【推荐2】Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time, it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.

·Tour 1 is recommended for first-time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle: Building the Dream.

·Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house’s upper floors, Mr Hearst’s private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.

·Tour 3 looks at the Castle’s North Wing, guest rooms and the guest house Casa del Monte.

·Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.

·The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the castle at night as one of the Hearst’s own visitors might have.

Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Free day-use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational (消遣的) vehicles.

*Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445. See below for times.

Visit www. hearstcastle. org for more information.

【推荐3】Don’t know where to enjoy yourself? You needn’t go anywhere, just read the text and here are some choices for you.

PopUp Picnics in the Park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos(墨西哥玉米薄饼). Prices change from $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.

Each summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.

Join us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies(美食家)at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass.

Chef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables and meats. And dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.

【推荐3】Bookshops are among some of the most inspiring places in the world. Among shelves of books, under dim（昏暗的）lights, you can relax and let your imagination take flight. Here are some of the most interesting ones from around the world.

Liyraria Ler Devagar — Lisbon, Portugal

This is an incredible modem bookshop located in a former industrial textile warehouse. The building also houses advertising agencies, designer shops and art galleries. You can enjoy a coffee and admire the quirky（怪异的）surroundings, such as the sculpture of a woman on a flying bicycle. On Sundays it turns into a market selling antiques and crafts.

Barter Books — Alnwick, United Kingdom

Located in a Victorian train station in a small village in England, this second-hand bookshop（where you can buy books as well as trade them）, is one of the largest of its kind and was opened in 1991. The shop’s claim to fame is that it rediscovered the Second World War “Keep Calm and Carry On” posters in an old box of books and now you see that iconic slogan everywhere!

Liyraria Lello e Irmao — Porto, Portugal

The building itself is a work of art and is full of history. It was founded in 1869 and has been named one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world, but is perhaps more famous for being the location of several scenes in the Harry Potter films. What is most impressive about this building is the beautiful wooden staircase and the stained glass windows in the ceiling that reflect around the room.

Shakespeare and Co. — Paris, France

These days, this place is as much of a tourist attraction as it is a bookshop. Next to Notre Dame Cathedral, this cramped（狭小的）and chaotic place（especially when it is full of tourists）is incredibly attractive. Upstairs, the bookshop houses travelers who work in the bookshop for a few hours each day and below is a wishing well that many throw their coins into.

【推荐2】The key to losing weight is to understand what really motivates you. Have you ever been excited about losing a few pounds?     1     And to help you keep your weight under control, you need some coping strategies.

Ask questions. When you’re researching different dieting products and plans or even talking to a doctor about diets, ask as many questions as you can.     2     Ask questions like: Do I have to purchase special meals or supplements? Does the programme include a part to help me maintain my weight loss?

Get real.     3     Don’t burden yourself with unrealistic expectations. Remember, large amounts of weight loss are not realistic and are most likely not safe or healthy. Talk with your health care professional to determine a healthy weight goal.

    4     To maintain your weight, you must keep a balance between your intake of calories and the energy you burn. Just 30 minutes of fast walking in most days can take about 10 pounds off your weight each year.

Weigh yourself weekly. It’s important to track your weight on any diet or weight loss plan, but don’t step on the scales every day. Weighing daily won’t show you the big picture.     5