4 days in United States & Dominican Republic Itinerary

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 panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our New York City online driving holiday planner.

Newark to New York City is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. December in New York City sees daily highs of 48°F and lows of 36°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Punta Cana.

In an area boasting beaches that face both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, vacations in Punta Cana have been popular with tourists since the early 1970s.

On the 15th (Sun), kick back and relax at Bavaro Beach.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Punta Cana sightseeing site.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Punta Cana takes 7 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from New York City to Punta Cana due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in December, things will get much warmer in Punta Cana: highs are around 85°F and lows about 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.