Island Traveler Issue 14 Summer 2017

Volume 14 Summer 2017

2017年适合结 婚的日子

风水与 健康

夏日 凤凰木

塞班岛的30个 趣味小常识

Lucky Dates to Marry in 2017

Feng Shui and Fitness

SUMMER is Flame Tree Time

30 Fun Facts About Saipan

塞班岛: 耐力运动 的天堂 SAIPAN: EDEN OF ENDURANCE SPORTS

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Hafa Adai! 欢迎回到塞班的夏日时光，这里有各样充满行动 力和冒险性的火热活动等着你。现在被称为塞班 岛“三重彩”的行动中心，指的是联合周末里的 三大重要赛事，包括塞班马拉松赛，XTERRA塞 班锦标赛和塞班铁人70.3赛。这些主要的体育比赛 都在每年三月的三个连续周末举行，届时塞班将 成为为国际运动员和铁人三项运动员准备的热闹 体育中心。旅游风水今年将展示健身和风水如何 和谐共存。 所有旅行的美食家们，一定要看看Tripadvisor上推 荐的十五家岛上的餐厅，并用我们的美食地图逐 个尝试！当你从一家跳转到下一家的时候，可以 知道三十个关于塞班岛有趣的事实，比如哪里可 以找到令人难以琢磨又充满异国情趣的马里亚纳群岛狐蝠。在我们更新更广泛的 马里亚纳群岛脉冲（MARIANAS PULSE）,可以看看旅游业的大事件并找寻到和你 一样喜欢来塞班的游客。 正值夏季，你一定不会错过在骄阳下蓬勃盛开的火焰树，你可以根据我们的小提 示在旅程中更好地感受他们的美。 愿您尽情地享受塞班岛之旅！ 海岛游踪团队

VP of Sales & Marketing Suzette Pasustento Editor-In-Chief Brigitte Duran Hentschel

Art Direction Erick Salamatin Editorial Assistant Hunter Cai

Contributors Bruce Bateman Haidee Eugenio Abbie Pumarejo Lucy Richardson Ken Stewart

Photography Leslie Ware Mike Ronesia Translators Eddie Zeng

Hafa Adai!

Welcome back SUMMERTIME in Saipan with our sizzling issue full of action and adventure. Action centers on what is now called “Saipan’s Trifecta”, referring to the combined weekends of the Saipan Marathon, XTERRA Saipan Championship and Ironman 70.3 Saipan. These major sports events all take place every year in March, within three consecutive weekends, transforming Saipan into a bustling sports hub for international athletes and triathletes. Travel Feng Shui rides on this year’s action by showing how Fitness and Feng Shui work in harmony.

For all traveling foodies, make sure to check out Tripadvisor’s list of the Top 15 Restaurants in the island and try them all using our food map! As you hop from one restaurant to the next, learn the 30 Fun Facts about Saipan like where to find the elusive and exotic Marianas fruit bat. In our new and more extensive Marianas Pulse, read about events in the travel industry plus check out the people who enjoys coming to Saipan like you do.

Since it’s summer, you are sure not to miss The Flame Trees of Saipan that are all ablaze under our island sun, check on our tips on how to best enjoy their beauty during your visit.

Enjoy Saipan and keep on traveling!

Sales Executives Beth del Rosario Donna Liwag-Rivera Hanaivy Babauta

Sales in Saipan: beth_delrosario@saipantribune.com

International Sales: suzette_pasustento@icloud.com

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关于封面 ABOUT THE COVER 三月连续的三个周末，塞班岛将迎 来“三重彩”活动，包括塞班马拉松 赛，XTERRS塞班锦标赛以及塞班铁人 70.3赛。届时这个宁静悠闲的小岛将变 成国际运动员和铁人三项运动员的天然 竞技场。使之不仅是具有异国情调游客 的必到之处，同时也成为了寻求行动旅 行者一定要去的目的地。尽兴地跑完以 后在这个质朴宜人的天堂岛上参加一场 当地的海滩派对，还有什么比这个更让 人心情放松和美妙愉悦的事情呢？

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For three consecutive weekends in March, the Saipan TRIFECTA happens consisting of Saipan Marathon, XTERRA Saipan Championship and Ironman 70.3 Saipan. This quiet and laid-back islet transforms into a natural sports arena for international athletes and triathletes, making it a ‘must-go’ destination not only for exotic vacationers but also for action seeking tourists. And what better way it is to unwind and have fun after a good run than a local beach party in an idyllic paradise island?

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旅行者来说，在决定了旅 行的目的地和出行方式以 后，接下来的问题就是如 何探索当地的美食了。《 海岛游踪》将会为你介绍TripAdivsor上塞 班岛最新排名前十五位的餐厅。这份餐厅 的名单适用于各类旅行者，不仅可以满足 年轻家庭和商务人士的需求，预算有限的 探险者们和享受奢华的蜜月之旅的旅行者 也可以从中找到合适的选择。

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Himawari 194条评论 日式料理 寿司 亚洲料理

Taylor102写到：“品尝寿司的幸福” “虽然我非常想成为一个寿司狂热爱好 者，但我自己还达不到那个境界。在我吃 过了东京和京都以及包括新加坡在内等一 些我认为有很棒的寿司店的地方后，我可 以负责任的告诉你这里的寿司可以吃到幸 福的味道。无论是质量，数量，价格还是 种类，这里的寿司都值得你来品尝。如果 你是狂热的寿司爱好者，或者寿司专家， 那来这里就对了！当然我也还在考虑会不 会去凯悦酒店Miyako寿司店去试一下，如 果去的话，我会做一下比较。 《海岛游踪》点评： 从2015年的第五名晋升到现在的第一 名，Himawari餐厅凭借着与店面装修一样 新鲜而又清新的寿司和生鱼片拔得头筹。 这家餐厅以高性价比的菜肴闻名。这家餐 厅不但得到各类旅游爱好者的推荐，而且 它也受到当地人的推崇。它位于市中心， 临近的日本面包店会供应新鲜的美食，是 外带的不二之选。记得要提前早点过来， 特别是在周末的时候，因为这里吸引了相 当多的游客。在闲暇的时光，来Himawari 餐厅慢慢的品尝这里的美食吧（嘿，我知 道你有时间！）

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or travelers, the next question after deciding where to go and how to travel is what to eat.

Island Traveler brings you the latest TOP 15 Restaurants in Saipan according to TripAdvisor.

This list caters to all types of travelers, from young families to business visitors, including single adventure seekers on a tight budget and splurging honeymooners.

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Himawari 194 Reviews $$ - $$$ Japanese Sushi Asian

Taylor 102 wrote: “Sushi Happiness” “Understandably I couldn’t consider myself a sushi expert no matter how much I wanted that to be true. Having had what I thought was great sushi in Tokyo and Kyoto and several other places including Singapore, I feel inclined to tell you that you will find happiness here. Quality, quantity for price and variety all create happiness. If you are anything but a sushi Connoisseur this is the place, and then maybe for the expert as well. Hesitate to consider any other like the Hyatt sushi Miyako, but if I do I promise a comparison of the two.”

Island Traveler says: Jumping from #5 in 2015 to #1 on the current list, Himawari had worked itself up the list with sushi and sashimi that are consistently fresh as the newly renovated décor. Known for combining good quality dishes at fairly affordable prices, this restaurant is highly recommended by all types of travelers and enjoys a big local following. It is centrally located and their adjacent Japanese bakery serving fresh delicacies is popular for their take-away options. Be sure to come early as it attracts quite a crowd, especially on the weekends. Being on vacation, take your time and eat at non-peak hours (hey, you’ve got the time!).

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Revolving Restaurant 360 164条评论 美式 牛排 披萨 汤

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Revolving Restaurant 360 164 reviews $$ - $$$ American Steakhouse Pizza Soups

EIIRich 写到“非常棒”

EllRich wrote: “Great ”

“这里的食物非常棒！服务员也很细心。 你来了也肯定会承认这一点。非常棒的晚 餐，我们都很享受！

“The food is good and the staff is attentive. You can’t beat the view by much. Very nice dinner. We all enjoyed it.”

《海岛游踪》点评： 它的旋转塔可以向人们展示壮观的海岛和 海岸地平线的风景，这无疑是一个让人印 象深刻的地方。午餐时间为上午11点至下 午2点，下午5点至晚上9点供应夕阳鸡尾 酒和晚餐。美式风格的食物使就餐成为一 次真正的美国岛屿体验， 高档和优雅， 这是蜜月旅行的必不可少的元素。 但是 要注意星期天不营业哦。

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iHop 60条点评 美式

Island Traveler says: With its revolving tower that shows off a stunning top view of the island and the ocean horizon, this is undoubtedly the place to go to impress. Business lunch is offered on weekdays from 11 am to 2 pm and from 5 to 9 pm, come for sunset cocktails and dinner. American style food and portions make this an authentic USA island experience.

Upscale and classy, this is a must for honeymooners. Do note that they are closed on Sundays.

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iHop 60 reviews $$ - $$$ American

Alexandra F 提到“精美的早餐”

Alexandra F wrote: “Excellent breakfast”

“非常细心的服务员，美味的食物还有像 家一样的感觉，就像美国本土的IHOP一 样！服务很迅速，氛围也很好”

“Very nice staff, delicious food, and a taste of home.

Just like IHOP on the mainland! Fast service and good atmosphere.”

《海岛游踪》点评： 作为塞班岛新开的餐厅，一跃进入前三名 不是没有理由的。主要有两个原因：优质 的服务和美味的煎饼，这些都等待变得值 得。餐厅早上7点钟开始营业，很快便成 为游客们最喜爱的吃早餐的地方。因为私 人空间有限，这里并不是特别适合浪漫的 约会，但是它轻松的氛围特别适合家庭和 朋友用餐。

Island Traveler says: A newcomer in the island’s restaurant scene yet this had made it fast up to the top 3 restaurants in Saipan. For two reasons: good service and pancakes, and both are worth the wait. The place opens at 7am, a favorite breakfast station for many active island travelers. Note that it is not ideal for a romantic breakfast since privacy is limited but the place works well for families and casual dining with its very friendly vibe.

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Moby Dick Restaurant Garapan 111 reviews $$ - $$$ Seafood Soups American

Simlin wrote: “Great Lunch Spot”

Simlin 提到 “很棒的午餐地点”

“We stopped in here for a quick lunch and the deal was great with the food being very good. The lunch specials are very generous in their size and the quality was great.

Would return.”

“我们在这里的吃了一顿简单的午餐，价 格合理，食物也很棒。午市套餐量非常 大，质量也很高。会再来”

Island Traveler says: Known for their clam chowder, this is a good spot to satisfy your seafood craving. There are great lunch offers and its central location makes for an ideal mid-day food stop. Another all-American restaurant to check out with reasonably priced cocktails drinks.

《海岛游踪》点评： 这家餐厅以它的蛤蜊闻名，这是一个可以 满足你所有对海鲜渴望的地方。超棒的午 餐特惠和的绝佳的市中心地理位置让它成 为理想的午餐餐厅，同时这家全美式餐厅 的鸡尾酒价格合理，喜欢的朋友也可以过 来试一下。

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Hard Rock Cafe Saipan 275 reviews $$ - $$$ Bar American Vegetarian Friendly

Hard Rock Cafe Saipan 275条评论 酒吧 美食烹饪 提供素食

bindybop wrote: “Great food and music..”

bindybop 提到“很棒的食物和音乐”

“We ate here on a few occasions...the ribs are fantastic so tender and enough to share. We also had the fish and chips and buffalo wings...all very good.. The staff are also excellent and very helpful.. Would highly recommend here..”

“我们在这里吃了几次，肋骨很嫩而且 分量很足。我们也点了鱼，薯条和水牛 翅，都非常棒。服务员也很热心。极力推 荐这里！”

Island Traveler says: Dining in any Hard Rock Café is always an experience, with live music on the weekends and longer opening hours than most restaurants in the island.

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Moby Dick Restaurant Garapan 111条评论 海鲜 汤 美式烹饪

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《海岛游踪》点评： 无论是在哪家硬石咖啡馆就餐，都会是一 次非常好的体验。在周末还会有现场的音 乐演出，同时营业时间也比岛上其他的餐 厅要更长。

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Spicy Thai Noodle Place 64条评论 $亚洲料理 泰式烹饪 提供素食

“丰富的品种、新鲜的食材、忙碌的氛 围以及合理的价格都会立刻让您的味蕾 得到满足” 《海岛游踪》点评： 它的自助午餐不仅受到游客的欢迎，也受 到当地人的追捧。惹辣泰式面馆也提供多 种素食选择。这家餐厅位于美国纪念碑的 一个古朴的房子对面。

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Country House Restaurant 258条评论 美式烹饪 牛排 西南烹饪

Imirish_4 提到: “超棒的汉堡！” “我们都点了汉堡，这里汉堡的面包特别 新鲜，肉也很美味。服务也很棒，而且这 里的氛围特别好！他们的价格非常的合 理，每个人都能吃到自己想要的东西” 《海岛游踪》点评： “这是一个体验有趣的西方牛仔餐饮文化 的绝佳去处。南方的食物像肋骨，牛排， 炸薯条和豆类是菜单的亮点，而且分量也 很大。 这个地方以他们的牛仔/女牛仔服 务员，乡村音乐和餐厅的装饰来体现他们 的南方主题。 这个地方不仅仅是因为它 的食物而受欢迎，还因为它为许多游客提 供了一个独特和有趣的用餐体验。

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Spicy Thai Noodle Place 64 reviews $ Asian Thai Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options

maxemilla wrote: “Tasty lunch Buffet” “Plentiful variety, fresh choices and busy ambience makes for outright satisfaction without breaking a modest budget.”

