第3章 遇见，那些令人心醉的风景
Intoxicated in the Beautiful Scenery
Every person,every thing and every scene you meet during the trip can be memorable.
在旅行中遇到的每一个人、每一件事与每一处美丽景色，都可能成为一生中难忘的风景。
探寻罗阿坦岛上的珍宝
Finding Treasure in Roatan
◎ Drew Gillson
About 35 miles off the coast of Honduras sits Roatan Island—boasting Caribbean vacation homes,lush[1] tropical greenery,local developments and fishing villas.Roatan Island is around 32 miles long and is slender,elongated and curved like the blade of some ancient pirate's cutlass.Surrounded by shimmering[2] sun,drenched waters of turquoise—Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands.Hidden treasure of all kind waits patiently to be discovered on the island of Roatan.
Paradise Underwater
The first stop on our journey for treasure on Roatan Island will take us under the stunning crystal waters of the Caribbean to the 2nd largest coral reef in the world.Because the coral reef is so massive and breathtaking,Roatan diving is becoming a must for those interested in scuba diving and snorkeling—hence the dive resorts and villas nestled here and there on the island.
The sea life and coral come in every color of the rainbow.Enveloped by the blue-green waters,you will see fascinating clumps of coral which range in shape,color and size.You will be left speechless[3] from the pure beauty while you're diving or snorkeling in Roatan and you never know what you will spot in this magical place of strange and beautiful sights.
Pirate's Gold
Fueled by the whispered rumors of ancient treasure,we will now be moving to various locations on Roatan Island—some of which are said in stories to contain the forgotten gold and treasures of pirate visitors from long ago.In the 1700s,pirates had control of the island—and it is still said that some of their buried treasure and booty waits to be discovered to this day.
From chests full of gold doubloons to coffins filled with gold in underwater caves—there are numerous stories of treasure found on Roatan Island.Locals will tell stories of long forgotten places and adventurers who have found wealth through Roatan treasure!Will you be the next to discover riches and wealth on this untouched island left by a pirate of the old days?
Island Life
Our final discovery of treasure in Roatan is not gold,but some would say it's a better kind of treasure.Although there are “tourist hotspots” on Roatan,much of the island is untouched.However,some individuals and companies are seeing the importance of the development of Roatan.There are already many people who regularly visit their Caribbean vacation homes,villas in Roatan or quiet vacation condos.
One such is the Oceano Village development.Built away from the tourist areas,Oceano Village remains within reach of hospitals,tourist attractions and necessities[4].With a net-zero construction,the beach front homes are built of renewable[5] resources and sit upon a beautiful lush,landscaped area of Roatan.Each vacation home is greeted outside by fine,powder white sand beaches and its own view of Paradise.
Caribbean vacation homes promise the quiet,uninterrupted lifestyle of a still-untouched island—combined with the colorful culture of the friendly locals and the promise of a new discovery each day on Roatan Island.
文化小课堂
罗阿坦岛，洪都拉斯北部海湾群岛中的一座岛屿，为海湾群岛中最大的岛屿。罗阿坦是美洲的十大旅游景点之一，拥有全美洲最美的白色沙滩、精致的石堡。岛上可以从事深度潜水、冲浪、彩弹射击、钓鱼、海滩骑马等活动，足以让人乐而忘返。
罗阿坦岛坐落于距离洪都拉斯海岸约35英里的地方，那里因加勒比海的度假屋、茂盛的热带植物、地区发展和捕鱼别墅而负有盛名。罗阿坦岛的海岸线长约32英里，海岸线既细又长，弯曲得犹如古时海盗弯刀的刀锋。罗阿坦岛是海湾群岛（加勒比海群岛）中最大的岛屿，整座岛沐浴在闪耀的阳光和清澈的蓝绿色海水中。罗阿坦岛拥有各种隐藏的宝藏，正耐心地等待着被人们发掘，散发出它的光彩。
水下天堂
在罗阿坦岛上，宝藏探寻之旅的第一站就是潜入加勒比海如水晶般清透的水底，去探寻世界上第二大珊瑚礁。这里的珊瑚礁是如此地庞大和令人惊奇，所以，对于潜水和浮潜的爱好者来说，罗阿坦岛的潜水就成了一项必玩活动，也正因如此，岛上到处都建起了各种潜水度假区和别墅。
海洋生物和珊瑚的颜色犹如彩虹般绚烂多彩。透过蓝绿色的海水，你可以看到由各种形状、颜色和大小组成的珊瑚块，十分令人着迷。当你在罗阿坦岛潜水或浮潜时，你会被这份纯粹的美深深吸引，你会发现这种美根本难以言传。而且你也绝不会想到，在这个奇特、美丽且充满魔力的地方，你将会有什么样的意外发现。
海盗的黄金地
谣言盛传这里藏有古时的宝藏，现在我们将要参观罗阿坦岛上的很多地方；据传，其中一些地方藏有久远前被遗忘在此的黄金和海盗的宝藏。在18世纪初，海盗控制了整座岛——至今仍有传闻称他们埋藏的一些宝藏和战利品还没被发掘。
在水下洞穴里，从装满金币的箱子到填满黄金的棺材——罗阿坦岛上流传着许多关于宝藏的故事。当地人会告诉你有关长期被遗忘的圣地，以及冒险家在罗阿坦岛寻宝致富的故事。在这个旧时海盗待过并未被外界挖掘的岛屿上，你是否会成为下一个发财致富的人呢？
岛屿生活
在罗阿坦岛上，我们最后的珍贵发现不是黄金，而是另一种应该说更珍贵的珍宝。虽然罗阿坦岛上有很多“旅游热点地区”，但是岛屿的大部分都未被开发。然而，一些个人和公司看到了罗阿坦岛开发的重要性。现在已经有很多人经常入住加勒比海的度假屋、罗阿坦岛上的别墅或者安静的度假公寓。
海洋村庄的开发就是这样一个例子。海洋村庄建在远离旅游区的地方，但附近有医院、旅游景点以及购买必需品的地方。作为零建筑开发的地区，海景房是由可再生资源构建的，并且坐落在罗阿坦岛上美丽的园林风景区里。从每个度假屋往外看，都可以看到精细的白色沙滩和美丽的海洋天堂。
在未被开发的岛上，加勒比海度假屋承诺提供安静且不受打扰的生活——并带你接触友善的当地人，了解他们多彩的文化。在罗阿坦岛上，你每天定会有新的发现。
注释
[1]lush[lʌʃ] a.葱翠的；豪华的；丰富的
[2]shimmering['ʃɪmərɪŋ] v.闪烁；发微光（shimmer的现在分词）
[3]speechless['spi:tʃlis] a.无言的；（因惊愕）一时语塞的
[4]necessities[ni'sesitiz] n.必要性（necessity的名词复数）；必需品
[5]renewable[ri'nju:bl] a.可继续的；可再生的；可翻新的
天堂岛的热带风情
Paradise Island,Your Holiday With Tropical
◎ Anonymous
Do you need to escape to a beautiful tropical[1] island?Our Complete Guide of Most Extraordinary[2] Islands in the World,presents you a collection of treasure islands.Discover and add to your knowledge some great in formations and fabulous pictures of Bali Island,the treasure island of the Indonesia.
