春节亲子游目的地推荐 人人都应该去的25大旅行目的地(二)

人人都应该去的25大旅行目的地(二)  

Edinburgh
Scotland
Fancy yourself a Scottish warrior -- or warrior-ess? Then you'll love the rugged feel of Edinburgh
a city that rises on seven ancient hills. If shopping is your thing
you'll find great deals on soft cashmere sweaters and thick tartan kilts. If you'd rather sightsee
you'll find the Edinburgh Castle
a Geian sprawl
to be just divine. Whatever your day looks like
end it with a dram of the region's famous single malt.
Newport
Rhode Island
美国罗得岛州的新港市
The cliffs of Newport are presided over by gigantic marble mansions from the Gilded Age
a time best memorialized by Edith Wharton's novel
"The Age of Innocence." Today
the "cottages"
which were built by families such as the Vanderbilts and the Astors
are mostly museums open to the public. The seaside town also boasts structures that date back to the Revolutionary War as well as restaurants serving great seafood.
Victoria
British Columbia
Canada
Located on the Pacific Coast
Victoria is beloved for its mild weather
beautiful gardens and laid-back vibe. Sometimes called "a bit of old England
" guests can enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel or stroll through the lushly manicured public gardens. Whatever you do
don't fet to take in Victoria's fantastic Pacific Northwest backdrop.
Halifax
Nova Scotia
One of North America's most important Atlantic ports
Halifax has the charm of a small fishing town mixed with the bustling energy of a modern city. The city is rich with the stories of almost 1 million immigrants who passed through the region in the 1900s on their way to other cities down the coast
including a number of survivors from the Titanic.
Fiji
Pacific Islands
A Pacific Island "Port of Call
" Fiji is one of many stops to be made on cruises beginning in Sydney
Australia. Arguably
however
it is the most beautiful. Featuring white-sand beaches
turquoise waters and outdoor barbecues
it's the ultimate tropical getaway. If you're feeling brave
you can even take a day trip to a village to meet a Fijian warrior.
Wellington
New Zealand
The capital of New Zealand
Wellington is a walkable city nestled beeen a mountain range and an ocean. The city itself boasts many attractions
including a famous zoo. But many tourists choose to take day trips outside of the city to see the magnificent landscapes where "The Lord of the Rings" was filmed.
Glacier Bay
Alaska
Talk about ice fields! Glacier Bay has plenty -- 50
to be exact -- most of which are eons old. A must-see stop on any adventurous traveler's itinerary
a trip from Anchorage to Glacier Bay on Carnival Alaska will include sightings of numerous seabirds
otters
bears and even humpback whales. It will also feature forays out into the 3.2-million-acre national park where you'll have a chance to trek across a receding glacier.
Sydney
Australia
The site of the first British colony in Australia
Sydney has evolved into a cosmopolitan melting pot. Attractions include the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as well as Bondi Beach
a mecca for serious surfers. Cultural lovers will find plenty to do here
whether they want to museum hop or catch a performance at one of the city's many theaters.
Bermuda
Located in the midst of the balmy water of the Gulf Stream
this archipelago of 138 inlets has three qualities that make for a perfect tropical vacation: turquoise waters
white sand and coconut groves. Add on glass-bottomed boat tours
swimming with dolphins
treks into the luscious green hills and a happening nightlife scene and you have the perfect vacation.
Antigua
Named by Christopher Columbus after he stumbled upon the island while exploring the New World
Antigua was ruled by the British until 1981
when it became an independent nation. Still
it maintains many English traditions
including the pub room at the Admiral's Inn. Along with coves buffeted by coral reefs
the island boasts pastel houses with wide verandas
bays with calm waters for children and the Saturday Morning Market
where visitors can buy all manner of tropical fruits.
St. Petersburg
Russia
Once the seat of Peter the Great
St. Petersburg contains many relics of more decadent times. From czarist cathedrals to the Winter Palace to the Hermitage
one of the most important museums in the world
there's plenty to do in the city for a cultured traveler. Catch a famous Russian ballet at the Mariinsky Theater
or stroll down the Nevsky Prospekt to feel like a 19th century aristocrat. In the winter
the city bees a crystalline ice dreamscape -- but bundle up; it can be cold.
Bergen
Norway
The gateway to Norway's many fjords
which are water channels through cliffs carved by glaciers
Bergen is a classic Nordic fishing village. Whether you're walking down streets full of colorful houses
holding your nose at the fish market
or trekking out into the geous mountains that surround the city
you're sure to bee just as bewitched by the place as the Vikings were when they first encountered it 2
000 years ago.
Messina
Italy
Founded by the Greeks in the 8th century B.C.
the city has since been inhabited by many cultures including the Romans and the Arabs
making for a rich cultural fabric. Chock full of Renaissance cathedrals
museums featuring works by masters like Caravaggio and ancient ruins
Messina is also the gateway to Mount Etna. It is an active volcano -- watch out! -- where many brave souls visit the top to get a glimpse of the churning
red hot lava and the panoramic views of the Sicilian islands below.