Island Traveler says: Popular with locals and tourists alike for its daily lunch buffet, Spicy Thai Noodles Place also offers Vegetarian and Vegan options. This restaurant is located across the American Memorial in a quaint house.

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Country House Restaurant 258 reviews $$ - $$$ American Steakhouse Southwestern

Imirish_4 wrote: “Good burgers!”

“We all ordered burgers. The buns were fresh, the meat was tasty. The service was very good. The atmosphere was fun! They are reasonably priced and seemed to have a little bit for everyone.”

Island Traveler says: This is a must-go for a fun western cowboy dining experience. Southern staples like ribs, steaks, fries and beans are the menu highlights and come in generous portions. This place takes their southern theme seriously with their cowboy and cowgirl donned service staff, country music and restaurant decor. This place is popular not only for its food but also because it offers a unique and fun dining experience for many island travelers.

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Cafe at the Park 103条评论 $$ - $$$ 美式咖啡，国际化氛围

Jirohiko 说: “塞班很棒的咖啡馆”

Jirohiko wrote: “Nice Little Cafe in Saipan”

“很棒的早餐，选择丰富而且提供当地 查莫罗和菲律宾早餐。服务很好，咖啡 也很棒”

“Nice for breakfast with many selections including some local Chamorro and Filipino breakfast selections. Service is decent. Coffee is good.”

《海岛游踪》点评： 这里是游客和当地人早餐地点的终极选 项，它提供西式早餐以及世界各地的早 餐。一定要试一下查莫罗早餐配炒饭！

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Godfather’ s Bar 65条评论 $$ - $$$ 酒吧 披萨

jmrobotics 提到: “意想不到的体验” “我不是一个去酒吧的常客，虽然别人推 荐我教父酒吧，但是我去那里是为了吃披 萨的。披萨还不错，餐厅的氛围和乐队 都非常棒。一次意想不到的经历。服务 很棒，啤酒也很冰。我是工作日直接进 去的，虽然我听说他们周末才是最热闹 的时候。” 《海岛游踪》点评： 当地很著名的小酒吧，如果您特别喜欢披 萨和啤酒，那这是一个您值得尝试的地 方。每天晚上都有现场音乐哦。

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Cafe at the Park 103 reviews $$ - $$$ American Cafe International Fusion

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Island Traveler says: The ultimate breakfast place for tourists and locals with an extensive selection of both western and international favorites. Try the Chamorro Breakfast with fried rice.

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Godfather’s Bar 65 reviews $$ - $$$ Bar Pub Pizza

jmrobotics wrote: “Unexpected Treat” “I am not a regular at the bar scene, though Godfathers was recommended and I was looking for pizza. The pizza is ok though the atmosphere and the band were great. A very unexpected treat. The service was good and the beer cold. I was there mid week and walked right in though I hear it is backed on weekends.

Island Traveler says: A local waterhole, if you are craving for a good pizza and a cold beer, this is the place for you. Live music every night.

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Casa Urashima 71条评论

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Casa Urashima 71 reviews

Leinad17 写到: “和朋友一起来晚餐吧”

Leinad17 wrote: “Dinner with Friends”

“在白天拜访完朋友以后然后在这里吃晚 餐真的是一次非常美妙的体验。我们点了 几道菜，还点了一瓶很棒的红酒。极力推 荐这里的食物和服务。如果下次来塞班岛 肯定还会再来这里。”

“Had a fabulous time, dinner after a long day of visiting friends. Choose several dishes to share and had a great time drinking a good bottle of wine with that. Would defiantly recommend the food and service and will go back if in Saipan again.”

《海岛游踪》点评： 就像它的名字一样，西班牙式和日式相融 合的菜肴在口味上是非常特别的。餐厅的 氛围也特别的优雅和上档次。非常适合浪 漫的晚餐，也适合和家人朋友一起分享西 班牙美食和红酒。但是周日不营业。

Island Traveler says: Spanish and Japanese fusion food as the name suggests, the food is definitely unique in flavors and the atmosphere is elegant and classy. Great for a romantic dinner or with family and friends enjoying tapas style sharing plates and a bottle of wine. Closed on Sundays.

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Giovanni’ s 78条评论 $$$$意大利菜 欧式 无淀粉餐食

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Giovanni’s 78 reviews $$$$ Italian European Gluten Free Options

Dixie C提到: “极好的周日早午餐”

Dixie C wrote: “Awesome Sunday Brunch”

“我来这里吃过好几次，每次都很惊讶能 在非中心地区找到如此美味的餐厅。周五 的自助午餐也很棒，而且他们还有超棒的 铁板烧晚餐哦！”

“I ate here several times and was always impressed to find such opulence in such a remote location. Friday lunch buffet was also great and they have a wonderful teppen yaki dinner menu as well!”

《海岛游踪》点评： “它可能是塞班岛最棒的意式餐厅了，主 打就是周围海域的新鲜食材。周五供应热 门自助午餐。周日供应品种多样的早午 餐。位于君悦酒店的海边餐厅是一个高端 而又浪漫的晚餐之地。

Island Traveler says: This is perhaps the best Italian restaurant on the island that highlights the fresh bounty of the surrounding sea. Offering a popular lunch buffet on Fridays and the widest cuisine variety for Sunday brunch, this beachside restaurant inside Hyatt Hotel is also a classy romantic place for dinner.

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Tony Roma’ s Garapan 128条评论 $$ - $$$ 美食烹饪 牛排

Ryan E写到: “很棒的服务，美味的食 物，要去早一点哦“ “跟妻子和儿子一起来的。我们点了鸡肉 和肋排。过去五年我一直生活在中国，所 以能够吃到正宗的美式烧烤真的很享受。 路易斯式烤肋骨非常的棒。鸡肉还可以但 是我贪婪的胃早就被烤肋骨所深深吸引。 他们有一个种类齐全的酒吧但是啤酒的种 类只有美乐。我唯一的建议就是他们应该 提供更多的品种的啤酒。

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Tony Roma’s Garapan 128 reviews $$ - $$$ American Steakhouse

Ryan E wrote: “Good Service, Great Food, Go Early” “Came here with wife and son. We ordered chicken and ribs. I have lived in China for the last 5 years and getting real American style BBQ is a real treat. The St. Louis style ribs were wonderful. I tasted the chicken and it was good but my greedy stomach was there for ribs.

They had a fully stocked bar but they only had one beer on tap. Miller Lite. My only recommendation would be to expand the beer selection.

就像很多其他的评论这家餐厅和塞班岛其 他餐厅一样，价格都比较贵，我们三个人 一共花了100美金。要记住这个岛上的主 要收入来源是旅游业，它们所有的东西都 是从很远的地方海运过来的。如果你来塞 班岛度假而且想要选择这家餐厅时，要对 此有预算哦。期待它，享受它……和它 的烤肋排。

As many many many other reviews about Tony Roma’s and other places in Saipan, it is expensive. We spent $100.00 just to feed the three of us. Just keep in mind that the main source of income of this island is tourism and practically everything must be shipped very long distances. You will probably be on vacation if you are sitting in this restaurant, so budget for it, expect it, and enjoy the experience.....and the ribs.”

《海岛游踪》点评： Tony Roma以它的全美式口味的烤牛排和 肋骨闻名。服务很棒，分量很足，一个人 应该吃不完。这是全世界游客都喜欢的， 所以早点来哦！

Island Traveler says: Tony Roma’s delivers with their famous all-American flavoured steaks and ribs. The service is good and portions are more than enough for one. It is a constant favorite for tourists from all over the world so come early!

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Kinpachi Restaurant Garapan 128 reviews $$ - $$$ Japanese Sushi Asian

JenenTan wrote: “Great Japanese food with local flavor”

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Kinpachi Restaurant Garapan 128条评论 $$ - $$$ 日式料理 寿司 亚洲料理

JenenTan说: “很地道日式料理”

“It is one of the biggest Japanese restaurants in Saipan, conveniently located in the Garapan area. The service was prompt and friendly. There are a wide variety of menu options, from expensive seafood to affordable rice bowl.

We didn’t order the seafood set, and I am regretting it.

I was looking at other people’s order and I was already drooling. Hope I will get a chance to go back to Saipan to visit again.”

“这是塞班岛上最大的日式餐厅之一，位 于很便捷的加拉班区。服务很及时也很友 善。菜单上的选择也很多样，从昂贵的海 鲜到物美价廉的米饭。我们没有点海鲜套 餐，现在有点后悔。当我看到其他人的菜 品时，我就已经在流口水了。希望能够有 机会再回塞班岛拜访这里”

Island Traveler says: With its great food and service combination, this restaurant had fostered many loyal diners from the local community and regular Saipan visitors. Big tasty portions with good pricing!

《海岛游踪》点评： 优良的服务和美味的食物，让这家餐厅培 养了一群忠实的当地顾客，游客中也有不 少回头客。分量很足且价格合理！

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Boka Boka Chamorro Food Restaurant 21条评论

Saipan E 写到: “非常美味”

Saipan E wrote: “Delicious ”

“第一次尝试查莫罗食物，真的很美味。 服务很完美，餐厅虽然很忙但是上菜很及 时。感谢Boka Boka对我们的热情招待！

“First time to try Chamorro food, it was delicious. Service was perfect and restaurant was busy but food came out on time. Thank you Boka Boka for nice hospitality to us.”

《海岛游踪》点评： 这是一个品尝地道美食，优质服务和氛围 必去的地方！很多当地人也选择去这里， 这说明了一切！

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Shenanigans Garapan 81条评论 $$ - $$$国际化

Paul L说到：“ 无与伦比”

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Island Traveler says: For authentic local food, service and atmosphere, this is the place to go. This is a go-to place for many locals so that says it all!

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Shenanigans Garapan 81 reviews $$ - $$$ International

“超棒的菜单，超棒的食物和超棒的服 务。免费的无线上网，早餐的炒饭也恰 到好处，非常喜欢！但是注意要准备现 金噢！”

Paul L wrote: “Awesome ”

《海岛游踪》点评： 一家不花哨的国际餐厅，一贯的高品质的 美食以及轻松、休闲的氛围。

Island Traveler says: A non-frill international restaurant with consistently good food and a relaxed casual atmosphere.”

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“Great menu, great food and great service. Free wifi, bring cash. Breakfast fried rice was on point. Loved it.”

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特别推荐: The Shack-Saipan Beach Side Cafe #1 咖啡以及茶点 $ 素食、咖啡、无淀粉菜单 Dave K说到: “镇上最棒的氛围和最棒的 法式薄饼”

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Dave K wrote:“Best atmosphere in town, great crepes” “这是塞班岛最棒的咖啡馆了。缺点就是 它离加拉班太远了，但是它就在半浸的谢 尔曼水塔这里。价格虽然有点贵但是食物 很美味。对于那些想要体验别致的岛屿咖 啡馆气氛的人，这里是绝佳的地方！” 《海岛游踪》点评： 我们不得不给大家推荐这个餐厅因为它只 对部分游客非常有吸引力。一个在内部同 时还在海滩边的咖啡厅，供应家常的素食 和淀粉质食物。n

“This is the best island cafe on the island. The downside is that it’s far away from Garapan, but is right where the semi-submersed Sherman tanks are. Pricy but delicious food. Amazing atmosphere for those who want a chic island cafe vibe.”

Island Traveler says: We just have to mention this cafe for its over-all appeal that is popular for alternative travelers. An insider spot, beachside café serving home-cooked meals with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. n

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塞班岛: 耐力运动 的天堂

SAIPAN:

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By Brad Ruszala

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际地标性质的比赛和受 到大力支持的当地赛事 将这个宁静的塞班岛变 成了全球探险运动员的

首选之地。在三月的三个周末里，这个 位于太平洋上的小岛屿将会吸引来自全 世界的顶尖级运动员前往参加世界级的 三重赛事。 这可能很难理解，在一个只有14英里 长5英里宽，人口只有45，000的塞班岛 上，能够举行吸引成千上万的人参与的 国际体育赛事。但事实确实是这也，在 集合了当地的以及全球推动者的协作 下，每年春天塞班岛上都会举办这一系 列的诱人的体育赛事。

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nternational landmark events and well-supported local races have transformed the idyllic island of Saipan into the destination of choice for adventureseeking athletes around the globe. In the span of three weekends in March, the tiny little island in the middle of the Pacific attracted some of the planet’s top athletes to compete in a trio of world-class events.

