Welcome to Florida, The Sunshine State. On arrival into Orlando International Airport, locate your bags and collect the keys for your rental car, before driving the short hop from Orlando to Kissimmee, to really begin your holiday.

Check-in to your luxury holiday villa, which will be your home for the next week, where you will be able to relax and enjoy the facilities, as well as discover the best of Orlando’s theme parks, shops and entertainment.

Orlando International Airport > Kissimmee | 16 miles

Windsor Hills Resort or similar

We recommend you spend the next few days enjoying the wonderful theme parks that Orlando is so famous for. They are all located just a few minutes’ drive from your Kissimmee Villa. The choice is yours, and they can all be pre-booked by your Freedom Travel Consultant if you wish.

You can also spend some time around the famous lakes of Kissimmee. Perhaps take an airboat ride, rent some kayaks, or embark on a drive through a safari park.

Walt Disney World Resort
With four separate theme parks and two water parks, plus shopping, dining and entertainment, Walt Disney World is a multi-day destination for fun experiences. Choose from:
– Magic Kingdom
– Disney’s Animal Kingdom
– Disney’s Hollywood Studios
– Epcot
– Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
– Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Universal Orlando
At this real film and television studio, you’ll go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and right into the action of your favourite movies, like Harry Potter, Minions and Jurassic World. You can visit:
– Universal Islands of Adventure
– Universal Volcano Bay
– Universal DreamWorks Land
– Universal Epic Universe
– Universal’s CityWalk

Kennedy Space Centre Experience
– Astronaut Hall of Fame
– Rocket Garden
– Space Shuttle Atlantis
– Journey to Mars
– Path to the Moon

Windsor Hills Resort or similar

Switch Orlando’s theme parks for the soft sands of Florida’s Gulf Coast, with a few days’ relaxation on the beach at Fort Myers.

Fort Myers is known for its white sand beaches and clear, warm seas. You can spend a day enjoying swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, and plenty of water sports such as kayaking, parasailing, and jet skiing.

For more coastal experiences take a short drive to Sanibel and the Captiva Islands, renowned for their pristine beaches and abundant seashells. Here you can visit the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife refuge for birdwatching and wildlife viewing, or just explore the islands’ charming shops, galleries, and restaurants.

For further wildlife encounters, head to Manatee Park to observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Particularly during the cooler months, the manatees gather in the warm waters of the Orange River, providing excellent opportunities for viewing and photography. You could also visit the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve where you can follow the boardwalk trails through the cypress swamp to observe birds, turtles, alligators, and other native species.

Of an evening you can discover the vibrant arts and culture scene of downtown Fort Myers in the River District. Browse art galleries, boutique shops, and antique stores, dine at eclectic restaurants, and enjoy live music and entertainment at local venues.

Kissimmee > Fort Myers | 166 miles

Diamond Head Resort or similar

Next we change coasts and head to Fort Lauderdale, known as the “Venice of America”. As well as an extensive network of canals, Fort Lauderdale offers a fantastic beach location and variety of entertainment.

You may like to relax on the sandy shores of Fort Lauderdale Beach, known for its pristine sands, clear blue waters, and vibrant atmosphere. You can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, beach volleyball, water sports, and scenic strolls along the iconic promenade.

To explore Fort Lauderdale’s waterways, board a Water Taxi, offering hop-on-hop-off service to various attractions, neighborhoods, and dining destinations along the Intracoastal Waterway and various canals. Alternatively take a stroll along the Riverwalk, a scenic pathway that winds along the New River downtown. Enjoy waterfront views, lush landscaping, public art installations, and access to various galleries and museums.

Away from the water, visit Las Olas Boulevard, a bustling thoroughfare lined with shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants, and nightlife venues. It is great for browsing boutiques, dining al fresco, or just taking a leisurely walk along the tree-lined street to soak in the atmosphere.

Away from the coast, a short drive will take you into the heart of the Everglades National Park. You can join an airboat tour to Glide across the marshes, swamps, and mangrove forests, and spot wildlife such as alligators, birds, and turtles in their natural habitat.

Fort Myers > Fort Lauderdale | 132 miles

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale or similar

Although you will be flying home today, you do not need to check-in until later in the afternoon, so there is still time for a stop in West Palm Beach, for a visit to Clematis Street for some shopping or a stroll through the waterfront district.

Continue back up the Atlantic Coast and then across to Orlando. If you still have time you can follow Orlando’s International Drive to see the observation wheel and other shops and restaurants, before returning your car, in time for check-in at Orlando International Airport.

Fort Lauderdale > Orlando International Airport | 215 miles