1 . When it comes to my fathering lessons, few adventures compare to the motorcycle trips I’ve shared with my daughter, Ewa.
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2 . Escape to the Laid-back Cook Islands at Muri Beach Club Hotel
Relax and recharge in style at the adult-only Muri Beach Club Hotel. Located on the remote island of Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, Muri Beach Club Hotel stands out from the rest through its modern facilities and well-appointed rooms with a Polynesian style. With only 30 rooms, this hotel promises a close, uninhabited oasis (绿洲) where you re welcomed as part of the family.
This 4-star beachfront hotel is the ultimate base for adventure. Take a glass-bottomed boat to Motus (offshore islands) or try out other activities such as windsurfing or sailing. After a day of exploring, sunbathing and relaxing, return to the comfort and privacy of your modern room, each with its own large balcony boasting scenic views.
If you’re looking for a holiday where you can relax and explore, then a tropical island getaway at Muri Beach Club Hotel is perfect for you.
Inclusions:
●Daily tropical breakfast for 2 people
●Daily cocktails for 2 people
●$50 food & beverage credit
●Wi-Fi up to 1 GB
How to Book
Make your booking at time of purchase. Your booking confirmation will be sent to you via email. If you have any questions please contact hello@travel-booking.stuff.co.nz.
Book with confidence! If you cancel your bookings up to 48 hours prior to arrival, you can pay no cancellation fees!
1. What do we know about Muri Beach Club Hotel?| A．It has thirty mini rooms. | B．It is near the downtown area. |
| C．It can be accessible to adults only. | D．It was designed by a modern artist. |
| A．Wi-Fi service. | B．Free local drinks for four people. |
| C．Various Chinese breakfast. | D．Live music performance. |
| A．Education. | B．Science. |
| C．Fashion. | D．Travel. |
3 . Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Tickets
From $20.10
Lowest Price Guarantee 1 to 11 hours
See the beauty of Hong Kong from above by visiting Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck. Pre-booking admission means you’ll guarantee your entry and avoid waiting in long lines to purchase tickets. Get 360° views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong’s top landmarks. If you work up an appetite, you don’t have to leave, as there’s even a restaurant on site - Café 100 by The Ritz-Carlton.
Hong Kong International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge
From $66.19
Lowest Price Guarantee 3 to 12 hours
After arriving in Hong Kong, relax and unwind with hot showers, delicious food, and wireless Internet access before taking off on your departing flight with this Hong Kong International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge access. Customize your choice based on your layover to be sure there’s plenty of time to decompress and refresh before departure. Enjoy amenities such as hot food, beverages, wireless internet connection, and shower facilities.
Hong Kong Street Food Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
From $154.96 Price varies by group size
Lowest Price Guarantee 4 hours
Get your bearings of Kowloon and taste your away around the city on this exciting Hong Kong night markets and street food tour. Take the stress out of getting lost by having a guide to lead the way. You’ll explore small side streets and night markets in Mong Kok and learn local secrets that you wouldn’t find out about otherwise. Your guide will advise you on the best local dishes to try, and you’ll enjoy 6-8 food tastings.
Brush Calligraphy Class / Chinese Ink Painting Class
From $65.32 Price varies by group size
Lowest Price Guarantee 1 hour 30 minutes
Art Connect and Communication is an institution that integrates art creation and cultural teaching. It hopes to create more diversified products with art and provide relevant courses to different people. ART CONNECT connects life with art, and affects life with life. We provide a variety of Chinese cultural experiences and exchanges. We provide the four Chinese arts of “Qin Qi, Calligraphy and Painting”, including cultural experiences such as guzheng, Chinese chess, calligraphy, and Chinese painting, to promote Chinese culture to people from different counties.
