This is the (theoretical) trip plan. A little ambitious, and we’re easily distracted by shiny things, so there’s certainly a chance for some deviations!

Day 0:
Pre-trip Sydney stay – Staying in Circular Quay, Sydney, at the Four Seasons.

Day 1:
Arrive in LA and explore Santa Monica. This is just an overnight jaunt – simple and relaxing after the flights and fun of LAX.

Days 2-4:
Las Vegas – a little Cirque, a little shopping, and a little helicopter ride.

Days 5-12:
Yellowstone National Park – we’ll drive up to Yellowstone over a couple of days, likely via Salt Lake City. We’re staying around Yellowstone and the mountain area for close to a week, because neither of us have ever done this area before.

Days 13-19:
Yosemite and San Francisco – a little more national park, likely a bike race in Mammoth Lakes, and then on San Fransisco to see awesome family (and maybe a few other things).

Days 19-21:
Driving down to LA along the coast – we’ll be finishing the holiday with a scenic drive down the Californian coast.