36 days in United States & London Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Natural History Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Westminster Abbey and Oxford Street will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near London: Ananta Massage Therapy (in Purley), Alpaca Walking - with Spring Farm Alpacas (in Fletching) and The Lanes (in Brighton). There's lots more to do: shop like a local with Covent Garden, look for all kinds of wild species at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Cotswolds Distillery, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery.

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If you are flying in from Nigeria, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. In December, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to fly to Chicago.

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

Visiting Boat Tours & Water Sports and Chicago Lakefront will get you outdoors. Shop till you drop at The Magnificent Mile and Macy's on State Street. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chicago: Milwaukee (Pabst Mansion, Basilica of St. Josaphat, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, engage your brain at Field Museum, and try to win big at Horseshoe Hammond.

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You can fly from London to Chicago in 12 hours. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from London in December; daily highs in Chicago reach 3°C and lows reach -3°C. You'll set off for Des Moines on the 1st (Sun).

Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. Head to Des Moines Civic Center and Picket Fence Creameryfor plenty of shopping. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Salisbury House and Valley Junction. Get out of town with these interesting Des Moines side-trips: Fun Valley Ski Area (in Montezuma), Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and Prairie Learning Center (in Prairie City) and Lake Darling State Park (in Brighton). There's lots more to do: hit the slopes at Seven Oaks Recreation, see the interesting displays at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, explore the landscape on two wheels at Clive Greenbelt Trail, and take in the views from High Trestle Trail Bridge.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Des Moines takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January in Des Moines, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Cockrell Butterfly Center and The Houston Museum of Natural Science. Get in touch with nature at Quintana Beach and St Francis Wolf Sanctuary. Explore Houston's surroundings by going to Brazos Bend State Park (in Needville), Galveston (The Strand, Dolphin & Whale Watching, &more) and Baytown Nature Center (in Baytown). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Houston Audubon, tour the pleasant surroundings at White Oak Bayou Trail, hike along Arthur Storey Park, and walk around Memorial Park.

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You can fly from Des Moines to Houston in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Des Moines in January, things will get much warmer in Houston: highs are around 20°C and lows about 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can fly to London.

On the 15th (Sun), enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge, then contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, then see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds London, and finally hunt for treasures at Camden Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, explore the world behind art at Tate Modern, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Hayman's Distillery, and finally stroll around Hyde Park.

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Traveling by flight from Houston to London takes 13.5 hours. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Houston to London due to the time zone difference. In January, London is little chillier than Houston - with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.