34 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.

Popular historic sites such as Iolani Palace and Battleship Missouri Memorial are in your itinerary. Waimea Valley and USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Honolulu's surroundings by going to Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park & Shark Diving) and Kailua (Kailua Beach Park & Lanikai Beach). And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, explore the different monuments and memorials at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, and appreciate the history behind USS Arizona Memorial.

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Sydney, Australia to Honolulu is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 20 hours traveling from Sydney to Honolulu. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Sydney in May, with highs in Honolulu at 34°C and lows at 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Scuba & Snorkeling and Zipline. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Ho'okipa Beach Park and Kapalua Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lahaina: Helicopter Tours (in Kahului), Kihei (Kamaole Beach Park III & Kamaole Beach Park II) and Wailea Beach (in Wailea). There's still lots to do: stroll through Kapalua Coastal Trail, walk around Lahaina Banyan Court, enjoy the sand and surf at Napili Beach, and take a stroll through Lahaina Front Street.

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Traveling by flight from Honolulu to Lahaina takes 2.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Lahaina are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can fly 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.

Get some cultural insight at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and 9/11 Memorial. Appreciate the collections at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and American Museum of Natural History. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at New York Public Library, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, stroll through The High Line, and take a stroll through Times Square.

To find other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our New York City road trip website.

Getting from Lahaina to New York City by flight takes about 12.5 hours. Traveling from Lahaina to New York City, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Lahaina in May; daily highs in New York City reach 24°C and lows reach 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly to Tybee Island.

Tybee Island is a city and barrier island located in Chatham County, Georgia, 18 miles (29 km) east of Savannah, United States. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Tybee Island Light Station And Museum and then kick back and relax at Tybee Island Beach. Keep things going the next day: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then get to know the fascinating history of Fort Pulaski National Monument.

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Getting from New York City to Tybee Island by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from New York City in May, expect Tybee Island to be a bit warmer, temps between 31°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel 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 21st (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Sombrero Beach, then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital, and then kick back and relax at Bahia Honda State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, then identify plant and animal life at Dolphin Research Center, and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Marathon road trip planning tool.

Do a combination of flight and shuttle from Tybee Island to Marathon in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Tybee Island in May: high temperatures in Marathon hover around 36°C and lows are around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to drive 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Fort Zachary Taylor and The Overseas Highway. Get some historical perspective at Truman Little White House and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum, cast your line with a fishing tour, visit a coastal fixture at Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, and stroll the grounds of Key West Cemetery.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Key West trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Marathon to Key West in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Key West sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to fly to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

On the 27th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, then explore the world behind art at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and finally make a trip to Santa Fe Plaza. On the next day, get to know the fascinating history of Canyon Road, examine the collection at Museum of International Folk Art, and then take in breathtaking views at Bandelier National Monument.

To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Santa Fe trip planning website.

Getting from Key West to Santa Fe by flight takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Key West to Santa Fe due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Key West, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Santa Fe, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Sedona.

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

Montezuma Castle National Monument and Arizona Copper Art Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like Cathedral Rock and Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179). There's much more to do: hike along Oak Creek Canyon, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, stroll through Devil's Bridge Trail, and take in the dramatic natural features at Bell Rock.

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You can fly from Santa Fe to Sedona in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Santa Fe in May, Sedona is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove. There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Wapama Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cathedral Lake Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View.

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park day trip planning website.

Explore your travel options from Sedona to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Sedona in June, plan for a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel back home.