49 days in United States Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Change things up with these side-trips from Seattle: Meerkerk Gardens (in Greenbank), Causland Memorial Park (in Anacortes) and Mount Vernon (Roozengaarde Display Garden & Tulip Town). There's lots more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass, get some jogging in at Discovery Park, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Whidbey Island Distillery, and enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle.

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Port Angeles to Seattle is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry; or take a bus. Traveling from Port Angeles in April, expect nights in Seattle to be about the same, around 46°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Las Cruces.

Las Cruces, also known as "The City of the Crosses", is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. Explore Las Cruces' surroundings by going to Deming (Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, Deming Arts Center, &more), War Eagles Air Museum (in Santa Teresa) and New Mexico Museum of Space History (in Alamogordo). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at White Sands National Monument, make a trip to Mesilla Plaza, get a new perspective on nature at Museum of Nature & Science, and take in breathtaking views at Soledad Canyon Day Use Area.

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Getting from Seattle to Las Cruces by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Seattle in April, expect nights in Las Cruces to be about the same, around 46°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, don't miss a visit to Jackson Square, and examine the collection at New Orleans Museum of Art.

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Fly from Las Cruces to New Orleans in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 1 hour. When traveling from Las Cruces in April, plan for a bit cooler days in New Orleans, with highs around 71°F, while nights are much hotter with lows around 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orlando: Circle B Bar Reserve (in Lakeland), Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center (in The Villages) and Gypsy Gold Horse Farm (in Ocala). Have a day of magic on the 15th (Mon) at Walt Disney World Resort. Have a day of magic on the 11th (Thu) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort, get curious at NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

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You can fly from New Orleans to Orlando in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from New Orleans in May: highs in Orlando hover around 88°F, while lows dip to 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.