41 days in United States & London Itinerary
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Start: Abuja, Nigeria
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London, United Kingdom
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Chicago, United States
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Des Moines, United States
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Houston, United States
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London, United Kingdom
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End: Lagos, Nigeria
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London, United Kingdom — 18 nights
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The Square Mile
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 The British Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of the city life by going to Pennybridge Farm Alpacas and East Sussex Falconry. Get out of town with these interesting London side-trips: Disc Golf Course (in Charlbury), Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton) and St Oswald's Church (in Swinbrook). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, and explore the wide array of goods at Harrods.
To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the London online vacation planner.
Abuja, Nigeria to London is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from Abuja to London, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Abuja in December, things will get much colder in London: highs are around 11°C and lows about 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Chicago.
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Chicago, United States — 7 nights
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Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.Ernest Hemingway Birthplace and Marquette Building will appeal to history buffs. Get some cultural insight at The Magnificent Mile and Museum of Science and Industry. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chicago: Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area (in Riverwoods) and Diamond Ghost Charters (in Winthrop Harbor). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, shop like a local with Wicker Park, and get curious at Field Museum.
To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Chicago online trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by flight from London to Chicago takes 12 hours. Traveling from London to Chicago, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from London in December, with highs in Chicago at 3°C and lows at -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly to Des Moines.
Side Trips
Oak Park, Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area, Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park, Diamond Ghost Charters
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Des Moines, United States — 5 nights
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Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. For shopping fun, head to Des Moines Civic Center or A J's Copper Garden. Let the collections at Salisbury House and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates capture your imagination. Get out of town with these interesting Des Moines side-trips: Lake Icaria State Park (in Corning), Fun Valley Ski Area (in Montezuma) and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve (in Grinnell). Next up on the itinerary: fly down the slopes at Seven Oaks Recreation, experience rural life at Deal's Orchard, trek along Brown's Woods, and enjoy the sand and surf at Lake Darling State Park.
To see photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Des Moines sightseeing planning website.
You can fly from Chicago to Des Moines in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in January, and nighttime lows around -11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Houston.
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To see photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Des Moines sightseeing planning website.
You can fly from Chicago to Des Moines in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in January, and nighttime lows around -11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Houston.
Side Trips
High Trestle Trail Bridge, A J's Copper Garden, Lake Darling State Park, Deal's Orchard, Lake Icaria State Park
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Houston, United States — 7 nights
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Bayou City
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.Head to Comforts and River Oaks Shopping Centerfor some retail therapy. Popular historic sites such as Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and Lakewood Church are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Pine Gully Park (in Seabrook), Baytown Nature Center (in Baytown) and Armand Bayou Nature Center (in Pasadena). The adventure continues: engage your brain at Cockrell Butterfly Center, let little ones run wild at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, identify plant and animal life at Houston Audubon, and stop by Sawyer Yards.
To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Houston driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Des Moines to Houston takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Des Moines in January; daily highs in Houston reach 20°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to London.
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London, United Kingdom — 2 nights
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The Square Mile
Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust and then sample the fine beverages at The Ginstitute.
To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our London online road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Houston to London takes 13.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Houston to London is 6 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Houston in January: high temperatures in London hover around 9°C and lows are around 2°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our London online road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Houston to London takes 13.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Houston to London is 6 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Houston in January: high temperatures in London hover around 9°C and lows are around 2°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
