7 Nights: Coco Key Hotel & Water Park Resort, Orlando

Your Orlando & Florida Gulf Coast Self Drive adventure starts with your flight from the UK to Orlando. Pick up your hire car at the airport and transfer to your chosen accommodation for a seven-night stay.

A city nestled in central Florida; Orlando is home to over a dozen theme parks and water parks. Over the course of the next seven days you'll discover a plethora of exciting experiences; visit Walt Disney World and see parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot or enjoy a family day out at the movie-themed Universal Studios and Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Drive a little further from Orlando to uncover the real feel of Florida at Bok Tower Gardens and see acres of ferns, palms, oaks, and pines as well as camellias and magnolia blooms.

Go behind the scenes at NASA when you step into the Kennedy Space Centre; walk through the giants of space travel and come face-to-face with the real Space Shuttle Atlantis. Drive approximately 45 minutes from the Disney area and embark an Airboat Tour or enjoy the thrill of a Drive-thru Safari Adventure. Challenge yourself to an unforgettable outdoor experience at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park and meet over 1,300 fascinating animals at ZooTampa at Lowry Park.

3 Nights: Postcard Inn on the Beach, St. Pete's Beach

Drive from Orlando to Florida Gulf Coast and enjoy a three-night stay here in your chosen hotel.

A place known for its white sands, beautiful wildlife, cultural riches, and mangrove swamps - Florida's Gulf Coast. Head down to the immaculate shores of Siesta Key Beach to start your visit. St Armands Circle, approximately ten minutes away, is your go-to for high-end shopping and fine dining or Coconut Point offers impressive retail opportunities. Spend time with the family at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to learn about over 100 marine species, including dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, seahorses, manta rays, and more.

Pay a visit to The John and Mable Ringing Museum of Art on a Monday for free entry and see circus memorabilia, history, and art on display in the setting of a giant mansion. Wander Naples Botanical Garden to enjoy the incredible themed greenery, with influences from Asia, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Look for seashells at Indian Rocks, hidden between Clearwater and St Petersburg. Spot alligators on an airboat ride at Myakka River State Park.

On day 11, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the UK.