1 . Whistler Travel Guide

Snow-capped peaks and powdered steeps; sparkling lakes and rushing waterfalls; challenging hiking routes and inviting restaurants — Whistler’s offerings suit every season.

The entire town displays the ski-chic atmosphere, hosting dozens of ski and snow board competitions and festivals annually. In the warmer months, more outdoor enthusiasts come out to play. Visitors can try hiking or cycling up the mountains. While Whistler is an ideal vacation spot for the active types, other travelers can enjoy the local museums and art galleries filled within formative exhibits. Plus, there are family-friendly activities and attractions like summer concerts, along with plenty of shopping options.

The best times to visit Whistler are from June through August and between December and March.

The best ways to get around Whistler are on foot or by bike. Or, you can take the shuttlebuses from Whistler Village, which transport visitors to Lost Lake Park and the Marketplace. Meanwhile, having a car will allow you the freedom to explore top attractions like Whistler Train Wreck and Alexander Falls without having to spend a lot of cash on a cab.

●Whistler receives feet of snow each year. If you’re driving in winter, slow down and make sure to rent or come with a reliable SUV.

●Snowslides are likely to occur on Backcountry routes, so only advanced skiers should take to this off-the-map area.

●Whistler’s wilderness is home to many black and grizzly bears. Keep your distance and do not feed them.

4 . Four Top Ski Resorts (旅游胜地) in Michigan, USA

Ski Brule

In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula region sits Ski Brule, a family-friendly mountain resort offering skiing and snowboarding for all ages and abilities. The resort offers 17 ski runs and 11 lifts; the property sees 150 inches of snow each year, with snowmaking abilities as well. Ski Brule typically opens for the season in late November and remains open as long as there are good snow conditions (typically until mid-April).

Mount Bohemia

Mount Bohemia is a Michigan ski resort reserved for advanced skiers only, with steep slopes (斜坡) and exposed rock formations. There are 585 skiable acres (英亩), featuring two chairlifts and a 900-foot drop. The Keweenaw Peninsula region receives an average of 273 inches of snow each year due to the area’s lake effect.

Marquette Mountain Resort

Marquette Mountain is a four-season day resort with views of Lake Superior. Unusual for a ski resort is its focus on art, demonstrated through installations like the “Guardians of the Hill”: giant sculptures positioned at the base of the mountain, made from old railroad parts and collectively weighing in at 5 tons.

Shanty Creek Resort

Set across 5,500 acres, Shanty Creek Resort includes four distinct villages open year-round for enjoyment in northern Michigan. If you’re competitive, Schuss Mountain hosts a variety of annual ski race events; Shanty Creek also hosts the White Pine Stampede, Michigan’s oldest and longest cross-country skiing race. Past guests say that the slopes are well maintained regardless of the weather and that lift operators and staff are friendly.

5 . Upcoming Trips and Tours with Daytripper

Welcome to Daytripper! We are a unique tour company in Liverpool providing walking tours and trips every Saturday during the year by coach. Book today to join a Daytripper adventure!

The Lake District is the UK’s largest and most visited National Park. One of the must-sees in the area is Grasmere village, where you can also visit British great poet Wordsworth’s grave.

“The lovceliest spot that man has ever found”? Come along and see if Wordsworth was right.

DATE: Sat. 18th November 2023       TIME: 08: 00～18: 30

Tickets: £40. 00～£45. 50

This trip includes a guided walk at a huge natural cliff. This spot was chosen for one of the scenes from the film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I”. You have to earn these views by climbing the 400 steps up!

DATE: Sat. 18th November 2023       TIME: 08: 15～19: 00

Tickets: £45. 00 for adults; £30. 00 for children over 12; free for below 12.

Join us to enjoy a guided tour of York during the festive season. This trip includes a visit to the Christmas Markets plus entertainment on the coach on the way! You can also simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

DATE: Sat. 2nd December 2023        TIME: 08: 45～20: 00

Tickets: £35. 00～£45. 00 （Free for students with a student card）

Experience a historical tower in North Wales at Conwy Castle. We will visit the Victorian seaside resort (度假胜地) of Llandudno. Here you can walk along the sea or enjoy the views from the Great Orme, or simply have an ice cream on the beach.