1. What is mentioned in Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Tickets?| A．The exact price of food. | B．Booking tickets ahead. |
| C．Getting 360° views of The Ritz-Carlton. | D．The introduction of Victoria Harbour. |
| A．One to eleven hours. | B．Three to twelve hours. |
| C．Four hours. | D．One and a half hours. |
| A．Lowest Price Guarantee. | B．Different price by group size. |
| C．Art creation and cultural teaching. | D．The best local dishes to try. |
4 . The Season for Festive Eyes
The holiday season is upon us and the folks at Strip & Browhaus can’t wait! With all the parties coming up, they finally have a chance to get dressed up and celebrate again, to make a big New Year make-up statement: sparkles and vibrant colors to ring in the festivities! For SmartShanghai users, they are giving 50% OFF for first-timers only, starting from 150rmb. Your choice of treatment may be redeemed any time before March 31, 2023.
Date: Jan 24, 2022 to Feb 28, 2023
Venue: Strip & Browhaus
Click “Full Listing” to see 4 locations
Meet Van Gogh — Immersive Light Art Exhibition
The 600 m2 immersive art exhibition about one of the greatest geniuses in the history of human art is finally in China for the first time, with Shanghai being the first stop. Immerse in the picture of color, music and light and shadow. Explore Van Gogh’s passionate, romantic and poetic inner world.
Date: Apr 2, 2023 to Jul 9, 2023
Venue: Meet You Museum
210 Wenshui Lu, near Wanrong Lu
TAO Dance Theater: 13 & 14
The TAO Dance Theater, awarded the 2023 Silver Lion Award at Venice Biennale, will present two new shows: 13 & 14-choreographic works which carry on the sequence of the Numerical Series which launched them on the international scene. A unique and evolutionary dance genre has enraptured people with its mesmeric and minimalist force. It will premiere at Shanghai Culture Square on July 4th.
Date: Jul 4, 2023 to Jul 5, 2023
Venue: Shanghai Culture Square
225 Shanxi Nan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu Taxi Printout
Jinmao Tower Sky Walk
You can walk around the outside of the Jinmao Tower 340m above the streets below. Located on the 88th floor of one of Lujiazui’s most iconic buildings, the Jinmao skywalk is a platform 1. 2 meters wide, which you can strap in and walk along with the help of trained professionals. It’s also the highest sky walk in the world. And not only does Jinmao provide a panoramic view of Shanghai featuring both sides of the Huangpu River, floors 56-88 also hold the world’s highest atrium at 152m. You must weigh between 30kg-100kg, and be at least 1. 4m-2m tall to do the sky walk.
Date: Jul 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2023
Venue: Jinmao Tower Observation Deck and Sky Walk
88/F, 88 Shiji Dadao, near Dongtai Lu
1. What can we know from Meet Van Gogh?| A．The exhibition lasted five months. |
| B．The exhibition was held in China before. |
| C．People could immerse themselves in a light art. |
| D．People might meet Van Gogh in the exhibition. |
| A．The Season for Festive Eyes. | B．Meet Van Gogh. |
| C．TAO Dance Theater: 13 & 14. | D．Jinmao Tower Sky Walk. |
| A．Beautiful dances. | B．Van Gogh’s paintings. |
| C．Two new shows. | D．A broad view of Shanghai. |
5 . Davis Smith was born into a family of travel agents. It offered him the chance to
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6 . Amsterdam Destination Guide
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums, cycling culture and so on.Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.
| Boom Season | Population | Language(s) | Currency | January Climate | July Climate |
| May to October | 813562 | Dutch | Euro | Average high:5.8℃ | Average high:22.0℃ |
Must-See Attractions
●Old Centre
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure here, which is full of tradition architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops.
●Canal Ring
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy homeowners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today.
● Museum Quarter
It is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem and the Van Gogh Museum.
● Plantag
It boasts most of the city’s museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum.
Money Saving Tips
●Unless you really want to see the tulips(郁金香)blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise.
●Look for accommodations in Amsterdam’s South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.
● Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.
● Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They’re inexpensive and will give you a unique view of the city.
