57 days in Southwest Gulf Coast Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Bradenton side-trips: Sarasota (Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, AlexArt International Art Gallery, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The Ringling, steep yourself in history at Ca d'Zan, trot along with a tour on horseback, and relax and rejuvenate at Thrive Yoga and Fitness.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Bradenton holiday builder.

London, UK to Bradenton is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from London to Bradenton. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from London in April: high temperatures in Bradenton hover around 33°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Punta Gorda.

Change things up with these side-trips from Punta Gorda: Wicked Dolphin Distillery (in Cape Coral), Venice (Service Club Park, Sleeping Turtles Preserve North, &more) and Englewood (Stump Pass Beach State Park, Englewood Beach, &more).

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Punta Gorda trip planner.

Getting from Bradenton to Punta Gorda by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. April in Punta Gorda sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Captiva Island.

Captiva Island is known for adventure, wildlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cast your line with a fishing tour, explore the striking landscape at Redfish Pass, don't miss a visit to Captiva Island Historical Society's History Gallery, and enjoy the sand and surf at Captiva Beach.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Captiva Island trip simple and quick.

You can drive from Punta Gorda to Captiva Island in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in April, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Sanibel Island.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sanibel Island: Cape Coral (Four Freedoms Park, Lorne's Art Gallery, &more). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, see the interesting displays at The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Isabel Catholic Church, and visit a coastal fixture at Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

To find more things to do and tourist information, you can read our Sanibel Island trip planner.

Sanibel Island is just a stone's throw from Captiva Island. In April, daily temperatures in Sanibel Island can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Marco Island.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marco Island: Ochopee (Skunk Ape Research Center, Kirby Storter Roadside Park, &more) and Museum of the Everglades (in Everglades City).

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Marco Island driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Sanibel Island to Marco Island in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. April in Marco Island sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to Naples.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naples: Miromar Outlets between Naples & Fort Myers (in Estero), Fort Myers (Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Southern Fresh Farms, &more) and Fort Myers Beach (Mound House, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more).

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Naples trip website.

Naples is just a short distance from Marco Island. In May, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can fly back home.