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Holiday Vocabulary in English

Holiday is a duration of time away form work or daily requirements and intended for relaxing, or recreation. It is a day of rest or celebration, typically one on which people are not required to work. In many countries, they are often celebrated with festivities and rituals. Holiday vocabulary include both recreational facilities and transportation.

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The travel-related words below are the most important terms to know when talking about travel or taking vacations . Words are categorized into different sections depending on the type of travel. You'll find example sentences for each word to help provide context for learning, as well as a short quiz at the end to test your knowledge.

Air Travel Vocabulary and Sample Sentences

Airport : I went to the airport to catch a flight to San Francisco. Check in : Make sure to get to the airport two hours early to check in. Fly : I like to fly on the same airline to get mileage points. Land : The airplane will land in two hours. Landing : The landing took place during a storm. It was very scary! Plane : The plane is packed with 300 passengers. Take off : The airplane is scheduled to take off at 3:30 p.m.

Vacation Travel Vocabulary and Sample Sentences

Camp : Do you like to camp in the woods? Destination : What is your final destination? Excursion : I'd like to take an excursion to the wine country while we're in Tuscany. Go camping : Let's go to the beach and go camping next weekend. Go sightseeing : Did you go sightseeing while you were in France? Hostel : Staying in a youth hostel is a great way to save money on vacation. Hotel : I'll book a hotel for two nights. Journey : The journey will take four weeks and we'll visit four countries. Luggage : Can you carry the luggage upstairs? Motel : We stayed in a convenient motel on our way to Chicago. Package holiday : I prefer to buy package holidays , so I don't have to worry about anything. Passenger : The passenger felt ill during the voyage. Route : Our route will take us through Germany and on to Poland. Sightseeing : The sightseeing in this town is rather boring. Let's go shopping . Suitcase : Let me unpack my suitcase and then we can go swimming. Tour : Peter went on a tour of the vineyard. Tourism : Tourism is becoming an important industry in almost every country. Tourist : Every May, many tourists from around the world come to see the flower festival. Travel : Travel is one of his favorite free time activities. Travel agent : The travel agent found us a great deal. Trip : The trip to New York was lovely and interesting. Vacation : I'd love to take a nice long vacation on the beach.

Overland Travel Vocabulary and Sample Sentences

Bicycle : One of the best ways to see the countryside is to ride a bicycle. Bike : We rode a bike from shop to shop. Bus : You can catch a bus for Seattle at the bus station. Bus station : The bus station is three blocks from here. Car : You might want to rent a car when you go on vacation. Lane : Make sure to get into the left lane when you want to pass. Motorcycle : Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exciting, but it's also dangerous. Freeway : We'll have to take the freeway to Los Angeles. Highway : The highway between the two cities is quite lovely. Rail : Have you ever traveled by rail? Go by rail : Going by rail offers the opportunity to get up and walk around as you travel. Railway : The railway station is down this street. Road: There are three roads to Denver. Main road : Take the main road into town and turn left at 5th Street. Taxi : I got in a taxi and went to the train station. Traffic : There's a lot of traffic today on the road! Train : I like riding on trains. It's a very relaxing way to travel. Tube : You can take the tube in London. Underground : You can take the underground in many cities throughout Europe. Subway : You can take the subway in New York.

Sea / Ocean Travel Vocabulary and Sample Sentences

Boat: Have you ever piloted a boat? Cruise: We will stop at three destinations during our cruise through the Mediterranean. Cruise ship: It's the most elegant cruise ship in the world! Ferry: Ferries allow passengers to take their cars with them to their destination. Ocean: The Atlantic Ocean takes four days to cross. Port: There are all kinds of commercial ships in the port. Sailboat: The sailboat requires nothing but the wind. Sea: The sea is very calm today. Set sail: We set sail for the exotic island. Ship: Have you ever been a passenger on a ship? Voyage: The voyage to the Bahamas took three days.

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In Part 1 of our Essential English travel vocabulary blog, we talked about the exciting phase of planning your trip and the different activities you might want to do while on your holidays. We looked at lots of traveling vocabulary in English. 

Now, we will look at travel and tourism vocabulary that will help you talk about your preferences and feelings about the activities and things you’ve been doing. These phrases will allow you to share what you love (and don’t love) about your experiences on holiday. 

Ways to describe activities you enjoy

There have likely been many things you’ve done during the holidays that you’ve enjoyed and want to share with your friends and classmates when you return to school. 

• You might want to say that you dug deep into your own town where you live, and visited some parts of it that you’d never been to before. Maybe you were a tourist in your own town. You might have visited galleries, parks, museums or even streets you’ve never walked down before.

I dived deep into my own city and went for a walk in an area I’d never visited before. I was a tourist in my own town! 

• Maybe you’ve had a chance to relax and clear your mind . You may even have taken time to disconnect and stay off your phone or social media.

I felt it was time to disconnect and take some time for myself to clear my mind. 

• Did you spend a lot of time outdoors, connecting with nature? Perhaps you went for a long walk in the forest, hiked a mountain, or even took a slow walk through a beautiful park. 

I like to connect with nature by going on long walks in the countryside. 

• You might have traveled abroad and taken an all-inclusive holiday. This means all your food, drinks, and activities are included in the price. 

My favourite part of an all-inclusive holiday is having food available whenever you want it! 

• You might have gone camping, but taken a lot of things with you so that you could have the comforts of home. This means that things made you feel at home, even though you weren’t there. 

Though I love exploring new cities, I always choose accommodations where I can have the comforts of home.

Ways to describe experiences you don’t like or want 

Maybe you had some experiences that you didn’t like so much or didn’t want to do. It’s just as important to share the negatives as the positives!

• Maybe you had an experience that tugged at your heartstrings . This means that something made you feel strong emotions, especially sadness.

Seeing the news about that forest fire really tugged on my heartstrings – it was so sad. 

• Perhaps you wanted a change of scenery but didn’t have the chance to go anywhere to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. 

After months in the hustle and bustle of the city, I felt like I needed a change of scenery.

• Did you visit somewhere that was artificial and touristy ? These are places that don’t seem authentic or real and have lots and lots of visitors. 

The capital city felt too artificial and touristy for me.

• When you’re on holiday and you want to take your time doing something, you don’t want to be rushed. 

I’d like to take my time looking around the gallery – I don’t want to be rushed. 

Now, it’s time to share your experiences with your friends, family, and classmates using all this new English travel vocabulary! Whether you stayed at home, traveled abroad, or went exploring around your own country, it’s important to share your stories and highlights (or not-so-good moments)! 

Match the English travel vocabulary to their definitions. 

