1 . Make the most of the pleasant weather and enjoy the best walk of the year with friends and family. Use your 2 for 1 Entry in some of our favorite landscape gardens for a memorable day out.

Painswick Rococo Garden

Find beauty and quietness at the UK's only complete surviving Rococo Garden. Discover fanciful garden flowers, woodland walks, and beautifully framed (镶框) views across the valley. Dogs on short leads are permitted and the shop offers a range of seasonal and local produce.

Book at rococogarden.org.uk.

Open: closed 1-25 March, open 26-31 March, 10 am-4 pm, last entry 2:30 pm.

Nymans Garden

Walk down Spring Walk packed with seasonal flowers and pleasant smells, and enjoy the hedge (树篱) topped with frost. Routes include those with plenty of level paths to follow around the garden. Dogs are welcome every day from 1:30 pm, with a festive treat provided.

Book at nationaltrust.org.uk/ nymans.

Open: daily except 24-25 March, 10 am-4 pm.

Ventnor Botanic Garden

Even in early spring, there are typically over 200 varieties of plants to be seen flowering as you explore the 27 acres. Enjoy access to the coastal path and routes accessible for wheelchairs, and then warm up with coffee milk in the cafe afterwards.

Book at botanic.co.uk.

Open: daily except 25 March, 9 am-4 pm.

Gibside Garden

Enjoy walking paths at this Georgian landscape garden, featuring plenty of wildlife. Follow the winding river and turning valley for fantastic views. up with hot chocolate and delicious biscuits in the second-hand bookshop.

Book at nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside.

Open: daily except 24 and 25 March, 10 am-4 pm.

4 . With the attractive scenery and the possibility of a monster (怪物) sighting, Loch Ness is the one of those rare destinations that engages everyone.

Urquhart Castle

Captured by Edward 1 in 1296, this prized castle changed hands between the Scots and English on several occasions. Though ruined today, it’s still possible to climb the Grant Tower and visit the battlements and prison cells. A cafe and visitor centre offer modern facilities in historic surroundings.

The Loch Ness Centre

For those who wish to digest the complete history of Loch Ness, this centre is particularly good at documenting the history of this mysterious stretch of water, including many attempts to search for Nessie, the infamous monster. It also holds curious artifacts (古器物) such as the diving suit worn by Lloyd Scott when he undertook his underwater marathon.

The Clansman Centre

At the south end of Loch Ness, this attraction uncovers the truth surrounding 18th-century family life. Audience members get the opportunity to put on Highland dress and there’s a demonstration on how weapons were used. The presentations take place within the recreated interior of a Highland house, adding atmosphere and authenticity (真实).

South Loch Ness Trail

This 36-mile route invites hikers along the quieter south side of Loch Ness, passing through three villages, and taking in the Falls of Foyers. Walkers hike a mix of minor roads and forest tracks, with highlights including Suidhe Viewpoint (a mountainous view at 1,200 feet). If it sounds too easygoing, then consider the Loch Ness 360° Trail instead for a more challenging, 80-mile route.

5 . If your family loves to travel but you worry about the environmental, social and economic effect, it’s time to take a more sustainable approach to your trips.

Wales

Wales packs many sustainable activities for kids. Camp in one of many green campsites around Pembrokeshire, where children can have fun learning about sustainable living. Or find an environmentally friendly campsite at The Greener Camping Club. Don’t forget to factor in a spin on the world’s only people-powered rollercoaster in Snowdonia.

Volcán Tenorio Area

When you think about taking your kids to Costa Rica, you normally focus on viewing its incredible wildlife. But what about giving back to the human residents too? One way to support local communities and understand the Tico culture is by staying on a farm, and there are loads of lovely options around Volcán Tenorio.

Austria

Explore the kid-friendly Austrian capital of Vienna, which offers more organic farmland than any other city and has both “Green Taxis” and plenty of bike-share stations. The city has some fantastic museums for children and the splendid Schloss Schonbrunn where kids can dress up.

San Francisco

San Francisco is perfect for a break that will both delight the kids and satisfy your sustainability principles. The city has banned plastic bags and bottles for years. Plus, most of the fun things to do with kids can be accessed without using a car and many involve green spaces.

Head to the Exploratorium: an incredible hands-on science museum in a solar-powered building.