You may wonder why we call Bali a Treasure Island?One of the most incredible[3] tropical island in Indonesia,the “Gods Islands” offer to the tourists spirituality,traditional culture and rich environment.Great locations,with fabulous cultures,a rich marine life and soft sand beaches!Every Treasure Island has something special and unique to offer,for extravagant and charming holidays.
A mosaic of five-star hotels,surrounded by rice fields,coconut trees,gardens with water bodies and typical marine temples,the Bali Island is the
The world puts off its mask of vastness to its lover.It becomes small as one song,as one kiss of the eternal.place for all types of travelers,a treasure island in the Indian Ocean.Find the perfect tropical island for you and book your vacation.
You will find there an absolutely romantic atmosphere,a popular destination for honeymoons.The treasure island of Bali is an exotic place for a comforting and spiritual holiday!
Have you dreamed about a luxury holiday,a cruise on the Caribbean or Canary Islands or a tropical island where you can relax and enjoy every moment of the day and night?Our complete guide,Tropical-island travel recommend you the Tenerife,part of Canary Islands,the biggest isle of the archipelago,with a subtropical[4] and dry climate,emerald water,beautiful sand beaches,multicolored and unique environment.
A beautiful tropical island,a paradise for those who want sea and mountain at the same time,Tenerife is the perfect choice.Tenerife detains the oldest “dragon tree”,a unique wine,a unique nature,a very good traditional food and the possibility of spending the holidays in an active way,with its mountain activities and aquatic[5] sports.
Heaven on Earth or paradise island?Fly to those paradise places and live the adventure of your life!Discover our recommendation of tropical island and enjoy unique experiences on your holiday.Experience the tropical climate,emerald waters and tropical vegetation!
Jugged by its natural beauty,Bora Bora is the island that earned the title “Pearl of the Pacific”.Situated in French Polynesia,the Bora Bora is considering one of the most beautiful among all the islands in the world.By its geography and archetype[6],the Island has the perfect profile for a dream island.
Located in the leeward[7] side of the Society Archipelago,Bora Bora has volcanic origin.The transparent water of the sea within the lagoon and the luxuriant[8] vegetation are dominated by two black lava mountains.If you look with an eagle eye,those mountains appear like a fairy tale castle.
美丽语录
世界对着它的爱人，把它浩瀚的面具摘下了。它变小了，小如一首歌，小如一回永恒的亲吻。
你是否想要逃往美丽的热带岛屿？《世界上最特别的岛屿指南》向你呈现了一系列珍宝岛。此刻，就让我们一起发现并了解更多关于印度尼西亚的珍宝岛——巴厘岛的形成及其难以置信的如画风景吧。
你也许会疑惑，为什么我们称巴厘岛为珍宝岛？作为印度尼西亚最令人惊奇的热带岛，这座“诸神之岛”为游客提供了精神食粮、传统文化和富饶环境。这里地理位置优越，文化丰富，海洋生物繁多，沙滩松软！在放纵和令人遐想的假期里，每个珍宝岛都会为游客展现它的独特之处。
在巴厘岛，五星级酒店的四周环绕着稻田、椰子树和特有的海洋寺庙，还有带着水池的花园。巴厘岛适合各类游客，是印度洋上的珍宝岛。
因此，请为自己挑选完美的热带岛，赶紧预定你的假期吧。
你将会发现，那里洋溢着浪漫的氛围，是度蜜月的绝佳之地。巴厘岛还充满了异域风情，也是享受舒适和心灵假期的胜地。
你是否曾经梦想有个奢华的假期，在加勒比海、加那利群岛或某个热带岛屿上来次巡航，在那里尽情放松自己，享受日日夜夜的每时每刻？我们的完全指南向你推荐加那利群岛的部分——特纳利夫岛，它是群岛上最大的岛屿。那里属于亚热带的干燥气候，有着翠绿的海水、美丽的沙滩、多姿多彩和独一无二的环境。
对于想同时感受海洋和高山魅力的人们来说，美丽的热带岛——特纳利夫岛是个绝佳选择。特纳利夫岛保留着最古老的“龙血树”，享有独特的自然条件，拥有罕见的葡萄酒和传统的美味佳肴。在那里，你的假期会极富活力，你可以尽情享受山上运动和水上运动。
天堂是存在于地球上还是岛屿上？飞往这些天堂岛，感受生命中的冒险吧！尽情发掘我们推荐的这些热带岛，享受假期中独特的经历。尽情地体验热带气候、翠绿色的水和热带植被吧！
源于自然的极致美丽，博拉博拉岛全然值得“太平洋上的珍珠”的美誉。坐落于法属波利尼西亚的博拉博拉岛被认为是世界上最美丽的岛屿之一。因为它的地理因素和天然景致，博拉博拉岛拥有梦想岛屿的完美轮廓线。
博拉博拉岛位于素塞蒂群岛的背风面，是火山岩的起源。环礁湖里流淌着清澈的海水，两座黑色的熔岩山脉上覆盖着茂盛的植被。如果你的眼睛够敏锐，你会发现这些山看起来就像是童话故事里的城堡。
注释
[1]tropical[ˈtrɒpɪkl] a.热带的；炎热的；热情的
[2]extraordinary[ɪkˈstrɔːdnri] a.非凡的，特别的
[3]incredible[ɪnˈkredəbl] a.不可思议的；惊人的；难以置信的
[4]subtropical[ˌsᴧb'trɔpikl] a.亚热带的
[5]aquatic[ə'kwætik] a.水上的；水中（进行）的；水产的
[6]archetype['a:kiˌtaip] n.典型；原型
[7]leeward['li:wəd] a.背风的，下风的
[8]luxuriant[lᴧg'ᴣuəriənt] a.茂盛的；郁郁葱葱的
棕榈泉：你从未有过的体验
Palm Springs:Experience the Never Experience
◎ Tom Wills
Luxury accommodations,amazing night life,best restaurants and the finest shopping experience coupled with a plethora of events that shall ensure that your visit is among of the most memorable ones,this is what Palm Springs offers you.It is,in itself,a complete travel hot spot for finest-in-class hotels,shopping stores,restaurants and entertainment of all forms.Whether you want to enjoy a traditional environment or are looking for perfect resort just for relaxation[1] or want to hit the most modern means of lifestyle,this is an all in one package for tourists.
Among the range of options that you can choose from at Palm Springs include the Desert Vacation Villas which offer the most beautiful desert scenery surrounding the exotic[2] resorts that will leave you spellbound,no matter what your taste is.Then you can get a natural California landscape of the daunting[3] as well as the beautiful Coachella valley for the Golf Club at La Quinta.For food lovers,the Bistro Indigo is just the place to be.A specialty mahogany bar greets you to a world which is full of flavors and textures and an ambiance[4] that you must have never experienced.
Adventure has a new name at Palm Springs,as gatherings,events can be made special and memorable in a large variety of ways.The Culinary Entertainment cooking classes offer options of food art or just sitting back and enjoying the show.
Finest homes,luxury villas in addition to[5] the cabins and bungalows which mark the history of the place are on offer as you are set for a perfect vacation.The spectacle of these in itself is an amazing experience,worth to be h ad.Designer touches make these luxury homes ever so special and every property on the Palm Spring desert is just filled with luxury extras.Those looking for gaming and entertainment can head to the Casino resort and is one of the most popular casinos of the world.At Viceroy Palm Spring,one can have a luxury service for Spa and relaxation.
