60 days in United States Itinerary

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like St. Louis Cathedral and Garden District. Get some cultural insight at The National WWII Museum and The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA. Get out of town with these interesting New Orleans side-trips: Whitney Plantation (in Wallace), Vacherie (Oak Alley Plantation & Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site) and Houmas House Plantation and Gardens (in Darrow). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square, take a memorable tour with Happiness Bayou Tours, and take a stroll through Royal Street.

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Melbourne, Australia to New Orleans is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -16 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Melbourne in March: highs in New Orleans hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

Get some historical perspective at Fort Zachary Taylor and Key West Garden Club. Do some cultural sightseeing at Truman Little White House and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum. Spend the 27th (Sun) exploring nature at Dry Tortugas National Park. And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, view the masterpieces at Alan S. Maltz Gallery, and contemplate the long history of Curry Mansion.

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You can fly from New Orleans to Key West in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Traveling from New Orleans in March, expect Key West to be somewhat warmer, temps between 30°C and 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can drive to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

Step out of the city life by going to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dolphin Research Center. Relax by the water at Bahia Honda State Park and Sombrero Beach. Take a break from Marathon with a short trip to Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center in Tavernier, about 58 minutes away. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital, snap pictures at Seven Mile Bridge, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Traveling by car from Key West to Marathon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. March in Marathon sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can drive to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. Get some cultural insight at The Dali Museum and Ca d'Zan. Appreciate the collections at The Ringling and Duncan McClellan Gallery. Explore Sarasota's surroundings by going to Treasure Island Beach (in Treasure Island), Caspersen Beach (in Venice) and Edison and Ford Winter Estates (in Fort Myers). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, kick back and relax at Siesta Beach, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Bowman's Beach.

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Traveling by car from Marathon to Sarasota takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Sarasota when traveling from Marathon in April, with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can drive to St. Augustine.

St. Get some cultural insight at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc. and Fort Matanzas National Monument. You'll get in some beach time at St. Augustine Beach and Beach at Daytona Beach. Get out of town with these interesting St. Augustine side-trips: Fort Clinch State Park (in Fernandina Beach) and Ormond Beach (in Ormond Beach). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, identify plant and animal life at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, see the interesting displays at Lightner Museum, and deepen your understanding at Flagler College.

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Traveling by car from Sarasota to St. Augustine takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Sarasota in April: highs in St. Augustine hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can drive to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Tybee Island Lighthouse Museum. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Coligny Beach and Tybee Island Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Savannah: Hilton Head (Dolphin & Whale Watching & Hilton Head Island Bike Trails). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace, admire the landmark architecture of Mickve Israel Temple, appreciate the extensive heritage of Fort Pulaski National Monument, and stroll the grounds of Bonaventure Cemetery.

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Getting from St. Augustine to Savannah by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from St. Augustine in April since evenings lows in Savannah dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can drive to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Fort Sumter National Monument and Patriots Point. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Brookgreen Gardens and Warren Lasch Conservation Center - H.L. Hunley Submarine. There's still lots to do: stroll through Angel Oak Tree, contemplate the long history of Boone Hall Plantation, admire the natural beauty at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Charleston route builder app.

Drive from Savannah to Charleston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. April in Charleston sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Step off the beaten path and head to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and New York Public Library. And it doesn't end there: pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Memorial, tour the pleasant surroundings at Central Park, snap pictures at Brooklyn Bridge, and enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock.

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You can fly from Charleston to New York City in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Charleston in April: high temperatures in New York City hover around 19°C and lows are around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sedona.

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

Get outdoors at Cathedral Rock and Oak Creek Canyon. Step off the beaten path and head to Bell Rock and Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179). Change things up with these side-trips from Sedona: Bearizona Wildlife Park (in Williams), Montezuma Castle National Monument (in Camp Verde) and Walnut Canyon National Monument (in Flagstaff). There's much more to do: immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock State Park, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, hike along Boynton Canyon Trail, and stroll through Broken Arrow Trail.

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You can fly from New York City to Sedona in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from New York City in April, you will find days in Sedona are somewhat warmer (26°C), and nights are about the same (10°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Bright Angel Trail and Yavapai Geology Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to South Kaibab Trail and Mather Point. There's lots more to do: trek along Rim Trail, admire all the interesting features of East Rim Drive, don't miss a visit to Grand Canyon Railway Depot, and take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim.

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Getting from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. When traveling from Sedona in April, plan for slightly colder days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 19°C, while nights are cooler with lows around -3°C. On the 1st (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Punalu‘U Beach and Papakōlea Green Sand Beach. Get some cultural insight at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Jagger Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kailua-Kona: Akaka Falls State Park (in Hilo), Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (in Papaikou) and Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area (in Puako). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mauna Kea, cruise along Saddle Road, and cast your line with a fishing tour.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Kailua-Kona in 13.5 hours. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Kailua-Kona due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Kailua-Kona: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel 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.

You'll get in some beach time at Ho'okipa Beach Park and Kamaole Beach Park II. Explore hidden gems such as Haleakala Crater and Kapalua Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Lahaina: Wailea (Makena Beach & Wailea Beach) and Kamaole Beach Park III (in Kihei). The adventure continues: trek along Kapalua Coastal Trail, get interesting insight from Tours, tour the pleasant surroundings at Napili Beach, and contemplate the geological forces at Molokini Crater.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Lahaina tour planner.

You can fly from Kailua-Kona to Lahaina in 4.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough 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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Lanikai Beach and Sunset Beach Park. Iolani Palace and Bishop Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Haleiwa (Waimea Valley & Shark Diving) and Byodo-In Temple (in Kaneohe). Next up on the itinerary: explore and take pictures at Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and stroll the grounds of USS Arizona Memorial.

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You can fly from Lahaina to Honolulu in 3.5 hours. May in Honolulu sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night. On the 17th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.