20 days in United States Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Santa Monica State Beach and Hollywood Bowl Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: San Clemente Pier (in San Clemente), San Diego Bay Walk (in San Diego) and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (in Simi Valley). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The Broad, make a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, and listen to music at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Los Angeles is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Los Angeles is minus 9 hours. While traveling from Amsterdam, expect warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 19°C. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Palm Springs.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Joshua Tree National Park and San Jacinto Mountain. Step out of Palm Springs with an excursion to Wine Tours & Tastings in Temecula--about 1h 15 min away.

For photos and tourist information, use the Palm Springs online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to Palm Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Los Angeles in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Palm Springs: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Laughlin.

Laughlin is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Step off the beaten path and head to Boat Tours & Water Sports and Goffs Ghost Town. Explore Laughlin's surroundings by going to Essex (Providence Mountains State Recreation Area & Mitchell Caverns) and Hole in the Wall (in Cima). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection, try your luck at Golden Nugget Casino Laughlin, go for a walk through Riverwalk Trail, and learn insider's secrets on Laughlin Tours.

For photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Laughlin trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Palm Springs to Laughlin takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Palm Springs to Laughlin due to the time zone difference. In October in Laughlin, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Food Tours and Shelby American Inc. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Counts Kustoms, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, try your luck at Palazzo Resort Casino, and bet on your favorite at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Las Vegas travel itinerary planner.

Drive from Laughlin to Las Vegas in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Laughlin to Las Vegas is minus 1 hour. In October, Las Vegas is a bit cooler than Laughlin - with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.