Then there is a shopping district which is a heaven for shoppers,featuring more than 300 luxury stores.In addition to these,there are plenty of bars and night clubs which provide for nightlife and dancing hot spots.
Art,entertainment,luxury or modernity whatever you have been looking for,at Palm Springs you get what you want.
文化小课堂
棕榈泉，美国加利福尼亚州南部的一座游览城市。位于科罗拉多沙漠的山谷以内，向有“美国第一流沙漠游览地”之称。最著名的有矿泉、滑雪场、高尔夫球场、棕榈树及购物商店。其中最具特色的就是棕榈泉高空旋转缆车，为世界上最壮观的高空缆车之一；还有众多别具一格的博物馆、美术馆可供游览。
奢华的住宿、刺激的夜生活、最棒的餐厅、痛快的购物体验以及许多其他事情，都可以确保这将是你最难忘的旅行之一，这就是棕榈泉带给你的感受。棕榈泉绝对是旅游热点，那里拥有最高级的酒店、购物商店、餐厅和各种形式的娱乐活动。无论你只是想单纯地感受自然环境，还是想寻找放松休闲的完美胜地，抑或是想感受最现代的生活方式，在那里你都可以尽数体验。
在棕榈泉，你可以选择参观沙漠度假别墅，在那有着异域风情的度假村周边，你可以观赏到最美的沙漠风景，无论你喜欢怎样的风景，你都会因此情此景而意乱情迷。然后，你可以去感受令人生畏的加利福尼亚自然风景，去科切拉大峡谷，在拉昆塔的高尔夫俱乐部体验一把。对于美食爱好者来说，靛蓝小酒馆是你的不二选择。在由独特的红木建造的酒吧里，你可以感受红木带来的芬芳和纹理，这种气氛你绝对没有感受过。
像聚会一样，在棕榈泉，冒险被赋予了新的意义，每件事都可以通过各种各样的形式变得特别且记忆深刻。在“烹饪娱乐”的活动中，你可以品尝食物带来的艺术，也可以选择只是坐在那里欣赏表演。
除了小屋和平房外，高级的房屋、奢华的别墅都很好地展示了当地的历史，为你的度假增添了完美度。在那里，参观这些建筑景观本身就是一次值得拥有的奇妙经历。设计师的神笔让这些华丽的房屋变得如此独特，棕榈泉沙漠上的每一寸土地都彰显着奢华的光芒。想要游戏和娱乐的人可以去娱乐场，这里的娱乐场是世界上最受欢迎的娱乐场所之一。在威瑟罗伊棕榈泉，人们可以享受奢华的温泉服务，得到很好的放松。
此外，那里还有一个购物区，林立着300多个奢侈品商店，简直就是购物者的天堂。除此之外，还有许多酒吧和夜总会，为人们提供跳舞场所，让人们感受丰富的夜生活。
无论你是想追寻艺术、娱乐、奢华抑或是现代，你都可以在棕榈泉有所发现。
注释
[1]relaxation[ˌri:læk'seɪʃn] n.消遣，放松；松懈，松弛；放宽
[2]exotic[ɪg'zɒtɪk] a.异国的；外来的；异乎寻常的，奇异的；吸引人的
[3]daunting[dɔ:ntɪŋ] a.令人畏惧的；使人气馁的；令人却步的
[4]ambiance['æmbiəns] n.周围环境；气氛
[5]in addition to除……之外。
世上最有异域风情的地方——拉斯维加斯
The Most Exotic Place in Earth—Las Vegas
◎ Joguru Team
The appeal of Vegas is a real possibility—it's a city one may wish to visit over and over.The city appears to possess a few magic which attracts individuals and can make them wish to return.Vegas help individuals relax as well as make all of them comfortable.Vegas can be enjoyed,especially during a vacation.it's most advisable[1] to purchase a Las Vegas Travel guide and also to first examine the accessibility[2] to any travel packages before heading there,as this particular makes much more sense—both monetarily and when it comes to planning the hassle-free vacation—instead associated with booking everything separately.
November via February happens to be the quietest,and therefore the least expensive,period within Vegas.Nevertheless,many well-liked shows have a break during this period,as nicely as throughout events for example Thanksgiving,Brand new Year's,when many people consider their events to Las Vegas.In addition,there tend to be several conventions[3] which are usually held around,which leads to accommodation costs changing.It's not difficult to locate inexpensive meals and amusement in Vegas nowadays.Lately,Vegas has additionally acquired the reputation like a family holiday haven because of child-friendly special-effects eyeglasses,such because bursting volcanoes[4],full-scale sailing attacks upon British boats,fire-breathing dragons,and so on.Some of things that are to not be skipped when visiting Vegas are the actual giant clown[5] while watching circus along with a copy from the Great Pyramid.
Las Vegas might not be the social capital from the world,but it isn't just regarding casinos,dance clubs and tobacco smoke.But it is definitely about having a good time!If you do not enjoy betting—there are many other things to do in Las Vegas!You will find an enormous[6] quantity of tours in Vegas—both inside the city as well as beyond.Typically the most popular tour inside the city is really a helicopter ride within the Strip—there's nothing like soaring slowly over and close to the most beautiful hotels on the planet at nighttime,when the entire Strip is actually illuminated by a large number of twinkling lighting.
The most widely used tours from Vegas are trips towards the Grand Canyon.And the option of transport is huge—you will get there through helicopter,through airplane,through jeep,or even by coach.Grand Canyon in no way leaves anybody indifferent,and by itself offers several things to complete:mule trips,horseback trips,hiking,away road as well as ATV activities.And,obviously,you might descend about the bottom from the
Grand Canyon through helicopter and have a rafting journey along Co River.
Vegas host some from the largest resorts and on line casino resorts in the world,the number of sights to determine and things you can do in Vegas are limitless[7] here.The town that in no way sleeps is filled with fun things to do in Las Vegas,in the less costly attractions within Downtown Las Vegas.For those on the budget,looking to locate a few of the great offers in Vegas,hotels upon Fremont Road,such since the Golden Nugget provide special deals through the week.You can also avail[8] these types of offers from the Las Vegas Travel guide.