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1. don’t want to be rushed 2. all-inclusive holiday 3. tourist in your own town 4. clear your mind 5. connect with nature 6. hustle and bustle 7. touristy 8. artificial

A. When you spend time outdoors B. When a place is very busy and noisy C. When you explore the place where you live D. When you want to take your time doing something E. When a place has many visitors and is designed for those visitors to enjoy F. When something is fake or not real G. When food, drinks, and activities are included in the cost H. When you don’t think about anything, or worry or stress 

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Travel and holidays.

Level: Upper-intermediate (B2-C1)

Type of English: General English

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Publication date: 30/03/2012

In this lesson, students learn and practise vocabulary related to travel and holidays.

very useful especially at this time of the season. Also find this type of lesson can also be adapted to students of various levels depending on the kind of vocabulary that they are familiar with. Mariella EFL teacher, Malta

Variety of activities with lots of level of difficulties of words. Can adapt this worksheet to teach vocabs, short sentences then speaking with the last activities. Great resources. Nhung, ESL teacher, Vietnam

Very good lesson, it approaches lots of different vocabulary

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1. Travel Vocabulary

• Attraction – A place that entices visitors because it is interesting
• Backpacking – To travel, often to more than one destination, with your belongings in a backpack
• Camping – A holiday spent in a tent or camper van
• Cruise – A sea-based trip taking a pre-planned route that involves visiting several ports
• Excursion – A short trip usually taken whilst on holiday
• Flights – Journeys that are taken through the air on an aeroplane or helicopter
• Footfall – The number of people who enter an area/shop
• Frugal – To be economical and sparing with money
• Heritage – Objects and characteristics that are valued because of their cultural or historical significance
• Holiday/Vacation – An extended period of recreation/leisure spent away from home
• Homeland – The country you were born/brought up in
• Hostel – Similar to a hotel but cheaper and often caters for young people, travellers, and students rather than the typical tourist
• Hotel – An establishment that provides rooms and food to paying guests
• Itinerary – A detailed plan of a route or journey. It usually includes times, dates, prices etc…
• Luggage – The collective name for the suitcases/bags that you take on a trip
• Luxurious – Of high quality
• Safari – A type of holiday/trip to observe or hunt animals. Most common in Africa.
• Seasonal – Only occurring at certain times of the year
• Scenery – The natural features of a landscape
• Sightseeing – The act of visiting different attractions or sights
• Souvenir – Something you keep as a reminder of a place
• Storey/Floor – A part of a building with all the rooms are on one level
• Suitcase – A case with a handle used for carrying clothes or possessions on a trip
• To travel by… / OR – on a plane/bus/boat/train/bike/the metro – To move from one place to another in a car/taxi
• Traditional/Quaint – Old-fashioned and attractive
• Travel agent/agency – The person who helps reserve you a holiday/The place where you reserve the holiday
• Travel arrangements – The plans/preparations that go into making a trip/journey

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3. Travel Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, and Collocations

There are many collocations, idioms and phrasal verbs used to discuss travel and destinations. Using them correctly will make your answers sound completer and more natural. Here are some common words and phrases that you can use in the IELTS examination, followed by exercises for you to practice using the words in context.

• Affordable destinations – Places that are within a person’s financial means. Not expensive/luxury
• Affordable travel – Trips that are within a person’s financial means
• All-inclusive – A trip where all food, drink, and accommodation are provided
• Around the world – A large proportion of the world. Many destinations/continents.
• Bed and breakfast – A type of accommodation that provides a room and breakfast
• Breathtaking view – A view that is extremely beautiful or amazing
• Bucket list – The places you want to visit and things you want to do in your lifetime
• Get around – To move from place to place
• Get away – To go on holiday/vacation/ (n) The holiday/vacation itself
• Guided tour – Part of a trip where tourists are taken from place to place and given information by a guide
• Head for/towards – To go in a certain direction or the direction of a specific place
• Holiday destination – Place where people go on holiday/vacation
• Itchy feet/Wanderlust – The desire to travel
• Long haul/Short-haul destination – A destination far away from your home/ close to your home
• Long haul/Short-haul flight- A flight that takes 6 + hours / A flight that takes -3 hours
• Middle of nowhere – A place that is remote and far from civilisation
• Off the beaten track – Away from where the tourists normally go
• Out of season – The part of the year when it is not very busy
• Package holiday – A holiday where the flight and accommodation, and often food, are included
• Peak season – The busiest time of the year. For example, school holidays and Christmas
• Swarming with tourists – Lots of tourists in a particular place
• Tour guide – The person who leads guided tours to visit attractions and sights
• Tourist trap – A place that attracts and exploits tourists
• Travelling light – To go on a trip with little bags or luggage
• When in Rome (do as the Romans do) – When you go to a place you should follow the customs/rules of the local people

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Hello and welcome back to Practising English. And today I'm going to be talking about holidays. This is a follow up from podcast 23 , which also talks about holidays for B2 level English. But the first one, that's podcast 23, was comparing holidays and what this is doing is talking in depth about the different articles and verbs and adjectives etc, that we use when we are going on holiday . There's an audio script for you at podcast 85 on this particular podcast, and also I've done a hangman game (holidays)  on the vocabulary and expressions that you can play afterwards to practise and learn the vocabulary. So you'll find a link to that at the bottom of the audio script.

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It is nice to get away , isn't it? Now, to get away is that phrasal verb which means to go on holiday , or really go away somewhere to relax. It could be just for a weekend. We say things like it's nice to get away . Everybody needs to get away once in a while . We probably don't use it with a complement. So we don't say, for example, to get away to Paris . We will say to go on holiday to Paris, but it's used in some expressions.

To start off then, before you leave home for the airport, you'll need to pack your suitcase or pack your bags . We also say to do the packing . That is to put things into your bag or suitcase. You put articles in your bags that you'll take with you on holiday. You know, you'll take the usual stuff: the bathing costume or bikini , suntan lotion , or sun cream , sunglasses , light clothing for hot days. So light clothing means T-shirts and shorts and sandals . You might want to take your camera if you want some good holiday snaps and holiday snaps is another way of saying photographs. So you may want to take your camera for some holiday snaps of places when you go sightseeing . Sightseeing is seeing the monuments or places of interest at the place where you're going on holiday, or perhaps your mobile phone is suitable for the job of taking photographs. It's definitely better for taking selfies of course.

If you're going somewhere a bit more adventurous, you might prefer to take your backpack also called a rucksack . That's a bag that goes on your back with all your stuff in there. So in that case, you'll need to take along a sleeping bag for sleeping under the stars . Now doesn't that sound romantic? Something that you can't miss out on - sleeping under the stars. And what else would go in your rucksack? Well, you won't need a flashlight or torch - so that's the same thing - because you've got one on your mobile phone. You can even download a compass app if you get lost in the wilderness . You know, a compass is that device for finding north, east, south and west.

The same goes for a map and of course we don't need to buy guidebooks or trail maps anymore. The good old mobile phone has got it all! I think it's a shame really. Well, you will still need mosquito repellent and antiseptic cream , you know, for those insect bites , because your mobile phone won't help you with those!

