16 days in United States Itinerary
16 days in United States Itinerary
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16 days in United States Itinerary
Start: Melbourne
Fly:
13h 30min
1
Honolulu, Oahu
— 1 night
Fly:
7h 30min
2
San Francisco
— 1 night
Fly:
4h 30min
3
Anaheim
— 2 nights
Fly:
4h
4
Las Vegas
— 1 night
Fly:
9h 30min
5
Orlando
— 2 nights
Fly:
6h
6
New York City
— 3 nights
bus + Fly:
26h
End: Melbourne
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1
night
Honolulu, Oahu
1
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Big Pineapple
In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach and then kick back and relax at Kapiolani Regional Park. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll the grounds of USS Arizona Memorial, stroll through Diamond Head State Monument, and then explore the activities along Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Honolulu holiday builder app .
Qingdao, China to Honolulu is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Qingdao to Honolulu due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Qingdao in December: high temperatures in Honolulu hover around 32°C and lows are around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.
Things to do in Honolulu
Highlights from your plan

Waikiki Beach
10:00am, Sun Dec 22

USS Arizona Memorial
10:00am, Mon Dec 23

Diamond Head State Monument
1:30pm, Mon Dec 23
1
night
San Francisco
1
night

City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.On the 24th (Tue), have fun and explore at Exploratorium, identify plant and animal life at Strawberry Hill, and then take in nature's colorful creations at San Francisco Botanical Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Alcatraz Island, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Funston National Park.
For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read San Francisco tour itinerary builder site .
Fly from Honolulu to San Francisco in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and subway; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Honolulu to San Francisco is 2 hours. Traveling from Honolulu in December, expect San Francisco to be much colder, temps between 17°C and 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Anaheim.
Things to do in San Francisco
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Alcatraz Island
10:00am, Wed Dec 25

Exploratorium
10:00am, Tue Dec 24

Fort Funston National Park
2:30pm, Wed Dec 25
2
nights
Anaheim
2
nights

Heart of Orange County
Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.On the 26th (Thu), make an unforgettable trip to Disneyland Park. Keep things going the next day: make an unforgettable trip to Disney California Adventure Park.
To see reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Anaheim tour planner.
You can fly from San Francisco to Anaheim in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and flight; or drive. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Anaheim, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.
Things to do in Anaheim
Highlights from your plan

Disneyland Park
10:00am, Thu Dec 26

Disney California Adventure Park
10:00am, Fri Dec 27
1
night
Las Vegas
1
night

Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, have some family-friendly fun at Adventure Combat Ops, and then admire the local landmark of Bellagio Fountains.
To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas holiday builder .
Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Anaheim to Las Vegas takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Anaheim in December, with highs in Las Vegas at 16°C and lows at 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to travel to Orlando.
Things to do in Las Vegas
Highlights from your plan

Bellagio Fountains
5:30pm, Sat Dec 28

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
10:30am, Sat Dec 28

Apocalypse Vegas
3:30pm, Sat Dec 28
2
nights
Orlando
2
nights

Theme Park Capital of the World
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 Disney's Animal Kingdom and Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 31st (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Orlando Resort.
For reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Orlando travel planner .
Getting from Las Vegas to Orlando by combination of flight, taxi, and train takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Las Vegas to Orlando. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in December; daily highs in Orlando reach 29°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to travel to New York City.
Things to do in Orlando
Highlights from your plan

Disney's Animal Kingdom
10:30am, Mon Dec 30

Walt Disney World Resort
10:00am, Sun Dec 29

Universal Orlando Resort
10:00am, Tue Dec 31
3
nights
New York City
3
nights

Big Apple
Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.Kids will enjoy Central Park and Statue of Liberty National Monument. Go for a jaunt from New York City to Oceanville to see Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge about 1h 55 min away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, make a trip to 9/11 Memorial, and take in the pleasant sights at The High Line.
For more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the New York City trip itinerary maker site .
You can fly from Orlando to New York City in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Orlando in January, with highs in New York City at 5°C and lows at -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in New York City
Side Trip
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Highlights from your plan

Central Park
12:00pm, Wed Jan 1

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
2:00pm, Fri Jan 3

Statue of Liberty National Monument
12:00pm, Sat Jan 4
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