美国文化：旅游风尚

　　It's summertime, and the life is easy. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is out. Because the weather is great. And most of all, because we all deserve a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.

　　夏天到了，生活很惬意。对很多美国人来说，这是个旅游的季节，为什呢?因为学校放假，因为天气很好，但最重要的是，休假是我们所应该享有的权利。美国人休假时经常会去他们最喜欢的度假地点。

　　Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more "family friendly" vacation resorts offer special programs for children.

　　很多美国假期非常特别，和参与此种假期的人一样特别。全家出游时通常会将孩子考虑在内，有愈来愈多“适合全家出游”的度假地点为孩子提供特别的活动。

　　History buffs seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer "green vacations." These trips allow them to observe flora and fauna up-close without disturbing the sensitive balance of nature.

　　对历史有兴趣的人会找一些著名的历史据点和博物馆。有环保意识的人喜欢“环保假期”，这样的旅行使他们能近距离观察动植物，并且不会扰乱了大自然敏感的生态平衡。

　　Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing or white-water rafting. Daring souls get the thrill of a lifetime on trekking expeditions and safaris in remote places from Afica to Asia.

　　有些人觉得海上旅游能使心情放松并感到清凉，有些人则到水边钓鱼、滑水或泛舟。胆子大的人到亚洲和非洲去探险狩猎作长途旅行，享受一辈子难得一次的刺激。

　　Americans aren't the only people in the world who travel. International business, mass communication and jet airplanes have created a world of globetrotters.

　　美国人不是世上唯一爱旅行的人。国际企业、大众传播与喷射机创造了一个环游世界者的世纪。

　　People all over the world enjoy going abroad to travel. And no matter where they live, people enjoy visiting scenic spots in their own country. But being on the go makes Americans what they are: people on the move. In America, almost everybody is a tourist sometime.

　　全世界的人都喜欢到海外旅游，不管住在哪里，人们都喜欢去造访自己国家内风景优美的地区。不过好动的本性使美国人变成今天的模样：成为爱迁移的人。在美国，几乎每个人都有旅游的经验。