1. Which is the best season to visit Amsterdam?| A．January. | B．March. |
| C．September. | D．December. |
| A．Old Centre | B．Canal Ring |
| C．Museum Quarte | D．Plantag |
| A．Hire a guide for your canal tour. |
| B．Get the train tickets at the counter. |
| C．Book in mid-May for a lower price. |
| D．Reserve a hotel in the South District. |
7 . When I first arrived in Costa Rica, I always heard people saying, “pura vida”. Translated from Spanish, it means “pure lie”. It’s used as a greeting and to describe how things are going. It can describe a person or life in general. It’s usually said with a big smile, meaning everything is good. And I heartily agree.
I consider Costa Rica to be my second home. I first went there in 2005 to help start a small family business, and to this day I return often. It’s hard not to fall in love with this country. I see beautiful beaches, wild forests and breathtaking views everywhere. The wildlife is especially amazing! I never know what I’ll see right from the window of my guesthouse. It’s a country that helps me see the good in everything.
When I’m in Costa Rica, I live in Montezuma, which is on the ocean near Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. This little town is an out-of-the way tourist destination. Getting there can be an adventure, but it’s all pura vida !
People often ask when they should visit Costa Rica. I always answer, “Do you want to come during the dry season or the green season?” The dry Season starts in December and is the perfect time to enjoy blue waters and sandy beaches. However, the sun is very strong, so use lots of sunscreen.
When the rains return in May, the green season begins. It’s the perfect time to see wildlife and so much more. I love watching wildlife so the green season is my personal favorite.
Keep an eye out at the beach. Several species of turtles (海龟) live on Costae Rica’s beaches. I suggest supporting the organizations that are working to protect by taking a tour of their nesting sites.
No matter when you visit, a trip to Costa Rica is truly pura vida!
1. What is pura vida used as?| A．A greeting. | B．A smile. | C．A book. | D．A season, |
| A．To learn Spanish. | B．To be a tour guide. |
| C．To do science research. | D．To help start a family business. |
| A．He can watch wildlife. | B．He likes to put on sunscreen. |
| C．He enjoys blue waters. | D．He loves to see nesting sites. |
| A．Sports. | B．Travel. | C．Technology. | D．Education. |
8 . Take A Scenic Ride On The World’s Steepest Railway For Passengers—If You Dare!
Originally built for mining in 1878, the Scenic Railway is now a tourist ride that can take your breath away! In the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, the former mining railway became a tourist attraction in 1945. It currently holds the Guinness World Records as the steepest passenger train with the steepest railway gradient (坡度).
The gradient of 52 degrees is comfortably viewed from inside an 84-seat, glass-enclosed carriage car. The passenger car travels along on a cable-driven system of rails as it navigates the steep terrain. During the tour, passengers will see the train travel through sandstone cliffs and a rock tunnel next to Orphan Rock.
Orphan Rock was once available for trail climbing. Following rock slides in the 1950s, the trail was partially closed. The trail access was completely closed in 1974 and never reopened due to potential risks.
On the Scenic Railway, you will see stunning views from a slightly different angle than Orphan Rock. The railway is open every day of the year, making the trip along the rails every ten minutes.
Sight-seeing passengers can ride the steepest railway up from the Jamison Valley or travel on the cable car. Either option affords incredible scenic views of the Blue Mountains. The glass roof in the passenger cars allows for a fantastic view from every seat on the train.
Just take a look for yourself!
1. Where might the Scenic Railway originally lead to?| A．A mine. | B．A village. | C．A mountain. | D．A valley. |
| A．It is a rock tunnel. | B．It is out of use. |
| C．It is partially open. | D．It is a 10-minute trip. |
| A．Eco-friendly. | B．Absurd. | C．Demanding. | D．Adventurous. |
| A．Their weekend plans. | B．Their trip to the beach. | C．Their favorite ways of traveling. |
1. Which place did the man visit first?
| A．A church. | B．A museum. | C．A castle. |
| A．Old clocks. | B．Old stamps. | C．Old paintings. |
| A．It was dangerous. | B．It was boring. | C．It was not warm. |
| A．Some postcards. | B．A book. | C．A model church. |