文化小课堂
拉斯维加斯，美国内华达州的最大城市，拥有“世界娱乐之都”和“结婚之都”的美称。以赌博业为中心的庞大的旅游、购物、度假产业而著名，世界上十家最大的度假旅馆有九家都在拉斯维加斯大道。著名景点有历险游乐园、红石峡谷、米高梅广场等，集美食、艺术、娱乐于一身。
拉斯维加斯的吸引力真实地存在着——这大概是一座人们去了又想再去的城市。这座城市似乎存在着神奇的魔法，不断地吸引人们想要再次参观旅游。拉斯维加斯不仅可以帮助人们放松身心，还可以让人们感到舒适安逸。尤其是在放假期间，拉斯维加斯是座可以细细欣赏的城市。在去拉斯维加斯之前，最有用的建议就是买一本拉斯维加斯的旅游指南，并且首先查明是否有旅行套餐，因为无论从金钱问题还是减少麻烦的方面来说，这两点建议对自助旅游都更有意义，也可以避免因分别预定每样东西而带来的麻烦。
每年的11月至来年的2月是拉斯维加斯的旅游淡季，所以这个时段的物价最低。不过，在此期间，伴随着很多重大节日的来临，诸多深受欢迎的表演节目也会暂停，例如感恩节和新年等，很多人去拉斯维加斯时也都会考虑到这些节日因素。此外，这段时间还会举办一些习俗活动，这也会导致住宿费的波动。如今，想要在拉斯维加斯享受不昂贵的餐饮和娱乐活动，也并不难。近来，拉斯维加斯因为深受小朋友欢迎的特效眼镜而成为家庭旅游的天堂，通过这些特效眼镜，人们可以观看火山爆发、英国航船和口吐火焰的飞龙等景致。在观看马戏团和大金字塔模型时，很多东西都是不容错过的，它们是真实的巨星小丑。
拉斯维加斯也许算不得世界的上流社会之都，但也不是只有赌场、舞厅和烟草气味。在这里，你绝对可以度过愉快的时光！如果你不喜欢赌博，这里还有很多别的事情可以做。你会发现，无论是在市里还是市外，都有很多的旅游活动可以参加。在市里，最有代表性的活动就是“直升机城市游”。午夜时分，当整座城市被大量闪烁的光点亮的时候，坐在直升机上，高飞在空中，你可以俯瞰整座城市，观看到世界上最漂亮的酒店。
拉斯维加斯最受欢迎的旅游项目是“科罗拉多大峡谷游”。去那里，你可以选择多种不同的交通工具，可以是直升机、飞机、吉普车甚至长途汽车。大峡谷的奇景不可能让人无动于衷，你可以骑骡、骑马、徒步旅行或坐山地车。显然，你也可以乘坐直升机降落到大峡谷的谷底，然后沿着科罗拉多河来一次漂流。
拉斯维加斯拥有一些世界上最大的旅游胜地和在线赌场，在这里，你可以观赏数不尽的风景，参加各种各样的活动。拉斯维加斯就是一座不夜城，你会发现到处充满有趣的事情，而且在市区的费用并不昂贵。对于那些在预算范围内的人来说，他们希望在菲蒙路上可提供很多服务的酒店住宿，比如“金砖酒店”，它每天都会有特价。你也可以在拉斯维加斯旅游指南上找到这些服务。
注释
[1]advisable[ədˈvaɪzəbl] a.明智的；可取的；能劝告的；适当的
[2]accessibility[əkˌsesəˈbɪləti] n.易接近，可到达；学习资料利用率；可诣达性；可达性
[3]conventions[kənˈvenʃnz] n.（某一职业、政党等人士召开的）会议（convention的名词复数）；协议；惯例；习俗
[4]volcanoes[vɔl'keninəuz] n.火山（volcano的名词复数）
[5]clown[klaun] n.丑角，小丑；笨拙粗鲁的人
[6]enormous[i'nɔ:məs] a.巨大的，庞大的；极恶的；凶暴的
[7]limitless['limitlis] a.无限制的；无界限的；一望无际的
[8]avail[ə'veil] v.有益于；使对某人有利
希腊——阳光下的度假屋
Greece—Holiday Homes in the Sun
◎ Spidergoose
Some parts of Greece are just a three hour flight away from the UK,making it very much a short haul destination[1] for Brits.
It is sometimes wonderful to know that in such a short space of time the gloomy grey and cold can be left behind and within minutes of stepping off the plane,the sun restores the smiles and hope.
Greece has long been a popular holiday home destination and people continue to flock there year in year out,knowing that the sun will shine.
There are many resorts that are well known either on the mainland or on one of the many islands dotted around the country but even recently new areas are opening up to tourists that had not yet been discovered by holiday makers.
In recent years some Hollywood films based in the country have wowed viewers with its glorious[2] scenery and unspoiled landscapes,“Captain Corelli's Mandolin” and most recently the hit movie “Mamma Mia”,leave people exiting theatres vowing that they must go on vacation to this amazing place they have witnessed on the screen.
I have many fond memories of my times in Greece,the seemingly endless blue skies,crystal clear waters and beautiful night air.Sometimes interspersed with a dramatic and fascinating[3] night time thunder storm with rain so heavy you think it will break the ground!These are only fleeting[4] through and the locals barely raise an eyebrow as they know in a few minutes order will be restored.
I think the generosity[5] of the people struck me the most and when there are so many great things on offer in this country that is high praise indeed!The warmth and the welcome in which the locals seem to accept you should be boxed and sold to the world as a lesson in hospitality.
I remember one occasion when the night air had an unusual chill to it and a group of friends and I were dining alfresco and began to shiver and wish we had chosen seats inside of which there were now none available.The owners of the restaurant obviously unable to offer us seats inside and recognizing our discomfort brought each of us a warm coat to wear.This kind of hospitality is usually so rare,but not in Greece!
However you choose to visit Greece,it is clear that the country itself and its people will rarely let you down.Perhaps a back pack and some island hopping,a beach holiday in a hotel where everything is provided for you or perhaps a luxurious villa rental,where the freedom of self catering is what you seek to give you a base to explore the treasures of Greece.
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希腊，被誉为西方文明的发源地，其悠久的历史和独特的地中海自然风光吸引着全世界的游客。希腊是奥林匹克运动的发源地，奥林匹亚有着世界上最古老的运动场。除此之外，希腊还有众多举世闻名的博物馆和神庙，而象征“爱情”的爱琴海也吸引了世界各地的情侣前来度假。
你只须坐3个小时的飞机，就可以从英国抵达希腊的某些地方，因此，这里就成了吸引英国人的短距离旅游地。
在短距离的时间间隔内，经过几分钟的飞行，就可以经历从阴霾灰冷到阳光灿烂的天气变化，重见太阳的微笑，感受它带来的希望，这种感觉实在奇妙。
长期以来，希腊一直都是极受欢迎的假期旅游胜地，年复一年，人们不断地前往那儿，享受阳光的沐浴。
在希腊，无论是在内陆还是在众多岛屿上，都分散着很多著名的旅游胜地，不过，近期向游客开放的新区域都还未被旅游开发商开发。
近年来，一些在希腊取景的好莱坞电影，令观众对希腊的极致风景赞叹不已。《柯莱利上尉的曼陀林》和最近热门的电影《妈妈咪呀》，让观影的人们立誓要去他们在荧屏上看到的神奇之地度假。
我有很多在希腊的美好记忆，有一望无垠的蓝天、清澈透明的海水以及无以媲美的夜空。有时，在绝美的夜晚时分，雷雨交加会给人一种雷电连接地面的幻觉。但这些美景转瞬即逝，因此，在这种情况下，当地人也只是抬抬眉毛，因为他们知道几分钟后，一切都将恢复美好。
我认为，给我印象最深的，莫过于当地人的慷慨大方和出售的各种各样的好东西了，这两点确实值得高度赞扬！当地人的热情好客应该被当作典范向全世界宣扬。
记得有一天晚上，我和一群朋友在户外野餐，天突然异常地变冷，我们都开始哆嗦，希望能在餐厅里有空位坐一坐。但是餐厅此时客满，没有空位。餐厅的老板显然不能给我们提供座位，不过他看出了我们的不适，便给我们每人拿来了一件暖和的外套。如此的热情很少见，但这种行为在希腊却不难见到。
如果你选择去希腊旅游，这个国家和这里的人们绝不会令你失望。你可以选择在能为你提供各种物品的酒店入住，那么你只需要带上一个背包，就能来个环岛游，度上一个沙滩假期。或者你可以住在奢华的出租别墅里，这样，你可以自由游玩，自行探索希腊的美好。
注释
[1]destination[ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn] n.目的，目标；目的地，终点
[2]glorious[ˈglɔ:riəs] a.辉煌的；荣誉的；极好的；<口>非常愉快的
[3]fascinating[ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ] a.迷人的，有极大吸引力的；使人神魂颠倒的
[4]fleeting['fli:tiŋ] a.疾驰的；飞逝的；稍纵即逝的
[5]generosity[ˌdᴣenə'rɔsəti] n.慷慨，大方；丰富
令人窒息的美——喀拉拉邦之旅
The Breathtaking Beauty of Kerala Tours
◎ Aalia Khan
Kerala is one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing[1] states of India.It has been proudly named “God's Own Country”.It lies in South India and is one of the most popular tourist regions of the world.It's beautiful beaches,spectacular[2] backwaters,palm trees,leafy hill stations with rubber and tea plantations,coconut trees adjacent to the beaches,wildlife sanctuaries,gushing waters,soothing lakes and calm atmosphere make Kerala a land blessed with beauty.Its ecosystem is a perfect example of nature's equilibrium and that is why it is also known as the “green paradise”.It is a perfect destination for eco-tourism,as it has greenery in abundance.
