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(mǎn)著浪漫的氣息:夏季那溫暖的和風(fēng),那鮮花和草坪修剪過(guò)后的味道,還少不了那歡聲笑語(yǔ)。夏天就是有一種休閑輕盈的奇妙感覺(jué)。夏天也是一個(gè)外出約會(huì)、重溫歡樂(lè)的最好時(shí)間。無(wú)論是你第一次約會(huì)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(huì)方式,這樣會(huì)讓雙方都很開(kāi)心回味無(wú)窮。在夏天,你可以擁有許許多多的約會(huì)方式,這是其它季節(jié)不能與之相比的。最好的是,這些約會(huì)建議還不需要花費(fèi)過(guò)多金錢(qián)。

Looking for a romantic summer date idea? Give one of these a try…
還在找夏日浪漫的約會(huì)建議?那就在下面建議中選一個(gè)吧!

1. Outdoor movie - Drive-Ins are making a comeback. Seek out your nearest drive-in and pack the snacks.
露天電影——汽車(chē)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(guò)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.
準(zhǔn)備一張?zhí)鹤?/strong>——附近沒(méi)有露天影院,或是不是你的菜?沒(méi)關(guān)系,那你可以找一些城市里面播放戶(hù)外電影的公園。別忘了要帶毯子和飲料?;蛘咦约鹤鲆粋€(gè)戶(hù)外影院:坐在后院的躺椅或陽(yáng)臺(tái)上,開(kāi)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.
古老而又“新穎”的方式:打保齡——幾乎每個(gè)人的附近都有一家保齡球館。打保齡會(huì)讓你的約會(huì)之夜即休閑又有趣。可以多叫一些朋友,讓這個(gè)夜晚變?yōu)椤扒閭H團(tuán)體約會(huì)之夜”吧。和朋友們進(jìn)行保齡比賽的同時(shí),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.
逛動(dòng)物園——并不是只有帶著小朋友才能去動(dòng)物園的。其實(shí)徜徉在不同動(dòng)物的圍繞中,觀察它們的行為習(xí)慣,甚至看它們做滑稽動(dòng)作,也不失為一個(gè)即不錯(cuò)又低調(diào)的約會(huì)。更讓人開(kāi)心的是,逛動(dòng)物園的同時(shí)還吃著爆米花和雪糕,這種約會(huì)實(shí)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.
紅酒之旅——參加一個(gè)紅酒之旅旅行團(tuán),旅行社的人會(huì)給你做好安排,帶你從一個(gè)釀酒廠到另一個(gè)釀酒廠,期間你們還可以暢飲葡萄酒?;蛘吣銈冏约河?jì)劃安排紅酒之旅,另外抓上另一對(duì)情侶,找一個(gè)專(zhuān)門(mén)的司機(jī),那么,紅酒暢飲之旅就可以開(kāi)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.
船上餐會(huì)——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(lái)一個(gè)“船上約會(huì)”。不必?fù)?dān)心狀況會(huì)混亂,早餐、午餐甚至一個(gè)雞尾酒小會(huì)都能在船上搞定。有專(zhuān)門(mén)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.
無(wú)處不在的現(xiàn)場(chǎng)音樂(lè)會(huì)——夏季音樂(lè)會(huì)是一個(gè)浪漫約會(huì)的好去處。你可以弄看臺(tái)票去看大型音樂(lè)會(huì),或是在公園里欣賞小型音樂(lè)會(huì),亦或是在當(dāng)?shù)氐木瓢尚蕾p樂(lè)隊(duì)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.)
參加游園活動(dòng)——你可以再一次成為小朋友:去買(mǎi)一些棉花糖,或是買(mǎi)一些非常不健康但很美味的小甜品。坐上摩天輪,玩一遍過(guò)山車(chē),或是坐上那些讓你到處旋轉(zhuǎn)上下顛倒、還弄得你頭昏腦脹的游園項(xiàng)目(建議在游玩這些項(xiàng)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.)
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(fā)野餐去了。然后,要帶一些紅酒和芝士,或者弄一個(gè)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(diǎn)可以選擇在當(dāng)?shù)氐墓珗@、花園或是小河旁。如果要讓野餐更過(guò)癮,那你們可以嘗試早餐或月光下的野餐(要記得帶殺蟲(chóng)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.
水上約會(huì)活動(dòng)——你可以租一艘帆船,皮劃艇,劃艇,皮艇,或獨(dú)木舟。有了船,你可以劃船和釣魚(yú),或是穿上泳衣潛水去。

11. Play tourist - See your town from a visitor’s perspective. Visit your local tourism office or chamber of commerce for information on events, festivals, and local sights you may never have thought of.
游客角色扮演——以一個(gè)觀光者的角度去看看自己所在的城市。你可以去當(dāng)?shù)氐穆糜喂竞蜕虝?huì)了解一些你從未想過(guò)的活動(dòng)、節(jié)日和當(dāng)?shù)鼐包c(diǎn)的信息。

