32 days in New York City, Vermont & Las Vegas Itinerary

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

Take a break from New York City with a short trip to Bronx Zoo in Bronx, about 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock, and wander the streets of Times Square.

For photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our New York City trip website.

Melbourne, Australia to New York City is an approximately 26-hour flight. Traveling from Melbourne to New York City, you'll gain 15 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Melbourne in December, you will find days in New York City are cooler (10°C), and nights are a bit cooler (2°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Burlington.

Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Chittenden County. Explore Burlington's surroundings by going to Jeffersonville ( Smugglers' Notch Distillery - Maple Products - Gift Shop - Local Products & Smugglers' Notch Resort), Killington (Killington - Pico Adventure Center & Killington Resort) and Marble Bridge (in Proctor). The adventure continues: get outside with 3rd Alarm Charters & Guide Service, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, sample the tasty concoctions at Four Quarters Brewing, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Mad River Distillers Burlington.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Burlington online trip planner.

Getting from New York City to Burlington by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from New York City in December: high temperatures in Burlington hover around 2°C and lows are around -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Explore Las Vegas' surroundings by going to Clark County Heritage Museum (in Henderson) and Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues, Hoover Dam, &more). There's lots more to do: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas travel route builder.

You can fly from Burlington to Las Vegas in 8.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Burlington to Las Vegas. Traveling from Burlington in December, you will find days in Las Vegas are much hotter (16°C), and nights are a bit warmer (4°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.