So you're ready to leave at last. You get a taxi to the airport. Check in your luggage . Show your boarding pass and flight ticket , go through customs and security into the departure lounge . Then you board your flight and you're on your way . Your plane takes off and off you go . Your plane then lands at its destination and you have arrived. You go into the arrivals lounge or the arrivals hall and you can feel yourself relaxing already. You make your way to the accommodation and your accommodation isn't exactly a luxury hotel . It's a youth hostel . But what better way to meet young people and make new friends than at a youth hostel.

The youth hostel is just for backpackers , really. It offers full board - so that's breakfast lunch and dinner. Half board , and that's breakfast and dinner or bed and breakfast . And you've booked six nights at the youth hostel . You've booked or you've reserved six nights with bed and breakfast because you won't be lying around , chilling out and getting a tan by the swimming pool every day. Oh, no! You're going trekking in the mountains . You've rented a jeep or you've hired a jeep, which is the same thing. And tomorrow morning, you'll be up at dawn , we say, up at dawn. That is, when the sun comes up. So you'll be up very, very early.

And so there's no staying up all night for you in the discotheque. It's going to be an early night . Ah, but what a wonderful hiking or trekking holiday in the mountains to look forward to.

So, okay, that's all for now! You can find the audio script with all those wonderful words and expressions highlighted for you at podcast 85 on Practising English and remember, have a go at that hangman game on the vocabulary and expressions, which will help you learn and make it more fun too. You'll find a link to the hangman at the bottom of the audio script. Okay, bye for now. And as they say, happy holidays!

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Travel and exploration are integral parts of the human experience, offering opportunities for adventure, relaxation, and learning. If you're a language learner, understanding the travel vocabulary can enrich your travel experiences and communication. This guide aims to expand your vocabulary by introducing various trip-related terms, making your next adventure even more rewarding.

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Leisure trips are all about exploring and enjoying the world at your own pace. They offer a chance to escape from the daily grind and indulge in activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Whether you're seeking a tranquil beach holiday or an exciting city adventure, leisure trips cater to a wide range of interests and preferences.

• Vacation . A general term for a leisure trip away from home for relaxation and enjoyment.
• Staycation . Enjoying a vacation in your own city or home, exploring local attractions.
• Cruise . A journey by ship, visiting different places, often with entertainment on board.
• Safari . An adventurous trip to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, usually in Africa.
• Road Trip . A long-distance journey on the road, typically by car, exploring multiple destinations.
• Backpacking . Traveling with minimal luggage, often on a budget, and staying in hostels or camping.
• Pilgrimage . A religious journey to a sacred place or site of importance to a particular faith.
• Retreat . A trip focused on relaxation, wellness, or spiritual growth, often in a secluded place.
• Honeymoon . A romantic trip taken by newlyweds shortly after their wedding.
• City Break . A short vacation spent in a city, exploring its culture, history, and attractions.

Leisure trips are a fantastic way to recharge your batteries and create memorable experiences. They provide an opportunity to explore new cultures, indulge in your hobbies, or simply relax in a new environment. As a language learner, this vacation vocabulary can be a wonderful opportunity to practice language skills in real-world settings.

Types of Business Trips

Business trips are primarily focused on professional development and work-related tasks. However, they can also offer unique opportunities to explore new cities, cultures, and experiences. These trips are a great way to network, learn, and grow in your professional field while sometimes enjoying a bit of leisure.

• Conference . A formal gathering for discussion, typically involving experts in a particular field.
• Seminar . A meeting for training or sharing information on a specific topic or industry.
• Trade Show . An event where companies in a specific industry showcase and demonstrate their new products.
• Corporate Retreat . A getaway with colleagues or clients, often for team-building or strategic planning.
• Networking Event . An event focused on meeting and interacting with professionals in your field.
• Site Visit . A trip to inspect or review a location for business purposes, such as potential investments.
• Client Meeting . Traveling to meet with clients or potential clients, often to discuss business opportunities.
• Incentive Trip . A reward trip given to employees for achieving specific business goals.
• Research Trip . Traveling to gather information or data for a project, study, or business development.
• Lecture Tour . A series of lectures given by a speaker in different locations.

Business trips can be more than just meetings and conferences; they can be enriching experiences that broaden your professional and personal horizons. They offer the chance to develop new skills, meet diverse people, and understand different business cultures. For language learners, they provide a practical context to apply language skills in a professional environment.

Adventure and Special Interest Trips

Adventure and special interest trips are designed for those who seek more than just a getaway. These trips cater to specific passions or hobbies, offering unique and immersive experiences. Whether it’s diving into the deep sea, hiking through mountains, or exploring culinary delights, these trips promise excitement and personal growth.

• Eco-Tour . A trip focused on observing and appreciating natural environments, often involving conservation efforts.
• Ski Trip . A journey to a ski resort for skiing or snowboarding.
• Culinary Tour . A trip centered around experiencing and learning about local cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Volunteer Tourism . Traveling to offer your services for free, often for humanitarian, educational, or environmental causes.
• Scuba Diving Trip . A journey specifically to engage in scuba diving, often in exotic marine locations.
• Photography Tour . A trip focused on taking photographs, usually guided by a professional photographer.
• Wine Tasting Tour . A trip to visit vineyards and wineries, sampling different types of wines.
• Music Festival . Traveling to attend a music festival, often featuring various artists and genres.
• Historical Tour . A journey focusing on visiting historical sites and learning about the past.
• Wildlife Tour . A trip specifically to observe and learn about wildlife in their natural habitats.

Adventure and special interest trips provide enriching experiences that go beyond the ordinary. Understanding these traveling words, you amy delve deep into your interests, challenge yourself, and create unforgettable memories. For language learners, these trips are a way to connect with others who share your interests and to practice language skills in specialized contexts.

Educational Trips

Educational trips are journeys with the primary purpose of learning and gaining knowledge. They are an excellent way for you to immerse yourself in a new environment while acquiring new skills or information. These trips can range from school field trips to academic research expeditions.

• Field Trip . A short journey by students and teachers to explore and learn outside the classroom.
• Study Abroad . Traveling to another country to study at a foreign educational institution.
• Language Immersion . A trip focused on learning and practicing a foreign language in its native environment.
• Cultural Exchange . Traveling to experience and learn about a different culture, often living with a local family.
• Archaeological Expedition . A journey to excavate and study historical or prehistoric sites.
• Educational Cruise . A sea voyage that includes lectures and learning activities related to various subjects.
• Research Expedition . Traveling specifically for academic or scientific research purposes.
• Art Tour . A trip visiting museums, galleries, and art studios to study art and art history.
• Historical Reenactment . Participating in recreations of historical events or eras.
• Astronomy Camp . A trip focused on observing celestial objects and learning about astronomy.

