lahaina.

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

Kids will enjoy Ho'okipa Beach Park and Lahaina Harbor. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kapalua Coastal Trail and Kamaole Beach Park II. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lahaina: Helicopter Tours (in Kahului), Haleakala Crater (in Haleakala National Park) and Iao Valley (in Wailuku). There's much more to do: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, get interesting insight from Tours, explore the fascinating landscape at Surf Ripper Shave Ice Co, and visit Lahaina Front Street.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Lahaina travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Hilo to Lahaina takes 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in January, and nighttime lows around 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Step off the beaten path and head to Turtle Bay Beach and Kapiolani Regional Park. Kids will enjoy Koko Crater Railway Trail and Kailua Beach Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Waimea Valley (in Haleiwa), Polynesian Cultural Center (in Laie) and Lanikai Beach (in Kailua). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, admire the sheer force of Manoa Falls, and Head underground at Mermaid Caves.

To find other places to visit and tourist information, refer to the Honolulu day trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Lahaina to Honolulu takes 3.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Honolulu are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel to Poipu.

Poipū is a census-designated place in Kauai County on the southern side of the island of Kauai in the U.S. On the 24th (Sun), kick back and relax at Poipu Beach Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Allerton Garden, and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Mon): enjoy the sea views from Ninini Point Lighthouse Cache Site, relax in the rural setting at Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate, admire the sheer force of Wailua Falls, then hike along Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Shipwreck Beach.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Poipu trip itinerary tool.

You can fly from Honolulu to Poipu in 3 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Poipu can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can drive to Hanalei.

Hanalei is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Hanalei Beach, then look for all kinds of wild species at Na Pali Coast State Park, then hike along Kalalau Trail, and finally take in breathtaking views at Waimea Canyon State Park.

For where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Hanalei trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Poipu to Hanalei in 1.5 hours. In January in Hanalei, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 65°F at night. On the 27th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Kids will enjoy Red Rock State Park and Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. Explore hidden gems such as West Fork Oak Creek Trail and Broken Arrow Trail. Go for a jaunt from Sedona to Flagstaff to see Walnut Canyon National Monument about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Oak Creek Canyon, hike along Airport Mesa, cruise along Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179), and take in the dramatic natural features at Bell Rock.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Sedona online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Hanalei to Sedona takes 11.5 hours. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Hanalei to Sedona due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Hanalei in January, with highs in Sedona at 54°F and lows at 37°F. On the 31st (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.