60 days in United States Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Step out of the city life by going to Shark Valley Visitor Center and Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours. Step off the beaten path and head to Lock & Load Miami and Everglades National Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Miami: Fort Lauderdale (Intracoastal Waterway, Las Olas Beach, &more), Homestead (Fruit & Spice Park, Robert Is Here, &more) and Key Largo (Spiegel Grove, USCG Bibb, &more). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Anhinga Trail, see the interesting displays at Lock & Load Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at Florida Keys Brewing Company, and get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Miami is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. In November, Miami is warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Old North Church & Historic Site and The Elms. Popular historic sites such as Minute Man National Historical Park and Trinity Church are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Boston side-trips: The Stephen Hopkins House (in Providence), Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House (in Concord) and Newport (Ocean Drive Historic District & Bellevue Avenue Historic District). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Beacon Hill, admire the masterpieces at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, engage your brain at Museum of Science, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

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Getting from Miami to Boston by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Miami in December, with highs in Boston at 7°C and lows at 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Chicago.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Lakefront Trail and Indiana Dunes National Park. Discover out-of-the-way places like Holy Name Cathedral and The Loop. Change things up with these side-trips from Chicago: Cantigny Park (in Wheaton), Riverwalk Lot (in Naperville) and South Bend (University of Notre Dame, Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes, &more). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, explore the activities along Chicago River, and admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House.

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Traveling by flight from Boston to Chicago takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Boston in December; daily highs in Chicago reach 3°C and lows reach -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) 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.

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and Hollywood Walk of Fame will appeal to history buffs. Take a break from the city and head to Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat and Newport Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Ocean Avenue (in Santa Monica), BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (in Chino Hills) and Buenaventura Golf Course (in Ventura). The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at Battleship USS Iowa Museum, kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay, tour the pleasant surroundings at Main Beach, and see the interesting displays at The Getty Center.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. In January, Los Angeles is much warmer than Chicago - with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.