6 . The Maldives is a group of very small islands in the Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka. There are about 1,200 islands. The Republic of Maldives is the smallest Asian country and it also has the smallest population. About 400,000 people live in the Maldives, 75,000 of whom are on the capital island, Malé. Malé is different from the other islands in the Maldives because it doesn’t have any beaches.    1    

As one of the most popular holiday destinations, the Maldives has truly spectacular sights. Eighty-seven of the islands in the Maldives have different types of hotels on them.    2    They can even stay in a Bangalore, a small cabin right over the water where they can enjoy the clear water and fish with friends. That’s an experience you’ll never forget.

    3    When you arrive on the airport island, you can take a Dhoni taxi and go to Malé. This is a small boat used for transportation around the islands. The Dhoni has a wide range of functions. Apart from being used for fishing, it is popular for transportation of goods and people between the islands.    4    You can use these boats to visit other islands, too.

The Maldives is a popular place for scuba-diving, because there are many wonderful fish in the water to see. Also, the water is very clear.    5    There are many professional diving schools with instructors who speak many languages. You can also go whale and dolphin watching, fishing, surfing, hiking or you can explore the towns.

What are you hesitating about? Go there for the summer vacation.

7 . RESERVATION

In order to make a reservation, please fill in the pre-reservation form. This form is compulsory for all types of visits. The pre-booking form is not a confirmation of reservation. You will receive an email confirmation if we are able to accommodate your request. If we do not have any availability, we will contact you to propose an alternative date.

The following measures are currently applied for schools and young visitor groups:

• For workshops and guided tours, 1 class per guided tour is allowed. The maximum number of students/children per group is 25 and masks must be worn from the age of 12. We strongly recommend that you make several choices of dates when you fill out the online form so that we can best meet your requests.

• For self-guided tours, groups with a reservation will be given priority at the entrance. If the exhibits are too crowded, we may not be able to give you access to the Museum.

• Safety distances between adults and students/children must be respected.

These measures are subject to the limitations imposed by the federal authorities in the current health context at the time of the visit.

Rates

All our educational programmes are free of charge for those under the age of 16 (admission, visit and workshop if desired and available).

• Children up to the age of 15: free

• Students aged 16 and over:$14

• Accompanying adult (1 for 1-10 students, 2 for 11-20 students, etc.): free

• Guided tour and workshop for schools/educational groups: free of charge for children up to the age of 15

Availabilities

Tuesday to Thursday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

9 . Traveling to the great national parks in America is a great experience and it is a wonderful opportunity to see some of the great sights in the country.     1     Here are a few tips to help you plan and simplify your next trip to one of the national parks.

No matter which park you plan on visiting you will need to do some advance planning to make your trip easier once you arrive.     2     Those often have higher altitude or their certain access roads are closed due to snow during the winter. Be sure to research any seasonal closures ahead of time, so that you don’t miss out on any part of the park you want to explore.

Travel can be fairly expensive, you can save money by camping, but you still have the cost of campsite fees, as well as, gas and supplies.     3     You can often find discounts on lodging if you travel earlier in the year, rather than during peak season.

    4     If you would like to avoid the crowds and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the national parks in peace, you may want to consider visiting some of the lesser-known, but equally amazing national parks found throughout the country.

The most important part of traveling is to have fun!     5     You will have even more fun if you find ways to make your travel simpler, so you don’t have anything to worry about during your trip.

10 . Astrotourism: Travel to a place where you can see stars

Few sights are as breathtaking as the night sky full of stars. But you can’t get a good view of the stars in cities. Nowadays, increasing numbers of people are participating in astrotourism — traveling to destinations where they can focus on viewing stars, planets and other space-related phenomena.

Star party in Nebraska, USA

In north-central Nebraska, a week-long Star Party has been held annually for almost 30 years. Held at the Merritt Reservoir (水库), the party features classes teaching beginners about astronomy, along with some programs especially for children. The party features challenges such as a photo contest. During the day, visitors can swim in the reservoir and go fishing and boating.

Jasper National Park, Canada

The second-largest dark sky preserve in the world, Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, covers 11,000 square kilometers. In October each year, visitors show up there for the Jasper Dark Sky Festival, making Jasper National Park one of Canada’s top astrotourism destinations. During the day, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the park’s glaciers (冰川), streams, lakes and mountains.

Chile

With an average of 300 nights with clear skies per year, Chile is a great destination for astrotourism. The clear skies mean visitors are very likely to be able to see stars and planets without clouds blocking their view.

Finland

Northern Finland is one of the best places in the world to take in the northern lights. They are usually green but can be pink and more rarely red and violet In Finland’s Lapland region, they are visible 200 nights a year.

Wherever you go, astrotourism provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on the wonders of the universe.