1 . Europe has numerous islands where you can get closer to nature. Here are some of the best for getting away from the crowds.

Schier is primarily a national park, covered in forests and with some of Europe’s most untouched beaches. Only residents are allowed to drive cars on the island, which you can get to by taking a 45-minute ferry (渡轮). Once there, visitors can hunt for beautiful and specially-shaped stones washed ashore on the island’s wide white beaches, go diving or take surfing lessons along natural sandbanks.

Flores Island in the westernmost stretches of the Azores is a nature lover’s dream. Deep blue lakes, vivid green valleys and boiling hot springs are among the otherworldly sights on the 55-square-mile volcanic island home to 3, 400 people, where you can arrive via flights from other Azorean islands.

Visitors can take ferries to reach this private island owned by Norwegian adventurer Randi Skaug, the first Norwegian woman to climb Mount Everest. Naustholmen guests spend their days going boating or hiking to the top of the Lofoten Islands for sunset views. They can also simply do nothing at all, surrounded by the silence and beauty of this remote place.

For a more isolated (隔绝) experience, set your sights to the island of Skyros. One of 24 islands in the Sporades chain in the northwest Aegean Sea, Skyros is reached via flights from mainland Greece as well as by ferry from the mainland and other nearby Greek islands. With the exception of Skyros’ famous carnival (狂欢节) which puts the island into nonstop party mode — it’s a perfect place for swimmers to register for a surfing class.

4 .     1     With our upright posture (姿势), flexible joints, and strong leg muscles, our bodies were literally designed with walking in mind, which is what makes it such perfect exercise. Why not focus on walking with a purpose?

To get started, sit down with a map and make a plan. Ask yourself what you want to get out of walking aside from health benefits.     2     See new places? Explore a city? Knowing your priorities helps decide on the type of walk you want.

If making friends and socializing is your goal, call up your friends and schedule walks with them. Go online and look up your local mall (购物中心), which has groups that come daily to “walk the mall” and are always happy to include one more walker. Similarly, at your local park, you might find open groups of dog walkers who conduct diverse group hikes.     3     In most cities, such walks are going on almost every weekend in support of cancer research and other humanitarian causes.

If lone walks are what you’re after, ask the local tourist authority about local hikes that get you out of town and into the wilderness or countryside. Thanks to the Rails to Trails program, railways across America are being transformed into scenic walking paths.     4    

Headed to a new city? Then tie on your walking shoes and prepare to get to know it from the ground up! Many historic cities offer detailed and well-planned walking tours.     5     And small towns generally have a scenic route that will carry you past its best shops and cafes.

5 . The 5,000-year-old Stonehenge has been wondered and puzzled (使困惑) at for ages. Here are some most popular day tours to Stonehenge and its nearby landmarks.

The English Bus

Limited to 16 people, the tour departs from London in a minibus and you’ll enjoy live, in-depth commentary from your guide. After Stonehenge, you’ll head to Bath to enjoy lunch and time on your own. Your final stop is a, “secret” scenic spot selected by the guide.

Departure time: 6:30 a. m. daily             Duration: 12 hours

Prices: 134 pounds per person, food or Stonehenge tickets not included

Premium Tours

You’ll be among the first visitors to step inside Windsor Castle on this daylong tour. Other highlights include lunch in a 14th-century pub in Lacock, a walking tour of Bath and, finally, the day ends with a visit to Stonehenge.

Departure time: 7:45 a. m. daily             Duration: 13 hours

Prices: 129 pounds for adults,119 pounds for kids, lunch and admission tickets included

British Tours

Visit some of England’s most famous landmarks with this daytrip. Among the sites you’ll see with your guide are Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath. Travelers enjoy the tour and appreciate the guides’ sense of humor and wealth of information.

Departure time: on the demands of customers             Duration: 12 hours

Prices: 120 pounds for adults, 100 pounds for kids, 400 pounds for groups of four, meal and entrance fee self-funded

International Friends

Travelers approve of this tour for its small group. (up to 16 participants) and knowledgeable guides. You’ll visit Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and the city of Bath, where you’ll have the choice to tour the Roman Baths or wander the ancient city for some sightseeing.

