18 days in New York City Itinerary

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

Visit 9/11 Memorial and Independence National Historical Park for their historical value. Family-friendly places like Times Square and Empire State Building will thrill your kids. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Yacht Rock Charters (in Far Rockaway), Alley Pond Environmental Center (in Douglaston) and Philadelphia (University of Pennsylvania, Kelly Drive, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, go for a walk through Central Park, explore the landscape on two wheels at Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

To see where to stay and other tourist information, go to the New York City online holiday planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to New York City is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 12 hours traveling from Bangkok to New York City. In March, New York City is much colder than Bangkok - with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.