14 days in Continental USA Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through El Pueblo de Los Angeles, don't miss a visit to Two Rodeo Drive, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Santa Monica State Beach.

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Auckland, New Zealand to Los Angeles is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll gain 20 hours traveling from Auckland to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Auckland in September, expect nights in Los Angeles to be somewhat warmer, around 22°C, while days are much hotter, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, then go for a walk through Lombard Street, and finally take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in September, expect San Francisco to be little chillier, temps between 28°C and 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the natural beauty of Lone Star Geyser, appreciate the extensive heritage of S Rim Trail, and get great views at Lookout Point.

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Fly from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Traveling from San Francisco in September, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be colder, around 0°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Grand Teton National Park.

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Grand Teton.

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Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Grand Teton National Park: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Aspen.

Known as a ski resort town, Aspen's history goes back to its roots as a silver-mining village tucked away in an isolated valley of the Rocky Mountains.

On the 25th (Mon), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maroon Bells. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the history behind The John Denver Sanctuary and then trek along Maroon Lake Scenic Trail.

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Traveling by flight from Grand Teton National Park to Aspen takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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: don't miss a visit to Central Park, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, and explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Traveling by flight from Aspen to New York City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Aspen to New York City due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Aspen in September, plan for a bit warmer days in New York City, with highs around 31°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 22°C. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.