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, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, admire the landmark architecture of Empire State Building, and wander the streets of Times Square.

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Newark to New York City is an approximately half hour train ride. You can also take a bus; or drive. December in New York City sees daily highs of 48°F and lows of 36°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough 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.

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Getting from New York City to Punta Cana by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Punta Cana is 1 hour. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from New York City in December; daily highs in Punta Cana reach 85°F and lows reach 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.