Travel suggestion?

In the end of this semester, I would want to know if anyone have good suggestion for some good places to go???? We can discuss in here and finally, nice to know you and  I hope everyone have a good break!  

University Studio

Hi everyone, almost finish this semester!!!!!! I am planing to go there at Christmas time!

 

Gather your family and friends for the most festive celebrations in town.

There’s nothing like the holidays at Universal Orlando^® Resort! In one park you can see The Grinch^™, The Whos, and a musical show filled with seasonal spirit. In the other park, see the spectacular floats of the Macy’s Holiday Parade^™, featuring marching bands, clowns and an appearance by Santa Claus! And if you’re looking for the best place to ring in the New Year, look no further than Universal CityWalk^®!

San Diego

San Diego Travel Tips

Consistently sunny weather is what draws visitors to San Diego throughout the year: that and the mouthwatering cuisine, thriving nightlife and one of the country's favorite zoos. And then there are the beaches: As home of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet, San Diego has many top activities that revolve around the sea. Head to Mission Beach to soak up the rays, to La Jolla to catch a wave, or to the Maritime Museum to learn a little nautical history.
In spite of constant growth, America's Finest City maintains a small-town feel, making it a popular destination for families and anyone looking for a more laid-back getaway. But that doesn't mean you can't let loose here. Pockets of vivacious nightlife can be found throughout, especially near the historical Gaslamp Quarter. So when it comes to visiting San Diego, take Channel 4 anchorman Ron Burgundy's advice: "Drink it in, it always goes down smooth."

Charleston - SC

This winter, I will travel Charleston SC. Sooooo excited !!!!!!!!!


One of the East Coast's most picturesque cities, Charleston is known for its antebellum row homes, its Civil War history, beautiful waterfront, nearby beaches and scrumptious Low Country cooking. In addition to being a top travel destination, Charleston is home to several universities and boasts awesome college-town appeal.

Founded by colonists in 1670, Charleston is the oldest city in South Carolina and features over 40 churches, public buildings and meeting spaces listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of them, including many homes date back to the early 18th century were meticulously repaired after the Civil War. Antebellum row houses, known for their narrow facades and balconies, adorn the city's oldest neighborhoods, most notably Rainbow Row.

Beijing

Běijīng

Capital on cusp of greatness
Best for: Culture, value for money, food

Artist painting in the Forbidden City.

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Běijīng remains as the cultural and artistic centre of China. While the 2008 Olympics may now seem like a distant memory, their effect is enduring – there are English street signs and a multitude of architectural gems such as the Bird’s Nest studded across the sprawling city. More recently, the Běijīng–Shanghai high-speed rail now connects the two cities in under five hours. Today, Běijīng tentatively balances a multitude of (growing) populations and subcultures. There’s a palpable sense of change in the air, though no-one quite knows what to expect. China is on the cusp of true greatness and one day, people will look back and say it all started here.

Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/themes/best-in-travel/top-10-cities/#ixzz2knWwBkHq

Yellowstone Park

In 1807, when John Colter (a scout for explorers Lewis and Clark) first described the wonders of what is now Yellowstone National Park, everyone suspected that he was embellishing. But there is no doubt now that the park is indeed extraordinarily beautiful. If you're looking for the ultimate outdoorsy getaway, this would be it. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails meander through forests, along streams and up mountains.

Here are some my picture in 2012:

Li Jing- China

The city has the best preserved ancient town in China - the Lijiang Old Town which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. The Old Town was once the center of the city and continues to maintain the original flavor of the local lifestyle, the typical groups of buildings and the profound cultural heritage of the region. When wandering along Square Street or any other streets in the Old Town, you will be struck by the peaceful surroundings. From enjoying the sight of the setting sun from historic hotels to local farmsteads, there are many favorable things here for visitors. Naturally, there are a number of destinations to enhance your visit as well. Among them, the most famous is Mufu (Mu's Palace) which should not be missed.
Here are some my pictures:

Pudacuo National Park in China

I went there in summer.......This is one of my favorite park in China

 Yunnan: Pudacuo National Park, Shangri-la (云南香格里拉普达措国家公园)

China's best ecological getaway.
Pudacuo is the first national park in China to meet the criteria set by The World Conservation Union, a major global environmental organization.
More than 20 percent of the country’s plant species and around one-third of its mammal and bird species call this wetland plateau home.
Photographers especially love the area's many types of orchids and China’s highly endangered black-necked cranes. In Bita Lake in the park, the Bita double-lip fish is an ancient fish dating back 2.5 million years.

Here are the some of my pictures:

Best Things To Do In Hawaii

Visit the active Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island

Kilauea is located on the southeastern tip of the Big Island of Hawaii and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world! Hike through lush rainforest to experience vents spewing steam, brand new land being created, ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs, walk-through lava tubes, and unrivaled vistas.

Relax on Hawaii's world famous beaches

Hawaii boasts some of the loveliest beaches in the world. In view of majestic emerald mountains, the sapphire waters and turquoise waves of Hawaii's best beaches await you.

There is something for every taste and the vast stretches of white sandy beaches are especially appealing to those looking for sun, sand and water.

Take a whale-watching catamaran cruise

Each winter, the humpback whales leave their rich Alaskan feeding grounds to frolic, mate, birth and nurse in the warm and shallow waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands.

Breaching is probably the most spectacular behavior of the humpback whales. They are able to launch themselves into the air sometimes completely out of the water!

