17 days in United States Itinerary

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

Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, have some family-friendly fun at The Roller Coaster, try your luck at Paris Las Vegas, and take a stroll through The Strip.

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Cebu City, Philippines to Las Vegas is an approximately 22-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference moving from Philippines Time (PHT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 16 hours. While traveling from Cebu City, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 45°C to lows of 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

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

On the 15th (Thu), admire the majestic nature at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Stanford University, and then admire the masterpieces at Cantor Arts Center. On the 16th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: immerse yourself in nature at Big Basin Redwoods State Park and then examine the collection at Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to San Francisco takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect cooler days and slightly colder nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Venture out of the city with trips to Indiana Dunes State Park (in Chesterton) and Riverwalk Lot (in Naperville). There's still lots to do: get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, contemplate the long history of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, examine the collection at Oriental Institute Museum, and wander the streets of Chicago Chinatown.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Chicago in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 2 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in August: high temperatures in Chicago hover around 33°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Princeton University (in Princeton), Grounds For Sculpture (in Hamilton) and Asbury Park Boardwalk (in Asbury Park). Pack the 25th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Sesame Place. There's still lots to do: take a leisurely stroll along Coney Island USA, browse the eclectic array of goods at The Annex / Hell's Kitchen Flea Market, get in on the family fun at Six Flags Great Adventure, and explore the activities along New York Harbor.

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Do a combination of flight and bus from Chicago to New York City in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can travel back home.