Learn How to Have a Learning Vacation
Going on a vacation to learn a skill you have long wanted to pick up sounds like a good gateway, but be cautious, said John Spence, the president of a travel company in Calif. "If you don't pick the right skill for you, or go in with unrealistic (不现实的)expectations, your precious time off won't be enjoyable," he said.
Here, he shares his advice on planning a learning vacation that you won't regret taking:
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION (热情). . They include cooking, photography, art history, farming or a sport such as diving or horseback riding. To get the most out of the trip, choose something you're passionate about.
With whatever skill you intend to learn, figure out whether you want an immersion (沉浸) or only to occupy a part of your trip. It's possible to learn cooking basics, for example, by taking a week long course at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. Another option is to attend several half-day classes at the school and have more free time to explore the destination itself. . So make sure that it's what you really want," Mr. Spence said.
CONSIDER YOUR BUDGET. No matter the skill, you can learn it by taking a vacation in a range of price ranges. . If you want to learn scuba diving (水肺式潜泳), for example, heading to the Maldives will cost several thousand dollars per person, while a scuba diving trip to the Florida Keys is a more wallet-friendly choice.
DON'T FORGET THE CHILDREN. provided that they are fun. "Yes, you want your kids to learn, but you don't want them to be bored by overloading them with too much information." Mr. Spence said.
A. A LITTLE OR A LOT
B. Don't be influenced by others' interests
C. WHAT SKILL DO YOU WANT TO LEARN
D. Learning vacations can be great family trips, too
E. The options for what you can learn on your vacation are limitless
F. Having a clear idea of your budget will help you home in on the right trip
G. Spending your entire break devoted to learning something new can be stressful
