20 days in United States Itinerary

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

On the 7th (Wed), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Dallas World Aquarium, then see the interesting displays at Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and then test your problem-solving skills at The Escape Game Dallas. Keep things going the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, and then get great views at Reunion Tower.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Dallas is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 10 hours. In August, Dallas is slightly colder than Dubai - with highs of 41°C and lows of 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take in the dramatic scenery at Water Wall, and then find something for the whole family at Kemah Boardwalk. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Houston Zoo, then admire the landmark architecture of Christ Church Cathedral, and then admire all the interesting features of Minute Maid Park.

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Getting from Dallas to Houston by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Houston can reach 41°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Kids will enjoy Exploratorium and Japanese Tea Garden. There's much more to do: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum, explore and take pictures at AT&T Park, and wander the streets of Fisherman's Wharf.

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You can fly from Houston to San Francisco in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and train; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Houston in August, expect nights in San Francisco to be a bit cooler, around 17°C, while days are cooler, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, trails, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, get great views at Lookout Point, and look for all kinds of wild species at Hayden Valley.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and car; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park is 1 hour. Expect colder evenings in Yellowstone National Park when traveling from San Francisco in August, with lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and finally see the interesting displays at Yavapai Geology Museum. On the next day, take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, get great views at Powell Point, and then take some stellar pictures from Mather Point.

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Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of car, flight, and bus takes about 12.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car, shuttle, flight, and bus. In August, Grand Canyon National Park is somewhat warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 31°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Orlando.

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.

On the 19th (Mon), get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: discover the magic at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Orlando in 12 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, you will find days in Orlando are somewhat warmer (39°C), and nights are warmer (28°C). On the 21st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): make a trip to Asbury Park Boardwalk, then take a leisurely stroll along Point Pleasant Beach, and then take a leisurely stroll along Jenkinson's Boardwalk. On your second day here, find something for the whole family at Six Flags Great Adventure and then examine the collection at Silverball Pinball Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Orlando to New York City takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Orlando in August; daily highs in New York City reach 34°C and lows reach 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.