Educational trips offer a unique blend of travel and learning experiences. They allow you to explore new places while expanding your knowledge and skills. These trips are not just about seeing new sights but also about deepening your understanding of the world.

Wellness and Health Trips

Wellness and health trips focus on improving your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. They are perfect for rejuvenating your body and mind, offering a break from the stresses of everyday life. These trips can range from spa retreats to fitness boot camps.

• Spa Retreat . A relaxing trip to a spa, focusing on health and beauty treatments.
• Yoga Retreat . A journey to practice yoga, often in a serene and natural setting.
• Medical Tourism . Traveling to another country for medical treatment or surgery.
• Detox Retreat . A trip focused on cleansing the body through special diets and therapies.
• Fitness Boot Camp . A rigorous exercise-focused trip, often with personal training and nutrition advice.
• Thermal Bath . A trip to hot springs or thermal baths for relaxation and health benefits.
• Meditation Retreat . A journey to practice meditation, often in a peaceful and secluded location.
• Holistic Healing . Traveling to receive alternative therapies for overall wellness.
• Adventure Therapy . Engaging in outdoor activities as a form of physical and mental therapy.
• Weight Loss Camp . A dedicated program focused on exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes for weight loss.

Wellness and health trips provide an opportunity to focus on your personal well-being. They offer a chance to step away from your daily routine and focus on health, relaxation, and self-care. These journeys are not just about travel; they're about transforming your life for the better.

In this guide, you’ve explored a wide range of traveling terms. From leisure vacations to business conferences, and adventure tours to culinary expeditions, each term opens a window to a new world of experiences. As a language learner, you now have a richer vocabulary to share your travel stories, plan your adventures, or navigate your business trips.

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Travel Vocabulary in English with Travel Stories

Apr 27, 2016 | Advanced Vocabulary

I know you love to travel as much as do. So today I want to share some of my favorite advanced travel vocabulary in English so you can tell your own travel stories more easily. 

I have 3 different travel stories for you today. In each, I’ve highlighted useful vocabulary and groups of words that often go together or collocations.

Here’s what I want you to do:

• Read the stories.
• Note the highlighted vocabulary and groups of words – can you identify the meaning from the context? (If you need help, you can use the definitions I’ve provided to help you.)
• Write your own travel story using some of the new vocabulary and expressions. You can write about a past travel experience, a business trip, a future vacation or any other travel opportunity. Then share your story in the comments.

The goal is for you to use the same keywords in your own sentences.

This is the best way for you to truly learn and remember new vocabulary. And this means the next time you talk or write about travel, you’ll have all these words available to you in your mind!

Advanced Travel Vocabulary in English with Real-Life Stories

Sharon’s travel story: a staycation on a tight budget.

When I was younger, I had a real  sense of adventure . I loved backpacking, camping in the woods, sleeping in tents and spending the evening next to the campfire. As a child, I remember trying to build a fire  from scratch  by rubbing two sticks together. I think my entire family laughed while I worked at it for an hour. Unfortunately, I never succeeded.

But I do have such good memories of camping and hiking with my family. Every summer my parents would  pack up  the kids and the dog into the car, pack all our  outdoor gear  on the roof of the car and fill coolers full of food.

My mom would pack all the usual stuff:  trail mix , fruit, marshmallows to  roast over the fire , stuff to make sandwiches, etc. We’d take a road trip to the mountains in Colorado, find our spot to  set up camp  and pitch our tents near the river. I loved listening to the sound of the river at night!

I haven’t camped for years! Neither David nor I can take that much time off of work. It makes me a little sad that Sophie, our daughter, won’t have those same memories.

But last year we did do something a little fun, a little different: we had a  staycation . The two of us could only get 4 days off of work and we were  on a tight budget . We hadn’t enjoyed everything the city has to offer for ages so we decided to just pretend to be on vacation here at home. We visited the museums, went to the theater, we even took a day trip to the coast a few hours away for a day of sun, sand, and surf.

We have some wonderful photos (and memories) of our picnic dinner watching the sunset on the beach.

sense of adventure

The desire to explore and to take advantage of adventurous opportunities.

outdoor gear

Generally used to describe items or equipment needed for outdoor recreation: tents, skis, bicycles, snowboards, etc.

set up camp

To prepare and position everything in a campsite.

from scratch

To make (or create) from the beginning with the basic ingredients.

A snack mix with a combination with dried fruit, grains, and/or nuts.

The combination of stay-at-home and vacation. A vacation where you stay at home and enjoy local sites.

pack up (the kids/the car)

To prepare one’s belongings; to gather one’s things together and prepare to depart. With “the kids” this refers to prepare the kids and their belongings for departure.

roast over the fire

To cook over the fire.

on a (tight) budget

To be on a budget means to not have a lot of extra money. A “tight” budget means very little extra money.

Lara’s Travel Story: Anything All-Inclusive

Ugh! I hate planning vacations. I mean, I do love traveling but I don’t want to think about it. All those little details – I  can’t be bothered !

I prefer those  all-inclusive  kinds of vacations for a  little R&R . You know, those places where  all you do is show up  and that’s it.

You have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Activities, the beach, the pools, dancing. Sure, they usually cost a little more but if I don’t have to plan everything then it’s worth it. The only thing is you have to be careful of those  hidden extras ! I’ve definitely been surprised by the final bill a few times.

My fiancé and I are talking about an all-inclusive cruise for our honeymoon. It sounds amazing but I’ve never been on a ship for that long.

can't be bothered

Don’t want to waste time doing something.

all you do is show up

Show up = to arrive for an appointment or gathering. “All you have to do is …” means that there is nothing else expected of you.

An exaggerated way to say, “a lot of.”

all-inclusive

(Almost) all activities and food are included in the total cost.

hidden extras

Expenses that are not included (or unexpected) in the final cost.

The services or perks that a hotel provides with the reserved room.

a little R&R

A little r est and r elaxation.

island-hopping

To visit one island after another.

To pack too much.

Jean-Luc’s Travel Story: Exotic Adventure

I’m always dreaming of my next  far-off, exotic destination . I’ll go anywhere as long as it’s adventurous.

Last year I  chartered a boat  with a friend to sail around the Greek Islands. In the afternoons, we’d  pull into ports , dive into the water, enjoy dinner on the beach and then  head back  to the boat for the night. On really warm nights we actually sleep right on the deck  under the stars .

What’s next? I don’t know. Maybe Colombia, Peru, or Chile? I’ve never been to South America and I love the idea of spending time in the Andes Mountains. Hiking in the  middle of nowhere , you know what I mean?

Those kinds of places give you such a better  perspective on life . It’s easy to forget we’re all just a tiny piece of this earth.

Or maybe Thailand? That’s another of my  bucket list  destinations.

far-off destination

A destination remote (in time or space).

