18 days in United States Itinerary

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

Change things up with a short trip to Coney Island in Brooklyn (about 30 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: go for a walk through Central Park, don't miss a visit to Grand Central Terminal, wander the streets of Times Square, and learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the New York City online tour itinerary planner.

London, UK to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from London to New York City. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from London in August, with highs in New York City at 34°C and lows at 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Austin.

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, don't miss a visit to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, then hike along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, then take in the natural beauty of Barton Springs Pool, and finally wander the streets of Sixth Street Historic District. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Thu): learn more about the world around you at Texas Memorial Museum, get engrossed in the history at LBJ Presidential Library, take an in-depth tour of Bullock Texas State History Museum, then ponder the world of politics at Texas State Capitol, then admire the striking features of The Driskill, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Wild About Music.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Austin trip builder website.

Fly from New York City to Austin in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Austin is minus 1 hour. While traveling from New York City, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Austin, ranging from highs of 43°C to lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: La Jolla Cove (in La Jolla), Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more) and Balboa Park (in San Diego). There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood, enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, learn more about the world around you at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles road trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Austin to Los Angeles takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Austin in August, expect Los Angeles to be slightly colder, temps between 34°C and 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.

On the 17th (Wed), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas trip site.

You can fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 45°C and lows about 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Get out of town with these interesting Miami side-trips: Key Largo (Island Dolphin Care, Scuba & Snorkeling, &more). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at South Beach, wander the streets of Lincoln Road, walk around Lummus Park Beach, and examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Miami route planner.

You can fly from Las Vegas to Miami in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in August, expect nights in Miami to be about the same, around 30°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can fly back home.