23 days in United States 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 inner history buff will appreciate 9/11 Memorial and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, and tour the pleasant surroundings at The High Line.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the New York City trip planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to New York City is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Israel Standard Time (IST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 7 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Tel Aviv in September, with highs in New York City at 31°C and lows at 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can fly to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Bonaventure Cemetery and Olde Pink House. Visit City Market and Fort Pulaski National Monument for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Savannah: Tybee Island (Tybee Island Light Station And Museum & Tybee Island Beach). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Congregation Mickve Israel, explore the different monuments and memorials at Colonial Park Cemetery, don't miss a visit to Historic River Street, and contemplate the long history of Savannah Historic District.

To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Savannah online route maker.

Fly from New York City to Savannah in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in September, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): explore and take pictures at The Overseas Highway, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then steep yourself in history at Truman Little White House, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Key West Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Fort Zachary Taylor, view the masterpieces at 7 Artists & Friends Key West, and then look for gifts at We Cycle.

To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Key West trip itinerary builder site.

You can fly from Savannah to Key West in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Savannah in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Key West, with lows around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to fly to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, appreciate the extensive heritage of Canyon Road, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Loretto Chapel. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Santa Fe Plaza, admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, then take an in-depth tour of New Mexico History Museum, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Bandelier National Monument.

To see ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Santa Fe online tour builder.

Traveling by flight from Key West to Santa Fe takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Key West in September: highs in Santa Fe hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Mon): take a memorable drive along Zion Shuttle and then admire all the interesting features of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Fe to Zion National Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. September in Zion National Park sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Grand Prismatic Spring. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin, admire the sheer force of Mystic Falls Trail, take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, and explore the stunning scenery at S Rim Trail.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park trip planner.

Getting from Zion National Park to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Zion National Park in September, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be little chillier, around 0°C, while days are cooler, around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.

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

On the 29th (Fri), steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, then browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, and finally take a stroll through Union Square. Keep things going the next day: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, then contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, and then wander the streets of Chinatown.

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Getting from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, train, and subway. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly 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.

On the 1st (Sun), examine the collection at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, then step aboard Battleship Missouri Memorial, then explore the different monuments and memorials at USS Arizona Memorial, and finally stroll the grounds of National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, enjoy the sand and surf at Lanikai Beach, and then trek along Koko Crater Railway Trail.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Honolulu takes 7 hours. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is minus 2 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in September, with highs in Honolulu at 36°C and lows at 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to fly to Lahaina.

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Ho'okipa Beach Park, then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Wailea Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Kapalua Beach, then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then stroll around Lahaina Banyan Court, and finally take a stroll through Lahaina Front Street.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Lahaina trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Honolulu to Lahaina takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in October, and nighttime lows around 26°C. On the 5th (Thu), you're off to home.