12 days in Miami, Key West & Orlando Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Venture out of the city with trips to iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale (in Davie) and Everglades National Park (Shark Valley Visitor Center & Slough Slog). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at South Beach, see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, get a taste of the local shopping with Village of Merrick Park, and steep yourself in history at Barnacle State Historic Site.

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Tel Aviv, Israel to Miami is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Miami. August in Miami sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to travel to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): get interesting insight from Tours, then identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, then see the interesting displays at Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, and finally fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Wed): glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, then see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and then admire the majestic nature at Fort Zachary Taylor.

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Getting from Miami to Key West by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. August in Key West sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 32°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Step out of Orlando to go to Anaheim and see The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which is approximately 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: make an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World Resort, make a trip to Cinderella Castle, find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, and experience the excitement of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

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Getting from Key West to Orlando by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Key West in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 28°C in Orlando. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.