40 days in Southwest Florida Itinerary

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. Family-friendly places like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Marco Island Historical Museum will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marco Island: Ochopee (Kirby Storter Roadside Park & Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Tigertail Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Keewaydin Island, explore the activities along Capri Paddlecraft Park, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Marco Island vacation planner.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico to Marco Island is an approximately 50-hour car ride. In June, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Punta Gorda.

Punta Gorda is a city in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. Kids will enjoy Fishing Charters & Tours and Military Heritage Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Nokomis (Nokomis Beach Yoga, North Jetty Beach Park & Nokomis Beach), Venice (Brohard Paw Park, Caspersen Beach, &more) and Englewood (Englewood Beach, Stump Pass Beach State Park, &more). The adventure continues: go for a stroll along the water at Fishermen's Village, view the masterpieces at Sea Grape Gallery, get a taste of the local shopping with Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens, and look for gifts at Cw Fudge Factory LLC.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Punta Gorda itinerary planner.

You can drive from Marco Island to Punta Gorda in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. June in Punta Gorda sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Bradenton Beach.

Bradenton Beach is a city on Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, Florida, United States. Attractions like Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours and Spas make great kid-friendly stops. There's much more to do: stroll through Coquina Beach, kick back and relax at Bean Point, look for all kinds of wild species at Bradenton Beach City Pier, and take a leisurely stroll along Bridge Street Pier.

To see reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Bradenton Beach day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Punta Gorda to Bradenton Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In July, daytime highs in Bradenton Beach are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Bradenton.

Bradenton boasts a handful of historical buildings, but its real claim to fame is as the home of Tropicana Products and its quirky culture.

Attractions like Stand-Up Paddleboarding and The Ringling make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bradenton: Sarasota (Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, Lido Beach, &more) and Siesta Key (Spas, Siesta Beach, &more). Next up on the itinerary: trot along with a tour on horseback, contemplate the long history of Ca d'Zan, and take an in-depth tour of Cortez Cultural Center.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Bradenton route planner.

Bradenton is very close to Bradenton Beach. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Fort Myers Beach.

Fort Myers Beach is a town located on Estero Island in Lee County, Florida, United States. Family-friendly places like Parasailing & Paragliding and Fort Myers Beach will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Myers Beach: Barefoot Beach Preserve (in Bonita Springs), Naples (Cambier Park, Naples Pier, &more) and Fort Myers (IMAG History & Science Center, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, &more). There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Lovers Key State Park, get engrossed in the history at Mound House, enjoy the sand and surf at Bonita Springs Public Beach, and don't miss a visit to Times Square.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Fort Myers Beach trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Bradenton to Fort Myers Beach in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. July in Fort Myers Beach sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive to Sanibel Island.

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

Family-friendly places like J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Parasailing & Paragliding will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bowman's Beach, enjoy the sea views from Sanibel Island Lighthouse, examine the collection at The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Pond Apple Park.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Sanibel Island online holiday planner.

Sanibel Island is just a stone's throw from Fort Myers Beach. In July in Sanibel Island, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.