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 A: Welcome to Perfect Getaway Tours . How can I  help you?                                                                             
 B: I would like to plan a surprise getaway for me and my wife                                                                          
 A: Very well, we have a couple of different options  such as beaches, the wilderness /ˈwɪl.dɚ.nəs/, the countryside  or even going to  
 a spa for the weekend.                                                                                                                 
 B: I think something in the countryside would be nice.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                        
 A: Perfect! This package includes round-trip flights to New Hampshire . A free airport pick- up is included. Our VIP limousine will    
 pick you up and provide you with complimentary champagne and finger foods to soften the thirty-minute ride to the countryside.         
                                                                                                                                        
 B: Sounds good! What is the hotel that we will be staying at like?                                                                     
                                                                                                                                        
 A: That is the best part. Your hotel is actually an old country villa that has been restored and refurbished to accommodate a maximum  
 of that is guests. You will enjoy an intimate and private time in this very spacious and warm hotel  Included in the price is three    
 meals a day, excluding beverages.  You can choose to eat at the fabulous restaurant that offers a stunning view of the lush, green     
 gardens. If you prefer, your own private butler can  arrange your meal to be served in your room or outside on our terrace.            
                                                                                                                                        
 B: Wow! This sounds like something my wife would really enjoy! Are there any outdoor activities we  can take part in ?                 
 A: Of course! The hotel has a stable with beautiful stallions for a very romantic horseback ride along the country trail. You can      
 also go fishing to the nearby lake or visit the local vineyard                                                                         
 B:I’m sold ! I want to book this trip. I don’t care what  it costs! Money is no object !                                               
                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                        
 getaway /ˈɡet̬.ə.weɪ/ 逃跑，逃走 ; 短假 ; 假日休闲地                                                                                    
 soften    US: [ˈsɔf(ə)n]    v.软化；减轻；削弱；（使）柔和     Web柔化                                                                 
 limousine    US: [ˈlɪməˌzin]    n.豪华轿车；大型高级轿车                                                                               
 champagne    US: [ʃæmˈpeɪn]    n.香槟                                                                                                  
 refurbish    US: [ˌriˈfɜrbɪʃ]    v.翻新；整修                                                                                          
 accommodate    US: [əˈkɑməˌdeɪt]    v.容纳；顺应                                                                                       
 beverage    US: [ˈbev(ə)rɪdʒ]    n.饮料                                                                                                
 fabulous    US: [ˈfæbjələs]     adj.极好的；绝妙的                                                                                     
 stunning    US: [ˈstʌnɪŋ]    adj.极有魅力的；绝妙的                                                                                    
 lush    US: [lʌʃ]    adj.多汁的；味美的；青葱的                                                                                        
 butler    US: [ˈbʌtlər]    n.男管家                                                                                                    
 terrace    US: [ˈterəs]    n.梯田；阶地；阳台                                                                                          
 stallion    US: [ˈstæljən]    n.公马；种马                                                                                             
 trail    US: [treɪl]    v.跟踪；追踪；（被）拖；磨蹭    n.小径                                                                         
 vineyard    US: [ˈvɪnˌjərd]    n.（为酿酒而种植的）葡萄园                                                                              
  Money is no object 钱不成问题                                                                                                         
 be sold : be persuaded to recognize the worth of   
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