13 days in New York City, Orlando & Dallas Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Six Flags Great Adventure. Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Washington Crossing Historic Park (in Washington Crossing), Asbury Park (Asbury Park Boardwalk & Silverball Pinball Museum) and Point Pleasant Beach (in Point Pleasant Beach). Pack the 13th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Sesame Place. Next up on the itinerary: cool off at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to New York City is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to New York City is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Dubai in July, things will get colder in New York City: highs are around 35°C and lows about 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Walt Disney World Resort and Happily Ever After Fireworks. Take a break from Orlando with a short trip to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, about 1h 45 min away. Have a day of magic on the 15th (Mon) at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Next up on the itinerary: discover the magic at Epcot, don't miss a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and cool off at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Orlando takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Orlando sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel to Dallas.

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at The Dallas World Aquarium, then see the interesting displays at Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and then appreciate the history behind Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Top O'Hill Terrace, get to know the resident critters at Fort Worth Zoo, and then examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.

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You can fly from Orlando to Dallas in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Orlando to Dallas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In July in Dallas, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 30°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.