Its beaches are among some of the finest beaches of the world and are known for their beach resorts.Every year,its exquisite beaches are visited by thousands of tourists from all around the world.These beaches enthrall[3] everybody and the memory remains with them forever.Water sports like scuba diving are exhilarating[4] to one's sensations,and beach volleyball,amongst other sports,is a great way to relax and have fun with friends,family and even strangers.
It is also known as the Venice of the East,because it represents a figure of romantic destination and attracts honeymoon couples from all over the world.These beaches are perfect places for celebration for honeymoon couples.
Verdant[5] hill stations are a treasure of beautiful nature,rich flora and fauna,and marvelous landscape.These are very famous and known as the green carpet lands that enchant every tourist.Tourists can visit the places like Munnar,Trivandrum and Allahpuzaha;these are the resorts famous for their mesmerizing beauty and cultural dignity.
Any Kerala Tour is incomplete without visiting some popular wildlife sanctuaries;for instance,Animal and Wildlife Sanctuary at Eravikulam and Fauna Wildlife Sanctuary at Chinnar.These places cast a spell on your mind and weave magic that will enchant you forever.
Kerala is famous all over the world in the production of spices.Fish is mostly used in every dish and a wide variety of different spices are used in making the dishes,lending them a flavor that is so extraordinary that it has no parallels to be compared with.Idli,Dosa,Sambhar,Vadha and Utthapam are some of the specialties of South Indian food that can be experienced in Kerala.South Indian coffee is also famous all around the world for its rich taste,warming brew and delicious aromas.
Kerala has an enviable cultural heritage.Its temples are the epitome of architectural beauty;they stand tall,carved out of the gigantic stones,and are some of the most glorious examples of the heritage to be experienced in Incredible India.Their architecture seems to be designed by God himself.One must visit these stupendous artistic surprises to understand art and cultural dignity of India.
Kerala is a complete tour package that one can enjoy with family.It is a wholesome honeymoon destination and wonderful destination for youth.One celebrates nature in nature's lap[6],and it is an unforgettable episode in one's life,one that is bound to make you return to its wonderful goodness.So pack up your bags today,and come visit the luxury of the green paradise.
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喀拉拉邦位于印度西南端，濒临阿拉伯海。喀拉拉邦是个艺术圣地，也是唯一完好地保存着梵文、古代印度医学、天文学、瑜伽经等古代经典的地方。在这里可以观赏全印度最美丽的柯沃兰海滩风情，在宁静的内陆河泛舟，欣赏河道两边遮天蔽日的棕榈树林，感受纯粹的热带风情，以及最著名的热烈奔放的卡塔卡利舞。
喀拉拉邦是印度最美的、最令人着迷的地方之一。它被光荣地称为“上帝自己的国度”。它位于印度西南部，是世界上最受欢迎的旅游地区之一。美丽的海滩、壮观的回水、棕榈树、树木茂盛的山中避暑地、橡胶树和茶园、海边的椰子树、野生动物保护区、奔流的海水、平静的湖泊和悠闲的氛围，都赋予了喀拉拉邦极致的美。这里的生态环境是自然平衡的完美典范，因此它被认为是“绿色天堂”。它拥有茂盛的绿色植物，所以也是生态旅游的绝佳之地。
喀拉拉邦的海滩属于世界上最好的海滩之列，它们也因其海滩度假村而闻名。每年，都会有来自世界各地的游客参观这里绝美的海滩。这些海滩令每个人着迷，并永存于他们的记忆中。像潜水这样的水上运动会刺激每个人的神经，沙滩排球等其他运动是和朋友、家人甚至是陌生人一起玩乐放松的好方式。
这里同样被称为“东方威尼斯”，因为它是浪漫的代名词，吸引着世界各地度蜜月的夫妻。而这里的海滩则是欢度蜜月的绝佳之地。
阴凉的山中避暑之地坐落于美丽的大自然之中，这里有富饶的动植物和无与伦比的美丽风景。因此，它被公认为是“绿地毯”，吸引着每一位游客。游客们可以参观幕那尔、特里凡得琅、阿拉普扎等地方，这些地方因其迷人的美和独特的文化而闻名。
如果你没有参观颇受欢迎的野生动物保护区，那么你的喀拉拉邦之旅就是不完美的，比如，位于埃罗德的野生动物保护区，以及在金奈的动物群保护区这两个地方。这些地方会吸引你的注意，并令你永远为其着迷。
喀拉拉邦是世界上著名的生产香料之地。当地人的每一餐基本上都有鱼，而且会用各种不同的香料做菜，因此，他们的菜有一种独特的风味。黑绿豆米饼、印度薄卷饼、馓波哈、瓦德哈和印度煎饼都是印度南部的一些特色美食，你都可以在喀拉拉邦品尝到。印度南部的咖啡也因其浓厚的味道、精良的取材和沁人的香气而闻名于世。
喀拉拉邦有着令人羡慕的文化遗产。它的寺庙是建筑美学的典范，高耸的寺庙由巨石构建而成，其中一些是印度遗产最恢弘的代表，值得你前往“不可思议的印度”[7]亲自品味。喀拉拉邦的建筑似乎是由上帝亲自设计的。只有你亲自参观并感受了这些惊人的艺术带给你的震撼，你才能理解印度的艺术和文化。
喀拉拉邦之旅适合与家人一起出游。这里是度蜜月的适宜之地，同样也是适合年轻人出游的地方。你会拥入自然的怀抱，切身感受大自然的美好，这将成为你人生中难以忘怀的插曲，这里的美好也一定会吸引你再次回来。还犹豫什么，背起你的行囊，加入奢华的“绿色天堂”之旅吧。
注释
[1]mesmerizing['mezməraɪzɪŋ] a.有吸引力的，有魅力的
[2]spectacular[spekˈtækjələ（r）] a.场面富丽的，壮观的；引人注意的；惊动一时的；惊人的
[3]enthrall[ɪn'θrɔ:l] v.迷住，吸引住；使感到非常愉快
[4]exhilarating[ig'ziləreitiŋ] a.令人兴奋的；振奋的
[5]verdant['və:dnt] a.（草、田地等）翠绿的；长满绿色植物的
[6]lap[læp] n.范围；膝；下摆
[7]“不可思议的印度”（Incredible India），印度旅游官方宣传语。
揭开温莎城堡的神秘面纱
Reveal the Mystery of Windsor Castle
◎ Ferne Arfin
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the Official Residence of the Queen of Britain.Over a period of nearly 1000 years it has been inhabited continuously,and altered and refurbished[1] by successive monarchs.Some were great builders,strengthening the Castle against uprising and rebellion;others,living in more peaceful times,created a palatial Royal residence.
