60 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 the city and head to Lanikai Beach and Ko Olina Lagoons. USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park and Iolani Palace will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Honolulu: Polynesian Cultural Center (in Laie), Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea) and Swim with Dolphins (in Waianae). Next up on the itinerary: hike along Koko Crater Railway Trail, meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, appreciate the views at Waimea Valley, and stroll through Waikiki Beach.

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Boracay, Philippines to Honolulu is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of ferry, bus, and flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and flight. The time zone changes from Philippines Time (PHT) to Hawaii Standard Time (HST), which is usually a -18 hour difference. In November, daily temperatures in Honolulu can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Poipu.

Poipū is a census-designated place in Kauai County on the southern side of the island of Kauai in the U.S. Relax by the water at Poipu Beach Park and Polihale State Park. Get outdoors at Waimea Canyon State Park and Wailua Falls. Change things up with these side-trips from Poipu: Na Pali Coast State Park (in Wainiha), Kayaking & Canoeing (in Kapaa) and Hanalei Beach (in Hanalei). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kalalau Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at Spouting Horn, kick back and relax at Tunnels Beach, and see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Poipu trip itinerary planner .

Getting from Honolulu to Poipu by flight takes about 2.5 hours. In November, daytime highs in Poipu are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mauna Kea and Scuba & Snorkeling. Escape the urban bustle at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Papakōlea Green Sand Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Kailua-Kona side-trips: Puukohola National Historic Park (in Kawaihae), Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area (in Puako) and Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (in Honaunau). The adventure continues: stroll through Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay), relax in the rural setting at Greenwell Farms, and admire all the interesting features of Saddle Road.

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You can fly from Poipu to Kailua-Kona in 3 hours. In November in Kailua-Kona, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Hilo.

One of the island of Hawaii's major towns, Hilo contains a mix of Asian and Polynesian cultures and is known for its proximity to a national park encompassing two active volcanoes.

Get outdoors at Akaka Falls State Park and Rainbow Falls. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Punalu‘U Beach and Jagger Museum. Explore Hilo's surroundings by going to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku), Kilauea Iki Trailhead, & more). It doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

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Traveling by car from Kailua-Kona to Hilo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Kailua-Kona in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Hilo, with lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Haleakala Crater and Zipline. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Napili Beach and Wailea Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Lahaina: Ho'okipa Beach Park (in Paia), Scuba & Snorkeling (in Kihei) and Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery (in Kula). The adventure continues: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, wander the streets of Lahaina Front Street, and make a trip to Lahaina Banyan Court.

For other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Lahaina online driving holiday planner .

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Hilo to Lahaina in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and flight. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in December, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to travel to Sedona.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Cathedral Rock and Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179). Take a break from the city and head to Bell Rock and Oak Creek Canyon. Get out of town with these interesting Sedona side-trips: Walnut Canyon National Monument (in Flagstaff), Bearizona Wildlife Park (in Williams) and Painted Desert (in Petrified Forest National Park). There's lots more to do: hike along Devil's Bridge Trail, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Broken Arrow Trail.

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You can do a combination of bus, flight, and taxi from Lahaina to Sedona in 11.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, flight, and shuttle; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. The time zone changes from Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Lahaina in December: high temperatures in Sedona hover around 14°C and lows are around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Old Faithful. Get in touch with nature at Grand Prismatic Spring and Lamar Valley. Step out of Yellowstone National Park with an excursion to Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park--about 1h 30 min away. There's lots more to do: stroll through Artist Point, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Artists’ Paintpots, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Washburn, and take in the natural beauty of Terrace Spring.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Yellowstone National Park trip planner .

You can do a combination of taxi, flight, and car from Sedona to Yellowstone National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and car; or drive. Traveling from Sedona in December, things will get cooler in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around -5°C and lows about -19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to Gatlinburg.

Nestled in the lush, wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s premier mountain resort destination.

Get in touch with nature at Blue Ridge Pkwy and Zipline. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Cades Cove and The North Carolina Arboretum. Get out of town with these interesting Gatlinburg side-trips: Clingmans Dome (in Great Smoky Mountains National Park) and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings (in Mills River). There's much more to do: do a tasting at Tennessee Homemade Wines, catch some excitement at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, appreciate the history behind Rockefeller Memorial, and sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Gatlinburg day trip tool .

You can do a combination of car, flight, and taxi from Yellowstone National Park to Gatlinburg in 9.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car, shuttle, flight, and taxi; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Yellowstone National Park in December, with highs in Gatlinburg at 13°C and lows at 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Fort Zachary Taylor and Dry Tortugas National Park. Visit Bahia Honda State Park and Sombrero Beach for some beach relaxation. Venture out of the city with trips to The Turtle Hospital (in Marathon) and Fishing Charters & Tours (in Islamorada). The adventure continues: explore and take pictures at The Overseas Highway, look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, learn about all things military at U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Key West Cemetery.

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Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Gatlinburg to Key West takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or drive. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Gatlinburg in December, with highs in Key West at 30°C and lows at 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Frick Collection and New York Public Library. Let the collections at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and American Museum of Natural History capture your imagination. There's lots more to do: go for a walk through Central Park, snap pictures at Brooklyn Bridge, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, and wander the streets of Times Square.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Key West to New York City takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Key West in January, with highs in New York City at 5°C and lows at -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.