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Robert and Michael leave their apartment in a rush and find a taxi to take them to the airport. After paying the driver, Robert turns to Michael and says, "That was close! I thought we'd be late for sure. Come on, now, we have to take our luggage into the terminal and check in at the counter." "Right," responds Michael, "did you bring the tickets and our passports?" "No," answers Robert, "I thought you did!"
羅伯特和邁可匆忙離開寓所，找了部出租車送他們到機(jī)場去。付了司機(jī)錢后，羅伯特轉(zhuǎn)向邁可說：“好險哦！我還以為我們肯定趕不上了呢。動作快點(diǎn)，我們必須立刻帶著行李進(jìn)入航站大廈到柜臺報到。”邁可回答說：“說的是。我們的機(jī)票和護(hù)照你帶了嗎？”羅伯特回答說：“沒有。我還以為你帶了呢！”
This scene could be from a TV sitcom or real-life. Every traveler's nightmare is forgetting something major like tickets, ID, passport, or money. This is needless worry, however, if travel plans are made early and organized efficiently. Since travel for education, business, or pleasure is more and more common, knowing how to prepare for worry-free travel is both important and beneficial. This lesson will help the novice or experienced traveler avoid potential travel problems, allowing for a pleasant journey.
這種場面可能會出現(xiàn)在電視情景劇中或現(xiàn)實(shí)生活中。每位游客的夢魘就是忘了某些重要的東西，像機(jī)票、身份證件、護(hù)照或錢財(cái)?shù)取Ｈ欢绻隳苁孪扔行实鼗I劃好你的旅游計(jì)劃，上述這些就用不著擔(dān)憂了。由于留學(xué)、經(jīng)商及觀光日趨普遍，懂得如何安排一趟無憂無慮的旅游不僅重要，也是件好事。本課將協(xié)助旅游新手或老手來避免旅游可能發(fā)生的問題，進(jìn)而享受一趟愉快之行。
Unless there is an emergency, travel plans should be made well in advance. Never wait till the last minute to try to reserve airline tickets or hotel rooms. They may not be available, or you may be forced to choose an inconvenient or unnecessarily expensive flight or accommodation. The best day to book travel or lodging arrangements is the day you decide to go.
除非狀況很緊急，否則旅游計(jì)劃應(yīng)事先作好。千萬不要拖到最后關(guān)頭才預(yù)訂機(jī)票和旅館房間。否則，你可能訂不到機(jī)票或住房，要不就是你可能被迫要選很不方便或貴得離譜的班機(jī)或住房。你決定旅游的當(dāng)天就是預(yù)訂機(jī)票和住宿最恰當(dāng)?shù)臅r機(jī)。
After all travel arrangements have been secured, the next step is to make sure your travel documents are in order. Is your passport valid? Remember that some countries do not accept passports which have less than six months' validity remaining. Do you need an overseas driver's license? These can be applied for at certain government or travel agencies or associations. Leave enough time to process any paperwork that is required. A travel agent or experienced friend or colleague can inform you of what steps need to be taken and how best to take care of them.
旅游計(jì)劃安排妥當(dāng)后，下一步就是確定你的旅游文件是否已準(zhǔn)備齊全。護(hù)照是否有效？記住有些國家是不接受有效期間剩下不到六個月的護(hù)照。你需要國際駕照嗎？這些證件都可在特定的政府機(jī)關(guān)、旅行社和協(xié)會辦理申請。要預(yù)留足夠的時間來處理必要的文書作業(yè)。旅行社和有經(jīng)驗(yàn)的朋友或同事均可告訴你應(yīng)采取哪些步驟及如何妥善完成這些步驟。
Preparing for packing is next. Even if the proposed trip is a month away, certain items should be readied at once. The most important of these is, of course, the luggage itself. Do not wait for a last-minute sale on the suitcase of your choice; be ready with enough good-quality luggage long before you leave for the airport or train station. In choosing baggage, make sure that it is within regulations, especially for air travel. Oversize suitcases or carry-on baggage can be a great headache later.
整理行李是接下來應(yīng)做的事。即使離擬定旅游的日子還有一個月之久，若干物品也應(yīng)立即準(zhǔn)備妥當(dāng)。這些物品中最重要的當(dāng)然就是行李箱了。千萬不要等到最后一刻才去選購你的行李箱；早在你趕往機(jī)場或火車站前就要把數(shù)量充分、質(zhì)量不錯的行李箱準(zhǔn)備好。在選購行李箱時，要確定它們符合規(guī)定，尤其是符合航空旅游的規(guī)定。過大的行李箱和隨身行李都會成為后來令人頭痛的事。
The rule of thumb for packing is pack less, not more. Most travelers buy at least some items on the road, and some buy quite a few souvenirs or personal items, so leave enough room for them. Keeping a toiletry kit permanently in a piece of luggage is a smart idea. In this way, you will never have to worry about whether your razor or deodorant has been packed. Casual clothing, including footwear, should be placed into bags or suitcases the night before. Formal wear can be packed in the last-minute to reduce wrinkling. Don't worry about taking reading or writing material for pleasure; newspapers and magazines are widely available, as is stationery.
行李打包大致的原則就是要帶得少而不是帶得多。出門的人大都會在旅程中至少購買些許物品，有些人甚至?xí)I一大堆紀(jì)念品或個人用品，因此要預(yù)留足夠的空間裝這些東西。始終在行李中準(zhǔn)備一套私人的盥洗用品是個上策。這樣的話，你就永遠(yuǎn)不用擔(dān)心是否已將刮胡刀或身體芳香劑裝進(jìn)去了。休閑服，包括襪子等，應(yīng)該在旅游的前一晚就放進(jìn)行李袋或行李箱里。正式場合要穿的服裝可以在出發(fā)前再打包以減低弄皺的機(jī)會。甭?lián)囊灰獢y帶消遣性的書報或文具；報章雜志到處都買得到，文具亦然。
The day before leaving, reserve a cab for the day of departure if needed. This is also the best time to ask a friend or relative for a wake-up call for those leaving early on the day of departure; this is even better than one's own alarm clock. Leave a copy of the itinerary with lodging telephone numbers with a family or friend. Place all travel documents into one briefcase or folder rather than in several places for ease of checking. After packing each piece of luggage, put it near the door for easy exit. These simple advance steps will help reduce stress on the day of travel.
旅游的前一天，如有必要，應(yīng)事先預(yù)訂一部出租車以應(yīng)出發(fā)當(dāng)天之需。出發(fā)當(dāng)天要提早出門的話，可在前一天要友人或親戚來電叫醒你；這樣的作法甚至比自己的鬧鐘更棒。記得影印一份旅游行程及住宿地方的電話號碼給家人或朋友。把所有的旅游文件放在同一個手提箱或皮包里而不是散放在行李箱里，這樣的話，查看這些文件就很方便。所有的行李整理完畢后，應(yīng)該把它們放在門邊以便于攜帶。這些簡單的先前作業(yè)有助于減輕旅游當(dāng)天的緊張和壓力。
On the day of departure, the only steps remaining should be to pack one's formal clothing and to recheck one's travel documents and money. Whether for business, education, or pleasure, travel can be an unforgettable experience. Whether you want to remember that experience fondly or try to forget it depends on the few simple steps outlined above. Bon voyage!
出發(fā)當(dāng)天依然要做的就是將正式場合穿著的衣服打包并再次檢查旅游文件和錢財(cái)。不管是出差、留學(xué)或觀光，出門旅行都會是個難忘的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。你想要個難忘之旅或是想忘掉這趟旅行就取決于上述所列的幾個簡單的步驟了。祝你一路順風(fēng)
