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.

Attractions like Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Point Pleasant Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Jackson (Six Flags Great Adventure & Six Flags Hurricane Harbor), Washington Crossing Historic Park (in Washington Crossing) and Asbury Park (Asbury Park Boardwalk & Silverball Pinball Museum). Pack the 13th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Sesame Place.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to New York City is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to New York City is minus 9 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Dubai in July, with highs in New York City at 35°C and lows at 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can 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. Explore Orlando's surroundings by going to Busch Gardens (in Tampa) and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (in Anaheim). Have a day of magic on the 15th (Mon) at Disney's Animal Kingdom. There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Epcot, make an unforgettable trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios, and make a splash at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

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Fly from New York City to Orlando in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Orlando can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

On the 19th (Fri), observe the fascinating underwater world at Dallas World Aquarium, then examine the collection at Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and then steep yourself in history at Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District. On the 20th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Top O'Hill Terrace, then admire nature's wide array of creatures 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. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Orlando to Dallas. In July, daily temperatures in Dallas can reach 41°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can travel back home.