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.

Attractions like Central Park and American Museum of Natural History make great kid-friendly stops. Do your shopping at Fifth Avenue and The Strand Bookstore. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, get a taste of the local shopping with Shopping Girlfriend NYC, and stop by Tiffany & Co..

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our New York City travel route planner.

Kuwait City, Kuwait to New York City is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Kuwait City to New York City, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Kuwait City, expect cooler days and slightly colder nights in New York City, ranging from highs of 10°C to lows of 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): get a taste of the local shopping with Aventura Mall and then take a stroll through Lincoln Road. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through Collins Avenue, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail, and then browse the different shops at Village of Merrick Park.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Miami road trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus, flight, and tram from New York City to Miami in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and tram; or drive. Traveling from New York City in December, expect Miami to be warmer, temps between 32°C and 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): buy something for everyone on your list at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, stop by Barneys New York, then enjoy some music at Bellagio Fountains, and finally shop like a local with The Strip. Here are some ideas for day two: try to win big at Paris Las Vegas, browse the different shops at Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, and then take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas online trip planner .

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Miami to Las Vegas in 8 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Miami to Las Vegas is minus 3 hours. In December, Las Vegas is cooler than Miami - with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Canyon Village Marketplace and Hopi House. Escape the urban bustle at Grand Canyon South Rim and Lookout Studio. Spend the 26th (Wed) exploring nature at Grand Canyon National Park. On the 28th (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Rim Trail, trek along North Kaibab Trail, steep yourself in history at Grand Canyon Railway Depot, and take some stellar pictures from Mather Point.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park tour itinerary planner .

Do a combination of car and flight from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in December, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are slightly colder (8°C), and nights are much colder (-11°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Visiting Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Hayden Valley will get you outdoors. Family-friendly places like Grand Teton and Gibbon Falls will thrill your kids. There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Elephant Back Mountain, stop by Fishing Bridge General Store, and trek along Monument Geyser Basin.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park trip builder .

You can do a combination of bus, flight, and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in December, you will find days in Yellowstone National Park are cooler (-5°C), and nights are slightly colder (-19°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Kids will enjoy Exploratorium and Fort Funston National Park. Escape the urban bustle at Alcatraz Island and Twin Peaks. Go for a jaunt from San Francisco to San Gregorio to see San Gregorio State Beach about 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Ferry Building Marketplace, wander the streets of Union Square, hunt for treasures at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, and take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

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You can do a combination of car and flight from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and subway; or drive. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in January, things will get much hotter in San Francisco: highs are around 17°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Get in touch with nature at Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area and Glacier Point. Spend the 9th (Wed) exploring nature at Elizabeth Lake, Yosemite National Park. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Taft Point, hike along May Lake Trailhead, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, and see the interesting displays at Yosemite Museum Gallery.

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Drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of subway, flight, bus, and taxi. When traveling from San Francisco in January, plan for little chillier days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 7°C, while nights are colder with lows around -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can drive to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Take a break from the city and head to Venice Beach and Boardwalk and Bronson Caves. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Grove and Bergamot Station. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Disneyland Park (in Anaheim) and Montana Avenue (in Santa Monica). And it doesn't end there: enjoy some music at Melrose Trading Post, wander the streets of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and stop by Amoeba Music.

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You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Los Angeles in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in January, things will get much hotter in Los Angeles: highs are around 24°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): take a memorable drive along Makapu'u Point and then enjoy the sand and surf at Kailua Beach Park. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Kapiolani Regional Park and then stroll through Waikiki Beach.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of tram and flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Hawaii Standard Time (HST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Los Angeles in January, things will get a bit warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 32°C and lows about 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.