27 days in United States Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Get some cultural insight at Ellis Island and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Shop till you drop at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and Chelsea Market. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Plainsboro Preserve (in Cranbury), Alley Pond Environmental Center (in Douglaston) and Kismet Beach (in Kismet). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, take a stroll through Society Hill, make a trip to Broadway, and walk around Bryant Park.

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Larnaca, Cyprus to New York City is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Larnaca to New York City. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Larnaca in May, with highs in New York City at 24°C and lows at 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Rodeo Drive and Abbot Kinney Boulevard. You'll get in some beach time at Santa Monica Bay and Venice Beach and Boardwalk. Change things up with a short trip to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica (about 30 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: immerse yourself in nature at Santa Monica State Beach, get to know the fascinating history of Venice Canals Walkway, take a stroll through Angelino Heights Historic Area, and learn more about the world around you at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

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Fly from New York City to Los Angeles in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City to Los Angeles, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from New York City, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Kepler Cascades, take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Fountain Paint Pot, then take in breathtaking views at S Rim Trail, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

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Fly from Los Angeles to Yellowstone National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Los Angeles to Yellowstone National Park. Traveling from Los Angeles in May, things will get colder in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 13°C and lows about -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): trek along Mariposa Grove, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pioneer Yosemite History Center, and then get to know the fascinating history of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark.

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Do a combination of flight and bus from Yellowstone National Park to Yosemite National Park in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, shuttle, and train. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May: high temperatures in Yosemite National Park hover around 21°C and lows are around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

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

Visiting Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Willow Beach will get you outdoors. Do your shopping at The Strip and The Forum Shops at Caesars. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Las Vegas: Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum (in Boulder City), Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours (in Nelson) and Henderson (Lake Mead Fishing Guide Las Vegas Nevada - FishFinders Guide Service & Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve). The adventure continues: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, browse the different shops at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, and admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, expect Las Vegas to be much warmer, temps between 36°C and 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Bright Angel Point, explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, look for gifts at Hopi House, make a trip to Grand Canyon Railway Depot, then get great views at Mather Point, and finally get great views at Hopi Point.

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You can drive from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park in 5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect little chillier days and cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

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

Alcatraz Island and B Cellars Vineyards and Winery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Head to Union Square and Oxbow Public Marketfor some retail therapy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Francisco: Safari West (in Santa Rosa), Point Reyes Safaris (in Point Reyes Station) and Sonoma Coast State Beach (in Sonoma). The adventure continues: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, wander the streets of SoMa, take in the pleasant sights at Fisherman's Wharf, and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

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Do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to San Francisco in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and subway. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in San Francisco, with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to fly to New York City.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Relax by the water at Ocean Grove Beach and Great Neck Steppingstone Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Cloverdale Farm County Park (in Barnegat), Henry Hudson Trail (in Matawan) and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (in Oceanville). Enjoy New York City some more: make a trip to Times Square, take a stroll through Fifth Avenue, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, and admire the landmark architecture of Empire State Building.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to New York City takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from San Francisco to New York City. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.