Unit 3Going places.ppt

Unit 3Going places When traveling by sea， you have a different experience。 You can have a walk on the board，play games， swim，meet interesting people and enjoy good food， and of course，only when the sea is calm。If it is not， you are likely to get seasick，and you will find no journey can be worse than that。 Even if you travel in good weather，sea journey take a long time。 Few people would like to spend a third of their holidays for the pleasure of traveling on a ship。 How to plan your travel wisely Traveling can be a fun way to gain life experiences， especially during Spring Break—a week-long school vacation in the United States。 But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip？Don’t worry。 Here are some useful tips。 *Save：This probably is the most important preparation for traveling。 Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there。 *Plan ahead：Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip。Tickets may cost more when bought at short notice。Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings。 *Do your homework：No matter where you go， research the places you will visit。 Decide what to see。Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants。 *Plan sensibly：Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotels。 Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything。 *Travel in groups：Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places。By traveling with others， you can share costs and experiences。 *Go off the beaten path：Tourist cities may be expensive。You may want to rethink about your trip and go to a less—known area。 Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights。*Pack necessary things：The most important things to take are not always clothes。 Remember to take along medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant。*Use the Internet：