William the Conqueror chose the site,high above the river Thames and on the edge of a Saxon hunting ground.It was a day's march from the Tower of London and intended to guard the western approaches to the capital.The outer walls of today's structure are in the same position as those of the original castle built by William the Conqueror in the 1070s.
The Queen uses the Castle both as a private home,where she usually spends the weekend,and as a Royal residence at which she undertakes[2] certain formal duties.Windsor Castle is often used by The Queen to host State Visits from overseas monarchs and presidents.Every year The Queen takes up official residence in Windsor Castle for a month over Easter （March-April）.
The Castle is huge,so people tend to head for the most spectacular bits—the State Apartments,St.George's Chapel,the Gallery and the delightful[3] Queen Mary's Dolls’ House.Works of art,antique furniture,curiosities and impressive architecture reflect the tastes of many different royal generations.
The State Apartments are lavishly decorated formal rooms still used for state and official functions.The treasures in the Apartments include works of art by Canaletto,Holbein,Leonardo da Vinci,Rembrandt,Rubens and Van Dyck,as well as the ceilings and woodwork of the rooms themselves.Also on display is a large collection of armor,including an etched[4] gold suit of armor made for prince Hal.
The magnificent and beautiful St.George's Chapel was started in 1475 by Edward IV and was completed 50 years later by Henry VIII.It ranks among the finest examples of late medieval[5] architecture in the UK.Ten monarchs are buried in the Chapel,including Henry VIII with his wife.Many Royal weddings have been celebrated in St.George's Chapel,including that of Prince Edward and Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones in June 1999.In 2005,a service of dedication[6] and prayer was held in the Chapel following the marriage of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
The Drawings Gallery features the exhibition “The Queen:60 Photographs for 60 Years” from 4 February to 28 October.Sixty photographs of The Queen,including the work of leading press photographers of the past six decades,will go on display to celebrate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.The exhibition presents a portrait of The Queen as captured in fleeting moments on both official occasions and at relaxed family gatherings.
Queen Mary's Dolls' House is an amazing dolls' house built on a scale of 1 to 12.It contains working lifts,running water and electricity,and took 1500 craftsmen three years to complete.Queen Mary was known as a collector of miniature[7] objects including Fabergé animals,children's silver furniture and other examples of “tiny craft”.Princess Marie Louise was the King's cousin.After returning home from a visit to the King and Queen at Windsor Castle,during which they had shown her much kindness,she announced to her family that she would commission[8] a dolls’ house as a present for the Queen.
The changing of the Guard is one of the highlights of a visit to Windsor.A band usually accompanies the Guards,although this is subject to weather conditions.Windsor Castle gives you the good chance to snoop around a royal residence and track the history of the English monarchy.
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温莎城堡，位于英国英格兰东南部区域，是世界上有人居住的城堡中最大的一个，也是英国君主主要的行政官邸。现任的英国女王伊丽莎白二世每年有相当多的时间在温莎城堡度过，在这里进行国家或私人的娱乐活动。城堡中的地标之一就是被称为圆塔的建筑。
温莎城堡是世界上还在使用中的最古老、最大的城堡，它是英国女王的官邸。在近1000年的时间里，历任君王都一直居住在那里，他们对温莎城堡不断地改建和翻新。其中有些君王是伟大的建设者，他们加强了城堡抵御叛乱和反抗的功能；另一些君王处于更和平的年代，所以在他们的改建下，城堡成了华丽的皇室宫殿。
威廉一世将城堡选址在泰晤士河上游，撒克逊人猎场的边缘。从伦敦塔到城堡需要行走一天的时间，这是为了防御西部人接近首都伦敦。温莎城堡今天的外墙结构与威廉一世在11世纪70年代建造的城堡是一样的。
英国女王将温莎城堡作为私人住宅，她经常在那里度过周末，同时，她还把城堡用作政府办公的官邸。此外，温莎城堡也是女王经常接待国外君王或总统来访的地方。每年复活节期间（3月—4月），英国女王都会在官邸住上一个月。
城堡很大，所以很多人都欲前往温莎城堡的国家套房、圣乔治教堂、美术馆和那讨人喜欢的玛丽女王玩具屋参观，感受它们的壮观。那里的艺术品、古董家具、古玩和令人印象深刻的建筑，都反映了不同年代的皇家品位。
国家套房装潢正式，仍被作为国家办公之用。套房里有各种珍宝，包括卡纳莱托、霍尔拜因、达·芬奇、伦勃朗、鲁本斯和凡·戴克等艺术大师的作品，还包括房间本身的天花板和木制品。同时，套房内还展示了很多盔甲，包括哈尔亲王的已有所腐蚀的黄金盔甲。
壮观雄伟的圣乔治教堂由爱德华四世主持建造，建于1475年，完工于50年后的亨利八世时代。它是英国中世纪后期建筑的良好典范。有十位君主埋葬于这座教堂里，其中有亨利八世和他的妻子。同时，这里还举行了很多皇家婚礼，包括1999年6月爱德华王子和苏菲·里斯·琼斯王妃的婚礼；2005年，在威尔士王子和康沃尔女公爵的婚礼后，他们在这里举行了祈祷仪式。
美术馆以展览品为特色，2月4日至10月28日会举行“女王：60年的60幅照片”图片展。女王的60幅照片包括过去60年顶级摄影记者的杰作，这些照片将会展出，用来庆祝女王的钻石婚纪念。这个展览将呈现女王在不同时刻被抓拍到的画面，有正式场合的，也有家庭聚会时的休闲场景。
玛丽女王的玩具屋令人惊奇，它是以1:12的比例建造的。里面包含升降机、流水和电，是由1500个工匠花了3年时间完成的。玛丽女王是著名的小模型收藏家，她收藏的东西有费伯奇制造的动物模型、儿童的银质家具以及其他一些“小工艺品”。玛丽·路易斯是国王的表妹。她在温莎城堡受到了国王和女王的热情款待，于是在她回家后，便宣布要委托别人制作一个玩具屋送给女王当礼物。
护卫队的变化是参观温莎城堡的亮点之一。护卫队旁边常常伴有一支乐队，不过这要依据天气情况而定。温莎城堡很好地为你提供了参观官邸、追溯英国君主历史的机会。
注释
[1]refurbished[ˌri:'fɜ:bɪʃt] v.刷新（refurbish的过去式和过去分词）；使整洁；整修
[2]undertakes[ˌʌndə'teɪks] v.承担，从事（undertake的第三人称单数）；保证；同意；承诺
[3]delightful[di'laitfl] a.令人非常高兴的，讨人喜欢的
[4]etched['etʃɪd] a.被侵蚀的，被蚀刻的，风化的
[5]medieval[ˌmedi'i:vl] a.中古的，中世纪的
[6]dedication[ˌdedi'keiʃn] n.奉献；（教堂的）献堂礼
[7]miniature['miniəˌtʃur] a.小型的，微小的
[8]commission[kə'miʃn] v.委任，授予
东京行：感受异域风情
Steel Yourself for an Exotic Holiday Experience in Tokyo
◎ Kirti Saxena
Tokyo for years has not only been a major financial hub[1],but has also won accolades[2] for being one of the most prominent and loved tourist spots.If you are a first time visitor to the city,then,be ready to be amazed by the beauty and charm that you will be welcomed with.The place offers a stunning mixture of striking culture,mild and lovely climate,happy-go-lucky[3] lifestyle and above all very warm hospitality,which you witness in no matter,which of the hotels in Tokyo you choose to stay in.With so much on its platter,little wonder that the place is one of the most sought after tourist's destination.
