32 days in Hardeeville & Southwest Florida Itinerary

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Hardeeville
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Bradenton
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Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island
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Punta Gorda
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Sanibel Island
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Marco Island
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Naples
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Hardeeville — 6 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hardeeville: Saint Helena Island (Brick Baptist Church, York W. Bailey Museum, &more), Tybee Island (Tybee Island Marine Science Center & Tybee Beach Massage) and May River Golf Club at Palmetto Bluff (in Bluffton).

To find reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Hardeeville trip planner.

Savannah to Hardeeville is an approximately half hour car ride. In December in Hardeeville, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Bradenton.
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Bradenton — 4 nights

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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bradenton: Sarasota (Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, &more) and Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center (in Apollo Beach). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The Ringling, trot along with a tour on horseback, look for all kinds of wild species at Cat Depot, and learn insider's secrets on Siesta Key Rum.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Bradenton online travel planner.

Explore your travel options from Hardeeville to Bradenton with the Route module. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Hardeeville in January, with highs in Bradenton at 72°F and lows at 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can drive to Bradenton Beach.
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Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island — 3 nights

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, take in the exciting artwork at Island Gallery West, enjoy the sand and surf at Manatee Public Beach, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Bradenton Beach is just a short distance from Bradenton. In January, daytime highs in Bradenton Beach are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Punta Gorda.
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Punta Gorda — 4 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Punta Gorda: Venice (Caspersen Beach, Venice Fishing Pier, &more) and Englewood (Spas & Wellness & Stump Pass Beach State Park).

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Punta Gorda trip planner.

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 January, daily temperatures in Punta Gorda can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Sanibel Island.
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Sanibel Island — 4 nights

Sanibel Island is known for wildlife, beaches, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, tour the pleasant surroundings at Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), contemplate the long history of Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, and visit a coastal fixture at Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Sanibel Island journey maker.

Traveling by car from Punta Gorda to Sanibel Island takes 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Sanibel Island can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can go by car to Marco Island.
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Marco Island — 4 nights

Take a break from Marco Island with a short trip to Nature & Wildlife Tours in Ochopee, about 56 minutes away.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Marco Island online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Sanibel Island to Marco Island in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In January, daily temperatures in Marco Island can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Naples.
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Naples — 6 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Naples side-trips: Fort Myers (Manatee Park, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, &more), Ave Maria Oratory (in Ave Maria) and Fort Myers Beach (Fort Myers Beach, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more).

For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Naples holiday planner.

Naples is just a short distance from Marco Island. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in January, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can fly back home.
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