29 days in United States Itinerary

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Fly to Miami, Shuttle to Marathon
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Marathon
— 1 night
Drive
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Key Largo
— 1 night
Fly
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Hilton Head
— 2 nights
Fly
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Pigeon Forge
— 3 nights
Fly
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Custer
— 2 nights
Fly
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Yellowstone National Park
— 5 nights
Fly
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Glacier National Park
— 2 nights
Fly
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Lahaina, Maui
— 4 nights
Fly
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Honolulu, Oahu
— 3 nights
Fly to Merced, Bus to Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park
— 4 nights
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Marathon — 1 night

Heart of the Florida Keys

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.
Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): kick back and relax at Sombrero Beach and then see what you can catch with a fishing tour. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Dolphin Research Center, identify plant and animal life at Sombrero Reef, and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Marathon trip app.

Paris, France to Marathon is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Paris to Marathon due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Paris in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Marathon, with highs around 39°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Key Largo.
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Key Largo — 1 night

Diving Capital of the World

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): admire the majestic nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, and then see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Key Largo road trip app.

You can drive from Marathon to Key Largo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Marathon in July since evenings lows in Key Largo dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to fly to Hilton Head.
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Hilton Head — 2 nights

A Hilton Head vacation may be heaven for a golfer, but the area also offers all kinds of other options for sports fans.
On the 24th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Sea Pines Forest Preserve, kick back and relax at Coligny Beach, and then stroll through Hilton Head Island Bike Trails. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Coastal Discovery Museum, then race across the water with a speed boat tour, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Hilton Head driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Key Largo to Hilton Head takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In July, daily temperatures in Hilton Head can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Pigeon Forge.
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Parks · Outdoors · Wildlife · Museums

Pigeon Forge — 3 nights

Center of Fun in the Smokies

A tiny town with big tourist appeal, Pigeon Forge bills itself as the "Center of Fun in the Smokies." Just a short drive from the national park protecting the diverse plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains, the town features numerous places to visit, such as bars, restaurants, cafes, theaters, and shops.
Family-friendly places like Clingmans Dome and Room Escape Games will thrill your kids. Take a break from the city and head to Tuckaleechee Caverns and Roaring Fork. Go for a jaunt from Pigeon Forge to Bryson City to see River Rafting & Tubing about 54 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take in nature's colorful creations at Parrot Mountain & Gardens, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount LeConte.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Pigeon Forge online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Hilton Head to Pigeon Forge takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Hilton Head in July, Pigeon Forge is slightly colder at night with lows of 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can fly to Custer.
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Custer — 2 nights

Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.
Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): admire all the interesting features of Iron Mountain Road, then admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, then take in the dramatic natural features at Needles Eye Tunnel, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Sylvan Lake. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: engage your brain at The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs and then admire all the interesting features of Wildlife Loop Road.

For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Custer travel route website.

Fly from Pigeon Forge to Custer in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Pigeon Forge in July: high temperatures in Custer hover around 31°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Yellowstone National Park.
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Scenic Drive · Parks · Nature · Outdoors
Side Trip

Yellowstone National Park — 5 nights

World's Largest Collection of Geysers

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.
Explore hidden gems such as Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Firehole Canyon Drive. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Old Faithful and S Rim Trail. And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Elephant Back Mountain, look for all kinds of wild species at Monument Geyser Basin, explore the activities along Morning Glory Pool, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Aurum Geyser.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park driving holiday planning tool.

Getting from Custer to Yellowstone National Park by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Custer in July, things will get little chillier in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 26°C and lows about 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can fly to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 2 nights

Crown of the Continent

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.
Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Virginia Falls, then cruise along Going-to-the-Sun Road, and then appreciate the views at Logan Pass. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sun): trek along Iceberg Lake Trail and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Swiftcurrent Falls.

For more things to do and other tourist information, use the Glacier National Park road trip tool.

Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. In August, Glacier National Park is somewhat warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 33°C and lows of 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can fly to Lahaina.
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Lahaina, Maui — 4 nights

Crown Jewel of Maui

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.
Relax by the water at Napili Beach and Wailea Beach. Get outdoors at Zipline and Haleakala Crater. Explore Lahaina's surroundings by going to Ho'okipa Beach Park (in Paia) and Kihei (Scuba & Snorkeling & Kamaole Beach Park III). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Kapalua Beach, visit Lahaina Front Street, walk around Lahaina Banyan Court, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Maui Ocean Center.

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Traveling by flight from Glacier National Park to Lahaina takes 10.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Glacier National Park in August, plan for much warmer nights in Lahaina, with lows around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Honolulu.
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Honolulu, Oahu — 3 nights

Big Pineapple

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.
Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): see the interesting displays at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, then don't miss a visit to Battleship Missouri Memorial, then steep yourself in history at Iolani Palace, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Koko Crater Railway Trail. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Waimea Bay, admire the verdant scenery at Waimea Valley, and then meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience.

For maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Honolulu online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Lahaina to Honolulu takes 2.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Honolulu can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.
Get outdoors at Glacier Point and Half Dome. Kids will enjoy Yosemite, Tunnel View and Mariposa Grove. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, and steep yourself in history at Pioneer Yosemite History Center.

To find out how to plan a trip to Yosemite National Park, use our trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Honolulu to Yosemite National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 12.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Honolulu to Yosemite National Park is 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Honolulu in August: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Nightlife
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
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