Orlando-Miami 8-Day Itinerary | Theme Parks + Beaches + Everglades
📍 Why This Trip? Perfect mix of thrills + relaxation—Universal Studios, kayaking with manatees, Key West sunsets, and Miami Beach vibes—no rental car needed for most days! ✈️ Day 1: Orlando Arrival Activity: Orlando Science Center (skip if no kids—try ICON Park instead). Stay: Airbnb near Universal. 🎢 Day 2-3: Theme Park Madness Universal Studios Must-Do: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike (skip Genie+—single rider lines save $$). Adventure Island (Water Park) Pro Tip: Rent a locker ($15) + waterproof phone case. 🚣 Day 4: Silver Springs Day Trip Drive: 1.5hrs north from Orlando. Kayaking: $47/hr (rent by 2 PM)—manatee sightings likely in winter! Night Drive: 5.5hrs to Miami (stop at Palm City for BBQ). 🌴 Day 5: Key West Adventure Drive: 4hrs from Miami (stop at Bahia Honda State Park for bridge views). Key West: Lunch: DJ’s Clam Shack (lobster roll). Quick Hits: Southernmost Point, Hemingway cats (peek from outside). Dinner Back in Miami: Versailles (oxtail stew + $5 cafecito). 🐊 Day 6: Everglades National Park South Trail: Anhinga Trail (gators!) or book an airboat tour ($35). Avoid: Midday heat—go early or late. 🏝️ Day 7: Miami Beach Chill Beach Day: Private sand at your hotel (or hit South Pointe Pier). Alternative: Vizcaya Museum or Little Havana cigar rolling. 🛫 Day 8: Fly Home Brunch: Chalan on the Beach (Peruvian ceviche). Airport: 20min Uber. 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Key West: Stay overnight if you can—sunset at Mallory Square is iconic. ✔ Everglades: Bring bug spray + sunscreen—swamp mosquitos are brutal. ✔ Budget: Skip rental car until Day 4 (Ubers cheaper for parks). #FloridaRoadTrip #NoCarNeeded #ThemeParkToBeach
