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 find maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read San Francisco road trip website.

Singapore, Singapore to San Francisco is an approximately 18-hour flight. 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: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, appreciate the history behind 9/11 Memorial, and don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read New York City day trip planning site.

Fly from San Francisco to New York City in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 3 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in April, things will get a bit cooler in New York City: highs are around 19°C and lows about 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.