33 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and New York Public Library. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and St. Patrick's Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. And it doesn't end there: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, wander the streets of Times Square, make a trip to Rockefeller Center, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the New York City day trip planning website.

Dusseldorf, Germany to New York City is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. In April, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Hilton Head.

A Hilton Head vacation may be heaven for a golfer, but the area also offers all kinds of other options for sports fans.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Sea Pines Forest Preserve, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hilton Head Island Bike Trails, then enjoy the sand and surf at Coligny Beach, and finally race across the water with a speed boat tour.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Hilton Head travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from New York City to Hilton Head in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in April, with highs in Hilton Head at 27°C and lows at 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to St. Augustine.

St. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): gain insight at Flagler College, look for all kinds of wild species at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, get engrossed in the history at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., then enjoy the sand and surf at St. Augustine Beach, and finally sample the fine beverages at St. Augustine Distillery.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the St. Augustine trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Hilton Head to St. Augustine takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Key Largo.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, immerse yourself in nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, then step aboard African Queen Canal Cruise, and finally see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Key Largo trip planning website.

Fly from St. Augustine to Key Largo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from St. Augustine in April since evenings lows in Key Largo dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive 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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Fort Zachary Taylor and Sombrero Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Turtle Hospital and Bahia Honda State Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Key West: Seven Mile Bridge (in Marathon) and Dolphin Research Center (in Grassy Key). There's much more to do: cast your line with a fishing tour, examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and visit a coastal fixture at Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Key West trip builder app.

You can drive from Key Largo to Key West in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. April in Key West sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): admire the majestic nature at Fort De Soto Park, enjoy the sand and surf at St. Pete Beach, then stroll through Treasure Island Beach, and finally explore the world behind art at The Dali Museum. Keep things going the next day: glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, enjoy the sand and surf at Siesta Beach, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and finally explore the world behind art at The Ringling.

For maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Sarasota trip planner.

Fly from Key West to Sarasota in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Key West in April since evenings lows in Sarasota dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

On the 30th (Sun), discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at St. Andrews State Park, and then kick back and relax at Panama City Beach.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Panama City Beach attractions planning website.

Getting from Sarasota to Panama City Beach by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Panama City Beach when traveling from Sarasota in April, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): examine the collection at The Mob Museum, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, then take an in-depth tour of Titanic, and finally take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of The LINQ Promenade, explore the world behind art at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, then get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally examine the collection at The Neon Museum.

For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas tour itinerary planning app.

Fly from Panama City Beach to Las Vegas in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. April in Las Vegas sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, visit Chinatown, then take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and finally take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, then get curious at California Academy of Sciences, then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and finally walk around Golden Gate Park.

To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Las Vegas to San Francisco in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in May; daily highs in San Francisco reach 24°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mauna Kea, then explore the striking landscape of Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, then look for gifts at Greenwell Farms, and finally cast your line with a fishing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Puukohola National Historic Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, then enjoy the sand and surf at Anaehoomalu, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay).

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Kailua-Kona journey maker website.

You can fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in 7 hours. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in May, expect Kailua-Kona to be a bit warmer, temps between 33°C and 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Koloa.

Kōloa is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Waimea Canyon State Park and Holo Holo Charters. Escape the urban bustle at Poipu Beach Park and Polihale State Park. Explore Koloa's surroundings by going to Na Pali Coast State Park (in Wainiha), Wailua River State Park (in Wailua) and Hanalei Beach (in Hanalei). There's still lots to do: stroll through Shipwreck Beach, kick back and relax at Tunnels Beach, take in the dramatic scenery at Wailua Falls, and trek along Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Koloa road trip app.

Getting from Kailua-Kona to Koloa by flight takes about 2.5 hours. In May in Koloa, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 25°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Get outdoors at Zipline and Wailea Beach. Relax by the water at Ho'okipa Beach Park and Napili Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lahaina: Kihei (Scuba & Snorkeling & Kamaole Beach Park II), Makena Beach (in Wailea) and Helicopter Tours (in Kahului). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Kapalua Coastal Trail, walk around Lahaina Banyan Court, experience rural life at Maui Tropical Plantation, and stop by Lahaina Front Street.

For other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Lahaina trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Koloa to Lahaina by flight takes about 2.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Sedona.

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

Get outdoors at Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock. Explore hidden gems such as Devil's Bridge Trail and Red Rock State Park. There's much more to do: hike along Broken Arrow Trail, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Airport Mesa, and take a memorable drive along Oak Creek Canyon.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Sedona online trip itinerary maker.

Fly from Lahaina to Sedona in 10.5 hours. Traveling from Lahaina to Sedona, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lahaina in May, Sedona is a bit cooler at night with lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Bright Angel Trail and Lipan Point. Get outdoors at South Kaibab Trail and Rim Trail. The adventure continues: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim and cruise along East Rim Drive.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park online road trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Sedona in May: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): admire the majestic nature at Dead Horse Point State Park, then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and then skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sat): take in the awesome beauty at Canyonlands National Park.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Moab holiday planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Moab in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, things will get a bit warmer in Moab: highs are around 28°C and lows about 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can travel back home.