If you still need to relax and want to head overseas, don’t miss out some great deals on accommodation or air fares at some of the world’s top off–peak travel hotspots. Whether you want to go to Europe or run away on a tropical escape, stretch that travel budget to take advantage of off-peak rates at some of the world’s most-visited locales. Several destinations host spring festivals and other special events.
Here are four off-peak travel destinations to visit in 2013:
Portugal
With rich culture and history, Portugal continues to be one of the most affordable European destinations. Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th–century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. The Hotel Teatro is a four-star restaurant, and average nightly rates are under $150 a night.
Hotel Teatro
Porto, Portugal
+351  220  409  620
Aruba
Set your sights on Aruba for an unforgettable Caribbean holiday. You can get special offers from one of the larger beach resorts(旅游勝地) here. Some of the chain hotels, including Marriott and Radisson, offer discounts on spa relaxations (礦泉浴場) . The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino, & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night.
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Palm Beach, Aruba
800-967-9033
Oaxaca  
Escape to southern Mexico to explore the historic colonial city and learn about the region’s traditions, culture, and colorful history. Oaxaca holds several cultural festivals and is a great place to relax. You will be receiving a 50% discount with just $170 per night for a deluxe(豪華的) single or double room if you stay in the Camino Real Oaxaca for more than 7 nights (7 included).
Camino Real Oaxaca
Centro, 68000
01 951 501 6100
Turkey
Another place to have some local culture and participate in some late spring festivals is Istanbul, Turkey. Stay at a destination that will put you within easy reach of famous sites like the Topkapi Palace. The Modern Sultan Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the historic district. Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $120 per night.
Modern Sultan Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 520 00 53
小題1:In the passage Portugal is described as a destination ________.
A．for visitors interested in ancient buildings
B．especially appealing to wealthy Europeans
C．owning rich culture but lacking colorful festivals
D．having the Hotel Teatro in the suburbs of Lisbon
小題2:If you want to know more information about spas, you can call ________.
A．800-967-9033B．+351 220 409 620
C．01 951 501 6100 D．+90 212 520 00 53
小題3:According to the passage, nightly rates including breakfast is offered by ________.
A．Hotel Teatro
B．Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
C．Camino Real Oaxaca
D．Modern Sultan Hotel
小題4:What is the passage mainly about ?
A．Some off-peak places for relaxation.
B．A way to travel on a budget.
C．The world’s most visited destinations.
D．Comparing the four tourist destinations.

小題1:A
小題2:A
小題3:D
小題4:A

試題分析：文章主要介紹了一些歐洲非常著名的地方，在這些地方淡季時候是一個非常好的休閑的地方。
小題1:細節(jié)題。從文章Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th–century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. 可知葡萄牙的古老的建筑非常有名，故選A
小題2:細節(jié)題。從文章The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino, & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night. Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa可知，如果要知道有關(guān)SPA的信息，應該選A
小題3:細節(jié)題。從文章Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $120 per night. Modern Sultan Hotel 可知，選D
小題4:主旨題。文章主要介紹了一些歐洲非常著名的地方，在這些地方淡季時候是一個非常好的休閑的地方，故選A
點評：本文短小精煉，信息點集中。此類文章的閱讀一定要對文章仔細的閱讀理解每句話的意思，在答題的過程中帶著問題在文章中找到相對應的答案，即可答出。
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