Fourteen miles long and five miles wide, it may be difficult to fathom that Saipan, an island with scarcely more than 45,000 people, is able to host internationally acclaimed sporting events that draw thousands of people to its shores. That’s exactly what happens every springtime when local, regional and international promoters collaborate to produce some of the most enticing sports events on Earth.

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塞班能够成为一个受欢迎的运动胜地绝 非偶然。在过去的15年里，马里亚纳群 岛早已经成为了耐力运动爱好者的天 堂。马里亚纳游客管理局早已经将塞班 岛的形象从漂浮在海上的岛屿，重塑成 了一个热爱健身的旅行者可以在这里发 现无尽的可能的地方。

Saipan’s popularity as a sports destination is no accident. In the past decade and a half, the Mariana Islands have become an endurance athlete’s paradise.

The Marianas Visitors Authority has reshaped Saipan’s image from that of a floating frontier to an island where fitness-minded travelers can discover the endless possibilities within.

在三月的塞班，全球七大洲中的六大洲 运动员都会来到北马里亚纳群岛联邦参 加塞班岛70.3英里铁人三项，XTERRA 塞班岛冠军赛和塞班岛马拉松。在这里 你会看到十年的前瞻性想法是如何将这 个偏远的旅游哨所变成该地区最受追捧 的“游乐场”。

In the month of March, athletes from six of the world’s seven continents traveled to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to participate in the Ironman 70.3 Saipan, XTERRA Saipan Championship and the Saipan Marathon in consecutive weekends. Here’s a look at how a decade of forward thinking turned a remote tourist outpost into the region’s most sought after playground.

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塞班岛马拉松

SAIPAN MARATHON

塞班岛的长距离赛跑可以追溯到1982 年举办的半程马拉松和10公里跑步比 赛。25年以后，举办者又加入了全程马 拉松比赛，使之成为冬季运动会同时 举行的三项赛事之一。在塞班岛跑步 运动诞生30周年以后，2012年新增的50 公里的超级马拉松使得这一赛事更上 一层楼。

Saipan’s long-distance running roots date back to 1982 with the launch of the island’s first half-marathon and 10km race. A quarter-century later, organizers added a marathon and dubbed the three simultaneous events as the Winter Festival of Runs. The addition of a 50km ultramarathon 30 years after the birth of Saipan’s running scene further enhanced the event in 2012.

虽然在整个冬季塞班岛上可能不能欣赏 到雪景，但在这里最具有代表性的耐力 项目的比赛让运动员们有机会欣赏到塞 班岛别样的风景。马拉松赛的特色是比 赛会在黎明前开始，让参加者从加拉班 市中心跑到位于星空下岛的最北端，在 那里可以看到明亮的银河。当参赛者沿 着塞班岛的主干道行进时，每一口呼吸 都来自只有纯正的太平洋空气才有的甜 蜜的气息。

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While runners won’t find any snowflakes during this winter festival, they will be delighted by breathtaking views throughout Saipan’s most storied endurance event. The marathon features a pre-dawn start that takes participants from downtown Garapan to the island’s northernmost point under a starlit sky that is clear enough to see the Milky Way. As they travel along Saipan’s main artery, runners enjoy every sweet smelling breath that nourishes their lungs as only the pure Pacific air can.

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在到达第一个转弯点——马尔皮村后， 参赛者将回到加拉班并继续沿着海滩路 往南前行直到最南端——圣安东尼村。 平坦的跑道给这些参赛者提供了一个合 适的机会来实现渴望的减速，但是塞班 岛冉冉升起的太阳带来的热量将会给他 们最后的冲刺带来考验。 坎帕赛段还新增加了8公里的路程，为 了完成这一挑战，这些顶级马拉松参赛 者需要爬上Capitol Hill，才能和传统的 马拉松比赛者在往加拉班方向的Chalan Pale Arnold路上汇合。 从加拉班，参赛者每一段路程都可以看 到塞班岛西海岸沿途的海景。这个赛 事之所以大受欢迎而且能一直持续至 今，主要归功于这段路程让选手们能够 一边在比较平坦的道路上完成竞赛， 一边欣赏到美丽的风景，每一步都是个 人佳绩。

After reaching the first turnaround in the village of Marpi, runners return to Garapan and continue south along aptly named Beach Road en route to the southernmost village of San Antonio. The flat course provides ample opportunity for runners to achieve the highly coveted negative splits, but the early morning heat from Saipan’s rising sun will test their mettle on the home stretch.

The Kampai Course boasts an additional 8km of distance that challenges the ultra-marathoners with a climb atop Capitol Hill before rejoining the traditional marathoners along Chalan Pale Arnold on their way toward Garapan.

From Garapan, participants of every distance are treated to scenic ocean views along Saipan’s western coastline. The popularity and longevity of the festival can be attributed to this scenic course with minimal elevation gain that offers runners the opportunity to achieve personal records at every distance.

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XTERRA塞班岛冠军赛 对于想要体能测试，但是又不想拘泥于 传统方式的人来说，XTERRA塞班岛冠 军赛为他们提供了一个能让肾上腺素燃 烧的冒险。它将带你领略大部分当地人 都没有体验过的岛屿风情。 2002年，塞班岛因为XTERRA的举行名 噪一时。XTERRA是一个越野型铁人三 项项目，参赛者将从透明水域的Micro Beach到岛屿的最高点，途中将会穿越 峡谷，溪流，海滩和洞穴。

XTERRA SAIPAN CHAMPIONSHIP For those in search of a physical test that goes off the beaten path, the XTERRA Saipan Championship provides an adrenaline-fueled adventure that shows participants more of the island than most locals ever experience.

Saipan hit the big time in 2002 with the introduction of the XTERRA, an off-road triathlon that takes competitors from the crystal clear waters off Micro Beach to the island’s highest peak in an epic journey through valleys, streams, beaches and caves.

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当加拿大的麦克藤和美国的杰米· 怀特莫尔（Jamie Whitmore）录像 时，XTERRA的赛事只在八个国家举 办。现在，有来自全球33个国家举办的 44场比赛，使用塞班岛的比赛作为全球 巡回赛标志的XTERRA继续受到全球关 注，并吸引了来自十几个国家的参赛 者参加了毛伊岛卡帕鲁阿举行的2017年 XTERRA世界锦标赛。

When Canadian Mike Vine and America’s Jamie Whitmore took the tape, XTERRA events were hosted in just eight countries. Now with 44 races in 33 countries across the globe, XTERRA continues to gain worldwide attention, using Saipan’s race as the global tour’s signature run course. That appeal drew participants to the Marianas from a dozen countries to vie for a slot in the 2017 XTERRA World Championship in Kapalua, Maui.

塞班岛的赛事是在专业领域中影响最深 的赛事之一，主要是因为当地独特地形 的挑战和无比热情的当地人民的种族声 誉。专业人士和各个年龄阶段的参赛者 年复一年地回到塞班岛，正是因为与组 织者，志愿者和一起参赛的人们培养了 深厚的感情，对他们来说，这不仅仅是 一场比赛，更像是与他们“部落”成员 的一次团聚。

Saipan’s event has one of the deepest professional fields in the series, something attributed to the challenge offered by the unique terrain and the race’s reputation for unrivaled hospitality by the local community. Professionals and age-groupers that return to Saipan year after year say they do so because of the relationships forged with organizers, volunteers and fellow participants. For them, it’s more than just a race; it’s a reunion with members of their tribe.

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当地运动中最令人激动的消息是最受欢 迎和规模最大的国际耐力比赛其中一项 赛事的到来：铁人三项。塞班岛70.3英 里铁人三项在首届赛事中，来自19个国 家的铁人三项运动员参与了比赛，他们 都前往北马里亚纳斯，希望在田纳西 州查塔努加举行的2017年70.3英里（113 公里）铁人三项世界锦标赛中获得一 席之地。 主办方还给参赛者在Mariance提供了长 时间的挑战，参赛者需要完成1.9公里 的游泳，然后快速骑行90公里，紧接着 选手们需要完成一次半程马拉松，陪 伴选手们的则是塞班岛北部宏伟壮观 的景色。 没有什么可以比得上Marpi村的风景 了。海浪的咆哮，陡峭的悬崖和壮观的 景色都足以让最专心的参赛者在穿越这 个最受欢迎，最平静的地区分心。在进 入Marpi村庄前，参赛者必须在Pau Pau Beach的水域中完成两圈950米的游行。

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IRONMAN 70.3 SAIPAN The most exciting news in local sports was the arrival of the most popular and largest international endurance franchise: Ironman. In its inaugural event, the Ironman 70.3 Saipan welcomed triathletes from 19 countries, all of whom traveled to the Northern Marianas with hopes of earning slots in the 2017 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Organizers offered competitors a challenge for the ages in the Marianas with a 1.9km swim and a fast 90km bike followed by a half-marathon set against the majestic backdrop of Saipan’s breathtaking northern vistas.

Nothing compares to the beauty of Marpi village. The ocean’s roar, towering cliffs and incredible views are enough to distract the most focused athletes passing through Saipan’s most popular and most peaceful region. Before they get their first taste of Marpi, swimmers must finish two 950-meter laps in the water along Pau Pau Beach.

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骑行者和跑步者在早先穿过转换区域后 便会立刻分开，进入各自的舒适区。在 经过第二个陡坡到达Marpi的高处后， 骑行者便可以欣赏到壮观的鸟岛的风 景，再到达转点并向南骑行两圈到达圣 安东尼。

Riders and runners immediately depart towards their respective comfort zones with the early climbs out of the transition area. After a second steep grade welcomes cyclists to Marpi’s upper elevations, the riders are soon rewarded with the stunning view of Bird Island at the turnaround point before heading south for two laps to San Antonio.

来自塞班岛烈日的“热情”便是跑步者 们的最后考验。就像捕猎者追踪它的猎 物一样，炎热的烈日紧跟在所有人后 面，除了那些最快完成的参赛者。来自 韩国的Kwang Hoon Lee以4小时46分19秒 的成绩完成了比赛，其他大部分选手也 于下午晚些时间完成。

Runners face the final challenge posed by the heat of Saipan’s sun. Like a predator stalking its prey, the sun is hot on the heels of all but the fastest finishers. Korea’s Kwang Hoon Lee crossed the finish line 4:46:19, but most of the competitors remained on the course deep into the afternoon.

不管参赛者在比赛中的表现如何，所有 参与者的努力都会在接下来的激动人心 的赛后派对中值得被庆祝。派对包括现 场表演以及充足的机会来补充参赛者在 白天消耗的数千的卡路里。尽管塞班岛 每年都会举办最新的耐力比赛，但是 70.3英里铁人三项比赛还是每年最吸引 人赛事之一。

Regardless of how they fare on the course, the efforts of all participants are celebrated during a power-packed post-race party that features live entertainment and ample opportunity to replenish the thousands of calories burned during the day. Though the newest of Saipan’s endurance offerings, the Ironman 70.3 promises to be one of the biggest attractions on the annual athletic calendar.

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精彩不止于此 冬季运动会跑步比赛，XTRRA塞班冠军联赛和70.3英里塞班 铁人三项比赛都很非常刺激，但是它们只是塞班岛上每年的 都会举办的其中三项常规赛事而已。塞班岛的运动员全年都 有机会参加各种各样的挑战，其中包括Tagaman 铁人三项， 逃离马纳加哈海游泳比赛，和Hell of the Marianas 100公里自 行车比赛。Marianas也在塞班岛的临岛天宁岛和罗塔岛举办 了很多与奥运会长度相当的铁人三项比赛。 每个赛事都有独特的风景和挑战。天宁岛“蓝绿”铁人三项 中的1.5公里游泳的水域非常清澈，选手甚至可以看到身下 80英尺深的水域。罗塔岛“蓝色”铁人三项能到让参赛者体 会到当地人无与伦比的热情和从二战后就未被破坏的原始岛 屿风貌。

MORE TO OFFER The Winter Festival of Runs, XTERRA Saipan Championship and Ironman 70.3 Saipan are truly exciting, but they are just three events on the island’s annual sports event calendar. Athletes in Saipan have a cornucopia of challenges throughout the year, including the Tagaman triathlon, Escape From Managaha Ocean Swim, and Hell of the Marianas 100km bike race. The Marianas also hosts traveling athletes with Olympicdistance triathlons on Saipan’s neighboring islands of Tinian and Rota.

Each of these events offers spectacular views and unique challenges. The Tinian Turquoise Triathlon features a 1.5km swim course with waters so clear that participants can see the ocean floor at 80-feet below.