Vacationers and travelers from all parts of the world visit the place to witness the beautiful co-existence between diverse cultures and vivacious people.The city has enough to allure and entertain people of all ages,temperaments and likings.Whether you are a history lover or a sports enthusiast or just want to have a serene holiday,the place has it all for you.From visiting the rice paddies to dense tropical jungle to gracious[4] people,everything about the place will make you come back for more.At the same time,you can also indulge in the thrill of water sports and adventure activities like kayaking,cross-country and river rafting!So,let the adventure lover in you enjoy a complete treat!
If you are on a family holiday,then,you can have a fantastic time with your family and friends as you travel and witness the exceptional blend of contemporary[5] vacationer amenities coupled with fantastic shopping and a prosperous past and legacy.The most remarkable facet of this capital city is that even though it offers a wide variety for all sorts of recreation and entertainment,yet the essential meaning of a holiday here is surrounded by the scope and pace of life.You will have the most amazing time on your holiday here!And,the service and amenities of the hotels in Tokyo will just augment the entire holiday experience.
One thing about this amazing place that will leave you completely awe struck is the fact that though the place has seen a lot of advancement and globalization,yet the Japanese culture is still as what it was decades ago—very enjoyable and gracious and the city perfectly reflects it.So,wait no longer,steel yourself to explore the brilliant and outstanding panorama and culture of Japan.Happy vacationing!
文化小课堂
东京位于日本本州岛东部，是日本国的首都。东京拥有世界最大的都市圈，拥有世界最大的城市建成区，是亚洲第一大城市、世界第一大城市，以及亚洲的经济中心和亚洲第一时尚中心。东京的著名观光景点有东京铁塔、皇宫、东京国会议事堂、浅草寺、浜离宫、上野公园与动物园、葛西临海公园、台场与彩虹大桥、东京迪士尼乐园等。
多年来，东京不仅成为主要的金融中心，而且还获得了最受欢迎和最杰出的旅游胜地之一的美誉。如果你是第一次到这座城市旅游，那么你要做好震慑于这种美丽和魅力的准备。随时随地你都能见证这个地方的多样文化，温和舒适的气候，安逸的生活方式，最重要的是，无论你选择住在东京的哪个酒店，你都会感受到人们的热情。拥有如此多的优点，这个地方也毫无疑问地成了最值得去的旅游地之一。
世界各国的度假者和旅游者都会来到这个地方，见证这种多元文化和乐活人民的完美融合。这座城市有足够的东西吸引和款待各个年龄、性情和爱好的人。无论你是喜欢历史、运动，还是只想有个安逸的假期，这个地方都可以满足你。从稻田到茂密的热带丛林，再到亲切友好的人民，这个地方的所有一切都会让你再次回来。同时，你也可以沉浸于刺激的水上运动和冒险活动，如划皮艇、越野和漂流。所以，把你内心冒险的一面展现出来，享受完全的冒险活动吧。
如果你是和家人一起来度假，那么你可以和家人朋友度过一段奇妙的时光，你们可以体验各种特别的度假设施，享受超棒的购物体验，感受繁盛的历史遗迹。这个首都城市最值得注意的是，虽然它提供各种各样的娱乐休闲，但是假期的本质意义仍体现在生活的方方面面。在这里，你可以拥有最神奇的假期时光！而且，这里为你提供的服务和设施会提升整个假期的愉悦感。
不过，在这个神奇的地方有一件事会令你感到震惊，那就是虽然日本已经国际化发展，具有十足的先进性，但是日本文化仍然保持在十年前的样子——愉悦雅致——这座城市也已经完美地展现了这一点。所以，不要再等待，赶紧出发，感受日本迷人的景象和灿烂的文化吧。假期愉快！
注释
[1]hub[hʌb] n.轮轴；中心，焦点
[2]accolades['ækəleɪdz] n.嘉奖，表扬（accolade的名词复数）；武士爵位的授予
[3]happy-go-lucky随遇而安的，逍遥自在的。
[4]gracious['greiʃəs] a.亲切的；（对王族及其行为的敬语）仁慈的；雅致的
[5]contemporary[kən'temprəri] a.现代的；同时代的
美丽埃及，值得一游
Why Visiting Egypt Is a Good Idea
◎ Adrian Alexa
A lot of individuals think that Egypt is closely linked with museums and pyramids[1] when the truth is that the country offers a whole lot more.It is currently hosting the Holy Land tours that visit various Islamic,Christian and Pharaonic historical sites together with religious monuments[2] and this is just the start of what you are probably not aware of.You can visit a lot of nature linked locations,beach resorts and culturally speaking there is a lot to learn in the country.
Egypt comes with a hot and dry climate so before venturing on any trip you should think about hats,sunscreen,walking shoes and sunglasses.A lot of historical sites do not allow flash photography so you need to bring high speed film and power adapters might be recommended for Americans as Egypt uses 220 Volt power.You should also bring long sleeved shirts and long pants because local dress codes will require them,especially when visiting mosques and churches.Always remember to drink plenty of water during exposure to the desert and all should be perfect.
Any classic tour of Egypt will focus on historical sites linked to Ancient Egypt.Most tourists usually come to the country for a period of 10 to 14 days and the locations that are most popular are Luxor,Cairo,Aswan and Nile cruises.Most pre-arranged trips start in Cairo due to it holding the largest airport of the country.Trips to Luxor are usually 1 to 2 days long and one day must be reserved[3] for Aswan,located in the south of the country.
Four major religious tours are available and tailored to fit the needs of your religious background.For instance,Muslim tourists will usually opt for an in-depth tour of Islamic towns.A lot of religious tours will also include Pharaonic sites like the Egyptian Antiquity museum and the Pyramids.Nile cruises are usually optional but you could consider one if you are looking for relaxation and education.Nile cruises visit several sites and rural Egypt is highlighted,bringing back a piece of live history and an idea of how people used to live in the country.
