Coolest Hotels in the World

Artau Aragon Towers

 The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan Suite which is large enough for a big family. You'll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.

      Prices: starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to $3000 for the Tarzan Suite.

      For more information, visit the website: http://Hwww.ariautowers.com

The Ice Hotel

      Every winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, a special kind of hotel called the lce Hotel is built. Each year, world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You'll have your choice between hot or cold rooms but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.

      Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one. For more information, visit the website: http:Hwww.icehotel.com

Propeller Island

     Propeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist. Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You'll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.

      Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional (另外) person for only 20 extra dollars. For more information, visit the website: http://www.propeller-island.com

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 Wondering what to see and do in India in November? November is an excellent month to visit India. Here are the best festivals in November, 2016, in India.

International Yoga and Music Festival

    Organized by Nada Yoga School every year since 2008, the International Yoga and Music Festival features 50 of the best professional yoga teachers, Ayurvedic (印度草药按摩) doctors, dancers, musicians, and philosophers from Rishikesh and abroad. Free classes and lectures are held with topics including yoga, Ayurvedic, philosophy, and Indian classical music. There's an Indian classical music concert in the evenings as well.

When: November 1-7, 2016.

Where: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

Wangala Festival

    Also known as the 100 Drum Wangala Festival, this is the biggest harvest festival of Meghalaya's Garo tribe in northeast India. Held in honor of the Sun God of fertility, the festival marks the end of the sowing season and agricultural year. It's celebrated by the beating of drums, blowing horns, and traditional dancing.

When: November 6, 2016.

Where: Garo Hills, Meghalaya.

Bandra Wine Festival

    Being popular with local people for six years this year, the Bandra Wine Festival is a fun opportunity to sample the best wines in India. In addition to tasting wine, there are market stalls, food stalls, live music in the evenings, and dancing.

When: November 7-8, 2016.

Where: D'Monte Park, Bandra West, Mumbai.

Pushkar Balloon Festival

    The International Hot Air Ballooning Festival is an added attraction at the Pushkar Camel Fair. Similar to the Taj Balloon Festival in Agra, it's hosted by Sky Waltz, and features hot air balloons from around the world and a Night Glow Music Concert. Accommodation and balloon flight packages are offered for visitors.

When: November 21-23, 2016.

Where: Pushkar, Rajasthan.

It's time for your family to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to get more information.

    Take the Rides of Your Life

    Visit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills “Even though it's located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country，” says U．S. News & World Report. The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, and with 16 to choose from, it's hard to argue. It's open daily from May 10 through Labor Day; weekends only from Labor Day through November 2.

    Tickets start at $ 48.99 per person if purchased online.

    http：//www. cedarpoint, com.

    Wander Free on a Dude farm

    Dust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise. Located in Augusta, Montana, “The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for，” says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides. The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-only programs are available.

    Total cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per child.

    http：//www.triplejranch.com.

    Dig for Dinosaurs

    Most kids (and adults) love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruita, Colorado. The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children aged five and older. You can choose from one-， three-， and five-day expeditions. “Imagine how your child will feel when she helps unearth the fossilized(化石) bones of ancient species，” says Outside magazine. It lasts from May to October.

    Digs start at $ 125 per person.

    http：//www.museumofwesternco.com

    Surf Sand Dunes

    Swap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon. Real Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dune park, “which offers board rentals and lessons——often taught by world-champion sand boarders.” Then you can hit the “slopes” to test your skills. From March to June, and September to November.

    Rentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45 an hour per person.

    http：//www.sandmasterpark.com.

World's Best Urban (城市的) Beaches

  Barceloneta Beach (Barcelona, Spain)

  If not for the 1992 Olympics, Barceloneta Beach will remain to be a district of fishermen. Now, the wide beach is one of the world's most-favorite urban beaches.

Completing the scene is the line-up of fancy restaurants and bars along the beachfront. The beach explains why tourists are eager to be on this side of Barcelona: warm and friendly people, freshly-done seafood and nice beach scenery.

  South Beach (Miami, Florida)

  The strip of South Beach has become a place for showing off glamor (魅力) and style; no doubt it is one of the world's most-favorite urban beaches. South Beach has the perfect mix of scenery that ranges from clear water, golden sands and modern styled hotels. And because South Beach is also famous for fine restaurants and bars, people come here not just for a swim but to party and have fun all day long.

  Bondi Beach (Sydney, Australia)

  Apart from the world-famous The Opera House, Sydney's beaches are regarded as main attractions as well. Bondi Beach, for example, has never stopped in welcoming beach-goers from near and far. Bondi has the attractive view of clear waters and fine sands. The mild to wild waves of Bondi Beach also make it one of the world's top surfing destinations (目的地).

  English Bay Beach (Vancouver, Canada)

  It is in this part of Vancouver where seeing the sunset is one of the most delightful activities. Packed with small stands that offer locally made ice cream, hot dogs, fresh seafood and other treats, beach-goers are guaranteed of an incredible dining experience when in English Bay. Adding to the attraction is the yearly happening of Celebration of Light Fireworks, which attracts thousands of visitors from near and far.

Traveling is a very good activity. When you are fed up with your work and when you can get a holiday, you can go to the beautiful spots to enjoy the beauty of nature and the special character of other cities. You can breathe fresh air, visit some places of interest, meet different people and make friends with them. If you do so, you will forget your tiredness and troubles and build up your health. As a result, you will feel fully relaxed and you will have the energy to undertake the new tasks waiting for you.