The Rota Blue Triathlon offers participants legendary hospitality and a pristine island landscape that was left untouched by the Second World War.

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未来的塞班运动 塞班岛的运动蓝图一直在推进着。当地 政府和国际推动者就未来在马里亚纳举 办更多大型耐力和障碍赛事项目展开了 讨论。航空公司也留意到了这个新兴市 场，来自香港，首尔和菲律宾的越来越 多的低价航班也印证了这一点。 扩张的速度并没有慢下来，唯一能够阻 止更多运动员来参加塞班岛体育赛事的 因素便是旅馆的房间数量了。随着越来 越多的多功能度假区的正在筹建和在塞 班市中心即将完工的Grand Mariana，这 个问题在不就的将来便会解决。 n

THE FUTURE The evolution of Saipan’s sportscape continues and discussions are currently underway between local officials and international promoters to bring additional big name endurance and obstacle events to the Marianas.

Airlines have also taken notice of the burgeoning market, evidenced by the abundance of low-cost flights from Hong Kong, Seoul and the Philippines.

The expansion shows no signs of slowing down. The only thing preventing more athletes from participating in Saipan’s sporting events is the number of hotel rooms. This issue will soon be over in the near future with multiple resorts currently under construction and the impending completion of the Grand Mariana in Saipan’s downtown district. n

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风水 与健康

FENG SHUI AND FITNESS

by Lucy Richardson

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然把健康和风水联系起 来看似有些出人意料， 但是一个和谐的、融合 了风水生活方式也能

影响个人健康！我们所说的风水其实就 是能量（气）：家里顺畅的能量流动归 功于适宜的家具摆放，和谐的能量归功 于“正确的”的颜色和纹理，干净和新 鲜的能量归功于日常的打扫和清理。 除此之外，还有另外一个“内在的” 风水—一个经常被忽视但是不能被忽略 的风水。内在的风水包括：在意我们的 摄入营养，注意服用药物的效果，留心 我们身体发出的讯号，注意我们的坐姿 跟站姿，同时还要保持心灵以及身体 的健康。

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t may be a surprising connection to make: Fitness and Feng Shui – but a harmonious Feng Shui lifestyle includes personal fitness too! Feng Shui is about energy (Chi): auspicious energy flows in your home thanks to favourable furniture placement, energy is harmonious because of the “right” colours and patterns, it is clean and fresh due to regular decluttering and cleaning.

And then there is “inner” Feng Shui – an aspect that is often overlooked but should not be ignored. Inner Feng Shui includes being mindful of our nutrition, the effects of medications, noticing signals from our body, taking care of alignment and posture as well as your spiritual health, happiness, and overall fitness.

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保持健康并不一定意味着让你每周去五 次健身房。很多家里的“杂活”也可以 让你保持健康，比如园艺，修剪草坪， 修剪叶子，为房子除尘，日常的清洁， 遛狗或者洗车（你还记得电影《功夫 梦》里的台词“上蜡，除蜡”吗？） 但是如果你有规律的锻炼，热爱的运 动，当然你会有巨大的优势。从传统的 足球，网球，跑步到更加“异域的”风 帆冲浪，风筝冲浪，花式滑水 ，沙滩 运动比如沙滩排球等。不管你喜欢什么 运动，它都将对你的健康程度和内心 的幸福感（=你内心的风水）带来很大 的提升。

Being fit doesn’t necessarily mean you have to hit the gym 5 days a week. Many domestic “chores” can help you stay fit, like gardening, mowing the lawn, raking the leaves, vacuuming the house and cleaning in general, walking your dog, or washing your car. Do you remember “wax on, wax off” from the movie “Karate Kid”?

But if you exercise regularly, and you love your sport, then of course you are at a huge advantage. From the traditional football, tennis, running, to the more “exotic” wind surfing, kite surfing, wake boarding, beach sports like beach volleyball … whatever your sport, it will give your fitness level and your inner well-being, your inner Feng Shui, a great boost.

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In fact, your fitness is a lot like Feng Shui-ing your home: You don’t do it just once. Your Feng Shui needs regular updating in the same way that one workout does not keep you fit for life. Both require upkeep and sometimes an adjustment.

你不是只做一次，你的风水需要日 常的更新，就像你锻炼一次不能让 你永葆健康一样。它们都需要一直 保持和偶尔的调整。

One important aspect of Feng Shui is to keep things moving. The same goes for exercise!

还有一个很重要的方面就是风水是 让事情保持流动。这和运动一样， 所以动起来！

Cardio workouts like aerobics, zumba, or a run on a treadmill is like de-cluttering your body. You will feel cleansed and revitalized after.

Breaking into a sweat during your workout is a way of getting rid of impurities in your body – another fabulous de-cluttering exercise!

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事实上，你的健康和就像构建你家里的 风水一样。

有氧运动的锻炼比如有氧健身操， 尊巴，或者在跑步机上跑步就像给 你的身体“除尘”。你将感觉到被 净化和恢复元气的感觉。 在你锻炼的过程中出一身汗也是可 以去除你身体杂质—另外一种无与 伦比的除尘锻炼！

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要保证在你健身过程中和结束后有 充足的水分摄入。这将会为你的身 体补充纯净和干净的能量。

Make sure you drink plenty of water during and after your exercise. This will replenish the pure, clean energy of your body.

锻炼时要尽力呼吸新鲜空气-这就 像为你的身体进行空间净化。

Try to breathe fresh air when you exercise – it’s like a space clearing of your body.

一次很棒的锻炼，特别是那些户外 的运动像走路，跑步，溜旱冰或者 滑雪，都将净化你的头脑增加你的 创造力。

A great workout, especially one outdoors like walking, jogging, roller blading or skiing, clears your mind and increases your creativity.

长时间的散步可以帮助人们长寿， 骑自行车可以增加血液循环，游泳 可以让你的关节保持灵活，少量的 力量训练可以让你的骨骼保持强 壮。多样性是关键，就像能够通过 你不同的需求来激活你家中不同的 区域一样。 行动对于我们的家庭和身体来说都很重 要，如果我们想成长和发展。我想用爱 因斯坦的一句话来结尾；“生活就像 骑单车。为了保持平衡，你必须继续 向前。”n

A long walk equals long life. Riding a bike increases circulation. Swimming keeps your joints mobile.

Using light weights keeps your bones strong.

Variation is the key. It’s like activating the different sectors of your home according to their needs.

Movement is essential for both our homes and our bodies, if we are to grow and expand. I would like to end with a quote from Einstein: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” n

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夏季塞班岛上盛 放的凤凰树

SUMMER Is Flame Tree time in Saipan

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迎来到塞班 岛——这是一年 四季中来塞班岛 游玩的最佳时 节！此时，你 将有幸一览塞班岛上有名的自然奇 观：凤凰木。 环顾四周，你会发现岛上随处可见 鲜亮的红色、橘色的树叶，像一丛 翡翠中散落着的蓝宝石。每年的这 个时节，盛放的凤凰树像火焰一 般，与岛上繁茂葱郁的景色交相辉 映，也放佛是为了给夏日骄阳增添 一抹火红。 凤凰木属豆科，是北马里亚纳群岛 联邦的州树。这些树遍布整个马里 亚纳群岛，由当地政府和志愿者开 展的再植项目而种植的。

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elcome to the island of Saipan – and what better time of the year to be here than during the summer!

You will get a chance to enjoy one of Saipan Island’s famous natural wonders: the Flame Trees.

Look around and you will find many bright red and orangeleafed trees dotting this island like golden sapphires scattered on a bed of green jade. Contrasting perfectly with the island’s naturally lush greenery, these flamelike trees bloom this time of the year, seemingly to complement the colors of blazing summer sun.

Known scientifically as Delonix regia (family Fabaceae), the Flame Tree is the state tree of the Central and Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI). They were planted all around the Marianas islands about half a century ago, with current re-planting programs from the local government and resident volunteers.

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在塞班岛，凤凰树排列生长在海滨 大道的两旁，在夏季的时候，凤凰 树上长满鲜亮的红色、橘色树叶， 不开花的时候则变成柔和的绿色。 它们还散布在山坡上、海滩旁和其 他一些地区，盛放出火焰般的色 彩——噢！你还能发现几抹变换的 黄色！ 凤凰树在不开花的时候是美丽的绿 色，开花的时候更是美轮美奂，一 定不要错过在马里亚纳群岛拍摄这 一标志性景象的机会！带上你的相 机，记得为这片自然的佳作留影， 让你的假期也更加美丽！快来塞班 观赏凤凰树吧.

In Saipan, they can be found lining up Beach Road, with their bright red and orange leaves in summer, which turn into soft fern-like green when not in bloom. They are also scattered on the hillside, by the beaches and many other areas, ablaze in its naturally bright red-orange fire colors – but wait, you also can watch out for the rare yellowcolored variety!

Serenely green when not in bloom and fiercely stunning when it is, be sure not miss a photo opportunity with the iconic symbol of the Marianas. Get your camera ready and remember to respect the colorful backdrop mother nature had prepared majestically for your holiday, come and enjoy the flaming trees of Saipan.

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凤凰树是塞班和北马里亚纳群岛联邦的 州树，我们诚挚的欢迎各方游人前来观 赏。请记得这些美丽的凤凰树都是大自 然中的生物，都需要你的关注。你可以 拥抱、亲吻它们，也可以在树下小憩 或休息一下，还可以对着它们歌唱，聊 天，拍许多的照片，但请记得下面的 小提示： 1. 不要折断树枝: 折断枝条， 损坏树木的结构和健康 2. 不要在树干上刻字: 当你在树干 上刻字时，就像在割伤它的皮肤 3. 不要扯下树叶: 如果你想有个纪念

物， 请捡拾自然落下的树叶或地的 落叶让我们一起来保护塞班岛上的凤 凰树吧！

WE LOVE THIS TREE! The Flame Trees are a state symbol of Saipan and the CNMI; all visitors are welcome to enjoy its beauty.

Please remember that these trees, and all tress for that matter, are nature’s living things and need your respect. You can hug them, kiss them, sleep or rest under them, talk and sing to them and you are free to take a million photos of them, but please keep in mind the following tips:

1. DO NOT BREAK BRANCHES breaking branches weaken the tree’s structure and health

2. DO NOT CARVE ON THE TRUNK when you carve on a tree bark, it’s like you are cutting its skin 3. DO NOT GRAB THEIR BEAUTIFUL LEAVES if you want a souvenir, please try to get leaves that have naturally fallen off the tree and are already on the ground

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夏日的凤 凰树庆典

SUMMER’S FLAME TREE FESTIVAL

by Bruce Bateman

每年到了夏天的时候，来自密克罗尼 西亚（西太平洋群岛）的各种有才华 的人都聚集到马里亚纳群岛北部的塞 班岛上。各路艺术家，演艺人员， 当地的厨师，工匠，音乐家，舞蹈 家以及寻求快乐的人士都来到环礁湖 旁边中心公园的沙滩上，共同展开一 番盛大的庆典，大家庆祝的同时也享 受各种有趣的人的陪伴。这个庆典通 常在四月份开始，就是凤凰木开花的 时候，节日一直持续四天从周四到周 日。下次来塞班岛的时候可以考虑参 加哦，而且是免费的！ n

Once a year in summer, talented people from all over Micronesia gather on Saipan Island in the Northern Marianas. Artists, entertainers, local food cooks, craftsmen, artisans, musicians, dancers, and fun seekers gather on the grounds of ‘Central Park’ beachside next to the Lagoon to celebrate life, shop, gawk and enjoy the company of friendly people. They come together to provide an exciting place for you to see, feel, taste hear and touch the many unique cultures of Micronesia. Usually held in April just as the Flame Trees start to bloom, the Festival runs for four days - Thursday to Sunday - consider yourself invited for next year, it is FREE! n

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塞班岛的常识

个趣味小常识

ABOUT SAIPAN

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塞班岛是北马里亚纳群岛自由联邦 的14个火山岛之一，并且它是西太平 洋海岸的美属岛屿。

One of 14 islands. Saipan is one of the 14 volcanic islands that comprise the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or the CNMI, a United States territory in the Western Pacific Ocean.

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塞班岛是马里亚纳群岛政府的根据 地，同时也是塞班三个岛（其他两 个是天宁岛以及罗塔岛）中最受欢迎 的岛屿。

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塞班岛全长共12.5英里（约20公 里），宽5.5英里（约9公里），整 个岛屿面积有46.5平方英里（约75平方 公里），整个岛屿面积大概跟美国加州 的旧金山一样大，也就是说塞班的面积 只比香港稍微大一点，但是缺比关岛 小4.5倍。

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塞班岛全年气候宜人，平均温度在 82华氏摄氏度（约28度）左右，全 年都是夏天。

塞班岛在关岛左边大约120英里（约 193公里）处，位于菲律宾的马尼拉 东部约1656英里（约2665公里），在日 本东京南边1270英里（2043公里）。

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Most popular. Saipan is the main seat of the CNMI government and the most popular of all the three major inhabited islands, along with Tinian and Rota.

