Self-Drive Florida Fantasy

Day 1-2

Arrive Miami and transfer to Miami Beach
Welcome to the “Sunshine State” and a journey through its diverse landscapes and recreational activities that draw millions every year. Check into your hotel and collect your travel documents and the next two days exploring Miami! Although this sophisticated destination boasts miles of wide sandy beaches, Miami offers much more. Have a cup of café con leche in Little Havana; stroll past art deco architecture in the city’s South Beach district; or visit attractions such as the Miami Seaquarium and the Miami Metrozoo.
2 Nights Miami.
Standard: Best Western South Beach
Select: Shelborne Beach Resort

Day 3-5

To Key West
Travel the length of the Florida Keys. Stop at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, which combines a land area with 178 nautical square miles of protected ocean waters. In Key West, visit the Hemmingway House, take a trolley tour, visit the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum and shop!
3 nights Key West.
Standard: Comfort Inn Key West
Select: Radisson Key West

Day 6-7

To Fort Myers/Marco Island
Today, travel to the Gulf Coast, and Fort Myers. Inventor Thomas Edison built his winter home and laboratory here in 1885. His home, botanical gardens and laboratory is now a favorite tour stop for visitors. Visit Sanibel Island and its sister island Captiva, which offer breathtaking views of sand, sea and sky. With more varieties found here than anywhere else in North America, the world considers Sanibel Island one of the best places in the nation for shelling.
2 Nights Fort Myers/Marco Island.
Standard: Quality Inn Golf Resort
Select: Hilton Marco Island

Day 8

To Tampa/Clearwater
Today, visit Babcock Wilderness Adventures to get a close look at rare Florida panthers, alligators, snakes, birds, cattle and other native fauna and flora during the 1.5-hour swamp buggy tour. Stop at the South Florida Museum, reflecting Florida’s history from prehistoric times to the present. The 60,000-gallon Parker Manatee Aquarium, part of Florida’s manatee rehabilitation network, is home to Snooty, the oldest known manatee in captivity.
1 Night Tampa
Standard: Holiday Inn Tampa
Select: Belleview Biltmore Hotel

Day 9-10

To Orlando
The world’s favorite playground beckons today, as you arrive in Orlando. While most visitors spend their time at theme parks and other attractions, some are discovering off-the beaten- path adventures in small towns and nature preserves. Reclaiming childhood is easy here.
2 Nights Orlando.
Standard: Quality Inn International
Select: Doubletree Hotel

Day 11-12

To St. Augustine
Head east to St. Augustine today. With old-world charm, unique attractions and delightful dining and shopping options, it’s easy to see why “The Nation’s Oldest City” is one of Florida’s top vacation destinations. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is America’s oldest permanently settled European city.
2 Nights St. Augustine.
Standard: Quality Inn Historic
Select: Holiday Inn on the Beach

Day 13-14

To the Space Coast
On the Space Coast (which includes Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne/ Palm Bay and Titusville), you can spend sunny days on the beach, learn about space exploration at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and commune with nature at Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
2 Nights on the Space Coast.
Standard: Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Select: Radisson Port Canaveral

Day 15

To Miami
Return to Miami today to catch your homeward flight.