60 days in United States Itinerary

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Visiting Angel Oak Tree and Dolphin & Whale Watching will get you outdoors. Appreciate the collections at Fort Sumter National Monument and Patriots Point. There's much more to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, take in nature's colorful creations at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, stroll around Joe Riley Waterfront Park, and steep yourself in history at Nathaniel Russell House.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Charleston is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Zurich to Charleston. Traveling from Zurich in April, expect Charleston to be somewhat warmer, temps between 27°C and 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to fly to Fort Myers Beach.

Fort Myers Beach is a town located on Estero Island in Lee County, Florida, United States. We've included these beaches for you: Fort Myers Beach and Bowman's Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Corkscrew Swamp and Lowdermilk Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Myers Beach: Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Marco Island), The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (in Sanibel Island) and Captiva Beach (in Captiva Island). There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Lovers Key State Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Barefoot Beach Preserve, explore and take pictures at Sanibel Causeway, and look for all kinds of wild species at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

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Getting from Charleston to Fort Myers Beach by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Charleston in April; daily highs in Fort Myers Beach reach 36°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and The Ringling are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to St. Pete Beach and Honeymoon Island State Park. Explore Sarasota's surroundings by going to Treasure Island Beach (in Treasure Island), Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center (in Apollo Beach) and Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida (in St. Pete Beach). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Crescent Beach, stroll through Siesta Beach, learn insider's secrets on Siesta Key Rum, and steep yourself in history at Ca d'Zan.

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You can drive from Fort Myers Beach to Sarasota in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Sarasota can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Escape the urban bustle at Dry Tortugas National Park and Bahia Honda State Park. Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum and Audubon House & Tropical Gardens will appeal to history buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Key West side-trips: Marathon (The Turtle Hospital & Sombrero Beach) and Dolphin Research Center (in Grassy Key). There's much more to do: step aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Fort Zachary Taylor, and look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory.

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Getting from Sarasota to Key West by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Sarasota in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Key West, with lows of 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to travel to St. Augustine.

St. You'll get in some beach time at Beach at Daytona Beach and St. Augustine Beach. Step out of the city life by going to St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park and Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Get out of town with these interesting St. Augustine side-trips: Fort Clinch State Park (in Fernandina Beach), Ormond Beach (in Ormond Beach) and Jekyll Island (Jekyll Island Historic District & Dolphin & Whale Watching). And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, sample the fine beverages at St. Augustine Distillery, gain insight at Flagler College, and enjoy the sea views from St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc..

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Key West to St. Augustine in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, St. Augustine is slightly colder than Key West - with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to travel to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Explore hidden gems such as Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Houmas House and Gardens and St. Louis Cathedral. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation (in Vacherie) and Whitney Plantation (in Wallace). There's still lots to do: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, see the interesting displays at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, stop by Garden District, and appreciate the extensive heritage of French Quarter.

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Traveling by combination of car and flight from St. Augustine to New Orleans takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from St. Augustine to New Orleans. Traveling from St. Augustine in April, you will find days in New Orleans are a bit cooler (25°C), and nights are a bit warmer (25°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Get outdoors at Bell Rock and Airport Mesa. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Devil's Bridge Trail and Montezuma Castle National Monument. There's still lots to do: trek along Broken Arrow Trail, explore the stunning scenery at Oak Creek Canyon, immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock State Park, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Brin's Mesa Trail.

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Fly from New Orleans to Sedona in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans to Sedona, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from New Orleans, expect a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Sedona, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

USS Arizona Memorial and USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park are good opportunities to explore the local culture. We've included these beaches for you: Waikiki Beach and Sunset Beach Park. Explore Honolulu's surroundings by going to Lanikai Beach (in Kailua), Waimea Valley (in Haleiwa) and Turtle Bay Beach (in Kahuku). There's much more to do: stroll through Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, explore the different monuments and memorials at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and enjoy the sand and surf at Kapiolani Regional Park.

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Getting from Sedona to Honolulu by flight takes about 11 hours. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Sedona in May, things will get a bit warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 34°C and lows about 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Koloa.

Kōloa is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Get in touch with nature at Poipu Beach Park and Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail. Relax by the water at Shipwreck Beach and Hanalei Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Koloa: Waimea (Polihale State Park, Waimea Canyon State Park, &more) and Na Pali Coast State Park (in Wainiha). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Tunnels Beach, take in the dramatic scenery at Wailua Falls, get outside with Holo Holo Charters, and trek along Kalalau Trail.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Koloa travel route planner.

You can fly from Honolulu to Koloa in 2.5 hours. May in Koloa sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to fly to Kailua-Kona.

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

We've included these beaches for you: Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay). Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mauna Kea and Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kailua-Kona: Punalu‘U Beach (in Pahala), Hilo (Rainbow Falls & Akaka Falls State Park) and Laupahoehoe Beach Park (in Laupahoehoe). And it doesn't end there: cast your line with a fishing tour, look for gifts at Greenwell Farms, play a few rounds at Mauna Lani Resort , and tour the pleasant surroundings at Papakōlea Green Sand Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Koloa to Kailua-Kona takes 2.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Kailua-Kona are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Kihei.

Stretching over 9.7 km (6 mi) of pristine south Maui coastline, Kihei is the island's driest and sunniest region, making it a perfect location for water activities and beach leisure.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Lahaina Front Street and Ho'okipa Beach Park. You'll get in some beach time at Wailea Beach and Kamaole Beach Park II. Explore Kihei's surroundings by going to Haleakala Crater (in Haleakala National Park), Kapalua Beach (in Kapalua) and Lahaina (Lahaina Banyan Court, Lahaina Harbor, &more). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kamaole Beach Park III, kick back and relax at Makena Beach, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

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Getting from Kailua-Kona to Kihei by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Kailua-Kona in May, Kihei is a bit cooler at night with lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.