39 days in United States Itinerary

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Take a break from Honolulu with a short trip to Kailua Beach Park in Kailua, about 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: stroll the grounds of USS Arizona Memorial, look for all kinds of wild species at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, kick back and relax at Waikiki Beach, and examine the collection at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park.

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Brisbane, Australia to Honolulu is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (Queensland) to Hawaii Standard Time, which is usually a -20 hour difference. In December in Honolulu, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel to Kihei.

Stretching over 9.7 km (6 mi) of pristine south Maui coastline, Kihei is the island's driest and sunniest region, making it a perfect location for water activities and beach leisure.

On the 19th (Sat), admire the majestic nature at Iao Valley, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Maui Ocean Center, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kamaole Beach Park III.

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Traveling by flight from Honolulu to Kihei takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of flight and car. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in December, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for nature, museums, nightlife, shopping, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, make a trip to Golden Gate Park, shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Twin Peaks.

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Traveling by flight from Kihei to San Francisco takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Hawaii Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Kihei in December; daily highs in San Francisco reach 17°C and lows reach 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) 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.

On the 25th (Fri), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, make a trip to Olmsted Point, trek along May Lake Trailhead, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Tuolumne Meadows.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. When traveling from San Francisco in December, plan for a bit cooler days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 9°C, while nights are much colder with lows around -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

On the 28th (Mon), explore and take pictures at Fenway Park, explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Trinity Church.

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Getting from Yosemite National Park to Boston by combination of car and flight takes about 11 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Boston, with lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire all the interesting features of The High Line, browse the exhibits of 9/11 Memorial, and admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Boston to New York City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. December in New York City sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time to travel 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.

Washington DC is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, zoos & aquariums, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, ponder the world of politics at Library of Congress, and take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Washington DC trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In January, daytime highs in Washington DC are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Toronto.

Toronto is a city in Woodson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. Make your Toronto itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Washington DC to Toronto. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Washington DC in January, expect a bit cooler with lows of -5°C in Toronto. You will leave for Las Vegas on the 7th (Thu).

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

Step out of Las Vegas with an excursion to Hoover Dam in Boulder City--about 50 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the local landmark of Bellagio Fountains, try to win big at New York New York Casino, examine the collection at The Mob Museum, and get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

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Explore your travel options from Toronto to Las Vegas with the Route module. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Toronto in January, things will get a bit warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 17°C and lows about 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time 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.

Go for a jaunt from Los Angeles to Anaheim to see Disneyland Park about 30 minutes away. Pack the 14th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, and admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Las Vegas in January: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 24°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride 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.

On the 16th (Sat), trek along Bright Angel Trail. On the 17th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get great views at Mather Point, then tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, and then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon National Park in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. In January, Grand Canyon National Park is much colder than Los Angeles - with highs of 7°C and lows of -11°C. On the 18th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Orlando.

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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): make an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Wed): find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Orlando in 12 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Orlando, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in January; daily highs in Orlando reach 25°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.