Departure time: varies by season Thursday through Monday             Duration: 11 hours

Prices: 154 pounds for adults, 134 pounds for kids, no food supplied

7 . This is the five-day trip for those seeking a short getaway to the perfect island of Bali!

Day 1 Begin Your Stay at Alaya Resort(酒店), Ubud

Your private driver will pick you up from the airport and drive you to Alaya Resort in Ubud, the cultural center of Bali. Surrounded by rice fields, the hotel offers an outdoor pool and a fitness center. You can spend the afternoon enjoying these hotel facilities. In the evening you can head into the town for local cuisines and a look around the craft shops.

Day 2 Explore the Central Bali Temples

Today’s adventure takes you to the must-see sites with a private driver. Going down about 300 steps, you’ll get to a breathtaking 11th-century complex—Pura Gunung Kawi Temple, the final resting place of past dominators, located deep in a valley and known as the “Valley of the Kings”. Visits to other different temples will bring a close to the day.

Day 3 Sunset Performance

You ‘l 1 checkout of the Alaya Resort Ubud and take the scenic drive to Benoa in South Bali. You’ll visit Balinese temples and watch an amazing sunset performance by local dancers, which is characterized by complicated body movements, shining costumes and the accompaniment of traditional music. You’ll stop off at a restaurant and try food typical of local cookery.

Day 4 Leisure Day in Bali

You have the entire day free to relax in Bali. You can choose to shop for local products or relax by the beach. At sunset, you’ll notice how everyone gathers at the beach bars to watch Bali’s truly magical sunset.

Day 5 Departure Day

After breakfast at your hotel, a private driver will drive you to the airport, marking the end of your trip.

8 . SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium(水族馆)

Located on Darling Harbour in the heart of Sydney, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium welcomes millions of explorers yearly. It’s our mission to inspire a love for the ocean and its creatures, and to encourage people to protect them for the future.

Prepare to discover all about our incredible creatures with fun and interactive learning experiences:

·Expert daily talks to teach you fantastic facts about our creatures.

·Multimedia (多媒体) experiences like Shark Mission and Art Aquarium to help you dive deeper into our creatures’ lives.

·Behind the Scenes tours to inspire ocean biologists of the future and team up with our expert guides to go deep behind the scenes and discover our creatures’ secrets.

·Annual events like Shark Week to teach you about ocean conservation.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is an all weather indoor attraction. All persons entering it must pay for admission or hold a valid (有效的) ticket, children under 3 free of charge. No child under 12 will be admitted to an attraction unless accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

Tickets are priced at $50 in our physical box offices. When you buy tickets online in advance, you’ll save up to 20% on admission and get to skip the lines with express mobile ticket entry.

Please note: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is now a cashless attraction.

We’re open 7 days a week! Opening times vary by season and can also be subject to change due to special events. Last admissions occur 1 hour before closing each day. Full details of all scheduled variations are available on our webpage.

The Jiangsu countryside stretching between the cities of Suzhou and Shanghai is home to a lot of small beautiful water towns, many of which     1     (locate) along the Grand Canal, an artificial canal connecting Hangzhou to Beijing with the aim of bringing supplies of goods to the imperial capital.

One of these towns is Tongli, which is easily     2     (access) to tourists from the nearby city of Suzhou.     3     (build) in the Song Dynasty, the town offers pleasant views and landscapes of traditional China, characterized by picturesque canals crossed by arch bridges and whitewashed houses that overlook the water.

Walking along the narrow alleys(巷), you can admire     4     interesting number of well-preserved traditional houses, temples and gardens. The atmosphere is     5    (exceptional) peaceful compared to most popular sites that are ruined by mass tourism and commercialization. Yes, Tongli is home to a great many souvenir shops and local products, but what amazed me was     6     well the town is preserved despite being open to tourism: a good balance       7     commercial activities and local life. So in spite of its     8     (popular), Tongli maintains a quiet, laid—back feeling, making it an ideal destination for visitors who seek peace and leisure.

I     9     (take) scores of pictures while touring Tongli, which I hope may inspire travelers to add this pretty water town to their trips. My impression of Tongli is so positive that I’ve been meaning     10     (go) back with my family for their first visit to China.