To return to a place.

perspective on life

A particular attitude toward or belief about something; a point of view.

charter a boat

The reservation of a plane, boat, or bus for private use.

under the stars

To be outside with no covering.

bucket list

The achievements or experiences a person hopes to have or accomplish in their life.

pull into port

The place where a vehicle or driver stops into. In this case, a boat stops in a port.

middle of nowhere

A remote place far from any city, town, or village.

Now I’d love to hear your travel story!

Practice and build your vocabulary by sharing your own travel story in the comments below!

Using the vocabulary from the stories above, describe your favorite travel experience or tell me about a trip you’d like to take in the future.

Don’t forget to read and comment on stories from other Confident English readers. You might learn something new or have an interesting question to ask.

Happy travels!

~ Annemarie

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Thank you for this lesson ,Annemarie ,

Very useful to me and as complete as possible

There is a typo. The last line should be a bucket list for not of.

Good eyes, Harsha, and thank you. We’ve corrected the sentence.

Dear Annemarie, Am new to this site and blog .AM very thank ful to you for sharing all these good phrases and vocabularies which helped a lot . looking forward for great lessons .Your videos are so good which helped me alot to get the correct pronunciation and also i have seen you are reading all the comments and giving a positive feedback which is so appreciated am looking forward for your comment. I have read and seen lot of english leaning sites but they usually wont reply to the comments . thanks Neetha

I’m very happy to hear you’re enjoying the Speak Confident English website and the lessons we have here. We definitely work hard to create lessons that will truly help you advance your English skills. And yes, my team and I definitely read all the comments and respond. 🙂

Hi Annamarie,

Thanks so much for this lesson. I have an advanced student and new vocabulary is always helpful.

I live in Chile, so if you need any tips or recommendations, plesase let me know, I would be happy to help you out if you are still planning to visit South America,

Awesome! I’m so glad this lesson was helpful to use with your student. And I’d LOVE to visit Chile one day. I’ll definitely ask you for recommendations if I get the opportunity. 🙂

Wow, Your have shared here such an amazing and best post which is useful for all of us. I like it and wanna say that your travel story is really fantastic and know I want to bookbus for visiting NY after reading your post.

Hi Ammy, thanks so much. I’m glad to know enjoyed and felt inspired by the lesson.

Dear Annemarie I’ve been to Iceland two years ago and I had a wonderful vacation! As Sharon, I had a real sense of adventure so I convinced my best friend to come with me, we packed up our backpacks and then we departed. We chartered a car and we traveled all over the country for 11 days. We saw amazing landscapes, waterfalls, geyser, volcanos, glaciers, and we did whale watching. We had nothing but our backpack, our tent and a burning desire to explore. Iceland is a great place. I look forward to come back there and have one more …  Read more »

Sounds like an amazing opportunity and adventure, Davide! Thanks for sharing. I’ve always wanted to visit Iceland. I really liked your use of “a burning desire to explore.” What a great expression!

Hi Annamarie, my last trip was in the city of Madrid. A wonderful city. At the time I was always without money because of I was unemployed but in the same time I craved traveling. So my sense of adventure took me to packed up my stuff buying an airline one-way ticket for Madrid. After few days in Madrid I found a job just in the week ends. I didn’t waste my time because there’s no time like present and every day I walked through the parks , visited museums and, I always looked around the city, the square, I …  Read more »

Hello Annemarie I’m from Thailand. I just learned your lesson. It was very useful. I have to say that I really like your blog, especially this topic because I love traveling. So today I have my travel story to share with you. Last month, I went to Phuket, which is an island in Thailand. I’ve already been there two or three times actually but I couldn’t get enough of it. Somebody even calls me an “island queen” and yes I truly am. I got a chance to do some diving and island hopping with one-meter-high waves. And of course, I …  Read more »

Dear Annemarie , I love these adventaures and I love going and having a trips with my friends and my family,Ande mountains I love pack packing that is my adore and I did it before with my family in sinai we climbed the mountains of sinia I loved it because the sunset seen was wonderful and we took exactly 6 hours with the tour guide and we had a rest so I wish to make a trip like me in sinia with your family or you friends Egypt is wondeful Thank you

Dear Annemarie , I really enjoyed reading Sharon’s Travel Story” A Staycation on a Tight Budget ” , it has little details which helped me in imagining the story , I felt every line in the story and how enjoyable was the trip . In addition I’ve learned many expressions like : – sense of adventure – outdoor gear – set up camp – from scratch – trail mix – stay cation – pack up – roast over the fire – on a tight budget Waiting for more ….. 🙂

Hello Rana,

Thank you for your comments. I’m so glad to know that you enjoyed this lesson and found some useful vocabulary. I hope you have the opportunity to use that vocabulary soon.

Hi Ms Annemarie! I loved this story about travel it have lots of adventures, i also loved your interesting language, and i`ve learned more vocabulary from you. I wish you more success on your project.

Hello Renad,

Thank you. I’m happy you enjoyed this lesson and I hope you’ll have the opportunity to use the vocabulary you learned. Learning + immediately practicing is the best way to improve your vocabulary knowledge.

Dear Annemarie thanks for this beautiful stories , it’s very useful and i have loved them so much. the most beautiful one is the “Jean-Luc’s Travel Story: Exotic Adventure” it’s really simple , understandable, meaningful and exciting . the most expression i had loved it in this story is “under the stars”. i hope you can do more than this , by the way you can make this stories like in an audio track or on a cd , it will be more helpful and skillful to the students who are get bored from reading stories. great job hope to …  Read more »

Hello Arwa,

Thank you for your comments and suggestions. I’m glad you enjoyed the lesson and learned some useful vocabulary.

Hi Annemarie , I really enjoyed getting to read your story about jean ,also i liked your language so much it was so helpful , although i love reading adventurous stories. I wish you every success on your projects, I will continue following and sharing them on social networks. yours, ahmed

Thank you for the kind comments, Ahmed. I’m glad you enjoyed the lesson.

Dear Ms Annemarie, I’ve read your story “Lara’s Travel Story: Anything All-Inclusive”. And I learned so much new vocabulary expressions such as; – can’t be bothered -all you do is show up -a ton of -all-inclusive -hidden extras -amenities -a little R&R -island-hopping -over pack I liked the idea of it, it is creative and simple. And I’m waiting for another one, and looking forward to reading your next stories. Every good story you get here in this website and upload it gives you a push froward to reach your goal, so I advice you to complete uploading stories alike …  Read more »

Thank for sharing your thoughts, Bishoy. I appreciate them and I’m glad you learned so much useful vocabulary.

