Four Must-See Route 66 ( 66号公路) Attractions

     The United States is full of odd roadside attractions. Route 66 is home to some of the oldest and most known attractions of them all. Here are four attractions you should see along the Mother Road:

     1，Paul Bunyan and a Hot Dog

     Route 66 travelers pass by many fiberglass giants (巨人) right along the road. These giants were a popular form of advertising in the 1960s. Many of them stood in front of service stations. They held car parts, such as mufflers. The collection of Route 66 giants became known as "Muffler Men". Businesses hoped the strange statues would get travelers' attention.

     The first fiberglass giant was a "Paul Bunyan" figure, built in the early 1960s. It's said that Paul Bunyan is a famous wood worker.

     2，Crown Candy Kitchen and Jamaica Ray

     Crown Candy Kitchen has been serving Route 66 travelers from the very beginning. It is just a few short blocks from the 66 path through St. Louis, Missouri. The family-run soda fountain shop opened more than 100 years ago, and has been making candies and meals ever since.

     On weekends, people sometimes wait in line for a table at Crown Candy for over an hour. Luckily there is free entertainment right outside. Jamaica Ray, a local folk artist, creates unusual sculptures.

     3，The World's Largest Rocking Chair

     Fanning, Missouri, is home to one of the strangest Route 66 attractions. Just off the road sits an almost 13-meter-tall rocking chair. The structure was completed in 2008 on the first of April, or April Fool's Day.

     At one time the chair actually rocked. But officials decided it had to be still to be safe for ever. People are not permitted to climb the chair. We think, however, that it probably happens once in a while when no one is watching.

     4，Big Texan's Steak Challenge

     Few places better represent the common expression "Everything's Bigger in Texas" than the Big Texan Steak Ranch. Since 1960, it has appealed to travelers with big appetites and a big love of beef.

     It is hard to miss the huge yellow restaurant or the giant cow statue that sits out front. The cow advertises Big Texan's special deal, and what has made this steak ranch famous: a "free" 72-ounce (英两) or 2-kilogram steak. There is one trick: the steak is only free if you can eat the entire thing in one hour.

     A special table is in the middle of the restaurant for the daring diners who accept the challenge. Since 1990, more than 9,000 diners have eaten the entire 2-kilogram steak.

San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour

Running: February 1st through April 30^th

This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)

Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request.

Duration(时长)：2 hours

Price: $90

Back to the Fifties Tour

Running: August 16th through August 31st 

This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

Price: $90

Spooky Halloween Tour

Running: October 10th through October 31^st

Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district .Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco

Departing from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pm

Duration :1 hour and 30 minutes

Price: Available upon request

Holiday Lights Tour

Running: December 6th through December 23nd 

This attractive four takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

Departing from the Cannery 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm

Duration: I hour and 30 minutes

Advance reservations required.

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The Museum: The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world’s most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. The only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world. On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian age.
Opening Hours
   The Museum is open from Mondays to Saturdays 10:00—17:00; Sundays 11:00—17:00. 
   Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
   Special opening times can be arranged for groups, who may wish to book a private view.
Admission Charges: Adults: £5.00; Students: £4.00; Seniors: £4.00; Children: £3.00; Families: £14.00 (2 adults & up to five children)
Group Rates: For a group of 10 or more, a special group rate of £4.00 each applies. Children will still be admitted for £3.00 each.
Access: We are constantly working to improve access to the Museum and its collection. Our current projects involve the fitting of a wheelchair ramp（波道）for better access, a customer care kit and an audio tour for visitors with impaired (受损的)vision. Our Handling Sessions are also suitable for the visually impaired. The Museum has developed an online virtual tour through the Museum. Click here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online.
Hire the Museum: The Museum can be hired for private functions, performances soirees and many other social occasions.
Find Us: The Museum may be reached by using the following buses: 7,17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 243. And by these underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line. For a map, please click here. The British Museum and the Foundling Museum are within walking distance.

Millions of TripAdvisor users voted New York, Chicago, Charleston and Las Vegas as the top four travel cities in the United States.

    1 New York City

    More than 50 million people visit New York City every year. The five boroughs—or regions of New York have some of the most easily recognized attractions in the world. Visitors whose things are tight can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

    2 Chicago, Illinois

    Americaˈs third largest city offers world class museums, great food, sporting events and symbolic architecture—including Willis Tower, Americaˈs tallest building. But what places the Midwest city above others is comedy. Itˈs well-known for comedy shows. The Second City the ater is where many famous comedians get their start, including Mike Meyers and Tina Fey.

    3  Charleston, South Carolina

    Some say Charleston is one of the most beautiful and historic places in the United States. The coastal city has a very rich history. The Civil War began at its waterfront, at Fort Sumter, which visitors can explore. But present-day Charleston has a lot to offer, too. Conde Nast Traveler voted it the number one U. S. city, for its beautiful architecture, food, and friendly people.

    4  Las Vegas, Nevada

    The desert city of Las Vegas is known around the world for its casinos (娱乐场) and bright lights. Visitors stay at world class hotels, eat at top chefsˈ restaurants, and usually see a spectacular show or concert.

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 Secrets of Web Travel Sites

Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.

 They know who’s on a Mac and who’s on a PC and who’s going

to spend more.

Last year, US travel research company Orbitz tracked people’s online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. On average, Mac users lay out US$20-30 more per night on hotels and go for more stars, according to the Wall Street Journal. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid inadvertently paying more, sort results by price.

 Their software doesn’t always hook up to the hotel’s system.

A guaranteed(确保了的) reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere – but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers. The middle-man’s software isn’t free from system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.

Don’t be fooled by packages: Often, they’re low-end items grouped together.

Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click? These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers. Check the fine print.    

You could miss out on loyalty points.

Third-party providers can get between you and frequent flyer miles or points. Many hotel loyalty programmes don’t recognise external sites, others award only minimum points and exclude（排除） special offers, like double points on hotel stays.

 Once your trip is purchased, you’re on your own.

An online travel agency can’t provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is sub-standard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, you’re just another client who booked at the lowest rate.

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Choose Your One-Day Tours

Tour A----Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-￡37until 26 March and￡39 thereafter.

Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costute Mtsan.Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.

Tour B----Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s ChurchTower and Anne Hathawayˈs house一￡32 until 12 March and￡36 thereafter.

Oxford: Includes a guided of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)” from St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford:  Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.

Tour C—-Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace--£34 until 11 March and£37 thereafter.

Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court,  Henry Mill’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle（entrance fees not included）. With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!

Tour D----Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great - ---£33 until 18 March and £37 thereafter.
 Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 

18th century.

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Southwest of the Philippines is the third largest island in the world, Borneo. Sabeh is in the northeast and is one of the few remaining tropical wildernesses. A land of thick jungles, tall mountains and empty beaches. For nearly a hundred years, Sabeh was known as British North Borneo but in 1963 became part of Malaysia. It has since developed into one of the hottest destinations in Asia.

The main attraction here are the orang-utans. Orang-utan means “man of the forest.” They can be shy creatures so the best chance of seeing them is in the areas where they are fed. Many of these apes(猩猩) have returned to the wild but there’s not enough forest or fruit to support them so the foundations put out food to help them survive. Orang-utans used to spread across South Asia but are now only found here and in Sumatra. Orphaned orang-utans or those that have been kept as pets are brought here so they can learn to look after themselves. Eventually they’ll be released back into the wild. Direct contact between visitors and the apes is actively discouraged. They don’t want the orang-utans to become domesticated(驯养).

The coastal area is very flat so one of the most convenient ways to explore is by bicycle. You’ll need to start early in the morning to avoid the heat. Almost every town in Borneo has its own church and mosque(清真寺). By no means are all the religious buildings ancient. Even in the most remote areas, you’ll find impressive modern architecture. In the evening, there are varied cultural shows to provide entertainment. You can try some traditional bamboo dancing and bravely leave your ankle at the mercy of the locals.

The highlight of any trip to Borneo has to be the mountain Kinabalu. You need to allow two full days to conquer the mountain. If you don’t want to climb the peak, there are plenty of fascinating jungle walks around the lower and more gentle slopes.

With its wild vegetation, jungle animals and huge mountains, Borneo is indeed a land full of adventure.

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What do you know about the orang-utans?

In Borneo, people can         .

Good afternoon，and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today，I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.

The first one is about drinking. Now，you may not buy alcohol (酒) in this country if you are under 18 years of age，nor may your friends buy it for you.

Secondly ， noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means ， but please don’t make unnecessary noise ， particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet. Thirdly ， crossing the road. Be careful ！ The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings ( 人行横道 ) and do not take any chances when crossing the road. My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place) ． It is an offence ( 违法行为 ) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away ， please put it in your pocket and take it home ， or put it in a litter bin. Finally ， as regards something ， it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco ( 烟草 ) if you are under 16 years of age. I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance ， you should contact your local police station ， who will be pleased to help you. Now ， are there any questions?

If you have flexibility as to when and where to travel then you can think of traveling “off-season.’’ Off-season travel simply refers to travel at times other than the most popular time of the year to visit places. If you’re not sure whether the off-season is fit for you, keep the following in mind.

Good reasons to go in the off-season:

 It is less expensive. The two biggest expenses—transportation and accommodation—are cheaper in the off-season.

It is less crowded. Avoiding the busy time of the travel season also means that you aren’t rubbing elbows with strangers at every turn.

It becomes your destination. Your vacation is decided by you —not by long lines and overcrowded activities. When no on else is eating in the local café, it is possible to spend time chatting with the owner because his/her focus is on you.

Bad reasons to go in the off-season:

Your options are limited. In some destinations, especially if there is a very distinct tourist season, you may find that tours or activities have been cut back in the off-season, and some destinations practically shut down, with no shops or entertainment at all.

The weather may not be ideal. Sometimes the off-season is that way because it is an unappealing time to travel, and the weather can be a determining factor in whether you really would like to test a destination outside its prime time.

You go just because it is the off-season. If you are going to a destination just because it is less expensive, then don’t go. Time and money are precious. Spend them knocking off places at the top of your list, even if you can only go at the same time of year as everyone else.

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Four pieces of information are necessary for foreign tourists travelling to Tibet, a passport, a visa, a Tibet Entry Permit and a Foreign Travel Permit. Those coming from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao must also carry these four documents, however, journalists and people involved in political matters are not included, for they must travel to Tibet under arrangements made by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Tibet government.

 Generally speaking, tourists can get visas from local Chinese consulates(领事馆) in foreign countries. However, foreign tourists are not allowed to visit Tibet by themselves and they must register with a licensed Chinese travel agency that will help them get a Tibet Entry Permit. Application for Tibet Entry Permit has to be delivered at least ten days before the entry date. The traveler’s full name, sex, date in birth, passport number, nationality and occupation should be included and listed exactly as on the passport. Passport and visa copies are necessary. A Tibet Entry Permit usually costs around RMB 200.

 One Tibet Entry Permit is given to each tourist group and is held by the guide. No individual tourist is allowed to carry it. A Foreign Travel Permit is required for travelling into certain limited areas of Tibet and the tourist holds the permit all the way. Normally travel agencies can help foreign tourists apply for the permit as soon as they have arrived in Tibet.