36 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Heights Promenade. The Met Cloisters and St. Patrick's Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take a memorable tour with Tours, examine the collection at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, and admire the masterpieces at Frick Collection.

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Durban, South Africa to New York City is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Durban to New York City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Durban in July, expect New York City to be somewhat warmer, temps between 35°C and 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) 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.

You'll get in some beach time at Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Wynwood Walls and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Miami: Hollywood Beach (in Hollywood) and Swim with Dolphins (in Key Largo). Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and see the interesting displays at Lock & Load Museum.

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Getting from New York City to Miami by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from New York City in July, Miami is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Take a break from the city and head to Lakefront Trail and Grand Mere State Park. The Art Institute of Chicago and Museum of Science and Industry will appeal to museum buffs. The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Chicago Riverwalk, admire the landmark architecture of Chicago Cultural Center, take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, and engage your brain at Field Museum.

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Fly from Miami to Chicago in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Miami in July; daily highs in Chicago reach 33°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Denver.

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

Do your shopping at Denver Botanic Gardens and Images of Rocky Mountain National Park. Your inner history buff will appreciate Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum and Hotel de Paris Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Denver side-trips: Estes Park (Horseback Riding Tours & Off-Road Tours) and Summit Lake Park (in Idaho Springs). There's much more to do: explore and take pictures at Mount Evans Scenic Byway, engage your brain at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Evans, and steep yourself in history at Molly Brown House Museum.

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Fly from Chicago to Denver in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Denver due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in July, plan for little chillier nights in Denver, with lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to travel to Aspen.

Known as a ski resort town, Aspen's history goes back to its roots as a silver-mining village tucked away in an isolated valley of the Rocky Mountains.

Get outdoors at Maroon Bells and Hanging Lake Trail. Discover out-of-the-way places like Independence Pass and Maroon Lake Scenic Trail. Step out of Aspen to go to Glenwood Springs and see River Rafting & Tubing, which is approximately 56 minutes away. The adventure continues: stroll through The John Denver Sanctuary.

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You can fly from Denver to Aspen in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Denver in July, things will get little chillier in Aspen: highs are around 32°C and lows about 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

On the 1st (Mon), see Off-Road Tours, explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

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Traveling by flight from Aspen to Page takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or drive. Traveling from Aspen in July, expect nights in Page to be warmer, around 26°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 43°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

Visiting Grand Canyon South Rim and Rim Trail will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Bright Angel Trail and Bar 10 Ranch Activities. There's still lots to do: trek along North Kaibab Trail and explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon.

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Getting from Page to Grand Canyon National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Page in August, things will get a bit cooler in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Sedona.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Cathedral Rock and Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179). Step off the beaten path and head to Oak Creek Canyon and Spas. Change things up with these side-trips from Sedona: Flagstaff (Wupatki National Monument & Walnut Canyon National Monument). It doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Bell Rock.

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Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona by car takes about 2.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August: high temperatures in Sedona hover around 37°C and lows are around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel 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.

You'll explore and learn at The Getty Center and Diorama-museum of Bhagavad-gita. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and Santa Monica State Beach. Step out of Los Angeles with an excursion to Dolphin & Whale Watching in Dana Point--about 1h 10 min away. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, see the interesting displays at Petersen Automotive Museum, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Santa Monica Bay.

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Getting from Sedona to Los Angeles by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Sedona to Los Angeles is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Sedona in August: highs in Los Angeles hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can travel to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

On the 11th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Meeks Bay Beach, kick back and relax at Baldwin Beach, and then kick back and relax at Kiva Beach.

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Do a combination of flight and bus from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect colder evenings in South Lake Tahoe when traveling from Los Angeles in August, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to drive to San Francisco.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Muir Woods National Monument and Walt Disney Family Museum. Get outdoors at Alcatraz Island and Marin Headlands. There's still lots to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Presidio of San Francisco, see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum, stroll through Lands End, and take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

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Getting from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. When traveling from South Lake Tahoe in August, plan for a bit cooler days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Battleship Missouri Memorial and Scuba & Snorkeling. Get some cultural insight at Iolani Palace and USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park, Skydiving, & more), Lanikai Beach (in Kailua) and Byodo-In Temple (in Kaneohe). There's still lots to do: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Sharks Cove, get engrossed in the history at Queen Emma Summer Palace, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Koko Crater Railway Trail.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Honolulu takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from San Francisco to Honolulu, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Francisco in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 36°C and lows about 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel back home.