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There's something so romantic about summertime. The warm summer breeze, the smell of flowers and cut grass, the sounds of fun and laughter, summer has a wonderful sense of casual lightness. It's a great time to get out of the dating rut and dust off your playful side. Whether it's a first date or a date night with a long-time partner, it's always fun to try out some new date ideas. Summer offers many dating options that aren't available at other times of the year…and best of all, many of them won't break the bank.
夏天到處都充滿著浪漫的氣息：夏季那溫暖的和風，那鮮花和草坪修剪過后的味道，還少不了那歡聲笑語。夏天就是有一種休閑輕盈的奇妙感覺。夏天也是一個外出約會、重溫歡樂的最好時間。無論是你第一次約會或想與交往已久的男（女）朋友共度溫馨夜晚，嘗試一下新的約會方式，這樣會讓雙方都很開心回味無窮。在夏天，你可以擁有許許多多的約會方式，這是其它季節不能與之相比的。最好的是，這些約會建議還不需要花費過多金錢。
Looking for a romantic summer date idea? Give one of these a try…
還在找夏日浪漫的約會建議？那就在下面建議中選一個吧！
1.Outdoor movie - Drive-Ins are making a comeback. Seek out your nearest drive-in and pack the snacks.
1.露天電影——汽車露天影院正在慢慢回歸。去找找最近的露天影院，然后掃一堆零食過去邊看邊吃。
2.Pull up a blanket - No drive-in nearby or just not your thing? That's ok. Many cities show outdoor films in the park. Don't forget your blanket and refreshments. Or do it yourself – set up your lounge chairs in your backyard or on your deck, open a bottle of wine and watch a movie on your laptop.
2.準備一張毯子——附近沒有露天影院，或是不是你的菜？沒關系，那你可以找一些城市里面播放戶外電影的公園。別忘了要帶毯子和飲料。或者自己做一個戶外影院：坐在后院的躺椅或陽臺上，開一瓶紅酒，把手提電腦放在膝上，然后看電影吧。
3.Bowling is so old school that it's hip again - Just about everybody has a bowling alley somewhere nearby. It's a casual, fun date night. Invite some friends and make it a group date. Have a beer or soda and a slice of pizza and unwind while engaging in some friendly competition.
3.古老而又“新穎”的方式：打保齡——幾乎每個人的附近都有一家保齡球館。打保齡會讓你的約會之夜即休閑又有趣。可以多叫一些朋友，讓這個夜晚變為“情侶團體約會之夜”吧。和朋友們進行保齡比賽的同時，喝瓶啤酒（或蘇打水）吃塊批薩，是多么舒適啊。
4.Visit the zoo - You don't have to have young children to enjoy the zoo. Wandering among the animals, taking in their habitats and behavior, even their antics is a great low-key date. Top it off with some popcorn or an ice cream cone and it's a fantastic date.
4.逛動物園——并不是只有帶著小朋友才能去動物園的。其實徜徉在不同動物的圍繞中，觀察它們的行為習慣，甚至看它們做滑稽動作，也不失為一個即不錯又低調的約會。更讓人開心的是，逛動物園的同時還吃著爆米花和雪糕，這種約會實在太好了。
5.Take a wine tour - Either join an organized wine tour, where someone else will do the planning and take you from winery to winery to do your sipping or plan your own, grab another couple and a designated driver and let the tasting begin.
5.紅酒之旅——參加一個紅酒之旅旅行團，旅行社的人會給你做好安排，帶你從一個釀酒廠到另一個釀酒廠，期間你們還可以暢飲葡萄酒。或者你們自己計劃安排紅酒之旅，另外抓上另一對情侶，找一個專門的司機，那么，紅酒暢飲之旅就可以開始了。
6.Go on a dinner cruise - If you live near a body of water (ocean, lake or even some rivers) you can probably find a dinner cruise. Don't be afraid to mix it up; try a breakfast, lunch, or evening cocktail cruise too. There's just something so romantic about eating on the water while someone else is in charge of the driving.
6.船上餐會——如果你家附近有大海、湖泊或是小河，那么，你就可以和你的伴侶來一個“船上約會”。不必擔心狀況會混亂，早餐、午餐甚至一個雞尾酒小會都能在船上搞定。有專門的船夫掌舵，而你們就可以在水上享受美味和浪漫啦。
7.Live music is everywhere - Summer concerts are a great way to spend a date. Get tickets to a big-ticket concert in the grandstand; enjoy a local concert in the park, or find a local bar or tavern that offers live music.
7.無處不在的現場音樂會——夏季音樂會是一個浪漫約會的好去處。你可以弄看臺票去看大型音樂會，或是在公園里欣賞小型音樂會，亦或是在當地的酒吧欣賞樂隊的表演。
8.Visit the fair - Be a teenager again. Buy some cotton candy or some terribly unhealthy, but delicious fair treat. Ride the Ferris wheel, roller coaster, or whatever twirling, upside down ride strikes your fancy, (preferably, before you eat your cotton candy.)
8.參加游園活動——你可以再一次成為小朋友：去買一些棉花糖，或是買一些非常不健康但很美味的小甜品。坐上摩天輪，玩一遍過山車，或是坐上那些讓你到處旋轉上下顛倒、還弄得你頭昏腦脹的游園項目（建議在游玩這些項目前最好別吃棉花糖）。
9.Make a romantic picnic - Pack up your favorite picnic fare and a blanket and off you go. Bring some wine and cheese or pack a themed menu – think Mexican, French, Italian or whatever cuisine suits your mood. Choose a nice spot at the local park, gardens, or by the water. To make it even more fun, try a breakfast or moonlight picnic (be sure to pack the bug spray.)
9.浪漫的野餐——帶上你最喜歡吃的食物和毯子，你們就可以出發野餐去了。然后，要帶一些紅酒和芝士，或者弄一個主題菜譜——可以是墨西哥式、法式、意大利式，合你口味就可以了。你的野餐地點可以選擇在當地的公園、花園或是小河旁。如果要讓野餐更過癮，那你們可以嘗試早餐或月光下的野餐（要記得帶殺蟲劑哦）。
10.Get out on the water - Rent a sailboat, rowboat, paddleboat, kayak, or canoe. Grab a pole and go fishing or don your swimsuit and jump in.
10.水上約會活動——你可以租一艘帆船，皮劃艇，劃艇，皮艇，或獨木舟。有了船，你可以劃船和釣魚，或是穿上泳衣潛水去。
