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TRAVEL/HOLIDAY/VACATION/TOURISM

Word Forms

  • Travelling
  • Traveller
  • Vacationer
  • Vacationing
  • Holidaying
  • Tourism
  • Tourist

Directly related words and phrases

  • Host country: the country to which one is travelling. This phrase 'host country' is usually used in the context of a country hosting an event such as Olympics. 
  • Home country: the country to which one belongs

  • Book/Plan a trip/vacation/holiday

  • Places of interest
  • Sightseeing
  • Tourist destinations
    A popular tourist destination
  • Tourist attractions
  • Tourist traps: Places with many tourists

  • Hordes of tourist

  • Out of season
    Off season
  • Peak season

  • A memorable experience
  • Holiday of a lifetime
  • Once in a lifetime experience/opportunity

Other words and phrases that can be used when writing or speaking on this topic

  • Breathtaking/Mesmerising views
  • Scenic beauty
  • Stunning landscape
  • Picturesque place/town/city/location
  • Quaint little town

  • to go sightseeing

  • Accomodation
  • Hotels
  • Luxury resorts
  • Budget hotels
  • Guest house
  • Inn
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Youth hostels
  • Cheaper options

  • Check-in desk
  • Reception
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bell boy

  • Travel agent
  • Travel agency
  • Holiday brochure

  • Tariff
  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast included

  • Far-off destination
  • In the middle of nowhere
  • Weekend getaway
  • Short break
  • Quick break

  • Air travel
    Economy class
    Business class
    First class
  • Chartered flights
  • Private jets

  • Travel on foot/by train/by air/by car/by bus

  • Affordable
    Easy on the pocket
  • Expensive
    Costs a bomb
    Costs an arm and a leg

  • A busman's holiday: a holiday or form of recreation that involves doing the same thing that one does at work

  • A guided tour

  • Historical monuments
  • Museums
  • Forts

  • White sandy beaches

  • Ancient cathedrals and churches

  • Wildlife safari
  • Explore local flora and fauna
  • Zoo

  • Shopping
  • Local crafts/Local handicraft
  • Souvenirs

  • Traditions
  • Customs
  • Cultures

  • Arrival
  • Departure
  • Destination

  • Conform to a set schedule
  • Be spontaneous
  • Play it by the ear

  • Head for: Go in the direction of

  • Getting away from it all: Get a rest from one's daily routine (by travelling, going out with friends, etc.)
  • Go off the beaten track: Going somewhere or doing something that few people go to or do
Reasons for increasing popularity of travel and tourism
  • It is a lot easier to travel now
  • Different comfortable modes of travel available
  • Information is available easily mainly because of the internet. So, it's a piece of cake nowadays to plan vacations to any corner of the world.
  • If a person is willing to compromise a little on luxury, travelling can be relatively much more affordable than in the past. This is partly a result of the fact that more people are travelling now. For example, youth hostels have become more common now all around the world.

Positives of Travelling
  • Interesting way to learn about new cultures
  • Explore new places




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