31 days in Orlando & New York City Itinerary

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.

Head to Duncan McClellan Gallery and Winter Garden Farmers Marketfor some retail therapy. Escape the urban bustle at Discovery Cove and Canaveral National Seashore. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orlando: Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary (in Hudson), Fishing Charters & Tours (in Port Canaveral) and Nature & Wildlife Tours (in Melbourne). The adventure continues: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, view the masterpieces at Graphi-ko Gallery, admire the masterpieces at Imagine Museum, and get in on the family fun at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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Melbourne, Australia to Orlando is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -15 hour difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in July; daily highs in Orlando reach 38°C and lows reach 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can travel to New York City.

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

Visit 9/11 Memorial and St. Patrick's Cathedral for their historical value. Shop till you drop at Fifth Avenue and West Village. Change things up with these side-trips from New York City: DM Weil Gallery (in New Paltz), The Coastal Center at Milford Point (in Milford) and Sam's Point Preserve (in Cragsmoor). There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Times Square, learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the New York City journey maker.

Traveling by flight from Orlando to New York City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Orlando, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in New York City, ranging from highs of 35°C to lows of 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.