20 days in New York City, Los Angeles & Kapolei Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, Grand Central Terminal, and other attractions. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dumbo and Washington Square Park. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of The Oculus and wander the streets of Fifth Avenue.

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Istanbul, Turkey to New York City is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Istanbul to New York City is minus 8 hours. In June in New York City, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to fly 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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Griffith Observatory, Universal Studios Hollywood, Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and other attractions. Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and then see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory. Keep things going the next day: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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You can fly from New York City to Los Angeles in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Los Angeles is minus 3 hours. In June in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 19°C at night. On the 21st (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Kapolei.

Kapolei is a master-planned community in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, on the island of Oahu. Discover out-of-the-way places like Paradise Cove Beach and Ko Olina Golf Club. Get some cultural insight at Ko Olina Marina and Naval Air Museum Barbers Point. Explore Kapolei's surroundings by going to Haleiwa (Haleiwa Art Gallery, Pupukea Beach Park, &more), Horseback Riding Tours (in Kahuku) and Kane'ohe Bay (in Kaneohe). The adventure continues: get close to the beloved marine mammals with Trident Adventures, stroll around Ko'Olina Beach Park, see the interesting displays at Hawaii Plantation Village, and enjoy the sand and surf at Keawaula (Yokohama Beach).

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Fly from Los Angeles to Kapolei in 7.5 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles to Kapolei, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in June: high temperatures in Kapolei hover around 35°C and lows are around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to fly to New York City.

The High Line has been added to your itinerary. Keep things going the next day: walk around The High Line and then wander the streets of Upper West Side.

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You can fly from Kapolei to New York City in 13 hours. The time zone changes from Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 5 hour difference. Traveling from Kapolei in June, things will get a bit cooler in New York City: highs are around 31°C and lows about 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can fly back home.