13 days in Continental USA Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, then steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, then take in panoramic vistas at Coit Tower, and finally take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. On the 9th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get curious at Exploratorium, steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, and then take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the San Francisco visit planner.

Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to San Francisco is minus 18 hours. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Sydney in January: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 17°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, stop by Times Square, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, and admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the New York City route builder website.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to New York City takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. Traveling from San Francisco to New York City, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Francisco in January, expect nights in New York City to be much colder, around -5°C, while days are little chillier, around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, browse the different shops at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, try to win big at Mandalay Bay, and take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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You can fly from New York City to Las Vegas in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from New York City in January; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 17°C and lows reach 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

On the 18th (Thu), explore the galleries of USS Arizona Memorial, then take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.

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Fly from Las Vegas to Honolulu in 8 hours. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is minus 2 hours. In January, Honolulu is warmer than Las Vegas - with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.