Dear Annemarie My name is Abdullah, i am a student in the 8th grade. I am from Egypt. It’s the first time to read stories with this exciting an I would be so glade to read more for your stories. At first, my teacher in the school told us to read it as a homework and Summarizes, but now I would to read more from you. best wishes , abdullah

Hello Abdullah,

Wonderful. I’m glad this lesson was interesting for you and I hope you’ll continue to find useful lessons on this website.

Hi , I like this type of stories , I’ve learned new vocabulary and new phrases . This type of stories make me excited to continue reading and choosing another one.

Hello Ahmed,

I’m so glad you enjoyed this lesson and that it makes you want to continue reading. Thank you.

I’m really very thankful to you because travel stories helped me so much in teaching my students new vocabulary about journeys . Hope to find more and more in future lessons

Hello Antar,

Thank you for the comment. I’m very happy to know this has been helpful to you in your classroom and with your students.

Hi Annemarie , Thanks a lot for sharing this post on travel stories. Actually my English not well but I can understand at all, I really like that it help me improve my English as well. Thanks again 🙂

Thanks for your comment, Sakuta. I’m happy that you enjoyed this lesson and have learned some new vocabulary!

Hi Annemarie, First of all, thank you very much for sharing this post on travel stories. I have been following your weekly posts since a couple of weeks, I like this post a lot, it is always exciting listening and talking of travel stories. Sharon’s staycation story resonates well with me as I like going out with family even if it is not such a significant or a popular place to go visit. The feel of going out together and experience the joy of spending time with family outside is worth experiencing and treasure the memories. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go …  Read more »

Hello Hari,

Thank you so much for your comments. I’m thrilled to have you following my Confident English lessons.

Very impressive vocabulary with your sentence, “Sharon’s staycation story resonates well with me…” Nicely said.

This was very well written and you did a great job using vocabulary from the lesson.

Hey AnneMarie to be honest the traveling now is the most important thing in my life, I sounds good when i travel abroad and discouvir a new places, traditions, cultures, countries. I love that !! when I’m thinking of my next trip I be happy for searching for a cheap fly and think in all little details (hotels, food , bus from airoprot to the city centre then to hotel, mesuems, things to do in that city) so for the me the word of cant be bothered doesnt exist in this kind of things. and i dont like all inclusive …  Read more »

Hello Alami,

Thank you for sharing about your travel preferences. Your love of travel is like many of us here. 🙂 As you described, I think planning a vacation can be fun, almost as fun as the vacation.

Do you have a favorite country or place that you like to visit? Best, Annemarie

Mahmoud on May 06.05.2016 Hi Annmarie As this is my first challenge I hope that you like it and that it’s good. On Last May and during a party I won a two hotel full board nights pouch for two in Aqaba_Jordan. Me and my wife were very existed and started to plan for when,how and what kind of activities we can do in Aqaba while staying there, off course budget wise it was affordable due to the pouch, First of all we picked the right weekend to do so, and then I rented a car. Meanwhile, using the net …  Read more »

Hello Mahmoud,

Welcome and thank you for sharing your story!

How wonderful to win an all-inclusive two-day trip to Aqaba! It sounds wonderful. And Petra! I have always wanted to visit Petra! And was this the first time you or your wife scuba dived? How was it?

A few small corrections: “… I won a [full-board two-night hotel stay …]” “My wife and [I] were very [excited] …”

It sounds like the perfect two-day quick trip to get away! Thanks again for sharing. ~ annemarie

Hello Annemarie! Fortunately, I have some free time to accomplish the task and to tell about my vacations. A new trip always means that I will open something new. I always have a sense of adventure when taking some journey, so I always look forward to my holidays and therefore to travelling. It doesn’t matter what kind of holidays I’m going to take, the main thing is what emotions I will have. It may be a camping where I can spend wonderful time roasting meat over the fire, singing campfire songs, eating some trail mix and chatting with my friends …  Read more »

Hello Alexandra – I loved this! You used so many of the key words and expressions! Fantastic work. And I really like the expression: “… if I’m squeezed like a lemon …” I assume that means to feel really stressed, is that correct? What a perfect description for feeling stressed and needing a break! One question, when you say “the main thing is what emotions I will have” do you mean emotions or experiences? When I see emotions, I think of happy, sad, angry, frustrated, joyful, etc. If that is what you mean, that is okay but I wanted to …  Read more »

Thanks a lot for your comments, Annemarie! I appreciate them greatly!!! Frankly speaking I’ve thought that the expression “to be squeezed like a lemon” (that really means “to be very tired and stressed” as you have said) really exists in English, because I leart it at university, but now I doubt… Do native speakers use it in their speech? As for the phrase “the main thing is what emotions I will have”, I’ve meant here that I always get some positive emotions after having travelled, because travelling enriches me, gives the opportunity to meet new people, to get to know …  Read more »

Hello Alexandra,

You are so welcome.

As for “to be squeezed like a lemon” it is possible that it is an idiomatic expression. Idioms can be regional, so it is possible that it is used in another country or a specific region. For me it was new, but I understood what you meant. It was easy to understand from the context. I’ll have to do some research to see if I can find where they use it. 🙂

Best, Annemarie

Thank you, Annemarie!

Hello Annemarie! I miss our challenge and such short stories :)) I will tell you about my nearest travel just in a few days – from Saint-Petersburg to Helsinki by bus. If my budget not so tight, I would prefer the train because it is faster and more comfortable, but I am going to spend two nights in a bus… awesome! It is a business trip just for one day and I will have a lot of free time in the city. So, I hope weather will be well and I have pleasure of the walking and sitting near the …  Read more »

Hello Yulia, I miss our daily challenges too!! It makes me excited for the June challenge. And how fun to go to Helsinki for work! It sounds like you have some good plans for your free time there – the idea of coffee and a sandwich by the sea sounds perfect. A few things: “If my budget [wasn’t] so tight …” — we need to have a verb. ” …spend two nights [on] a bus.” Prepositions are so tricky. We can say “in a car” or “in a truck” but for larger vehicles we say “on a bus,” “on a …  Read more »

Hello Annemarie! I missed your reply on my travel story. Thank you very much for your comments and correction of my text. As you already know, my trip was success and also I had extra practice in English. And weather was really amazing! The local people jocked that we have a chance to get very unusual gift from Helsinki – a sunburn!

A sunburn in Helsinki! That is the first time I’ve ever heard about that! 🙂

I’m so glad it was a successful trip, Yulia. It really made me happy to hear about your experience! ~ annemarie

Everybody loves traveling and I’m not an exception! There is no point in choosing the best way of traveling, all of them are good to get new impressions, to relax and to reload your mind. As a rule it’s me who arranges family vacation from scratch. The choice of vacation depends on a budjet, on a season and its length. Especially I love short holidays for 3-4 days because they are so dynamic, full of events; it’s really a great short break in a busy life. We usually stay at small private hotels without many amenities but with picturesque views …  Read more »

This sounds like the perfect long weekend, Olga! Especially now that spring is starting, I’m dreaming of an easy 3-4 day trip on the countryside. Do you enjoy the planning for vacations or is it stressful for you?

