­　　There are few things in life that we look forward to more than a summer vacation, as it’s finally a chance to unwind and forget all the stresses that usually accompany day-to-day life. Additionally, there is a benefit to choosing an interesting and exotic location: bragging to friends and family.

­　　生活中沒有什么比暑假更讓我們盼望的了，因為我們終于有機會可以放開并且忘記那些日常生活中伴隨我們的各種壓力。此外，我們還可以選擇一個有趣而且充滿異國情調的目的地，帶上我們的朋友家人去旅行。

­　　The following places are not only great locations to visit in the summer months, but they offer both cultural and visual flavors that will provide stories and memories to last a lifetime.

­　　下面推薦的這些地方不僅是暑期旅行的絕佳目的地，而且它們帶給我們文化上和視覺上的享受會為我們留下伴隨一生的故事和回憶。

­　　Paris, France

­　　法國巴黎

­　　It is not a secret that Paris is a great place to visit in the summer, and this common knowledge is reflected in the crowds and prices. It’s best to plan this trip way in advance, then just enjoy the amazing weather and historical landmarks that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. Don’t miss going to the top of the Eiffel Tower, visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, or seeing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre. Though it can be a nice trip for families, the high price tag makes a Paris more of a romantic getaway for couples—one that’s sure to keep the fire going, or ignite a new spark.

­　　巴黎是夏季旅行的好地方早已不是秘密，從如織的游客和高昂的價格就能看出來。最好能事先規劃行程，然后就盡管享受這里美好的天氣，還有那些每個人一生至少應該看一次的歷史古跡。別忘了登山艾菲爾塔頂，參觀巴黎圣母院教堂，或者去盧浮宮看看蒙娜麗莎。

­　　San Francisco, California

­　　加利福尼亞州舊金山

­　　Mark Twain once said, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” While the cold breeze from the San Francisco Bay can get a bit chilly, the sun will be shining and the mid-60’s temperatures will be much appreciated while you’re doing all the walking that’s necessary to fully take in this historic city. Some of the main attractions include: Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Alcatraz Prison, and crossing the Golden Gate Bridge.

­　　著名作家馬克-吐溫曾經說，“我度過的最寒冷的冬天就是舊金山的夏天。”雖然來自舊金山灣的冷風會帶來些許寒冷，但陽光依舊閃耀，而且十八、九度的氣溫會讓你在徒步游覽這座歷史城市時感到很舒服。一些主要景點包括：漁人碼頭、唐人街、惡魔島監獄、還有穿越金門大橋。

­　　Montreal, Quebec

­　　魁北克省蒙特利爾

­　　Looking for European culture without taking a trans-Atlantic flight? Then welcome to Montreal. World-class restaraunts, historic sites, a vibrant music scene, and pulsating night life make Montreal an ideal destination for a trip with friends or for couples.

­　　想要探尋歐洲文化但又不想飛越大西洋？那么歡迎來蒙特利爾。世界級的餐廳、歷史古跡、有活力的音樂現場還有讓人興奮的夜生活，讓蒙特利爾成為了朋友或夫妻旅行的理想目的地。

­　　San Juan Islands, Washington

­　　華盛頓州圣胡安群島

­　　Summer in the San Juan Islands off the Olympic Peninsula is the prime time for hiking and whale watching. The islands can be accessed by either flying in from Seattle or by taking a drive-on ferry and using a car to navigate from island to island. Hike in Lime Kiln Point State Park and watch the orcas that also like to visit the area in the summer.

­　　夏天是圣胡安群島的奧林匹克半島徒步旅行和觀看鯨魚的黃金時間。可以從西雅圖乘飛機前往，也可以搭乘汽車輪渡，再駕車在島和島之間穿行。可以在石灰窯點州立公園遠足，也可以觀賞也愛在夏天到訪該地的逆戟鯨。

­　　There are also boat tours that take you up close and personal with the gentle giants. With bike trails, cozy inns, and fantastic weather, this is a summer vacation spot for the whole family.

­　　你也可以乘船旅行，可以近距離親密接觸這些溫柔的龐然大物。這里有自行車徑、舒適的旅館和迷人的天氣，是適合全家人的夏季度假勝地。

­　　Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

­　　阿拉斯加州冰河灣國家公園

­　　Sticking with the whale-watching theme, the next summer spot on the list is Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. The best way to visit this amazing location is by taking a cruise ship. This park is home to humpback whales, harbor porpoises, moose, black and brown bears, mountain goats, and mountain peaks that top 15,000 feet. The cruise ships will pass by deep fjords, coastal forests, and seven active tidewater glaciers calving glaciers into the bay. Yes, you can watch gigantic chunks of ice breaking off glaciers and crashing into the ocean!

­　　還是看鯨魚這個主題，上榜的下一個夏季度假勝地是位于阿拉斯加的冰河灣國家公園。游覽這片神奇地方的最佳方式是乘坐游輪。這個公園里有座頭鯨、鼠海豚、駝鹿、黑熊、棕熊、北美野山羊，山頂最高峰有15000英尺。游輪會穿過深深的峽灣、海岸森林，還有7座活躍的不斷讓冰川裂開帶入海灣的入海冰川。沒錯，你可以看見巨大的冰塊從冰川上斷裂，墜入海洋！

­　　Maui, Hawaii

­　　夏威夷毛伊島

­　　While the preceding locations on the list are not usually the first places that would come to mind when thinking of a relaxing summer vacation, they definitely offer something potentially new and exciting. Sometimes, taking the road less traveled can be stressful and not everyone’s cup of tea. Maui, however, checks every box on the ideal summer vacation list.

­　　這份榜單上前幾個地方通常不是我們說到夏季度假時首先會想到的地方，它們給我們提供了新的刺激的選擇。有時候，選擇人少的旅行路線會讓人感到有壓力，而且不是每個人都喜歡。然而毛伊島卻滿足所有理想夏季度假地的要求。

­　　Beautiful beaches? Check. Warm oceans filled with exotic sea life? Check. Golf, hiking, volcanoes? Check. Maui offers fun in the sun for the whole family. Tons of shopping, snorkeling, surf lessons, waterfalls, helicopter tours of volcanoes, sacred hot springs, deep sea fishing, the list goes on and on. The hardest thing you will have to do on a trip to Maui is start packing to go back home.

­　　美麗的海灘？有。充滿異國情調海洋生活的溫暖大海？有。高爾夫、遠足、火山？也有。毛伊島為全家提供陽光下的樂趣。各種購物、潛水、沖浪課程、瀑布、乘直升機參觀火山、神圣的溫泉、深海釣魚，在毛伊島應有盡有。來了毛伊島，你要做的最艱難的事情就是收拾行李回家。