Spring break is coming up, so my friends
are planning a trip to Virginia. One thing that’s not in favor to us is the
price of hotel room. I can’t believe how much they raise the price during
Spring break period; it’s almost twice as much as usual! We could probably save
200 dollars if we were going one month before.
Choosing the right time to travel is very
important; sometimes it will lower your cost, and other times it will give you
a unique experience of the culture.
A few years ago, a friend from America
visited me in February. She came around the time of Chinese New Year, and that
was definitely not the appropriate time to visit. During the Chinese New Year,
most businesses are closed, so there isn't much to do for tourists. Since it’s
the time for family gathering, people from every city want to get back home
before the New Years Eve, and as a result, the train stations, airports and bus
stations are packed with homesick crowds. Tickets are sold out in one second
during this time, so if you travel during this time, it might delay your schedule.
There isn't much going on except for the New Year customs. And to be involved
in this you need to know someone local. Staying in their house and having New
Year’s food would be an awesome experience, but as Benjamin Franklin said “Guests,
like fish, begin to smell after three days”. Although we did host my friend
warmly, it would be more convenient if she had visited two weeks later.
On the other hand, France, Trinidad, Brazil
and many other countries have their carnivals in February, and they love to
have tourists joining to the party. Mardi Gras, French for “fat Tuesday”, is a
celebration before Ash Wednesday. It is not hard to tell that food plays a big
role in Mardi Gras. Along with delicious food, people also wear costumes and
masks to celebrate. It’s one of the biggest carnivals for many countries in
Europe and South America.
It is important to do research before you
make the decision of when and where to visit. Back to my Spring break planning,
hopefully we can find a cheaper hotel…
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