60 days in Burlington & Southwest Gulf Coast Itinerary

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Fly to Plattsburgh International Airport, Drive to Burlington
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Burlington
— 14 nights
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Marco Island
— 9 nights
Drive
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Naples
— 14 nights
Drive
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Sanibel Island
— 7 nights
Drive
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Punta Gorda
— 7 nights
Drive
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Bradenton
— 8 nights
Drive to Tampa International Airport, Fly to Ile d'Orleans

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Burlington — 14 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Burlington: Killington (Green Mountain National Golf Course, Killington - Pico Adventure Center, &more), Rutland (Pico Mountain & Rutland Country Club) and Hammond Covered Bridge (in Pittsford).

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Burlington day trip app.

Ile d'Orleans, Canada to Burlington is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. In January in Burlington, expect temperatures between -1°C during the day and -12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Marco Island.
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Marco Island — 9 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Marco Island side-trips: Ochopee (Kirby Storter Roadside Park, Nature & Wildlife Tours, &more) and Museum of the Everglades (in Everglades City).

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Marco Island trip itinerary planning site.

Fly from Burlington to Marco Island in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Burlington in February, with highs in Marco Island at 29°C and lows at 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Naples.
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Naples — 14 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Naples side-trips: Fort Myers (Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, List Distillery, &more), Fort Myers Beach (Bowditch Point Park, Fort Myers Beach, &more) and Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve West (in North Fort Myers).

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Naples travel route planner.

Naples is just a stone's throw from Marco Island. In February in Naples, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Sanibel Island.
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Sanibel Island — 7 nights

Change things up with a short trip to Lorne's Art Gallery in Cape Coral (about 2h 30 min away). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, hunt for treasures at Sanibel Island Farmer's Market, and kick back and relax at Captiva Beach.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Sanibel Island online trip maker.

Getting from Naples to Sanibel Island by car takes about 1.5 hours. February in Sanibel Island sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can drive to Punta Gorda.
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Punta Gorda — 7 nights

Explore Punta Gorda's surroundings by going to Boca Grande (Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, Boca Grande Historical Society and Museum, &more), Venice (Venice Area Audubon Society, Caspersen Beach, &more) and Englewood ( Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park, Stump Pass Beach State Park, &more).

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Punta Gorda trip builder app.

You can drive from Sanibel Island to Punta Gorda in 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Punta Gorda can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Bradenton.
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Bradenton — 8 nights

Friendly City

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bradenton: Sarasota (Save Our Seabirds, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Ringling, browse the fresh offerings at Detwiler's Farm Market, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and gain some tasty knowledge on Siesta Key Rum.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Bradenton road trip planning site.

Getting from Punta Gorda to Bradenton by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. March in Bradenton sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.
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Southwest Gulf Coast travel guide

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Beaches · Wildlife Areas · Dolphin & Whale Watching