Perfect use of: from scratch, without many amenities, not any hidden extras.

A few changes for articles: “…it’s me who arranges [the] family vacation” “…on [the] season and its length.” “… [a] friendly atmosphere.”

I hope you get to go on a vacation like this soon! 🙂 ~ Annemarie

Hello, I am Rafif Last summer I travelled to Turkey with my family ; my husband and my four daughters, my father and mother, my sisters and brother and their own families . We were 21 persons which means different ages, different needs and expectations about vactions, and I can’t be bothered by all those details. For that I have chosen All_inclusive kind of vactions. Our choice settled on Kartepe (green park ) for a littlr R&R. They also offer breakfast, dinner and afternoon snack time and a lot of amenities like Turkish bath, ( sauna and Jacuzzi), paint ball …  Read more »

Hello Rafif – great travel story! And wow, 21 people! I can imagine that packing was a problem and I love that you watched a Mr. Bean video to help. Great use of: I [couldn’t] be bothered, I [chose an] all-inclusive kind of vacation, all we [had to do was] show up, hidden extras and several more. Two corrections: There were 21 of us (instead of We were 21 persons). The final bill was acceptable [,it wasn’t that much] or [, it wasn’t that big.] I really enjoyed this and you did a great job using some of the more …  Read more »

Thank you Anne marie for your comment and the correction

I love traveling, I do believe that traveling gives you a better perspective on life, it changes you. When you come back home you are a bit different! You have tons of new ideas, stories to tell! I think it is a good way to reboot all your system and we all need a little R and R after all! I remember when a child we would go to the seaside like every year. Our parents would pack up a car and all our belongings and our trip would begin. You know Ukraine is the biggest country in Europe, so …  Read more »

Excellent!!!! You described your memories in that way I felt I was there!!! It’s wonderful that you love traveling and can go anywhere easily without a doubt! I think you are really interesting person to have among friends!

Thank you so much! You are adorable!:) It is always fun to travel with a great company!:)

What wonderful details, Maria! I can imagine getting up early and into the car to start a 10-hour road trip! And I love your 3 must-haves (don’t forget the ‘s’ on ‘haves’ since it’s 3). Like you, I love the idea of the seaside, the sunset, and grilling over the fire! Great use of: sense of adventure, perspective on life, a little R&R, tons of, on a tight budget and several more! A couple things: I remember when [I was] a child or I remember [as] a child, stroll [on] the beach Thanks so much for sharing this! I enjoyed …  Read more »

Thank you! I do have a quick question (this is your phrase, I know:)): stroll on – is it always with “on”? Or it depends? Could you help me with this one, please? I like this word and want to use it correctly! Thank you!

Great question. Actually, it isn’t the verb (stroll) that is important. It is the noun that follows: on the beach. We can use any verb with this: jog on the beach, run on the beach, stroll on the beach, etc. Other examples: along the river, around the city. So you could say: stroll along the river, stroll around the city.

Frankly speaking, I love travelling a lot. I love spending my free time or vacation with my family and my friends! By the way, I can have a great vacation even if I’m on a tight budget. The alternative variant is to have a staycation. My city is so amazing and beautiful! There are a lot of places of interest here. I also like to go out of the city, to go to the country, for example. Love that feeling when you pack up the kids, friends, dogs into the car, pack all outdoor gear. And It goes without saying …  Read more »

And here we go – well marinated meat is a must-have thing!;)

We have something in common- we both love shashlik))

Tatyana, you’ve done such a great job creating your own story and sharing your memories! Great use of: on a tight budget, staycation, pack up the kids, outdoor gear, all-inclusive. I was quite impressed with your use of prepositions and articles. There are just a couple missing: [the] outdoor gear, [an] all-inclusive. Really impressive! And I agree with you completely, with some inspiration and desire, any vacation can be magical! Thank you so much for sharing your story! ~ Annemarie

Dear Rachel, I am Tanja Kuzmanoska from Macedonia. I follow your posts and videos, but I resonate with this post the most, it came just in time. I love traveling, I have traveled places and been on interesting vacations. Recently I started a blog on traveling , the first post I wrote was in Macedonian, but few days ago I translated it in English. It is written in a different style, rather a blend of travel guide and prosaic, emotional text. I would love if you read it and give me a feedback. I send you the link below. Thank …  Read more »

Thank you for your comment. How exciting that you have started a blog on traveling! I’d be happy to read it.

I do have a quick question – I wasn’t sure who Rachel was?

Thanks again for the comment. I’ll be sure to email you with any feedback on your English travel story! ~ Annemarie

Hi again Annemarie, I am so sorry I have mistaken your name for Rachel, I hope you will forgive me! Regards, Tanja

🙂 Hi Tanja, No problem. It happens. I just wasn’t sure who you meant. I’ll look forward to reading your blog later today! ~ Annemarie

Dear Tanja,

I really enjoyed getting to read your story about your hometown or where your ancestors are from. You have a gift with words. I could really get a feeling for the area. How interesting that there are only two families there now!!

Thank you for sharing your site. I hope you will continue to write! ~ Annemarie

Dear Annemarie

Thank you so much for your time to read my story, your comments mean a lot to me. I am happy that you enjoyed reading it, and I appreciate your support very much. I will certainly continue to share my stories in words and photos and you are welcome to visit my site 🙂

I wish you every success on your projects, I will continue following and sharing them on social networks!

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IELTS Speaking Vocabulary. Travel & Holidays

Before starting to practice answering various IELTS Speaking topics you should learn some topic vocabulary to know how to structure your answer.

On this page you can find useful IELTS speaking vocabulary with sentence examples for Travel & Holidays topic. This vocabulary is very useful to answer questions about travel and holidays and achieve a high score on IELTS Speaking test.

