8 days in United States Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Fri): see the interesting displays at Exploratorium, walk around Lincoln Park, and then walk around Golden Gate Park.

To see maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read San Francisco road trip website.

Singapore, Singapore to San Francisco is an approximately 18- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 16 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Singapore in April, with highs in San Francisco at 22°C and lows at 12°C. You'll set off for New York City on the 22nd (Sat).

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

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Paul's Chapel, and browse the exhibits of 9/11 Memorial.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the New York City journey planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from San Francisco to New York City in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from San Francisco to New York City due to the time zone difference. In April, New York City is a bit cooler than San Francisco - with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel back home.