World record. Saipan enjoys the most consistent climate in the world, averaging 82 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. It’s an island of endless summer.

Land size. Saipan is about 12.5 miles long and 5.5 miles wide, with a total land area of 46.5 square miles. That is about the size of San Francisco in California. This also means Saipan is slightly larger than Hong Kong but four and one half times smaller than Guam.

Where is it? Saipan is located 120 miles north of Guam, 1,656 miles east of Manila, Philippines and 1,270 miles south of Tokyo, Japan.

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北马里亚纳群岛博物馆现存从1638 年遇难的西班牙大型船只Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion上收集来的金 器、陶器和金属文物，是目前藏品最多 的博物馆。 塞班岛的最高点在Tapochau山峰， 高度为1554英尺（约473米），在山 下面就是世界上最深的海洋：马里亚 纳海沟，其深度为36201英尺（约11034 米）。如果把世界最高峰珠穆朗玛峰丢 到马里亚纳海沟内，在峰顶之上仍有 7000英尺（约2130米）的海水。正由于 Tapochau山峰就在海平面旁边，让它成 为了世界上海拔变化最大的地方。

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塞班一直都是美国最不为人知的地 方之一，所以当你到塞班旅游的时 候发现到处是美国的国旗，这时请不要 惊讶。同样的那里使用美元，那里的人 也吃肯德基、麦当劳以及必胜客。

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Treasure island. The NMI Museum of History and Culture on Saipan holds one of the largest collections of treasures from Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion, which sank in 1638 near Saipan’s southernmost part while filled with gold, ivory, silk, porcelain and other priced items.

Greatest elevation change. Saipan’s highest point at 1,554 feet high is Mount Tapochau, which rises near the deepest part of the world’s oceans called Marianas Trench at 36,201 feet. If one drops Mount Everest -- the world’s highest mountain -- into the Marianas Trench, there would still be over 7,000 feet of seawater above its peak. So Mount Tapochau’s rise from the ocean floor makes it the world’s greatest elevation change over such a short distance.

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Hafa Adai是当地语言“你好”的意 思，无论是塞班岛还是马里亚纳群 岛都通用。

这个热带的岛屿的主要语言是英 语、查莫罗语以及加罗林语，其中 查莫罗语以及加罗林语是马里亚纳群岛 当地的语言。但是塞班岛上也有其他各 国人民：菲律宾人、中国人、日本人、 韩国人、孟加拉人、泰国人、俄罗斯 人、以及美国还有欧洲人。

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Hafa Adai! A warm local greeting that means “Hello” on Saipan and other islands in the Marianas.

English-speaking. This tropical island’s main languages are English, Chamorro and Carolinian; the last two are the languages of the CNMI’s indigenous groups. But Saipan is also home to Filipinos, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Bangladeshis, Thais, Russians, other Pacific islanders and those from the U.S. mainland and Europeans.

塞班岛以及马里亚纳的其他群岛之 前由西班牙、德国以及日本统治， 直到二战之后才由美国管理。当地的人 民是美国人，但是他们不具有投票选举 的权利。

Different rulers. Saipan and other islands in the CNMI were ruled by Spain, Germany, and Japan before they became a United Nations Trusteeship administered by the U.S. after World War II and later became part of the United States. Its people are U.S. citizens but do not vote for U.S. presidents.

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根据2010年美国人口普查，塞班岛 的人口是48220人。

Population. Saipan’s population is 48,220, according to the 2010 United States Census.

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塞班岛拥有长达14英里（22.5公 里）的海滩，那些著名的海滩都在 拥有珊瑚的西部。

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塞班岛的蓝洞是一个水下70英尺的 （约21米）的水下洞穴，它被誉为 是世界上最棒的洞穴潜水地之一。

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塞班岛上原来有很多制衣服的工 厂，为世界大品牌生产衣物，例 如：Levi’s, Guess, Calvin Klein, Gap, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie and Fitch, Ann Taylor 以及 Anne Klein。

Nearest American destination to China. Saipan is the closest American destination to China and other Asian countries.

Miles of beach. Saipan has 14 miles of beach, the most popular of which are those on the western side where there is a fringing reef.

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Tourism gem. A separate islet within Saipan’s Lagoon called Managaha Island is consistently bagging awards for being among the best beaches and snorkeling sites in the region.

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Best cavern dive site. Saipan’s Grotto is an underwater limestone cavern plummeting 70 feet at its deepest point and is ranked among the best cavern dive sites in the world.

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“Made in the USA.” Saipan used to be home to more than a dozen garment factories producing clothes for global brands such as Levi’s, Guess, Calvin Klein, Gap, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie and Fitch, Ann Taylor and Anne Klein.

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塞班岛上有三条主要道路，尽管他 们有正规的名字，你还是可以简单 的记成：海滩路（面对美丽的泄湖的那 条路）、中路以及后路。 塞班岛虽然很小，但是岛上仍然有 许多有趣的节日，例如每年四月或 者五月火焰树盛开的时候举办的“火焰 树艺术节”、在旅游旺季五月举办的“ 马里亚纳国际美食及啤酒节”、每年九 十月份举办的“国际文化节”、解放日 游行庆典、冠军高尔夫赛、马拉松赛以 及钓鱼大赛等。 这个小型的美属岛屿拥有很多顶 级的高尔夫球场，例如牢牢海湾 高尔夫度假村、珊瑚海角度假村、翠鸟 高尔夫球场以及其他世界级别的高尔 夫球场。

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Three main roads. Just remember them as Beach Road (which faces the beautiful Saipan Lagoon), Middle Road and Back Road, although they have more proper names.

Festivals. Saipan may be relatively small but it does not run out of fun events such as the Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival held in April or May when the iconic flame trees are in full bloom, the Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival and Beer Garden during Tourism Month in May, the International Festival of Cultures around September-October, street markets and flea markets, the Fourth of July Parade, golf tournaments, marathons and fishing derbies.

World-class golf courses. This tiny U.S. island is home to the Greg Norman-designed LaoLao Bay Golf Resort, the Larry Nelson-designed Coral Ocean Point, the Graham Marsh-designed Kingfisher Golf Links and other world-class golf courses.

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在塞班，如果没有吃上一顿当地 的“红米”那你的旅途是不完整 的，它与任何的菜品都能完美搭配，例 如烤鸡肉或者烤猪肉，风干牛肉、炸鱼 炸鸡等等。

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除了当地特色的米饭之外呢，当 地名为芬拿鼎汁的火红酱料也很 出名，它能够提升所有食物的味道，无 论是炸鸡还是烤鱼。它是由一系列的酱 料混合而成：酱油、醋（柠檬汁）、切 片白洋葱以及新鲜的红辣椒。

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除了塞班的自然美景之外，塞班 也有着很重要的历史意义，二战 期间美国以及日本就曾在这里打过仗。

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作为曾经二战的战场，塞班还有 很多神殿以及军事纪念碑，而它 们大多数都是由美国人、日本人以及韩 国人建造的。

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Red rice. A traditional Saipan plate isn’t complete without red rice, a flavorful blend of seasoned rice colored with annatto seeds. It is perfectly paired with just about anything – from grilled chicken or pork, dried beef, fried fish or fried chicken, chicken or beef stew, to kelaguen (mainly chopped grilled chicken mixed with lemon juice, hot peppers, chopped green and white onions, freshly grated coconut and salt).

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Fiery condiment. Besides rice, a Saipan meal is best remembered for the fiery condiment called finadene, which enhances the taste of everything from grilled chicken to fried fish. It is made by mixing soy sauce, vinegar or lemon juice, chopped white onion and fresh chili peppers.

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Battlefield. Besides its natural beauty, Saipan also has a significant historical past as the site of fierce battles between American and Japanese forces during World War II.

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Peace shrines and memorials. Being a World War II battleground, Saipan has lots of peace shrines and military memorials built mostly by the Americans, Japanese and Koreans.

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虽然塞班有很多出租车、旅游大 巴以及私家车，但是塞班没有公 共交通系统。

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据说全世界最著名的美国女飞 行员Amelia Earhart曾在这里被 俘并关在塞班岛上的一个日本监狱 里。Earhart在1937年的一次环球旅行中 消失，她的生活以及她是失踪仍然困 扰着历史学家们，飞机复原专家甚至 好莱坞。

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不用担心，岛上的野生动物都在 塞班动物园里，那里有狮子、猎 豹、老虎、猴子、野猪、各种鸡、美洲 蜥蜴、兔子、鸭子等等。

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说不定去塞班动物园的游客们都 希望看到那些别的地方看不到的 动物，例如马里亚纳果蝠以及椰子蟹 等。

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两艘来自美国海军的舰船都因在 塞班发生的第二次世界大战而命 名为 USS Saipan。

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Less road traffic. While it has a number of taxicabs, tour buses and privately owned vehicles, Saipan has no public transportation albeit one is being developed.

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The Saipan-Amelia Earhart connection. It’s been believed that the world famous American aviatrix Amelia Earhart was captured and jailed at a Japanese prison on Saipan. Earhart disappeared during a round-the-world flight in 1937 and her life and disappearance continues to baffle historians, aircraft recovery experts and even Hollywood to this day.

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Wild animals. Don’t worry, the wild animals are at the Saipan Zoo, which is home to a lion, leopard, tiger, monkeys, wild pigs, a variety of chickens, iguanas, rabbits, ducks and many more.

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Only on Saipan and… But visitors to the Saipan Zoo also like to see animals that are not found in many parts of the world such as the Marianas fruit bat and coconut crabs.

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USS Saipan. Two ships of the U.S. Navy have been named USS Saipan after the Battle of Saipan during World War II.

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由尼古拉斯凯奇主演的2002年电 影《风语者》虽然讲述的是二战 期间塞班岛的入侵，但拍摄地点却不 在塞班。1960年电影《由地狱到永恒》 讲述的是一个真实的故事：二战期间GI Guy Gabaldon说服800名日本战士投降。 同时，塞班还是Tom Clancy的小说《美 日开战》中某个章节的主要部分，在小 说中，塞班由于日本对于美国的进攻被 日本入侵。

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In movies, books. Much of the action in the 2002 film, “Windtalkers” starring Nicolas Cage, takes place during the invasion of Saipan during World War II but the movie was shot somewhere else. The 1960 movie, “From Hell to Eternity,” tells the true-life story of GI Guy Gabaldon’s role in convincing 800 Japanese soldiers to surrender during the World War II Battle of Saipan. Moreover, Saipan was a major part of the plot in the Tom Clancy novel, “Debt of Honor.” In the novel, Saipan is invaded by Japan as part of a systematic attack on the United States. n

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尽管塞班岛的面积不大，整个岛屿长14英里 （约22.5公里），宽5英里（约8公里），但 就是在这个岛屿上，有着各种形式、速度以 及高度的“挑战”。

Saipan may only be about 14 miles long and five miles wide, but it is packed with adventures that come in all forms, speeds and altitudes.

踏破潮山非常

是塞班岛上的最高点，海拔高度为英 尺，位于其上，不仅可度纵观全岛， 还能对全岛的大小有一个直观的感 受。不仅如此，还能在此望见邻近的 天宁岛和山羊岛，以及从看踏破潮山 非常值得一去，这是塞班岛见邻近的 天宁岛和山羊岛，以及从看个直观的 感受。不仅如此，还能在此望见邻近 的天宁岛和山羊岛

Get Ready to Snorkel!

A protected marine area, Managaha Island provides the perfect spot to see treasures kept under water. No, we are not talking about sunken treasure chests and golden coins, but more beautiful, extra colorful and uniquely diverse life found under the sea, from different sizes and schools of fish to different shapes and hues of corals. So waste no time and experience an exceptional underwater adventure underwater.

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2017年适合结婚的日子

Lucky Dates to Marry

IN 2017

by Lucy Richardson

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无处不在！可以准确的 说在2017年这个鸡年， 因为它的派赫饼图中 有桃花之星，这将会

带来满满的爱情能量。所以如果你有考 虑结婚的话，2017年将会是喜结良缘，

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ove is in the air! You can truly say that for the Year of the Rooster because it has the Peach Blossom Star in its Paht Chee Chart, bringing plenty of love energies in 2017. So if you are thinking about getting married, 2017 is an excellent year to tie the knot and let the wedding bells ring!

步入婚姻的殿堂极好的一年！ 下面的表格是2017年结婚的良辰吉日。 但是不仅仅要考虑日期，也要考虑一 下你所选的日期对于你的生肖来说是 否吉利。

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Below are the tables of good dates to get married in 2017. But it’s not only the day that counts, please also check that your chosen date is also auspicious for your zodiac animal.

