19 days in United States Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): have fun and explore at Exploratorium and then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island. On your second day here, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, then enjoy the sand and surf at China Beach, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and finally have fun at RocketBoat.

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Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 17-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and subway; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. Traveling from Sydney to San Francisco, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Las Vegas.

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

Attractions like Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and The Roller Coaster make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Las Vegas' surroundings by going to Hoover Dam (in Boulder City) and Valley of Fire State Park (in Overton). Next up on the itinerary: ponder the design of Bellagio Fountains, have some family-friendly fun at Dig This, take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas, and try your luck at Casino at the Venetian.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and flight; or drive. When traveling from San Francisco in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Los Angeles.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Disneyland Park and Griffith Observatory. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park & Downtown Disney). Pack the 3rd (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Getty Center, stroll through Venice Beach and Boardwalk, get your game on at Virtual Room Los Angeles, and take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier.

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Fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in November; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 28°C and lows reach 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like USS Arizona Memorial and Diamond Head State Monument. Explore Honolulu's surroundings by going to Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park & Waimea Bay) and Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, see the interesting displays at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, and contemplate the waterfront views at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.

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Fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of tram and flight. Traveling from Los Angeles to Honolulu, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in November: high temperatures in Honolulu hover around 34°C and lows are around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.