Travel & Holidays

20 words

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   apply for a visacollocation/əˈplaɪ fɔːr ə ˈviːzə/

   to submit an application to get permission (a visa) to enter a country

   “You should apply for a visa well before your trip if required.”

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   tourist attractioncollocation/ˈtʊərɪst əˈtrækʃən/

   a place that people visit because it is interesting or famous

   “The museum is the main tourist attraction in the town.”

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   lost luggagecollocation/lɒst ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

   baggage that has been misplaced or has not arrived with you

   “We waited at the desk to report our lost luggage.”

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   stay at a hotelverb phrase/steɪ æt ə həʊˈtɛl/

   to spend time staying in a hotel while travelling

   “We usually stay at a hotel near the train station when we travel.”

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   check in atcollocation/tʃek ɪn æt/

   to register your arrival at a hotel or at the airport before a flight

   “We need to check in at the hotel before 10 pm.”

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   go sightseeingverb phrase/ɡəʊ ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/

   to visit interesting or famous places while travelling

   “We spent the afternoon going sightseeing around the old town.”

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   check out ofcollocation/tʃek aʊt ɒv/

   to complete the official process of leaving a hotel

   “We need to check out of the hotel by noon.”

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   stay overnightcollocation/steɪ ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/

   to remain somewhere for the night

   “We decided to stay overnight in the town to avoid a late drive.”

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   book a flightcollocation/bʊk ə ˈflaɪt/

   to buy a plane ticket for a specific journey

   “I need to book a flight to Hanoi next month.”

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    travel insurancecollocation/ˈtrævəl ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

    an insurance policy that covers problems during a trip, like medical costs or lost luggage

    “Before my trip I always buy travel insurance in case of emergencies.”

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    travel abroadcollocation/ˈtrævəl əˈbrɔːd/

    to go to another country for tourism, work, or study

    “Many students hope to travel abroad for their studies.”

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    travel documentscollocation/ˈtrævəl ˈdɒkjʊmənts/

    papers needed for travel, such as passport, visas, and boarding passes

    “Make sure you keep all important travel documents in a safe place.”

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    go on holidaycollocation/ɡəʊ ɒn ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

    to spend time away from home for rest or recreation

    “We're planning to go on holiday in August.”

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    public transportcollocation/ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt/

    transportation available for the general public, such as buses, trains, and subways

    “Using public transport in big cities is often cheaper than taxis.”

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    book a hotelcollocation/bʊk ə həʊˈtel/

    to reserve a room at a hotel for a future date

    “We need to book a hotel for our weekend trip before prices go up.”

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    currency exchangecollocation/ˈkʌrənsi ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

    the process or place where one currency is exchanged for another

    “I went to a currency exchange at the airport to get local cash.”

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    take a tripcollocation/teɪk ə ˈtrɪp/

    to go on a short journey somewhere

    “Let's take a trip to the coast this weekend.”

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    pack your bagscollocation/pæk jɔː ˈbæɡz/

    to put clothes and belongings into suitcases or bags for a trip

    “Don't forget to pack your bags the night before the flight.”

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    peak seasoncollocation/piːk ˈsiːzən/

    the period of highest demand for travel, when prices and crowds are usually greatest

    “If you travel in peak season, you should book well in advance.”

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    miss a flightcollocation/mɪs ə ˈflaɪt/

    to fail to get on the plane for which you have a ticket

    “We missed our flight because of the traffic.”