20101101 A Unique Night's Stay (1)

A Unique Night's Stay

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When on vacation, what do you look for in a hotel? Maybe you want a comfortable bed, luxurious amenities or a convenient location. However, if you want something out of the ordinary and wish to go beyond the mundane, these spectacular hotels offer a stay you won't soon forget!

Hippo Point

For those who prefer an overnight stay with some four-footed-or two-winged - guests, Hippo Point in Kenya offers unique accommodations on the East African plains. The nine-story tower on a private estate and wildlife sanctuary rates as one of the top 10 resorts in the world.

Guests enjoy incredible views of Olodian Bay while observing the densest population of hippos in Africa. More than 520 species of birds flock around the lake, their calls echoing in the air. After a restful night's sleep, you'll find a delicious breakfast waiting on an outside patio.

Dog Bark Park Inn

At the Dog Bark Park Inn, sleeping in a doghouse is a good thing! Located near Cottonwood, Idaho, this bed and breakfast is inside the world's largest beagle. A private staircase leads to the second-story balcony entrance. Guests relax on dog-themed decorative furnishings and enjoy a fabulous beakfast. All this for only $92 a night!

hippo n. 河馬

Idaho n. 美國愛達荷州

beagle n. 小獵犬

balcony n. 樓座

decorative adj. 裝飾性的/裝潢用的

=> something that is made to look attractive

fabulous adj. 驚人的/難以置信的

fabulous adj. (口語)極好的
eg: Jennifer looked fabulous in her exquiste evening dress.

amenity n. 愉樂/便利設施

=> 常用複數型

=> the extra things that come with your hotel

eg: The cruise ship boasts top-quality amenities that attract many tourists.

=> 這艘遊輪擁有最高級的設施吸引許多遊客。

eg: Each month, the residents of the building have to pay a fee to maintain their public amenities.

=> 每個月這棟建築的住戶必須付費維護他們的公共設備。

mundane adj. 平凡的/平庸的/庸俗的

=> common or ordinary

eg: Sarah only listens to classical music. She considers other types of music mundane.

=> Sarah只聽古典音樂。她認為其他類型的音樂都太庸俗了。

eg: Victor leads a mundane life. Work occupies most of his time.

=> Victor過著平凡樸實的生活。工作佔領了他大多數的時間。

estate n. 莊園

eg: The large estate is famous for its red wine.

=> 這個廣大的莊園以它的紅酒而聞名。

eg: The historical estate included a large home, farm buildings and one hundred acres of land.

=> 這個歷史優久的莊園包括一個很大的房子、農舍和一百英畝土地。

estate n. 財產/遺產

=> property

eg: The old lady left her estate to her only son.

=> 這位老太太把財產留給她獨生的兒子。

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hotel n. 旅館

=> 適合短期的住宿

bed and breakfast 民宿

= B&B

=> 只提供住宿及早餐

resort 渡假勝地/渡假村

=> 花上一個禮拜或是更長的時間固定在一個地方很relax的度假

=> 那resort就是最好的選擇

=> 如果住resort則是花所有的時間享受裡面各種設施

=> 和觀光式的度假很不一樣

住旅館不是用live而是用stay，因為live是長時間的定居，短期的要使用stay

eg: Which hotel are you staying in?

=> 你是住哪一間飯店?

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However, if you want something out of the ordinary and wish to go beyond the muncane, these spectacular hotels offer a stay you won't soon forget!

out of the ordinary

=> unusual

=> not ordinary

eg: If you're looking for an out of the ordinary dining experience, then you should try the new restaurant at the mall.

eg: Mr. Wilson's artwork got first place because the judges thought his design was out of the ordinary.

nothing out of the ordinary

eg: It was a typical Wednesday afternoon; nothing out of the ordinary happened.

eg: Although the bank's security alarm rang, the policemen found nothing out of the ordinary.