17 days in New York City & Tulum Itinerary

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Alex Ferrone Photography Gallery. Explore hidden gems such as Ponquogue Beach and William Floyd Estate. Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Cooper's Beach (in Southampton) and Fire Island National Seashore (in Patchogue). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument, admire the striking features of Moleskine Store - New York Grand Central Terminal, wander the streets of Times Square, and take in the views from Brooklyn Bridge.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to New York City is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of car and flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to New York City, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Amsterdam in February since evenings lows in New York City dip to -2°C. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Tulum.

The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.

Get a sense of the local culture at Ek Balam Mayan Ruins and Ruinas Mayas de Tulum. You'll get in some beach time at Akumal Beach and Pez Quadro Beach Club. Explore Tulum's surroundings by going to Ek Balam Mayan Ruins (in Temozon), Half Moon Bay (in Akumal) and Xpu-ha Beach (in Puerto Aventuras). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Playa Paraiso, look for all kinds of wild species at LabnaHa Cenotes & Eco Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Xcacel Beach, and take in the exciting artwork at MiNiAtUrE art Gallery.

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You can do a combination of car and flight from New York City to Tulum in 12 hours. In February, Tulum is much warmer than New York City - with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can travel back home.