30 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.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will get to explore 9/11 Memorial and New York Public Library. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, go for a walk through The High Line, don't miss a visit to Times Square, and take in the views from Brooklyn Bridge.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our New York City itinerary maker app.

Bremen, Germany to New York City is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Bremen to New York City is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Bremen in April, expect a bit warmer with lows of 8°C in New York City. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, and then get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, steep yourself in history at Arlington National Cemetery, then pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin.

To see reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Washington DC tour planning site.

Fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from New York City in April, expect nights in Washington DC to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): stop by Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida, stroll through Treasure Island Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at St. Pete Beach. On the 25th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Siesta Beach, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and then get engrossed in the history at The Ringling.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Sarasota trip planner.

You can fly from Washington DC to Sarasota in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Washington DC in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Sarasota: highs are around 33°C and lows about 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to fly 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.

Fort Zachary Taylor and The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step off the beaten path and head to Fishing Charters & Tours and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum. Go for a jaunt from Key West to Big Pine Key to see Bahia Honda State Park about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of Truman Little White House, cruise along The Overseas Highway, identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and take in the pleasant sights at Key West Garden Club.

To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Key West online trip builder.

Getting from Sarasota to Key West by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Sarasota in April since evenings lows in Key West dip to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cathedral Rock and Oak Creek Canyon. Get outdoors at Bell Rock and Broken Arrow Trail. Change things up with a short trip to Arizona Copper Art Museum in Clarkdale (about 32 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: trek along Airport Mesa, stroll through Devil's Bridge Trail, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and cruise along Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179).

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Sedona online visit planner.

You can fly from Key West to Sedona in 10.5 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. While traveling from Key West, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Sedona, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

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.

On the 2nd (Tue), explore the activities along Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, then get great views at Valley View, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Yosemite Valley Loop Trail.

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park tour planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Sedona to Yosemite National Park. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Sedona in May, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be cooler, around 1°C, while days are slightly colder, around 21°C. On the 3rd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Ho'okipa Beach Park and Napili Beach. Explore hidden gems such as Scuba & Snorkeling and Zipline. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lahaina: Helicopter Tours (in Kahului), Wailea (Makena Beach & Wailea Beach) and Maui Brewing Company (in Kihei). The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Nakalele Blowhole, walk around Lahaina Banyan Court, wander the streets of Lahaina Front Street, and look for all kinds of wild species at Kapalua Coastal Trail.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Lahaina road trip planning site.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Yosemite National Park to Lahaina in 13 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Yosemite National Park to Lahaina is minus 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in May: highs in Lahaina hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Kailua-Kona.

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

Visit Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area for some beach relaxation. Take a break from the city and head to Fishing Charters & Tours and Mauna Kea. Take a break from Kailua-Kona with a short trip to Anaehoomalu in Waikoloa, about 40 minutes away. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay), identify plant and animal life at Kanaloa Octopus Farm, stop by Greenwell Farms, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Kahaluu Beach.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Kailua-Kona driving holiday planner.

Fly from Lahaina to Kailua-Kona in 2.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Kailua-Kona can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Koloa.

Kōloa is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Step out of the city life by going to Waimea Canyon State Park and Poipu Beach Park. Relax by the water at Hanalei Beach and Polihale State Park. Step out of Koloa to go to Wainiha and see Na Pali Coast State Park, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Holo Holo Charters, enjoy the sand and surf at Shipwreck Beach, admire the sheer force of Wailua Falls, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Tunnels Beach.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Koloa online trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Kailua-Kona to Koloa in 2.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Koloa can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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 15th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Battleship Missouri Memorial, then appreciate the views at Waimea Valley, and then meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Iolani Palace, explore the galleries of USS Arizona Memorial, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Lanikai Beach.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Honolulu trip itinerary tool.

You can fly from Koloa to Honolulu in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in May, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.