DATE: Sat. 25th November 2023       TIME: 08: 30～18: 30

Tickets: £39. 00～£49. 00

6 . A wellness holiday refers to tourism activities based on improving and enhancing a person’s well being. With wellness tourism expected to grow quickly, it is clear that more of us than ever before are placing wellness at the top of our travel agendas.    1    .

Wellness travel for the mind

If travel broadens the mind, it can also benefit mental health and spiritual well being. Meditation retreats (a practice of thinking) that support self-development, observation, and awareness are popular destinations and often feature exercises like yoga which improve both physical and mental well being.    2    . Some places such as Martial arts centers where mindfulness and mental focus are key parts are good choices. Some of the best UK destinations provide services for refreshing the mind through outdoor relaxation, and rejuvenating therapies.

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A strong body means a healthy mind. Travel breaks that combine physical activity with relaxation treatments tick multiple boxes. Many destinations feature health clubs and modern gyms.    4    . For example, some hotels boast a dedicated group cycling studio with music, lighting, and giant screens around a nightclub theme. If swimming, tennis, golf, running, or tai-chi is your thing, a destination that focuses on body and fitness well being is certain to exist, whatever kind of active leisure pursuit you need.

Wellness travel for the family

Wellness travel can deliver the same benefits for the whole family.    5    —from swimming and workouts to relaxing spa treatments and fun clubs, there is plenty to do for both adults and children alike. A family wellness break also means each member can focus on their favourite leisure or relaxation activity while also spending precious time in the company of loved ones.

The “hottest” tourist city this winter in China is undoubtedly the picturesque ice city Harbin in Northeast China,     1     has become an Internet sensation (轰动).

Recently, a group of children from Nanning, Guangxi,     2     (wear) orange down jackets and blue pants, launched a unique study tour in Harbin. They were referred to     3     the “little tangerines (橘子)”, with the youngest only 3 years and 5 months old. The nickname stood for both their cute orange outfits and Guangxi’s well-known production. The use of orange coats     4     (choose) by a vote among the parents was primarily for safety reasons.

Each day, their attractive presence was trending on various social media     5     (platform). Wherever they went, they were     6     (warm) hugged and showered with love by the locals.

In Harbin, they enjoyed the local delicacies     7     watched a firework display amid the snowy landscape. At the northernmost police outpost of China, they sang the national anthem and showed respect for the border guards, marking     8     important part of their educational trip. Moreover, the police officers at the station prepared snow sculptures and snowmen     9     (treat) the “little tangerines”.

In return for the hospitality (好客) received in Heilongjiang, a lot of tangerines from Lipu of Guangxi     10     (send) to the province next week.

10 . A pair of best friends are proving that adventure doesn’t have an age limit — even when you’re 81. Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip are planning to see all seven continents in just over two and a half months.

Their first stop was Antarctica (南极洲). Getting to the southernmost continent first need crossing the Drake Passage, the famously rough waters. “For almost two days, we were rocking and rolling through the Drake Passage. It was just crazy,” Hamby said. “But when we stepped foot on the ground of the Antarctic, we forgot all that difficulties. The beauty of the Antarctic is just unbelievable.”

Over the past three months, the pair have ridden camels in Egypt, and observed the Northern Lights in Finland. For Hamby, the best part of the trip was not the beauty along the way. “We love all the sights that we saw, but the things that we remember the most are the people that we met,” she said. “We met some of the most wonderful, kindest, friendliest people in the world. We just have friends now all over the world.”

When it came to how their families felt about their journey, Hamby said her daughter Louise was not too concerned. “She just says, ‘Well, if Mom falls out of a hot air balloon in Egypt or off the mountain…That’s fine. She is living the life she wanted, and I am happy for her,’” Hamby said.

Hazelip hopes their story can inspire people of all ages. “Don’t sit in that chair and waste away,” Hazelip said. “The world is a book and he who does not travel only reads one page. So get up out of that easy chair, step out of your comfort zone, make some plans and live. Remember that age is only a number.”