35 days in United States Itinerary

Get some historical perspective at Golden Gate Bridge and City Lights Booksellers. Get a sense of the local culture at Alcatraz Island and Chinatown. There's much more to do: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, browse the eclectic array of goods at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, wander the streets of Union Square, and buy something for everyone on your list at Ghirardelli Square.

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Melbourne, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Traveling from Melbourne to San Francisco, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Melbourne in December: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 17°C and lows are around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to St. Helena.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): do a tasting at Conn Creek Winery, take in the exciting artwork at Mumm Napa, then do a tasting at VGS Chateau Potelle, and finally do a tasting at Cosentino Winery. On the 25th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: do a tasting at Clos Pegase Winery, then see the interesting displays at Sharpsteen Museum, and then learn about winemaking at Benziger Family Winery.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to St. Helena takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in December, plan for slightly colder nights in St. Helena, with lows around 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Los Angeles.

On the 26th (Tue), get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, examine the collection at Petersen Automotive Museum, shop like a local with The Grove, then explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, stop by Bergamot Station, examine the collection at The Getty Center, then make a trip to Two Rodeo Drive, and finally wander the streets of Rodeo Drive.

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Getting from St. Helena to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from St. Helena in December: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 24°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to fly to Las Vegas.

Let the collections at The Mob Museum and Clark County Heritage Museum capture your imagination. Do some cultural sightseeing at The Strip and The Neon Museum. And it doesn't end there: buy something for everyone on your list at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, try to win big at The Mirage, look for gifts at Barneys New York, and ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, Las Vegas is slightly colder than Los Angeles - with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to fly to San Antonio.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sun): contemplate the long history of The Guenther House Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Blue Star Contemporary, admire the architecture and history at Mission San Jose, then admire the striking features of Tower of the Americas, then get engrossed in the history at The Alamo, and finally take in the pleasant sights at The San Antonio River Walk. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, then take in the history at Mission San Juan, then take in the history at Mission Espada, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of King William Historic District.

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Fly from Las Vegas to San Antonio in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas to San Antonio, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in December; daily highs in San Antonio reach 22°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can fly to New Orleans.

Get a sense of the local culture at Garden District and French Quarter. Popular historic sites such as St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, examine the collection at Backstreet Cultural Museum, and stop by Faulkner House Books.

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Traveling by flight from San Antonio to New Orleans takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from San Antonio in January: highs in New Orleans hover around 17°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Miami Beach.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): get a taste of the local shopping with Art Basel, then browse the different shops at Lincoln Road, then see the interesting displays at The Wolfsonian - Florida International University, and finally shop like a local with Village of Merrick Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sat): take a stroll through Collins Avenue, then get engrossed in the history at Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Aventura Mall.

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Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Miami Beach takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New Orleans to Miami Beach is 1 hour. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from New Orleans in January: high temperatures in Miami Beach hover around 29°C and lows are around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to fly to Key West.

Get some historical perspective at Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum and Key West Cemetery. Get some cultural insight at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Audubon House & Tropical Gardens. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Mary Star of the Sea, contemplate the long history of Curry Mansion Inn, admire the striking features of Oldest House & Garden Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Truman Little White House.

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Getting from Miami Beach to Key West by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in January, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can fly to Washington DC.

Appreciate the collections at National Gallery of Art and National Air and Space Museum. Washington National Cathedral and National Portrait Gallery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, ponder the world of politics at Library of Congress, examine the collection at International Spy Museum, and appreciate the history behind Washington Monument.

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Traveling by flight from Key West to Washington DC takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Key West in January: high temperatures in Washington DC hover around 7°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can fly to New York City.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like 9/11 Memorial and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Get a sense of the local culture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Fifth Avenue, go for a walk through Central Park, don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument, and look for gifts at FAO Schwarz.

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You can fly from Washington DC to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Washington DC in January, New York City is slightly colder at night with lows of -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Seattle.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then wander the streets of Pike Place Market, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally stop by Elliott Bay Book Company. On the next day, take an in-depth tour of National Nordic Museum, examine the collection at Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, then get a taste of the local shopping with Bellevue Square, and finally wander the streets of Pioneer Square.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Seattle takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Seattle is minus 3 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in January, with highs in Seattle at 10°C and lows at 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Honolulu.

On the 21st (Sun), examine the collection at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, then appreciate the history behind USS Arizona Memorial, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Ala Moana Center.

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You can fly from Seattle to Honolulu in 7.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Seattle in January, things will get much warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 32°C and lows about 22°C. On the 22nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.