Think “winter vacation,” and dream of warm shorelines and sun-splashed ancient ruins. Whatever your idea of a winter getaway, here are some urban destinations where you can embrace the season.
Buenos Aires, Argentina-Average January high:84°F
Carnival in Argentina is one of the best times of the year. Tango dancers, soccer players, and folk musicians show off their talents here. Once the richest city in the world. B. A. holds grand 18th-and 19th-century architecture in neighborhoods like Recoleta. In the Boca barrio, brightly painted houses surround La Bonbonera, the home stadium for working-class football team the Boca Juniors.
Honolulu, Hawaii-Average January high:81°F
The Pacific Ocean metropolis reveals itself as a far more complex place than picture postcards suggest, loaded with interesting neighborhoods and a history filled with royals and imperial ambitions. Sunbathe on palm-fringed Waikiki Beach, hike up Diamond Head, or visit Iolani Palace, home to the last Hawaiian king.
Melbourne, Australia-Average January high: 79°F
Australia’s second-biggest city has transformed from a military camp of the British Empire into a multicultural 21st-century melting pot. A strong immigrant population powers many of the 600 stalls at Queen Victoria Market: there’s also a Chinatown and the Greek Precinct, with its Hellenic Museum.
Port of Spain, Trinidad-Average January high:88°F
The capital of Trinidad is one of the top spots in the Caribbean to experience a pre-Lent carnival, with musicians and dancers in feathered costumes kicking off the party in the central Queen’s Park Savannah. This 260-acre park also holds the Emperor Valley Zoo and the Royal Botanic Gardens, with indigenous and international trees planted on the grounds of a former sugar plantation.
1. Which place best suits visitors seeking culture diversity?
A.Buenos Aires, Argentina. | B.Honolulu, Hawaii. |
C.Melbourne, Australia. | D.Port of Spain, Trinidad. |
2. What can visitors enjoy in both Buenos Aires and Port of Spain?
A.Pop music. | B.Carnival dances. |
C.Abundant gardens. | D.Ancient architecture. |
3. Where can the text be found?
A.In a geography textbook. | B.In a travel magazine. |
C.In a summer activity guide. | D.In a sport guidebook. |