Louisiana – Florida road trip

Located along the banks of the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana, New Orleans, also known as “NOLA,” has been nicknamed “The Big Easy” for its unparalleled nightlife, diverse music scene, and unyielding urban spirit. Over time, New Orleans continues to thrive and receive unwavering support from its residents and many visitors. During your stay in New Orleans, you will be able to visit the French Quarter and enjoy local culinary specialties. You will also visit the Oak Valley Plantations and enjoy a cocktail on the Mississippi River aboard one of the last remaining steamboats. For your stay in New Orleans, you will stay in a 3-star hotel on the Mississippi River or in the French Quarter.
Visit to the Oak Valley Plantation included
Points of interest: New Orleans

Departure for Pensacola, with a 3-hour drive from New Orleans. You will follow the coast and cross the states of Mississippi and Alabama to reach Florida. In Pensacola, you will discover nearly 500 years of history, unique shops and luxurious places to stay. If you are lucky, you will even be able to attend the training of the Blue Angels, the American Navy’s fighter jet aerobatic patrol. For your stopover in Pensacola, you will stay in a 3-star hotel close to the main points of interest.
New Orleans to Pensacola: 2h30
Points of interest: Pensacola

Departure for Panama City Beach, a seaside town in northwest Florida, a 2-hour drive away. It is known for its miles of white sand beaches bordering the calm, clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. St. Andrews State Park, one of two nearby protected nature reserves, borders the Gulf and has hiking trails and fishing piers. For your stop in Panama City Beach, you will stay in a 3-star hotel near the seaside, which will allow you to enjoy this day to relax.
Pensacola to Panama City Beach: 2h
Points of interest: Panama City Beach

After a 4.5 hour drive, you will arrive in Crystal River. Crystal River is the only refuge dedicated to the protection of the manatee. You can visit the exhibits at the visitor center, or the Three Sisters Springs property. To swim or paddle in the Three Sisters Springs, you can rent a boat or put on a wetsuit and snorkel to immerse yourself in the underwater world of the manatee. For your stay in Crystal River, you will stay at the Plantation on Crystal River hotel, which is perfectly located for all the activities available in the area. (If the hotel is full on the requested dates, you will be accommodated in a hotel of the same standard, in the same area)
Panama City to Crystal River: 4h
Points of interest: Crystal River

Today, you’re heading to Orlando for a few days of fun in the parks. Universal, Disney, Seaworld and a myriad of other parks await you within a 1 hour 45 minute drive… Orlando has more than a dozen. For your stay in Orlando, you’ll be staying in a 3 or 4 star hotel, as close as possible to the parks you’ve decided to visit.

Crystal River to Orlando: 1 hour 30 minutes
Points of interest: Orlando

During this Cocoa Beach stopover, you’ll have the choice between spending the day at the beach or visiting the Kennedy Space Center. Located 40 minutes from Orlando, Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach is where NASA’s space shuttles launched. More than just a theme park, the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida is a historic destination. Educational and entertaining, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is home to a range of exciting activities and attractions that offer a glimpse into the world of space, science, innovation and imagination. During this stopover, you’ll stay at a 3-star hotel near the NASA center, and if you’re lucky, you might even be able to watch a rocket launch from your hotel! Kennedy Space Center admissions included.
Orlando to Cocoa Beach: 45 minutes
Points of interest: Cocoa Beach

Located 3 hours south of Cocoa Beach, Miami is known for its white sand beaches, warm climate, delicious cuisine, Cuban coffee and Latin American influences. Its most popular sites are Miami Beach, South Beach, Zoo Miami, Bayside Marketplace, Little Havana, Ocean Drive and Wynwood (new outdoor Arts District). This city of more than 6 million inhabitants stretches 175 kilometers from north to south and is made up of 34 municipalities. You will not be bored in Miami with all the possible activities on land and sea all year round. You will stay in a 3 or 4 star hotel on Miami Beach, or in another hotel located less than 5 minutes walk from the beach. Excursion to the Everglades included.
Cocoa Beach to Miami: 3h
Points of interest: Miami

Key Largo is the first of the fabulous Florida Keys and the diving capital of the world. Located just 1 hour south of Miami, it is home to the world’s largest artificial reef, the USS Spiegel Grove, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the African Queen. Everglades National Park is just minutes from Key Largo. Diving, snorkeling and glass-bottom boating in the clear waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are fantastic experiences. Key Largo offers a variety of water activities, including fishing, kayaking and swimming with dolphins. Or, simply relax at your hotel bar with a tropical drink and watch the beautiful sunsets.
Miami to Key Largo: 1h15
Points of interest: Key Largo