I did exactly this in july 2001, scheduled one week to have stand alone FAA Private certificate. Did home study for written prior to departure. Arrived Massacheutusess (excuse spelling) sat evening. Went to flight school sunday brushed up on writtens booked written test for tuesday, did flight training Sun Mon, Tues, total approx 4 hours Weds wx no good for test so postphoned one day, passed flight test Thursday. Friday rented 172 and flew to Cape Cod, spent 2nd week of hols at Oshkosh. Having said all that a lot will depend on your currency when you arrive and how well you adjust to the pacy RT. I went to a good school with a very good instructor and the weather was basically kind.
