Summer is the best season to experience the world's beauty. Here are some of the best destinations that you can't afford to miss in the world.

Maui , Hawaii

Maui is a volcanic island. If you love snorkelling, you must see the rainbow of coral and tropical fishes. Stay the day in the park and witness its wonderful sunsets. The island consists of a few micro-climates and weather varies drastically depending on where you are. The tropical weather can even vary day-to-day with extremes such as sunshine and thunderstorms, so pack accordingly.

Corsica t France

This small island, also called the “isle of beauty”, displays astonishing natural landscapes. Shocking cliffs drop sharply down to clear waters which elsewhere are fringed（带边饰的）with sandy beaches. Plan at least a week in Corsica to discover its secrets!

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Bora Bora is popular with tourists for its luxurious resorts（度假胜地）. One of the best hotels is the five star Four Seasons hotel. Surrounded by beaches of white sand and blue water protected by a coral reef, it is a really nice place to snorkel and dive. The most impressive sight of the island is in the center of Mount Otemanu where there is a sleeping volcano.

Saint John Island, Caribbean

Life moves at a slower pace on Saint John Island. The National Park covers more than half of the island. With countless bird, dolphin and turtle species to spot, it's no surprise that this is a destination that draws nature lovers. Peace and quietness are abundant, making this an island where relaxation is always on the agenda（议题）.

Recently, China has announced the list of the first five national parks. Each of them is divided into two parts — the core protection area and the general control area. In the core protection area, only research and surveillance (监视) in science are allowed. And the general control area is open to the public, allowing travel activities such as camping and hiking. In the future, national parks are expected to be natural classrooms. People can learn about different kinds of animals and plants through eco-friendly travel activities.

Three River-Source National Park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the largest national park in China. Because it is home to the sources of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers, people call it “China’s water tower”.

Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park is in Heilongjiang and Jilin Provinces. It covers an area of 14,100 square kilometers. It is our country’s biggest and only place for wild Siberian tigers and Amur leopards to live in.

Wuyi Mountain National Park in Fujian Province is a UNESCO natural and cultural heritage site. The forest makes up over 96 percent of the park. The park is the paradise of birds, kingdom of snakes and world of insects. You can also see the Danxia landform there.

Giant Panda National Park connects panda habitats in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu Provinces. Inside the park are more than 1,600 wild giant pandas. They make up over 70 percent of the pandas in China.

Hainan Tropical Rain forest National Park is the largest tropical forest in China. There are more than 400 kinds of plants that can only be found in Hainan.

GO. STOP.GO.STOP.The travel ideas in my head were fighting.“Are you sure you want to head to Greece this November with Kathleen? The weather could be unpleasant，” my husband warned.“You must go! Sunsets are among the most beautiful in the world and the island is a paradise (天堂)！” My friend Laura raved about her trip in Santorini last year.With her encouraging words, I bought our tickets to Athens, Santorini and Crete.

A sunny Saturday afternoon welcomed us in Athens.During the first few days, Kathleen and I tried a lot of unknown­to­us foods.And then came Tuesday.The moment we landed in Santorini, a big storm broke.Santorini, normally a beautiful and popular tourist destination (目的地), was freezing, rainy and empty.With rain beating our faces, Kathleen and I headed for our hotel.

“This isn't how I want to spend my vacation, Mom，” Kathleen said sadly.“Maybe Crete isn't experiencing the same storm.Can we fly out later today？” My daughter thought up a clever idea.But we couldn't leave.We'd just arrived.Payments for the hotel would be lost and the last­minute air tickets would be expensive.“Let's not decide right now，” I suggested.

During the next few days, we drove around though it rained hard.On the night at a restaurant named Poseidon, we waited and waited for dinner.“Your dinner will be out shortly.The cook is busy studying something beautiful，” a man who looked like a waiter said.When he saw our puzzled look, he explained, “He went out for a smoke, saw two beautiful ladies and began to chat ...”We suddenly started laughing.

I realised some change had been happening since our arrival.“You know, Mom, you can't live a positive life with a negative (消极的) mind，” my daughter said.We let go of our worries and enjoyed our trip in the following days.