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2017 Year of the Rooster

Auspicious Dates to Get Married

Inauspicious Dates to Get Married

鸡年

适合结婚的日期

不适合结婚的日期

January

1月 February 2月 March

3月 April 4月 May

5月 June 6月 July

7月 August

8月 September

9月 October

10月 November

11月 December

12月

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 11, 23 and 28.

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 and 31.

1, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 15 and 26.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 30 and 31.

1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 and 27.

2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and 31.

1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28.

2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29.

1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 16, 27, 28 and 29.

3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28 and 30.

6, 8, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 30.

2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29 and 30.

1, 6, 7, 9, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 31.

（来源：2017风水年鉴 世界风水）

1, 7, 12, 14, 19, 24 and 26.

3, 9, 11, 16, 21, 23 and 28.

2, 4, 5, 10, 15, 17, 22, 27 and 29.

4, 11, 13, 18, 22, 24 and 29.

3, 5, 6, 11, 16, 18, 23, 28 and 30.

5, 11, 13, 18, 23, 25 and 30.

4, 6, 12, 17, 19, 23, 29 and 31.

5, 11, 13, 18, 23, 25 and 30.

5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 30.

1, 6, 12, 14, 19, 24 and 26.

(Source: 2017 Feng Shui Almanac, World of Feng Shui)

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Your New Marianas Pulse

《海岛游踪》与马里亚 纳观光局联手为大家奉上 最新鲜的塞班岛旅游新 闻，尽在最新的马里亚纳 简报。

Island Traveler, together with the Marianas Visitors Association (MVA), will be putting together key island tourism highlights in this new layout of Marianas Pulse.

2013年度中国环球小姐 爱上马里亚纳群岛 塞班岛-北马里亚纳群岛（NMI）-在这个 月游览了这座小岛以后，2013年度中国环 球小姐Ye Jin深深的爱上了马里亚纳。 2017年3月10日-15日，在马里亚纳观光局 和世纪旅游的安排下，Ye开启了她作为 中国环球小姐在塞班的旅行博客体验之 旅。Ye迫不及待的想与大家分享她此次的 旅行经历。 “我太爱这座岛了，太漂亮了！”她说。

作为2013年度中国环球小姐，Ye参加了在 俄罗斯举行的环球小姐的总决赛，位列半 决赛前十六强并赢得了亲善小姐。 “尽管Ye去过世界很多地方也游览过很多 的岛屿，但是她还是深深的爱上了这座岛 屿” 马里亚纳观光局的总经理Christopher A. Concepcion说道。“这不仅仅是因为这 里美丽的自然风景，而且这里的居民也会 让游客有一种回家的感觉” “就像很多人跟我说，你们这里的海确实 有七种颜色！”Ye在她的博客上写道。“ 这里的居民都很热情友善，在军舰岛我甚 至克服了对海水的恐惧！友善的人们和水 晶般透明的海水无疑帮助很大。尽管这些 水上运动和游泳让我很疲惫，但是我还是

不能抗拒它。这里的故事还将继续……我 会很快再回来游览其他两个岛屿的。（天 宁岛和罗塔岛）Concepcion说Ye也表达了 对参加马里亚纳观光局即将在中国的贸易 展览上参展的兴趣，以此来让马里亚纳获 得更多的关注。 Ye在摄影师的陪同下，从北京飞往马里 亚纳，并且体验了各种不同的活动，其 中包括：水下电视之旅，探索飞行课程， 洞穴潜浮，Best Sunshine International游艇 之旅，军舰岛的水上运动和探访岛上的 名胜古迹。 2013年中国环球小姐Ye Jin在马里亚纳探索丛 林，2017年3月10-15日 2013 Miss China Universe Ye Jin explores the jungle while visiting The Marianas on a blog FAM tour on March 10-15, 2017.

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2013年中国环球小姐Ye Jin，左边，正在和太平 洋发展组织的工作人员学习如何制作当地的花 环。2017年3月10-15日的博客探索之旅。 2013 Miss China Universe Ye Jin, left, learns how to make indigenous Carolinian mwar (floral head lei) with Pacific Development Inc. on a blog FAM tour on March 10-15, 2017.

2013 MISS CHINA UNIVERSE FALLS FOR THE MARIANAS Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – On a visit this month to the islands, 2013 Miss Universe China Ye Jin fell in love…with The Marianas.

Ye was in Saipan on March 10-15, 2017, on her Miss China and travel blogger FAM(iliarization) tour organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority and Century Tours, and she gushed about her experience.

“I am in love with this island. It’s so beautiful here,” she said.

As Miss China 2013, Ye participated in 2013 Miss Universe Pageant contest in Russia, where she was among the 16 semifinalists and won Miss Congeniality.

“Even though Ye travels all over the world and has visited a lot of island destinations, she just fell in love with our islands,” said MVA Managing Director Christopher A. Concepcion. “That says a lot about not only our natural beauty, but the wonderful nature of our people that makes visitors feel at home.” “(It’s) exactly like what people told me; you do have 7-color ocean here!” Ye wrote on her blog. “People are very friendly and helpful. I even conquered my fear of ocean water when I was on Managaha! Friendly people and the crystal-clear water definitely help a lot.

Even though I was getting tired from all the marine sports and swimming, I just couldn’t resist the water. The story

here will continue…I will come back and visit the other two islands (of Tinian and Rota) soon.”

Concepcion said Ye has also expressed an interest in joining the MVA at upcoming trade shows in China to generate more attention for The Marianas.

Arriving from Beijing with a photographer, Ye experienced various activities, including a UTV tour, Discovery flight lesson, snorkeling at Grotto, a tour of a Best Sunshine International yacht, marine sports at Managaha, and an island tour of scenic and historic sites.

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马里亚纳又收获另一项 中国旅游大奖 塞班岛，北马里亚纳群岛 (NMI) —2017 年4月7日，在北京举行的国际旅游景点 峰会上，马里亚纳群岛被提名为2017年 度前五佳海外自费旅游胜地之一。在会 展中心，来自马里亚纳观光局驻北京办 事处的旅游贸易经理Florence Shi领取了 该奖项。另外四个获此殊荣的旅游景点 分别是卡林西亚, 西澳大利亚, 阿尔伯塔 以及科罗拉多。 马里亚纳包含了一系列的田园般的小 岛，其中有塞班岛，天宁岛, 和西太平 洋上的罗塔岛。马里亚纳是美英联邦中 一个友善，有趣又刺激的度假天堂。这 里是包括家庭，冒险爱好者，历史迷 以及喜爱热带的商务人士在内的旅行 度假绝佳去处。那些渴望寻求挑战的冒 险爱好者们将会在马里亚纳找到他们想 要的，而且从日本只需要三个小时的飞 行时间便可以抵达马里亚纳；澳洲和亚

THE MARIANAS WINS YET ANOTHER CHINA TOURISM AWARD

洲其他地区则只需要四到五个小时。在 日本，东京成田机场每天都会有由达美 航空提供的飞往马里亚纳的航线，韩亚 航空也会季节性的提供飞往马里亚纳的 航班。在韩国，韩亚航空，济州航空， 真航，易斯达航空和德威航空都提供由 首尔直飞塞班岛的航线，韩亚航空也提 供从釜山直飞的航线。在中国，上海， 北京，广州和香港都有直飞到塞班岛的 航线。菲律宾航空在马尼拉提供中转航 线，连接了东南亚和中国很多的城市。 美国联合航空公司每天都有从日本六个 城市出发飞往塞班的航线，途中需要 中转一次。美国大陆可以通过日本成 田，首尔仁川或关岛中转飞往塞班岛。 俄罗斯和台湾的游客通常需要先抵达 首尔，东京或者马尼拉。美国联航快 运（海角航空公司）和Star Marianas Air 还提供岛际之间的航班。了解更多关 于马里亚纳的资讯详情，请点击www. mymarianas.com.

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Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The Marianas was named in the 2017 Top 5 Overseas Destinations – Optional Tours at the International Tourism Destination Summit in Beijing on April 7, 2017. At center, Travel Trade Manager Florence Shi from the Marianas Visitors Authority’s Beijing office receives the award. The other four destinations receiving the award are Carinthia, Western Australia, Alberta, and Colorado.

The Marianas are a chain of idyllic islands including Saipan, Tinian, and Rota in the Western Pacific, offering a friendly, fun and exciting vacation in paradise in this U.S. commonwealth.

They are an excellent destination for families, adventure- and sports-minded travelers, history buffs, and business people looking for a tropical haven.

Adventurous travelers looking for new travel discoveries will find them in The Marianas, just three hours travel from most cities in Japan, and four to five

from other parts of Asia and Australia.

The Marianas are served daily from Tokyo-Narita in Japan by Delta Air Lines with seasonal flights by Asiana Airlines.

From Korea, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Eastar Jet, and T’Way provide direct flights from Seoul-Incheon, and Asiana also provides service from Busan. From China, direct flight service from Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong to Saipan are available.

Philippine Airlines provides nonstop service from Manila and connects with many cities in China and Southeast Asia. United Airlines has daily flight connections from six cities in Japan to Saipan with one stop. United States mainland connections can be made to Saipan via Tokyo-Narita, Seoul-Incheon or Guam. Visitors from Russia and Taiwan usually arrive via Seoul, Tokyo or Manila. Interisland travel is provided

by United Express (Cape Air) and Star Marianas Air. For more information on The Marianas. visit www.mymarianas.com.

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香港媒体高度曝光直 达塞班岛航线服务 由香港的廉价航空——香港快运航空公司提供的由香港直达塞 班的航线，在2017年1月17日开通以来，便受到香港媒体的广泛 报导。2017年1月16日，就此次航线的开通，四家香港报纸和 几家线上媒体进行了圆桌报导，一同参与的还有香港快运航空 公司的执行董事长兼总裁Jimmy Ma，董事兼首席执行官Andrew Cowen，马里亚纳观光局董事长Christopher A. Concepcion，以及 北马里亚纳群岛联邦特别行政助理Shirley Ogumoro。 “我们对直达航线的开通感到特别的激动，这给香港和珠三角 的旅客提供了更方便而且价格低廉的出行选择” Concepcion说 道。“旅游行业正在见证着新的改革，越来越多的人全世界 旅行都会选择那些亚太地区和欧洲不断涌现出来的廉价航空公 司。这些廉价航空公司可以让游客节省机票的费用，从而可以 在住宿和其他服务上的开销有更多的选择空间。 参加宣传的媒体有：香港经济日报，明报，大公报，东方日报 和一些流行的线上媒体。广告价值将近44，000美元。 香港快运航空公司开通的直达航线，每周一，周四和周日从香 港出发，返程的航班时间为周二，周四和周六。

HONG KONG MEDIA HIGHLIGHT DIRECT SERVICE TO SAIPAN Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Direct airline service by Hong Kong’s low-fare airline, HK Express, from Hong Kong to Saipan was highlighted by media in the region following the launch of service on Jan.17, 2017.

Four Hong Kong newspapers and several on-line media featured the launch following a media roundtable held on Jan.16, 2017, in Hong Kong with HK Express Executive Chairman and President Jimmy Ma, Director and CEO Andrew Cowen, Marianas Visitors Authority Managing Director Christopher A. Concepcion, and CNMI Special Assistant for Administration Shirley Ogumoro.

“We’re excited for the new direct service, which provides more convenient travel at super low cost for visitors from both Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta in China,” said Concepcion. “The tourism industry is seeing an evolution in the way people are traveling the world with the increase of Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) in Asia-Pacific and Europe.

LCCs allow customers to pay for low airfare and hence spend more on hotels, dining and other ancillary services at their destination.”

