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Florida Discovery

Day 1 Arrive in Orlando
With so much choice, make sure you plan your visit in advance so you can maximise your time in the theme parks. However if you are looking for something different in Orlando, try a hot air balloon flight at sunrise, or visit Old Town Kissimmee featuring a wide array of classic cars.
Stay for four nights.
Day 5 Orlando to St Augustine, approx. 105 miles.
Founded in 1565, St Augustine is the oldest city in the USA, and is a complete contrast from the state of the art Orlando attractions. Enjoy the cobbled streets, quaint restaurants and boutique shopping.
Stay one night in St Augustine.
Day 6 St Augustine to Cocoa Beach, approx. 130 miles.
Today’s drive takes you down the Atlantic Coast to the famous surf city of Cocoa Beach. A short drive away is Kennedy Space Center, a must-see attraction for all ages, where you can get a fascinating insight into space history and technology and experience an IMAX film in 3D.
Stay one night in Cocoa Beach.
Day 7 Cocoa Beach to Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood Beach area, approx. 180 miles.
Continuing your drive south along the Atlantic Coast. Enjoy the boardwalk in Hollywood Beach or the inter-coastal waterways in Fort Lauderdale.
Stay two nights in either Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood Beach.
Day 9 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Beach area to Islamorada, approx. 110 miles. Midway down the Keys, Islamorada offers white sandy beaches, watersports, world class fishing and diving and some beautiful resorts.
Stay for one night.
Day 10 Islamorada to Key West, approx. 80 miles.
Head to the furthest point south in Florida and enjoy the Old Town attractions by day and the nightlife come alive at sunset!
Stay for two nights. 
Day 12 Key West to Miami, approx. 160 miles.
Travel back north through the Keys and spend two nights in Miami where you can relax and watch the world go by … including many celebrities!
Day 14 Miami to the Naples and Marco Island area, approx. 125 miles.
Head across Florida to the Gulf Coast. En-route stop in the Everglades and take a thrilling airboat ride.
Stay for three nights.
Day 17 Naples and Marco Island area to Sarasota, approx. 115 miles.
You can enjoy beaches, golf, tennis and even horse surfing here!
Stay for three nights.
Day 20 Sarasota to the Clearwater/St Petersburg area, approx. 55 miles.
As you reach the end of your Florida Discovery, you may be craving theme parks again, Busch Gardens in Tampa are a short drive away. Alternatively enjoy the beaches, take a dolphin watching cruise or visit the new Dali Museum.
Stay for two nights.
Day 22 Drop your car off at either Tampa or Orlando airport, before your flight home.

 

Posted by: America As You Like It
Posted on: 15/01/2025

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