12. Go camping - Pitch a tent (you can borrow or rent one if you don’t have your own, grab a couple of sleeping bags, pack your food and necessities and sleep under the stars. Being away from the rest of the bustling world allows time to really pay attention and enjoy being with another person.
露營(yíng)——扎好營(yíng)(如果你沒(méi)有自己的帳篷,你可以去租一個(gè)),拿兩個(gè)睡袋,將食物和必需品打包起來(lái),之后你就可以睡著看星星了。這樣你就可以遠(yuǎn)離繁華都市,停下來(lái)矚目這個(gè)星空,并享受著和你的伴侶一起度過(guò)的時(shí)間。

13. Outdoor Theater - Attend an outdoor performance or live play. Think Shakespeare in the park or attend an outdoor symphony or music festivals. Theater is so much more fun and relaxed under the canopy of the sky than in a stuffy theater.
露天劇場(chǎng)——參加一個(gè)露天的現(xiàn)場(chǎng)表演吧。在公園里與莎士比亞同在,或是欣賞那戶(hù)外交響樂(lè),或是在搖滾節(jié)中狂歡。與室內(nèi)劇場(chǎng)相比,露天劇場(chǎng)樂(lè)趣多多,同時(shí)能讓你在藍(lán)天下更休閑放松。

14. Produce can be romantic - Spend a morning wandering a farmers’ market checking out the fresh local produce or spend the afternoon at a “U-pick” farm picking berries or other delectable, then bring your ingredients home and cook something fabulous with your date.
自給自足也是一種浪漫——花一個(gè)早上,在農(nóng)貿(mào)市場(chǎng)中淘一些當(dāng)?shù)氐男迈r農(nóng)產(chǎn)品,或是用一個(gè)下午的時(shí)間,去一個(gè)自助農(nóng)場(chǎng)中,摘取新鮮的草莓和其它美味的水果,把這些原料帶回家和對(duì)方精心烹飪吧。

15. Take me out to the ballgame - Visit your local ballpark or stadium. If you’re lucky enough to have a pro or semi-pro team near you, a ball game can be a fun date. Even with a $6 hotdog and $5 soda, it’s still a cheap date. For an even more low-key (and free) option, visit a local ball field and watch local kids (or grown “Kids”) play their hearts out.
看球賽——去附近的棒球場(chǎng)和露天運(yùn)動(dòng)場(chǎng)。假如你家附近有一支職業(yè)的或半職業(yè)的球隊(duì),那么,看球賽也算是一場(chǎng)不錯(cuò)的約會(huì)。即使你看球賽時(shí)買(mǎi)了6美元的熱狗和5美元的蘇打水,這仍然是一個(gè)廉價(jià)的約會(huì)。還有一個(gè)更為低廉(甚至免費(fèi))的約會(huì)選項(xiàng):去當(dāng)?shù)氐那驁?chǎng),觀看小朋友們(或成年的“大孩子們”)用心地玩比賽。

16. Go the natural route - Visit the nearest state park. Pack a picnic. Ride bikes. Go on a hike. Walk the nature trails. Play Frisbee golf. Bird watch. Look for wildlife tracks. Try geocaching. Play photographer.
自然觀光路線(xiàn)——參觀比較近的國(guó)家公園。在野外,你可以去野餐、騎自行車(chē)、徒步遠(yuǎn)足、走自然路線(xiàn)、玩飛盤(pán)高爾夫、觀察鳥(niǎo)類(lèi),甚至還能尋找野生動(dòng)物留下的痕跡,還能尋尋寶,攝影野外風(fēng)光。

17. Resurrect some old favorite summer activities - Play mini-golf. Go to the batting cage. Race go-karts. Fly kites.
重溫以前喜愛(ài)的夏天活動(dòng)——打迷你高爾夫,玩籠球,開(kāi)卡丁車(chē),放風(fēng)箏。

18. Take a tour - Take a walking tour, a boat tour, a bicycle tour,an architectural tour old buildings or a “gourmet eating” tour.
旅游——步行旅游,游船旅游,自行車(chē)旅游,古舊建筑旅游,或者來(lái)一趟美食之旅也不錯(cuò)。

19. Visit the aquarium - Aquariums aren’t just for kids and field trips. They’re also a great date option. Wander through the tanks, taking in the underwater life, but watch out for the sharks!
參觀水族館——水族館并不僅僅是小孩子玩耍和學(xué)生的實(shí)習(xí)考察之地——它還是一個(gè)情侶約會(huì)的好去處。在水族箱之間漫步,感受那水下世界,但要小心那到處游蕩的鯊魚(yú)??!

20. Take a mystery trip - Buy or download a map of your region, close your eyes, and randomly choose spots on the map to visit. Plan a day trip or weekend getaway to one or several and explore.
來(lái)一趟神秘之旅——購(gòu)買(mǎi)或者下載一份地圖,然后閉上眼睛,在地圖上隨意標(biāo)記一個(gè)地方,之后就去這個(gè)地方旅行。為這個(gè)地方計(jì)劃好一天旅行或周末之旅,那么探險(xiǎn)開(kāi)始了。

Grab that someone special, get out there, and enjoy the plentiful dating options that summertime has to offer!
找一個(gè)特別的伴侶,然后走出去,享受夏天給你們帶來(lái)的多種多樣的約會(huì)吧。