Snorkel off the island of Molokini

Molokini is the most popular snorkeling site in all of Hawaii. The reason is simple. Molokini consistently has the clearest water in Hawaii, teaming with beautiful fish. On most days visibility is between 80 and 200 feet.

This marine preserve is located several miles off of the south shore of Maui directly across from the Wailea/Makena area. The only way to get to Molokini is by boat and Maui has plenty of boats in all sizes, shapes and price ranges. This is a must-do if you can float. You do not even have to know how to swim. All boats have flotation devices and some have glass bottoms so you can stay dry and still see all the pretty fishes.

Bike down Maui's Haleakala Mountain at sunrise

Haleakala, one of the largest mountains in the world, is a dormant volcano full of volcanic rock, both inside its crater and on its slopes. Haleakala stands more than 3,000 feet above the sea level and lies some 20,000 more feet under water. The mountain is dense, and the park that surrounds the volcano takes up more than 27,000 acres of land. You can go right up and see into the crater. Many people say it's one of the most powerful experiences of their lives. The mountain is visible for miles as you approach it, first on the road and then on foot. Seeing that it's hollow inside and that the crater is some 3,000 feet deep, seven miles long, and two miles wide, you are amazed that such a place could exist. Haleakala is a National Park, preserved to maintain all the living creatures that surround the historic volcano. You'll want to experience Haleakala during sunrise or sunset. Its legendary beauty inspires powerful and personal emotions.

See Waimea Canyon on Kauai, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific

The inland area of the western part of Kauai is dominated by the Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park. Dubbed as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain, Waimea Canyon reigns supreme. The coloring of its inner walls and the roadside lookout views into the canyon are spectacular.

The canyon is one mile wide, 10 miles long, and over 3,600 feet in depth. The deep canyon gashes in the landscape look like the claw marks of some immense prehistoric creature. The play of light and shadow throughout the day on the colorful striated layers of rock is extraordinary. A fun pastime is to stand at one of the Waimea Canyon overlooks and watch the reaction of visitor after visitor, as their jaws drop, and they become first speechless and then breathless as they witness this spectacle of nature for the first time, realizing that words fail them and that there must be a God.

Play golf at any of Hawaii's world class courses

There are few places on earth as perfect for golf as Hawaii, with its dramatic topography, ideal growing conditions for lush green fairways and flowering vegetation, and year-round balmy weather. There are more than 80 courses on six idyllic islands, with locations ranging from upcountry rainforests to coral sea cliffs and sandy beaches.

Most of the island courses would be in the running for best view because the Pacific Ocean is a constant backdrop almost anytime you climb above sea level. Naming other bests is much harder, because the world's greatest golf architects have long been at work here, creating course after course--all demanding superlatives.

Attend an authentic Polynesian Luau

Today the luau is as synonymous with Hawaii as the grass skirt. Luaus are an incomparable visitor attraction and an excellent introduction to the food and culture of the Hawaiian Islands.

The Polynesian Luau is an exotic, South Pacific-style celebration of color, style, history, music, and dance. Women in grass skirts, men in face paint, authentic fire dancers, and traditional music showcase the cultures and traditions of Polynesia.

Luaus are enchanting experiences that tickle the nose with savory scents, entice the palate with delicious tastes, please the eyes with colorful entertainment, and bathe the ear in exotic music, leaving exciting memories and a full tummy.

Shop and Dine in Waikiki

From quaint shops and artists' studios to elegant art galleries and large shopping centers, you'll enjoy island-style shopping. Find many unique items, including T-shirts dyed with Hawaiian red dirt, macadamia nut cookies, music CDs by local musicians, coffee, books, designer clothing, custom jewelry, furniture, surfboards, tropical flowers, and fine art and gifts handcrafted of wood, ceramics, fabric, or glass.

Where to Travel in October

Where to Travel in October

Munich, Germany

Raise a Glass for Oktoberfest

Join the 6 million visitors who head to Munich each fall for beers and brats at the classic Bavarian Oktoberfest. Our Oktoberfest travel guide gives you the scoop on the best biergartens, culture and fun during the multiday, beer-fueled festival.

Stowe, Vermont

See Peak Leaf-Peeping in New England

Hit the road for some serious fall foliage on a road trip through New England. Mother Nature’s autumn show kicks off at the Canadian border and makes its first appearance in the northern states like Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont in early September. As the month progresses, the colors move south where the final colors fade away in early to mid-November.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Attend the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Starting with a mere 13 balloons in 1972, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has grown into the largest balloon event in the world. Held each year during the first week of October, visitors flock to photograph the hundreds of balloons and over 1,000 pilots from 28 different countries.

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Fountainebleau, France

Explore the Top 5 Bouldering Spots

Take advantage of the crisp fall air, and bring along a crash pad for a bouldering adventure. Bouldering is an extreme type of rock climbing where boulderers scale extra-large boulders, starting at 10-15 feet high and "high balls" exceeding 25-feet high, relying on technique and fearlessness without any harnesses or ropes.

Best Halloween Attractions

Visit the Spookiest Spots in the US

Scare yourself silly on Halloween with a trip to one of the country’s top 10 corn mazes or spookiest haunted houses. These terrifying attractions rely on thrilling technology and old-fashioned terror to instill some Halloween fear in visitors.

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Dallas, Texas

Head to the Texas State Fair

Held in Dallas' historic Fair Park, the Texas State Fair has been a tradition since 1886. It's hard to tell whether the 212-foot-high Ferris wheel or abundance of fried food is the bigger drawl for fair-goers. On second thought, with delicacies like deep-fried Oreos and chicken-fried bacon, it's no contest.