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• accommodation: a room or building in which you stay during holidays or live. While I'm travelling, my favourite types of accommodation are hotels.
• all holiday : a time after you lost your job. He lost his job yesterday. Now it’s all holiday for him.
• all-inclusive : a hotel deal where the price includes accommodation, meals and drinks at any time. I've never thought that hotels with all-incusive service are so comfortable! You can grab a piece of cake at 6 a.m. or get a cocktail at midnight.
• half-board : if you request 'half-board' at a hotel, breakfast and dinner would be included in the hotel price (as part of the package). John and Lily liked their tour with half-board service. They spent breakfasts and dinners in the hotel and bought lunches in the nearby cafes.
• full-board : if you request 'full-board' at a hotel, that would include all three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the price of your accommodation.
• self-catering : a holiday deal where meals are not provided. Mary thinks that self-catering is neither pleasant nor efficient.
• to book (something) : to arrange and confirm a place on a flight, a room in a hotel or a ticket for an event in the future. If you book your plane tickets in advance, they will be much cheaper.
• breathtaking view : an amazing view. I’ve seen many breathtaking views during my journey to Paris.
• busman's holiday : when you spend your free time similarly to the time when you work. This expression comes from the idea that a bus driver would spend his holiday traveling somewhere on a bus. Unfortunately, many people spend a busman’s holiday nowadays.
• charter flight : a cheap regular flight. Due to our modest budget, we had to take a charter-flight.
• check-in desk : the place at the airport where you register for your flight and deposit your luggage.
• far-off destination : a distant place. Australia is a far-off destination, nonetheless I want to visit it.
• getting away from it all : escaping in order to rest from a daily routine. After I passed my exams, I wanted to get away from it all for at least a couple of days.
• go off the beaten track : to visit an uncommon place. Unlike my brother, I prefer to go off the beaten track.
• guided tour : a tour in which a group of people is guided by an expert. Guided tours are a great way to learn about different places of interest.
• head for : go in a direction for. I’m heading for France for my next holidays.
• holiday brochure : a publication with details of holiday. Our guide gave us a great brochure about our hotel.
• holiday destination : where you go for a holiday. We chose New York as our holiday destination for the next summer.
• holiday of a lifetime : a very special holiday, once in a lifetime. Last year me and my family had a holiday of a lifetime in Italy.
• holiday resort (tourist resort) : a place where lots of people go for a holiday. Last year my family went on a journey to London. We lived in a great tourist resort.
• hordes of tourists : crowds of tourists. Hordes of tourist can be seen during summer near the city park.
• in the middle of nowhere : in a place that is far away from where most people live. My grand-mother lives in the middle of nowhere, but she loves her old little village.
• local crafts : thighs made in the region. My sister bought some amazing local crafts on her trip to India.
• out of season : not within the main holiday period. I decided to go on a journey with my friends out of season.
• passport control : a place where you get your passport checked. I spent a few hours waiting in line on a passport control.
• package tour : a holiday at a fixed price in which the travel company arranges your travel, hotels, and sometimes meals for you: We bought a cheap package tour to Italy and stayed in a big hotel by the sea.
• picturesque village : a nice, beautiful village. My grandparents live in a picturesque village.
• places of interest : memorable and honorable places. My native city has a variety of places of interest.
• short break : a little holiday. My father had a short break this year, I hope he’ll be able to relax some more.
• stunning landscape : a beautiful countryside. Stunning landscapes are only one of many reasons why I want to visit Africa.
• to go sightseeing : to go visiting sights of interest. Today we went sightseeing with my friends.
• to travel on foot / horse When I'm in a small town I prefer to travel on foot.
• to travel by bus / plane / car / bicycle / motorcycle Although I usually travel by car, when I decided to visit Paris I had to travel by plane.
• tourist attractions : places which tourists tend to visit. Despite not being a tourist attraction, new fountain is very popular among the locals.
• tourist trap : place with many tourists. We've visited many tourists traps lately.
• travel agency : a shop that specializes in booking holidays. I've bought tickets for my trip through a travel agency.
• wildlife safari : an observational holiday, mainly in Africa. I’d love to go on a wildlife safari sometime.
• youth hostel : a cheap hotel. During our trip we stayed in a hostel, because we didn’t have enough money for a hotel.

Topic: Travel

Travel is an extremely popular topic in the B2 First (FCE) exam. Candidate should expect to read, listen and be asked travel related questions, so knowing a wide range of vocabulary related to travelling and holidays will be very beneficial on the exam day.

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Holiday activities; Phrasal verbs: travel – B2 English Vocabulary Test

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1   Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box.

1   I think we should …… sign up …… for this city tour tomorrow afternoon.

2   I wish the weather would ………………. a bit, it is too hot at the moment.

3   Did they really ………………. all night last night?

4   I know, let’s ………………. the main square and see what souvenirs we find.

5   We don’t need to ………………. a selfie, we can ask the guide to take our photo.

6   You don’t have to ………………. everything you see – look at some things without the camera!

7   Why don’t we ………………. and relax by the beach at the hotel tomorrow?

2    cool down

3    stay up

4    wander around

6    photograph

7    chill out

2   Match the verbs to the definitions.

1   to turn brown from the sun …… get a tan ……

2   to spend time with other people ………………….

3   to relax ………………….

4   to pay money to use something ………………….

5   to join a tour / club / activity ………………….

6   to travel on a boat to a series of places ………………….

7   to go on a long walk in the countryside ………………….

2 socialise   3 chill out   4 hire

5 sign up   6 cruise   7 go trekking

3   Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.

1   How are you going to get around / away / over in the city?

2   We’re going to see off / get around / look around the national museum this afternoon.

3   I don’t think we’ll be able to get out / away / around this summer, the office is too busy.

4   We’ll stay over / check in / stop over to the hotel first, then go and get some dinner.

5   Let’s find a guide to take us around / over / out town and tell us about its history.

6   Will you come and check me in / sign me up / see me off from the airport tomorrow?

7   It isn’t a direct flight, we stop over / look around / wander around in Madrid on the way.

8   We’re seeing off / getting away / checking out of the hotel now, but we’ll come back for our luggage.

9   We checked in / got around / stayed over at Joe’s house after the concert last night.

2    look around

4    check in

5    around

6    see me off

7    stop over

8    checking out

9    stayed over

4  Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the correct form of phrasal verbs from Exercise 3.

1   We don’t have much time to see the city.

      We don’t have much time to …… look around …… the city.

2   Is it OK if I sleep at Sarah’s house tonight?

      Is it OK if I …………………. at Sarah’s house tonight?

3   I really want to go on holiday somewhere warm this winter.

      I really want to …………………. somewhere warm this winter.

4   You usually have to leave the hotel room at 12.

      You usually have to …………………. at 12.

5   It’s better if you have a guide to show you the city.

      It’s better if you have a guide to …………………. the city.

2 stay over   3 get away   4 check out

5 take you around

5  Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the words in the box. There are three extra words.

A:   Where are you going on holiday?

B:   Mexico. I really want to 1 …… get away …… this summer and do something different. So, I’m going to 2 ………………… for a working holiday with an environmental organisation.

A:   That sounds great. What are you going to do?

B:   Well, in Nayarit there’s a conservation programme to protect the turtles. 3 …………………, they help protect the nests which means sometimes we’ll have to 4 ………………… all night guarding the eggs. There will be fun activities at the weekends which we can 5 …………………, like going trekking or 6 ………………… kayaks.

A:   It sounds cool!

B:   Yes! I’m going to go for a month. I might 7 ………………… in Mexico City for a few days on the way back, too. I’m just filling in the 8 ………………… form now.

2 sign up   3 Basically   4 stay up

5 join in   6 hiring   7 stop over

8 registration

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