31 days in Miami, Cancun & South Africa Itinerary

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

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at South Beach and Hollywood Beach. Shop till you drop at Lincoln Road and Dolphin Mall. Venture out of the city with trips to Key Largo (Sandal Factory Outlet & Scuba & Snorkeling), Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (in Tavernier) and Garman Sculpture Works (in Oakland Park). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Shark Valley Visitor Center, shop like a local with Aventura Mall, admire the natural beauty at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and take in the exciting artwork at Art Basel.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Miami tour planning app.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Miami is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Miami, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Rio de Janeiro in December, with highs in Miami at 32°C and lows at 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Cancun.

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

Head to La Isla Shopping Village and Kukulcan Plazafor some retail therapy. Relax by the water at Akumal Beach and Playa Norte. Change things up with these side-trips from Cancun: Playa del Carmen (Scuba & Snorkeling, Hamacamarte, &more), Isla Mujeres (Iglesia Del Sagrado Corazon & Isla Brewing Company) and Riviera Maya Golf Club (in Akumal). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Delfines, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Interactive Aquarium, make a trip to El Parque de las Palapas, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado 28.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Cancun tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Miami to Cancun takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in December, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Relax by the water at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Clifton Beaches. Take a break from the city and head to Cape Point and Platteklip Gorge. The adventure continues: get outside with Abseil Africa, look for gifts at Prins & Prins, take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Cape Town trip planner.

You can fly from Cancun to Cape Town in 23 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Cancun to Cape Town is 7 hours. Traveling from Cancun in December, expect slightly colder with lows of 18°C in Cape Town. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Hoedspruit.

Hoedspruit offers proximity to Kruger National Park and features an airport, making it a popular jump-off point for a variety of tours and safaris.

Kids will enjoy Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre and iNyoka Art Gallery. For shopping fun, head to Kingfisher Gallery or Kumbaya Home Decor. Change things up with these side-trips from Hoedspruit: Qualito Craft Distillery (in Phalaborwa) and Kruger National Park (Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park, Wolhuter Wilderness Trail, &more). It doesn't end there: get a dose of the wild on Tshukudu Game Lodge and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

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You can fly from Cape Town to Hoedspruit in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Cape Town, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Hoedspruit, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can go by car to Nelspruit.

Nestled on the banks of the Crocodile River, Nelspruit provides visitors with a convenient base point boasting two airports and an enviable location on the road between Johannesburg and the Mozambican border.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Elephant Whispers and Perry's Bridge Reptile Park. Get outdoors at Safaris and Sudwala Caves. Next up on the itinerary: pick up some local products at Bagdad Farmers Market, admire the sheer force of Montrose Falls, buy something for everyone on your list at i'langa Mall, and stop by Shautany Chocolatiers.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Nelspruit day trip planning site.

Getting from Hoedspruit to Nelspruit by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and flight. In December, daytime highs in Nelspruit are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Durban.

Sunny weather and golden beaches await you on a vacation in Durban, a busy port city on the Indian Ocean known for its outdoorsy atmosphere.

On the 3rd (Sun), get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at uShaka Marine World and then view the masterpieces at Makiwa Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: buy something for everyone on your list at La Lucia Mall, then look for gifts at Awesome Africa, then browse the different shops at Westville Junction, and finally meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience.

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Fly from Nelspruit to Durban in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Durban when traveling from Nelspruit in January, with lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.