8 days in United States Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Keep things going the next day: get curious at The Exploratorium, tee off at Lincoln Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Golden Gate Park.

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Singapore, Singapore to San Francisco is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 16 hours traveling from Singapore to San Francisco. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in April; daily highs in San Francisco reach 22°C and lows reach 12°C. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll travel to New York City.

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 sightseeing, museums, nightlife, shopping, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, explore the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, admire the landmark architecture of Empire State Building, and take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock Observation Deck.

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You can fly from San Francisco to New York City in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from San Francisco in April, with highs in New York City at 19°C and lows at 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.