    But sometimes, traveling is not an enjoyable thing. For example, when the bus or car you take has a bad accident, you just sit in and waste your time. What’s more, the weather can be changeable. If you are climbing a mountain, it may rain suddenly. You may be caught in the rain and may catch a cold. The worst thing is that you may have your money stolen and you may have an injury. All these are terrible things that can happen to a tourist.

    Therefore, when you are going on a trip, you must prepare yourself carefully. Firstly, you must have clear information about the weather. Secondly, you should choose a good companion so that you can help each other. Thirdly, you must be careful everywhere and try to avoid accidents. If you do this, you’ll surely enjoy your travels and avoid any unnecessary trouble.

Central Park

Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife--both the human and animal varieties. Call (212) 360-3465 or (212)360-2726 for daily events and tours. Central Park stretches from 59th to ll0th $ts, and from 5th Ave. to Central Park West.

Empire State Building

This is among the most striking buildings in the city. The nation, even the world. The observation deck (ffi~[~) on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you'll find the New York Skyride, a simulated(模拟的) helicopter ride over Manhattan. 5th Ave. at 34th St., Midlown (212) 736-3100.Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modem aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator. Pier 86, W.   46th St. and 12th Ave./ (212) 245-0072.

Madison Square Garden

If it's big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available. 7th Ave. , btam. 31st and 33rd Sts. Midtown/(212) 465-6 741.

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    This summer, I was part of something that I have carried with me every day since. That was an experience that changed my life. The Kentucky YMCA has a program called Y-Corps, which are service trips of around 20 students. This summer, two trips were made across Kentucky, one down south and another trip up north.

    I was on the Y-Corps service to the North in the Indianapolis, Indiana, and our trip began at the end of July. I had butterflies flying around me as my parents drove me to Louisville, where the Service to the North team would set off on a nine-day journey in a school bus. I knew some of the team members from previous Y-Conferences, but there were many that I had never met, and I had never participated in a service trip like this before. Thought I was nervous, I was also ready to try something completely out of my comfort zone. Once we loaded the bus with our lightly packed suitcases and sleeping bags, we said our goodbyes to our parents and departed for an adventure that changed all of our lives.

    With the Kentucky Y's motto: "Participate, don't anticipate (预知)", we had no idea where we headed. Road signs were our only clue of where we would be stopping. We did service work at a Middle Way House in Indiana, a Detroit Market Garden, a Pennsylvania YMCA for an invasive species clean-up, the Upper Main Line Y in Pennsylvania to spend time with children at a summer camp, a Hurricane Sandy clean-up in Jersey Shore and the National Mall in Washington D.C. We slept on floors of local YMCAs that would take us in for a night, and some nights we didn't have the opportunity to shower. We had late nights on the road driving from city to city, and early mornings to start the day journaling and reflecting on the day before.

    Though we were physically exhausted from the hard work, we still enjoyed the time to experience the culture of the areas we were in.

Traveling to Europe to see its famous monuments is not exactly the ideal vacation for kids. You can enjoy some fun in the sun at some of the famous beaches of the continent.

    Mykonos, Greece

    The closer you get to the equator, the longer the beach season, and Greece is wonderful for that. You can enjoy beautiful green water, public chairs and lovely umbrellas at the beaches in Mykonos.

    Dubrovnik, Croatia

    There’s nothing more attractive than the beautiful beaches bordering Dubrovnik — Croatia’s most beautiful city. It’s surrounded by stone walls, like a castle. It almost makes you feel like you’re suntanning（晒黑皮肤）at Hogwarts, where the hero Harry Potter of the story is trained!

    Sicily, Italy

    Rabbit beach on the island of Sicily offers shallow, crystal clear waters, making it the perfect beach for families with young children. And if you want to add interest to your experience, try snorkeling （潜游）.

    Nice, France

    Lined with palm trees and first—class hotels, the city of Nice, located on the French Riviera, offers a whole coastline of Mediterranean beaches. Because they’re in the heart of the city, these beaches attract a large crowd. So if you’re looking for something more private, you’ll have to travel a few miles outside of the city center.

    Ribadeo, Spain

    At low tide, Playa de las Catedrales in Ribadeo, Spain is the perfect beach to take in the natural wonders without urban amusements like restaurants, bars or huge crowds. It is proud of its beautiful wildflowers and unique rock formations, making it truly picture worthy.

Hearst Castle is palatial( 宫殿式) park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by architect Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate and its considerable collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. In spite of its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors every year.

Guided Tours

There are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens.

●Tour One is recommended for first time visitor. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.

●Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house’s upper floors, Mr. Hearst’s private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.

●Tour Three looks at the Castle’s North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.

●Tour Four features the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.

●The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst’s own visitors might have.

Ticket Prices

Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.

* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Reservation Information

While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1-800-444-44445, see below for times.

Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.

How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?

    Sightseeing

    ★The Art Institute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings. The ticket is $10. But on Tuesdays you'll get in free.

    ★The Sears Tower is the world's third tallest building. By going to the 103rd floor, you can get a great view of the whole city! All for only $8.50.

    Free show

    ★There are free concerts in Grant Park in summer. They are held from Wednesday to Saturday at 7:00 pm.

    ★Attend the taping of a TV show for free. The Oprah Winfrey Show and the Jenny Jones show both offer tourists free tickets. For the Oprah Winfrey Show you'll have to book tickets at least a month before.

    Places to stay

    ★You can get a hotel for $100 to $300 a day. However, you can get a room in the dormitory at Roosevelt University for $215 for a whole week! But you have to stay for 30 days to get this great rate (价格).