17 days in Miami & 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Miami: Everglades National Park (Gumbo Limbo Trail & Pineland Trail), Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (in Tavernier) and Key Largo (Island Dolphin Care & Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, take in nature's colorful creations at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, buy something for everyone on your list at Bayside Marketplace, and kick back and relax at South Beach.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Miami trip planner.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to Miami is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Brasilia Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Sao Paulo in January, things will get a bit cooler in Miami: highs are around 29°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow time for 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.

Have a day of magic on the 19th (Wed) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 21st (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, admire the masterpieces at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, make an unforgettable trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and laugh and play at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Orlando travel planning site.

Getting from Miami to Orlando by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Miami in January; daily highs in Orlando reach 25°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.