You can also go for adrenaline[4] tours that are specialized on golfing,fishing in Lake Nasser and desert walking.Even bird watching attractions are present due to Egypt being a migrating path for a lot of bird species.On the other hand,most European tourists will come to the country to relax on a sea and sand holiday and not opt for bird watching.The main thing is that no matter what you may want to do,Egypt does have something for everyone and this is why visiting Egypt is a very good idea.
文化小课堂
埃及，与古巴比伦、古印度、古中国并称“四大文明古国”。英语中“埃及”一词是从古希腊语演变而来的，阿拉伯人则将“埃及”称作米斯尔，在阿拉伯语中意为“辽阔的国家”。埃及又称为金字塔之国、棉花之国。埃及文化是具有非洲特点的阿拉伯文化。埃及有着丰富的文化遗产，包括埃及国家博物馆、金字塔、尼罗河、古城堡等。
很多人认为埃及是与博物馆和金字塔紧密联系在一起的，但事实是，你可以在这个国家看到更多的东西。目前，如果在圣地旅游主要只参观各种穆斯林、基督教、古埃及法老王的历史遗址和宗教纪念碑，这只能说明你知道得很少。你可以参观很多外景地和海滩度假胜地，去亲自感受大自然；从文化的角度来讲，在这个国家，你可以学到很多。
埃及的气候炎热干燥，所以在探险旅行之前，你应该准备好帽子、防晒霜、休闲鞋和太阳镜。很多历史遗迹在拍照时是不允许用闪光灯的，所以，你需要带高速胶卷和推荐给美国人的适配器，因为埃及的电压是220伏。根据当地的着装规范，你还应该穿长袖衬衫和长裤，尤其是当你参观清真寺和教堂时。在你去沙漠探险的时候，一定要记得喝大量的水，并准备好一切。
埃及传统的旅游主要集中在与古埃及有关的历史遗迹上。大多数来埃及旅行的人经常会在埃及待上10—14天，最受欢迎的地方是卢克索、开罗、阿斯旺和尼罗河。大多预先准备好的旅行是从开罗开始，因为埃及最大的机场在开罗。去卢克索旅行一般要花费1—2天时间，还有一天必须留着去埃及南部的阿斯旺看看。
在那里，为了满足你的宗教背景，有四种主要的宗教旅行线路可供你选择。比如，穆斯林游客经常会选择穆斯林镇深度游。很多宗教旅行线路中都包含了参观古埃及法老王的遗址，如埃及古物博物馆和金字塔。如果你想在放松的同时获得一些知识，那么你可以考虑选择尼罗河巡航游。尼罗河巡航游的显著特点是你可以参观一些景点和埃及乡村地区，从中你可以看到活灵活现的历史，你会了解埃及人以前的生活。
你还可以选择“刺激游”，主要是打高尔夫球、在纳赛尔湖边钓鱼、沙漠行走。甚至观看鸟类也会成为一个景点项目，因为埃及是很多鸟类的迁徙必经之路。但很多欧洲游客来到埃及都只想在海边沙滩放松，他们不会选择看鸟。然而重要的是，不管你想要什么，埃及都有适合每个人的东西，所以，去埃及旅行无疑是个很棒的主意。
注释
[1]pyramids[ˈpɪrəmɪdz] n.金字塔（pyramid的名词复数）；角锥状物
[2]monuments[ˈmɒnjumənts] n.纪念碑（monument的名词复数）；遗迹；遗址；丰碑
[3]reserved[rɪ'zɜ：vd] v.储备；保留（reserve的过去式）
[4]adrenaline[ə'drenəlin] n.激励因素；一阵兴奋；<喻>刺激物
出门需要知道的五件事
Five Things You Must Know When Outdoors
◎ Amy Croffey
No.1：Change Money at Home
Olivia says that carrying a large amount of cash makes you vulnerable[1] to pickpockets.Agree.She says it's better to rely on your ATM and credit cards.But,I would say it depends.In a lot of places in Asia,ATM machines are hard to come by and may not accept all ATM cards.In some resorts and hotels in Asia,credit cards are also not accepted.The exchange rate may also be far worse,depending on the location.Unless you're staying in a posh destination,never assume that e-transactions will work.Do your research before departure[2] and prepare accordingly.
No.2：Deals on Last-Minute Booking
Last minutes deals are indeed becoming more and more rare.Better to watch out for sales and promotions （which regularly comes up anyway）to save on airfares and hotel bookings
No.3：Locals Are Experts
Absolutely not.In fact,in a lot of cases,locals are foreigners to their own territory[3].In fact,if you're heading off the beaten track,locals can't even understand why,out of all the possible places in the world,you would be interested in their locality.
No.4：You Get What You Pay for
No,particularly in Asia,there are really good deals to be had,some worth far more than you have paid.And vice versa:some expensive digs aren't just worth the top dollar they ask for.Do your research,and look for online reviews.
No.5：Buy Extras Ahead
When buying packages,you will always be lured[4] into getting a “package”,agents telling you it will come out cheaper that way.But,sometimes it pays to be prudent[5] and cross the bridge when you get there.
美丽语录
Adaptability is a weapon to solve difficulties in life.It is more valuable than book knowledge.
随机应变的能力，是解决生活上困难的武器，要比书本上的知识有价值得多。
第一：兑换货币
奥利维亚说，随身携带大量现金容易使你成为扒手的目标。这一点我完全同意。她指出，我们最好使用自动取款机和信用卡。不过，对于这点，我则表示要看情况而定。亚洲的很多地方很难找到自动取款机，而且这些自动取款机也并不接受所有的卡。亚洲的一些度假村和酒店也不接受信用卡。在不同的地方，汇率也许会不尽如人意。因此，如果你不是去一个很发达的现代都市，就不要想依赖那些电子交易。所以，在出发旅行之前，先做好调查，然后根据具体情况做准备。
第二：货比三家
货比三家，然后做出最后的预定，这种情况变得越来越少了。注意通过寻找销售活动和促销来节省飞机票和酒店住宿费。
第三：当地人是专家
这绝对是错误的观点。事实上，在很多情况下，当地人对自己的所在地并不那么熟悉。在世上所有的地方，如果你去的地方鲜有人知，当地人反而会不理解你为什么对他们那儿感兴趣。
第四：有付出才有收获
其实，尤其是在亚洲，你可以得到很多划算的交易，有些交易的性价比极高。反过来也一样，一些昂贵的住房远不值他们的开价。所以，你要多做些调查，看看网上的评论。
第五：谨慎“套餐”
当你跟团旅游时，你总是容易掉入“套餐”的陷阱，旅行社会告诉你包了套餐更便宜。然而，你要谨慎小心，有时你会发现，当你到了那边之后，情况就跟你想的不一样了。
注释
[1]vulnerable[ˈvʌlnərəbl] a.易受攻击的；易受伤的；易受批评的
[2]departure[di'pa:tʃə] n.离开；起程；离去
[3]territory[ˈterətri] n.领土，版图；领地；领域，范围
[4]lured[luəd] v.吸引；引诱（lure的过去式和过去分词）
[5]prudent[ˈpru:dnt] a.小心的，慎重的；精明的，节俭的；顾虑周到的，稳健的；世故的，精明的