31 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.

Let the collections at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and 9/11 Memorial capture your imagination. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and New York Public Library. There's much more to do: go for a walk through Central Park, learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and take in the views from Brooklyn Bridge.

To see more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the New York City trip itinerary builder site.

Manchester, UK to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Manchester to New York City due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Manchester in November; daily highs in New York City reach 16°C and lows reach 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Fort Zachary Taylor and Truman Little White House. Kids will enjoy Dry Tortugas National Park and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum. Next up on the itinerary: cast your line with a fishing tour, observe the fascinating underwater world at Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and steep yourself in history at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Key West road trip planning site.

Getting from New York City to Key West by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in December, things will get much warmer in Key West: highs are around 30°C and lows about 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Marathon.

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

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Dolphin Research Center and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bahia Honda State Park. On the next day, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Marathon holiday tool.

You can drive from Key West to Marathon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 25°C. On the 13th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Sedona.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Devil's Bridge Trail and Spas. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179), explore the stunning scenery at Oak Creek Canyon, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Sedona day trip planning tool.

You can do a combination of shuttle and flight from Marathon to Sedona in 12.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. In December, Sedona is colder than Marathon - with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to fly 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Lahaina Front Street and Napili Beach. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Ho'okipa Beach Park and Kapalua Beach. Go for a jaunt from Lahaina to Kihei to see Scuba & Snorkeling about 44 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, walk around Lahaina Banyan Court, and meet the residents at Maui Ocean Center.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Lahaina visit planning site.

You can fly from Sedona to Lahaina in 10.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Sedona to Lahaina is minus 3 hours. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Sedona in December; daily highs in Lahaina reach 30°C and lows reach 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): take in nature's colorful creations at Liliuokalani Gardens, then admire the natural beauty at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, then take in the dramatic scenery at Akaka Falls State Park, and finally kick back and relax at Laupahoehoe Beach Park. On the next day, take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls, explore and take pictures at Saddle Road, then hike along Kilauea Iki Trailhead, and finally take a memorable drive along Devastation Trail.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Hilo online driving holiday planner.

Getting from Lahaina to Hilo by flight takes about 2.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Hilo can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Koloa.

Kōloa is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. We've included these beaches for you: Poipu Beach Park and Hanalei Beach. Explore hidden gems such as Waimea Canyon State Park and Allerton Garden. When in Koloa, make a side trip to see Kayaking & Canoeing in Kapaa, approximately Kapaa away. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail, experience rural life at Kauai Coffee Company, look for all kinds of wild species at Kalalau Trail, and admire the sheer force of Wailua Falls.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Koloa trip site.

Traveling by flight from Hilo to Koloa takes 4.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Koloa can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to fly 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.

Get some cultural insight at USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Shark Diving and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Battleship Missouri Memorial, see the interesting displays at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Honolulu holiday planning website.

Traveling by flight from Koloa to Honolulu takes 2.5 hours. In December in Honolulu, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. On the 29th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.