Participating media were: Hong Kong Economic Times, Ming Pao Daily News, Ta Kung Po, Oriental Daily News, and several popular online media. The coverage is valued at nearly $44,000. HK Express now flies from Saipan to Hong Kong on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday, with return flights to Saipan on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

2017年1月27日，178名乘客登上首班香 港直飞塞班的飞机。

美国领事馆官员参加了马里亚纳旅游局和香港快运航空举办的新航线开 通的媒体发布会。从左到右依次是：美国经济事务领事Brian Bedell，马 里亚纳旅游局董事长Christopher A. Concepcion，北马里亚纳群岛联邦特别 行政助理Shirley Ogumoro，美国副总领事 Thomas Hodges和香港快运航空 公司商务总监Luke Lovegrove。

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马里亚纳观光局参加广州国际旅游展 塞班岛-北马里亚纳群岛（NMI）-2017年 2月23-25日，在中国进出口商品交易会展 馆，马里亚纳观光局与其他来自51个国家 和地区的180个和旅游相关的展商共同参 加了第二十五届广州国际旅游展，并和专 业的供应商和旅游公共机构展开交流。马 里亚纳获得了最高的荣誉奖项——最受欢 迎的旅游岛屿。 马里亚纳观光局和美国华夏旅游公司和世 纪旅行社联合参加了此次的展出，并且和 参与会展的142,300人分享了马里亚纳群岛 的相关信息，此次展会参展人数较去年增 加了15%。

“通过参加广州国际旅游展，我们展示了 我们丰富的旅游资源，民族文化，当地特 色和精彩多样的活动”，马里亚纳观光 局市场经理Bruce Bateman说道，“于此同 时，我们还推出了主题旅游，比如蜜月旅 行，长辈周年纪念日旅行，亲子游和运动 之旅来提升马里亚纳的吸引力，同时开拓 中国南方城市的旅游市场，吸引更多的人 去塞班、天宁岛和罗塔岛这些风景如画的 岛屿旅行。” 在2016年里，前往马里亚纳旅行的中国 游客总计208,536人，占当地旅游总人数 的39%，这也使得中国成为最大的旅游市 场。2016年，在一项由中国国家旅游局发 起的“中国人最想去的100个旅游地点”

调查中，马里亚纳名列第五名。也是在去 年，马里亚纳也被国际旅游奖授予最具潜 力的旅游景点奖项。 在广州国际旅游展上，为了吸引更多的 游客，马里亚纳观光局公布了在三月举办 的一系列运动赛事，包括70.3塞班铁人三 项比赛，XTERRA塞班（3月18日）和2017 塞班马拉松比赛（3月25日）。塞班马拉 松比赛获得了国际马拉松比赛协会的认 证，作为长距离比赛也被国际田径联合协 会认证，这标志着此项比赛完全符合国际 赛事的标准。 马里亚纳观光局也宣传了前往马里亚纳的 便利交通。除了北京，上海，广州和香港 的直飞航线，中国将近20个其他的城市也 提供只需中转一站的航线前往塞班岛。

MVA JOINS GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FAIR Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The MVA participated in the 25th Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) on Feb. 23-25, 2017, at China Import and Export Fair Complex, joining 980 other tourism-related vendors from 51 countries and regions in reaching out to professional buyers and the traveling public. The Marianas also took top honors by winning The Most Popular Island Destination Award.

The MVA was joined by Dynasty Holiday and Century Tours at an exhibition booth, where they shared information on The Marianas with a record 142,300 who people attended the event, 15 percent more than last year’s fair.

“By participating in the Guangzhou International Travel Fair, we showed our abundant tourism resources, cultural customs, local products and diverse variety of activities,” said MVA Marketing Manager Bruce Bateman. “At the same

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time, we promoted theme tours, such as honeymoon, senior anniversary tours, parent-child tours and sport tours to further raise awareness and popularity of The Marianas in the South China tourism market and to attract higher yielding tourists to visit Saipan, Tinian and Rota to fully enjoy the beauty of these islands.”

In calendar year 2016, the number of Chinese travelers to the Marianas totaled 208,536, accounting for 39 percent of the total annual visitors and making China the top source market for the year. In 2016, The Marianas ranked fifth in “The top 100 travel destinations where Chinese people are longing to travel to” in a questionnaire survey conducted by China National Tourism Administration. Also last year, the MVA was also awarded The Destination with the Most Potential by the National Tourism Awards.

At GITF, the MVA touted its March series of major sporting events, including the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Saipan, XTERRA Saipan (March 18) and Saipan Marathon 2017 (March 25).

Saipan Marathon has been certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distances Races by the International Association of Athletics Federation, which is the mark of sports events that meet full international standards.

The MVA also touted the convenience of travelling to The Marianas. In addition to existing non-stop flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, nearly 20 other cities in China have connections to Saipan with only one stop.

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韩国运动员高度赞扬塞 班岛70.3铁人三项活动 塞班岛，北马里亚纳群岛(NMI)-来自韩国 的19名铁人三项的运动员赞扬了他们这个 月月初在马里亚纳参加的塞班岛70.3铁人 三项活动的经历。 3月10日到13日，马里亚纳观光局和韩国 最大的线上线下运动团体之一——“No Excuse”一起联合招待了参赛的运动 员，“No Excuse”也安排了它们的四位工 作人员来参赛。 此次宣传目的是为了提 高大家对塞班70.3铁人三项比赛的关注， 也为了显示出马里亚纳是具有举办铁人三 项比赛优越条件的地方。此次的宣传活动 包括70.3铁人三项活动和环塞班岛之旅。 最终，来自韩国的28名运动员参加了 此次比赛，最后Kwanghoon Lee最先完 成了比赛。在“No Excuse”的参赛者 中，Kyungtae Park和Sungjin Cho分列男子 25-29组的二、三位。Yaelim Choi也位列女 子25-29组的第三位。在接力赛中，Suzy Choi（游泳），Beom Kim（自行车）和 Jaeyoon Lee（跑步）获得第三名。 在此次旅程中，参赛者还去体验了浮潜并 在军舰岛拍摄了小短片。参赛队伍还去参 观了岛上的一系列名胜古迹，其中包括自

2017年3月10日，19名运动员和4名来自韩国运动 团体No Excuse的工作人员，即将从仁川机场出发 前往参加70.3塞班铁人三项的开幕。 Nineteen athletes and four staff members of Korean sports community No Excuses depart Incheon Airport on March 10, 2017, for the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Saipan.

杀岩，万岁崖岩和鸟岛。他们也去拜访了 韩国和平纪纪念碑，并对在二战中在马里 亚纳失去生命的韩国人举行了默哀。在参 观过后，参赛者前去加拉班中心地区享受 购物和美食之旅。 这是韩国主流铁人三项组织No Excuse第 一次拜访马里亚纳，他们的参与对于此 次70.3塞班铁人三项活动来说是锦上添 花。” 马里亚纳观光局总经理Christopher A. Concepcion说道。“No Excuse对于铁人三 项的热情和对于马里亚纳的自然风景的热

一名韩国运动员在2017年3 月11日举行的70.3塞班铁人 三项比赛中。 A Korean athlete in the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Saipan on March 11, 2017.

爱以及组织良好的铁人三项运动的训练课 程，这些都能够让他们在比赛中取得好 成绩。我们会继续提出更多元化的市场 策略来吸引更多的韩国人能够在全年前 往马里亚纳体验更多和体育相关的项目 和比赛。” No Excuse的参赛运动员在各种社交渠道 发帖，包括No Excuse官方博客和他们的 私人社交账号，来表达他们对此次比赛 的感受。 此次旅程也由真航空公司和清泉酒店赞 助支持。

KOREAN ATHLETES EXTOL IRONMAN 70.3 SAIPAN Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Nineteen triathletes from Korea have extoled their experience in The Marians earlier this month for the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Saipan.

From March 10-13, 2017, the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) hosted the athletes in cooperation with one of the biggest on/offline sports communities in Korea, No Excuses, which also sent four staff members on the tour. The promotion was to raise awareness of Ironman 70.3 in Saipan and position The Marianas as a premier triathlon destination. The promotion included a tour of Saipan along with participation in the Ironman 70.3 Saipan event.

Overall, 28 athletes from Korea joined the race, and Kwanghoon Lee finished first overall. Among the No Excuses participants, Kyungtae Park placed

second and Sungjin Cho placed third in the 25-29 Men’s category. Yaelim Choi also placed third in the women’s 25-29 category. In addition, in the relay race, Suzy Choi (swimming), Beom Kim (cycling), and Jaeyoon Lee (running) finished third.

During their visit, the participants went snorkeling and filmed short video clips at Managaha. The team toured scenic and historic sites including Suicide Cliff, Banzai Cliff and Bird Island, as well as paid a visit to the Korean Peace Memorial where they observed a moment of silence for Koreans who lost their lives during World War II in The Marianas. After the tour, the participants went on a shopping and gourmet tour in the main tourist district of Garapan.

“This was the first time a major Korean triathlon group like No

Excuses visit The Marianas. Their participation in the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Saipan is wonderful,” said MVA Managing Director Christopher A. Concepcion. “With No Excuses’ passion for triathlons and their love of The Marianas’ beautiful nature and organized triathlon courses, they were able to achieve great results.

We will continue promoting more diverse marketing strategies to attract more Koreans to The Marianas to experience various sports related programs and events throughout the year.”

The participating No Excuses athletes are posting their experiences on various SNS channels, including No Excuses’ official blog and their personal Instagram accounts.

The tour was also supported by Jin Air and Aqua Resort Club.

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2016年12月26-30日，来 自韩国的艺术家，插画 家和设计师前往罗塔岛 和北马里亚纳群岛寻找 灵感。 Artists, calligraphers and designers from Korea visited Rota, Northern Mariana Islands for inspiration on Dec. 28-29, 2016

2016年12月29日，罗塔岛游泳洞，在韩国艺 术家眼中是一处独特的风景。 Rota Swimming Hole. makes a picturesque scene for a visiting Korean artist on Dec. 29, 2016.

点亮罗塔岛，塞班岛的 艺术家探索之旅 塞班岛，北马里亚纳群岛（NMI）-在 马里亚纳观光局和真航空公司联合组织 的马里亚纳艺术探索之旅中，11位插画 师和书法家和来自韩国运动品牌Barrel 的2位设计师用作品捕捉了罗塔岛和塞 班岛的自然风光。

ROTA, SAIPAN HIGHLIGHTED ON VISITING ARTISTS’ TOUR Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The natural beauty and landscapes of the islands of Rota and Saipan were recently captured by eleven influential illustrators and calligraphers and two designers of sportswear brand Barrel in Korea during the Marianas Artistic FAM(iliarization) Tour organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) and Jin Air. While in the Northern Mariana Islands on Dec. 26-30, 2016, the artists drew inspiration from a variety of tropical vistas, generating creative content and generating buzz on SNS channels with their images.

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Rota and Saipan,” said MVA Acting Managing Director Judy Torres.

“They also captured various tourism attractions which will be uploaded to their social networking sites, including their personal blogs and Instagram accounts, as well as the MVA’s social networking channels in Korea.”

The tour, also documented by a videographer, covered a variety of settings: in Rota, Rota Swimming Hole, Song Song Village Lookout, stargazing, and a campfire; in Saipan, Sugar Dock, Ladder Beach, Obyan Beach, and a jungle tour.

The tour was also supported by Rota Resort & Country Club and Kensington Hotel Saipan, which provided discounted room rates.

2016年12月26日-30日，在北马里亚纳 群岛，这些艺术家在多样的热带风景 启发下，创作了一系列创意的作品并 且通过社交网络传播，获得了很好的网 络口碑。 “所有的艺术家都表示很享受罗塔岛和 塞班岛的自然风景。”马里亚纳观光局 代理董事总经理Judy Torres说到，“他 们也吸引到了很多旅游团的注意，这些 旅游团也会将艺术家的作品照片上传到 他们的社交网站，包括他们的个人博客 和ins账户，也包括马里亚纳观光局在 韩国的社交网站上。” 此次的旅程中的很多行程也被摄影师记 录了下来，包括罗塔岛上的罗塔岛游泳 洞，宋宋村展望台，星空和篝火；塞班 岛上的蜜糖码头，拉德海滩，欧碧燕海 滩和丛林之旅。 此次的旅程也受到了罗塔岛度假乡村 俱乐部和塞班岛肯辛顿酒店的大力支 持，其中塞班岛肯辛顿酒店还提供了房 价折扣。

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马里亚纳观光局参加上海旅游博览会 塞班岛，北马里亚纳群岛（NMI）-4月20 日-23日，马里亚纳观光局参加了在上海 会展中心举办的第十四届上海世界旅游博 览会，向前来参观的45,000名观众展示了 马里亚纳鬼斧神工的自然风景。 马里亚纳观光局与美国华夏旅游公司，世 纪旅游公司以及博华太平洋公司一齐策划 与推出了一系列的马里亚纳旅游产品，给 那些中国东南部城市的潜在旅游客户和旅 行社供应商。 “利用上海世界旅游博览会这个平台，马 里亚纳观光局很强劲的宣传了马里亚纳， 旨在强调体验当地文化，习俗和主题之旅 的旅游资源。”负责人马里亚纳观光局的 副总经理Judy Torres说到，“我们意识到 了这个新兴市场的巨大增长潜力。参加此 次展览会也让更多的人认识到了马里亚 纳，并且加强了我们和中国旅游业同行人 之间的纽带。我们将共同朝着将美丽的塞 班岛，天宁岛和罗塔岛建设成为中国游客 岛屿游览的第一选择而努力。”

为了赢得当地人的赞赏，马里亚纳观光 局又将当地传统的舞蹈表演作为特色展 示。另外一个特色就是邀请了在今年年初 参观了马里亚纳的2013年中国环球小姐Ye Jin，她向其他的旅游人士分享了她当时的 旅行经历，包括她的越野车之旅，奢华游 轮之旅和文化探索之旅。备受尊重的媒体 专家Bao Zou姐妹也参加了此次博览会， 并通过她们广受欢迎的微博向公众分享了 她们的个人旅行经历。 虽然包机航班依旧是从中国大陆到马里亚 纳的主要交通方式，马里亚纳观光局和当 地的旅游中介针对中国游客的不同需求， 提供了更多的自助游和半自助游的选择。 他们可以来这里体验家庭旅行，婚礼和蜜 月旅行或者私人的潜水之旅。 从2012年马里亚纳观光局在中国成立办公 室至今，前往马里亚纳旅游的人数已经 翻了三倍。2016年由中国大陆前往马里亚 纳旅行的人数共计206,538人，占马里亚 纳观光总人数的41%。2016年，在一项由

中国国家旅游局发起的“中国人最想去 的100个旅游地点”调查中，马里亚纳排 名第五。也是在去年，马里亚纳也被评 为：“2016年度中国旅游业——最具潜 力的旅游景点”，“世界前十最有口碑 的岛屿旅游地”和“2016年最佳旅游搭 档奖”。 为了增加马里亚纳在中国市场的影响力， 马里亚纳观光局和阿里巴巴旗下的旅游品 牌——飞猪签订了战略合作协议。马里 亚纳观光局的展览馆将在飞猪的在线平 台展示，在线展示当地的文化风俗和北 马里亚纳群岛联邦相关的旅游信息。这次 合作预计将会给马里亚纳旅游业带来巨 大的贡献。 北马里亚纳群岛联邦是唯一一个中国游客 免签的美国领土。这个独特的便利将会使 得当地的旅游业深深受益。此次免签政策 的延长将会使得前往马里亚纳的中国游客 人数持续增长。

MVA JOINS SHANGHAI WORLD TRAVEL FAIR Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) attended the 14th Shanghai World Travel Fair (SWTF) at Shanghai Exhibition Center on April 20-23, sharing the beauty and mystique of the The Marianas with the 45,000 attendees.

