14 days in United States Itinerary

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, take in the views from Brooklyn Bridge, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, and appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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Manchester, UK to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Manchester in July, with highs in New York City at 35°C and lows at 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

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You can fly from New York City to San Francisco in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to San Francisco. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from New York City in July: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 26°C and lows are around 16°C. You'll set off for Las Vegas on the 31st (Mon).

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

Go for a jaunt from Las Vegas to Boulder City to see Hoover Dam about 50 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, admire the majestic nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, try your luck at New York New York Casino, and shop like a local with The Strip.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. In July, Las Vegas is warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 47°C and lows of 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can fly to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

On the 4th (Fri), stop by Faulkner House Books, admire the landmark architecture of St. Louis Cathedral, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square, then go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and finally surround yourself with nature on Happiness Bayou Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, then see the interesting displays at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Sazerac House.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to New Orleans takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas to New Orleans, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in August: highs in New Orleans hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can fly back home.