Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 3rd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, Head underground at Bronson Caves, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.
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Perth, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 24-hour flight. Traveling from Perth to Los Angeles, you'll gain 16 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than Perth - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel to Las Vegas.
Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, get your game on at Apocalypse Vegas, and then admire the local landmark of Bellagio Fountains. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy some diversion at Las Vegas Shooting Center, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and then get to know the fascinating history of The Strip.
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Fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to travel to San Francisco.
On the 8th (Tue), partake in some friendly competition at Clue Carre - New Orleans' First Live Escape Game, then learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, and then take a stroll through Garden District. On the 9th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, make a trip to Jackson Square, then examine the collection at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of French Quarter.
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You can fly from Las Vegas to New Orleans in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to New Orleans is 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in October: highs in New Orleans hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: discover the magic at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Orlando takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. When traveling from New Orleans in October, plan for a bit warmer days in Orlando, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.
On the 12th (Sat), witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, stroll through Artist Point, and then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the natural beauty of Upper Geyser Basin, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Midway Geyser Basin, then take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, and finally take in the natural beauty of Castle Geyser.
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Traveling by combination of flight and car from Orlando to Yellowstone National Park takes 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and bus; or drive. Traveling from Orlando to Yellowstone National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Orlando in October: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 9°C and lows are around -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.
Go for a jaunt from San Francisco to Mill Valley to see Muir Woods National Monument about 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Twin Peaks, and admire all the interesting features of Golden Gate Park.
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Traveling by combination of car and flight from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, shuttle, and flight; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In October, San Francisco is much warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel back home.