The MVA, in cooperation with Dynasty Holiday, Century Tours and Imperial Pacific, profiled and promoted a wide range of Marianas tourism products to potential visitors and travel trade partners in East China and South China.

“Using the Shanghai World Travel Fair as a platform, the MVA strongly promoted The Marianas’ travel resources, emphasizing local culture, customs and themed travel,” said MVA Deputy Managing Director Judy Torres, who led the MVA delegation at the fair.

“We recognize the potential value of the continued growth of promising market segment. Our participation at SWTF enhances awareness of The Marianas and strengthens our ties with industry peers in China, all toward making the beautiful islands of Saipan, Tinian and Rota the first choice for island travel for Chinese tourists.”

To much local acclaim, the MVA again featured traditional Chamorro and Carolinian dance performances. An additional feature was the invitation

of Miss Universe China 2013 Jin Ye, who visited the islands earlier this year. She shared her experiences with the traveling public, including her ATV tour, luxury yacht experience, and cultural exploits. Well-respected media professionals the Bao Zou Sisters also attended the fair and shared their personal travel experience with the public via their massively popular Chinese micro blog.

While charter flights remain the primary mode of transport from Mainland China to The Marianas, the MVA and a local travel agencies are increasingly introducing free independent and semiindependent travel options to Chinese tourists, providing travelers with more options to explore at their own leisure, be it family travel, weddings and honeymoons, or a private diving tour.

Since the formal opening of an MVA office in China in 2012, the number of international visitors traveling to The Marianas has tripled. Travelers from Mainland China accounted for 206,538 visitors in 2016, or 41 percent of total annual visitors. According to a 2016 survey conducted by the China National Tourism Administration, The Marianas ranked 5th in the “Top 100 Preferred Travel

Destinations for Chinese Tourists”.

In 2016, the MVA received the much sought-after “2016 China Tourism Potential Destination Award,” as well as the “Top 10 Wordof-Mouth Island Travel Destination” and the “2016 Best Tourism Partnership Award”.

To further enhance the influence of The Marianas in the China market, the MVA has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with FLIGGY, Alibaba’s travel brand. The MVA-theme Pavilion will be introduced on FLIGGY’s online platform, displaying local customs and traditions as well as providing updated CNMI-related travel information. This relationship is expected to become a significant contributor to The Marianas tourism industry.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is the only U.S. territory offering Chinese tourists visa-free arrival.

The unique benefit has indeed greatly benefitted the local tourism industry. The continuation of this visa waiver would support continued growth in Chinese arrivals to The Marianas.

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“食尚玩家”为塞班带来 660万美元的广告曝光 塞班岛，北马里亚纳群岛（NMI）-“ 食尚玩家”是台湾最受欢迎的旅行美食 类节目，它最近正在制作的关于马里亚 纳特色的几集节目将给马里亚纳带来市 值660万美元的广告曝光。 马里亚纳观光局正在协商在2017年2月 22日-27日播放三集影片。一千万的观 众可以通过TVBS收看到关于介绍罗塔 岛，天宁岛和塞班岛的美食、住宿和景 点的相关节目。 “食尚玩家”是亚洲，澳洲和北美洲最 受欢迎而且老少咸宜的旅行节目。他们 能够来到马里亚纳对于我们来说是一 个千载难逢的好机会”，马里亚纳观 光局总经理Christopher A. Concepcion说 到，“不仅仅是因为他们很有创意地透 过台湾的视角来探索马里亚纳的美食， 而且这个节目还会向其他的旅游团展示 马里亚纳除了美食之外，能够提供的丰 富、便利的旅游设施”” 此次媒体探索之旅也被香港航空公司 赞助。

“SUPER TASTE” TO BRING MARIANAS $6.6M AD EXPOSURE Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – “Super Taste,” Taiwan’s most popular tourism and cuisine program is producing several episodes featuring The Marianas worth $6.6-million in ad exposure value.

The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) negotiated to have the show film three episodes in the Marianas on Feb. 2227, 2017. The 10-million viewers of the show on TVBS will be introduced to cuisine, accommodations, and visitor attractions on the islands of Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. “’Super Taste’ is the #1 television travel show enjoyed by all age audiences throughout Asia, Oceania, and North America, and the fact that we could bring them to The Marianas is an incredible opportunity,” said MVA Managing Director Christopher A. Concepcion. “Not only did their

creative team explore our best Marianas food from a Taiwanese perspective, but the show will also showcase the other tourist amenities The Marianas has to offer.”

The media FAM tour was also sponsored by Hong Kong Airlines.

The following eateries and cuisine were filmed: a community “uumw” (earth oven), Garapan Street Market, Boka Boka, Stars & Stripes dinner cruise, Paju Korean restaurant, JC Café, Green Field Lion House, Rota BBQ Restaurant, and Tokyo En, Locations visited included: Grandvrio Resort Saipan beach, Grotto, Mt. Tapochao, Kilili Beach historic tanks, Tinian Blowhole, House of Taga, Chulu Beach, As Nieves Latte Stone Quarry, Swimming Hole, and Song Song Lookout.

这些美食饭馆也被拍摄了下来：一 个社区的面包窑，加拉班街市，Boka Boka，星星&条纹游船晚餐，Paju韩国 餐馆，JC咖啡馆，绿场狮子屋，罗塔岛 烧烤餐厅，和Tokyo E。参观的地点包 括：塞班格兰维罗度假酒店、蓝洞、 塔帕丘山、吉利利海滩、天宁岛喷水 海岸、塔加屋、丘鲁海滩、As Nievis的 塔加采石场、天然游泳洞以及宋宋村 展望台。 拍摄期间，TVBS“食尚玩家” 剧组游览罗塔岛游泳洞。 The cast of TVBS’ “Super Taste” explore Rota Swimming Hole in February 2017 while filming in The Marianas.

2017年2月，拍摄“食尚达人”的TVBS的员 工在拍摄期间游玩军舰岛。 The cast and production crew of TVBS’ “Super Taste” explore Managaha in February 2017 while filming in The Marianas.

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余姥的星座语言 余姥夜观星象，预测本月你的运程。

白羊座 （3月21日— 4月19日）

Lady Yu consults the stars to find out what lies in store for you over the month ahead

金牛座 （4月20日— 5月20日）

双子座 （5月21日— 6月20日）

巨蟹座 （6月21日— 7月22日）

在接下来的几个月里，就是你们“ 闪耀”的时刻了，老板们会因为 你们的努力跟辛苦工作对你们赞 叹不已。如果你的工资涨了或是 有了其他的工作福利，可千万不 要吃惊噢！

代表权利跟魄力的火星将在这个月 进入你的星象，牛牛们一定要好好 利用这个机会强势起来。如果有事 项进行的缓慢不要心急，确保一切 都能有条不紊的发展。

在经过 了长时间的辛苦工作之 后，现在你终于有时间跟朋友们出 去一起玩耍了。一定要好好利用 这段时间来回顾一下，看看之前 在生活各个方面自己做过所有正 确的决定。

你有一颗努力工作的心但同时要记 得需要寻求生活中的平衡。旅行在 你接下来的时间中将会扮演着很重 要的角色，跟朋友们相约出去旅游 吧，去享受生活的乐趣。

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

GEMINI (MAY 21- JUNE 20)

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

The next few months will be your time to shine as you impress your bosses with hard work and effort.

Don’t be surprised if this leads to a salary increase or more work benefits.

狮子座 （7月23日— 8月22日）

Mars, the planet of power and assertiveness, is entering your sign this month. Take advantage of this and be aggressive. But don’t be alarmed if things are moving slowly; just make sure all your decisions are well-planned.

处女座 （8月23日— 9月22日）

After months of hard work, the stars have finally deigned you to have time to socialize and relax with friends. Take the opportunity to look back on the best decisions you’ve made in different aspects of your life.

天秤座 （9月23日— 10月22日）

You’re a hardworking soul but remember that you need balance too. Travel plays a big part for you these coming months. Go out of town with friends and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

天蝎座 （10月23日— 11月21日）

这段时间是狮子们展示 自己拥有优秀财务管理能力的时 候了。但是不要急于做出任何承 诺，可以尝试在事业上不断寻求新 的可能性。

你的耐心将会给你 的个人关系以及工作上面的人际关 系带来进展，这就意味着你的信誉 将会在你的朋友圈或者工作上内提 升到一个新的高度，若是在工作上 面有新的业务或者突破千万不要 感到惊讶。

记住不要急于做出重 大决定，会有更好的在前面等着大 家。静下来，好好想一下自己想 要的未来。

这段时间会有新的项 目跟新的机会，这对 天蝎们来说将会是一个很好的机会 来学习。正是因为如此，不要害怕 去尝试新的工作方式，这将对你的 未来有很大的帮助。

LEO (JULY 23- AUG 22)

VIRGO (AUG 23- SEPT 22)

LIBRA (SEPT 23- OCT 22)

SCORPIO (OCT 23- NOV 21)

The months ahead show great financial management for you, Leo. But don’t commit to anything yet and just explore the exciting possibilities in your growing career.

射手座 （11月22日— 12月21日）

Your patience will lead to growth in personal and work relationships. This means a new level of trust in your romantic partner or friends. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself in a new and exciting business partnership.

摩羯座 （12月22日— 1月19日）

Don’t rush in making big decisions, especially since an overflow of creative projects loom ahead. This is the time to reflect quietly and imagine how you want to shape your future.

水瓶座 （1月20日— 2月18日）

This is a time of learning and growth for you career-wise, as new projects will arise. Because of this, don’t be afraid to invest in something that will profit in the future.

双鱼座 （2月19日— 3月20日）

家庭跟人际关系会变成 重中之重，与自己的亲戚培养一下 感情，这可能会给你带来一个全新 的面貌，说不定在感情方面也会有 新的进展噢。

由于许多天体开始进 入摩羯座，魔蝎们可以开始考虑一 下自己梦寐以求的旅游地，不如去 海边度假？事业上面会逐渐的好起 来，所以不如去趟海边，不但可以 放松一下自我，同时还能提醒自 己：好事都会留给愿意等待的人。

你会涉及到很多与钱 有关的事务所以请确保你的合伙人 或者会计都能公开、透明。同时也 可以准备一套备用的财务计划，虽 然可能用不到，但是能够在你的经 济出现问题的情况下派上用场。

代表着创意跟艺术的 海王星开始靠近，充分利用你们的 想象力来进行创作吧，这可能会 给你开启新的大门或者对自己有 新的认知。

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21)

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 19)

AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 18)

PISCES (FEB 19- MAR 20)

Home and relationships will be big priorities for you. Nurture relationships with close relatives and give your home a new look.

Expect a positive turning point in your romantic relationship.

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LADY YU’S PREDICTIONS

夏季 2013

Since many celestial bodies are entering Pisces, give in to your wanderlust and take a seaside trip. Career advancement will be gradual this month so a beach trip will relax you and remind you that good things come to those who wait.

You will be involved in many money matters so be sure that your business partner or accountant is honest and transparent. Prepare a back-up financial plan as unexpected but manageable monetary hurdles may come your way.

Neptune, the planet of art and creativity, is heading to Pisces. Take advantage of your feelings of inspiration and create something fulfilling. This will lead to new doors and new self realizations.

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