2 . A couple of weeks ago, when some friends and I took a trip to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, I immediately ______ it. Since we are all living in North Germany which is not very ______, it only took us a few hours on the train ______ we were at the heart of this ______ city. The minute we stepped off the ______, we were surrounded by ______ architecture and weaving canals.

We stayed at a youth hostel, which was a typical tall Dutch house with lots of stairs. I ______ staying in youth hostels; it is such a great ______ to meet people from all over the world and ______ your different experiences, ______ and even languages. We stayed in a room with an Argentinian, who we befriended right away, and we spent a lot of ______ together.

During our stay, we made sure to make the most of what Amsterdam has to ______. We took a boat trip through the ______, which gave us some great ______ of the fantastic architecture and canals. We also made sure to go to the Van Gogh Museum, which is one of the city’s most famous tourist attractions, and consists of a ______ collection of his work, along with details of his ______ and the work of other artists that knew him. One of my favourite parts of the trip, though it was rather ______, was our visit to the Anne Frank Museum. She was a Jewish girl who hid with her family for 2 years before the Nazis ______ them and sent them to the death camps. It was a very ______ experience, and certainly worth seeing.

Overall, I think Amsterdam is one of my favourite cities that I have ever been to, and I would love to ______ someday!

5 . One of the most traditional British holidays is the “seaside holiday”. Typically, families get on a train or into a car and travel to British seaside towns. They sunbathe on the beach, buy ice creams, eat fish and chips, build sandcastles and so on.

In the early 1970s, air travel became affordable for the average family in the UK, and more and more British people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather isn't very good, even in summer, so a lot leave the UK for a vacation. Particularly popular with families on a budget is the “package holiday", where the cost of flights and accommodation are offered at a discounted price by travel agents.

In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became more wealthy, or at least had more disposable income. As a result, young people started to go abroad in groups, to places such as Spain and Greece. Once at their destination, they socialized with other groups of young people and had one long party.

British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a warmer climate than before, so people don't always feel they need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, the world seems a less certain place as interconnected economics rise and fall, which means that the cost of foreign holidays is less predictable than it used to be. As a result, more and more Britons are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.

In the UK, the domestic (国内的) tourism industry---when people go on holiday in their own country---is healthier than it has been in decades. There is now an increased appreciation among Britons for the diversity of the UK. It is not just the geography and the diversity of climate-based activities on offer. It is also the diversity of the cultures in the UK that is beginning to be of interest to domestic tourists

The UK has always been famous for its international explorers, but now it is starting to discover itself.

7 . You should see the photo. I'm sitting in red dirt, wearing an ugly purple T-shirt. My hair is wet with sweat. Flies buzz around my head. I'm on a school trip with 20 parents and 20 kids.

It was an odd choice for a holiday. I like sitting by the pool with a cola, not flies and frogs. I like being alone and quiet, not a busload of kids. I like freshly washed sheets, not dry-looking blankets.

But here's the thing about that photo: I am smiling!

The trip sounded good when I signed up. Guides would take us into the heart of the place, and I would see a new part of Australia, learn about local culture and bond with my youngest daughter. I would also bond with 40 strangers.

In Darwin, we got onto a bus. The kids were loud and I hated making small talk. But later, when I looked out at the vast, empty land, I was surprised at and moved by its beauty. At a national park, we enjoyed a natural swimming hole. Kids and parents had a great time. Then we got to the outback. The cabin(小屋) I shared with my daughter was a brick cell, full of geckos and crickets, but too dark to see them. On our last night, a water pipe broke. We awoke to a mess. Usually, I would have complained and asked for a refund, but it just seemed normal to be dirty It didn't matter. Indeed, it was impossible to say clean. We were hiking in red dirt with temperatures of 35 degree. Sill, I felt a kind of energy I hadn't experienced in years.

I love that photo of me in the dirt. I look messy, but also happy. Sometimes, it's another way of traveling .There is beautiful scenery .There is dirt. There is always someone to talk to, someone to laugh with.

8 . Life Begins on Board Your Next Cruise(邮轮)

On a cruise, it’s all about choices. And never about effort or annoyance. Simply step aboard and float away, as your grand accommodation takes you from port to port, country to country. Maybe you haven’t been on a cruise yet. Let’s see what it might look like.

Rise and shine

Everyone is a morning person on a cruise. Wake up to find yourself floating joyfully somewhere out on the horizon, between vast blue skies and rolling oceans. You’ve travelled far through the night, and each morning begins with a completely new and foreign destination calling from outside your window. What a way to start your day!

Breakfast of champions

Before the morning truly begins, spend some time relaxing on the top floor with a steaming cup of coffee and warm French pastries, taking in the unbelievable views and the fresh sea air. Or head to one of the many restaurants on the ground floor to find a rich meal fit for a king, then walk to the front of the ship and have some fresh fruit and American pancakes in the open-air market.

Ease into your day

Energize your morning with a yoga class, strengthening your body on the open-air board, palms stretched to the sea. Hit the gym for a refreshing workout or take a swim that will set you up for the day. If you are not so sporty, simply spend your morning sitting by the pool reading a book, perhaps losing yourself in the history, culture and legends of your next port of call.

10 . ULTIMATE CANADA AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

15 DAYS FROM £4,495

From the dramatic setting of Vancouver to the easy-going city of Toronto, this adventure takes us across Canada by rail, onboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer and The Canadian.

Days 1-3, London to Vancouver

Fly from London to Vancouver. Enjoy a sightseeing tour on Day 2, seeing Stanley Park and Chinatown. You're free to explore on Day 3.

Days 4-6, Rocky Mountaineer

Journey on the Rocky Mountaineer through the wilderness on the way to Kamloops. Continue on Day 5, along the “First Passage to the West" route to Banff, where we spend two nights. Discover Banff National Park on Day 6. visiting Emerald Lake and Lake Louise. Later, enjoy a talk from a retired Mountie.

Days 7-8, Jasper National Park

Take a coach along Icefields Parkway to Jasper, stopping to admire the impressive Athabasca Glacier. Spend two nights surrounded by the attractive mountain scenery of Jasper, with a free day on Day 8.

Days 9-11, The Canadian

Start a long journey on The Canadian to Toronto, settling into our berths as we pass pine forests and towering peaks. Spend Day 10 and Day 11 on board, travelling through Winnipeg and across the Canadian Shield.

Days 12-15, Toronto and London

Arrive in energetic Toronto for two nights, visiting the spectacular Niagara Falls on Day 13. After a free day on Day 14, fly home in the evening, arriving on Day 15.

The 2022 itinerary is different. Please call for details.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• UK Tour Manager throughout

• Return scheduled flights

• Luggage Service without payment

• 10 nights' accommodation, 3 nights on The Canadian and 13 meals

• All tour excursions

DEPARTURES

See our website for full 2021 and 2022 dates and prices.