11 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Fifth Avenue and Kalustyan's. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Central Park, look for gifts at Tiffany & Co., take a stroll through Times Square, and admire the striking features of Empire State Building.

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to New York City is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Traveling from Jeddah to New York City, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Jeddah in May, with highs in New York City at 26°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): stop by Barneys New York, then browse the different shops at Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, then browse the different shops at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and finally enjoy some music at Bellagio Fountains. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): try to win big at The Venetian, browse the different shops at The Grand Canal Shoppes, and then get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Las Vegas takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Las Vegas is minus 3 hours. Traveling from New York City in May, expect Las Vegas to be somewhat warmer, temps between 36°C and 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Shop till you drop at Ferry Building Marketplace and Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market. There's much more to do: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, take a stroll through SoMa (South of Market Street), and steep yourself in history at City Lights Booksellers & Publishers.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to San Francisco in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect colder days and slightly colder nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 13°C. On the 19th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.