Travel & Holidays

20 words

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   carry-on luggagenoun phrase/ˌkæri ˈɒn ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

   bags or suitcases passengers are allowed to bring into the aircraft cabin

   “bring carry-on luggage into the cabin”

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   cancellation policynoun phrase/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən ˈpɒləsi/

   the rules and fees about cancelling a booking or reservation

   “check the cancellation policy before you book”

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   tourist visacollocation/ˈtʊərɪst ˈviːzə/

   a visa that allows someone to enter a country for tourism

   “You usually need a tourist visa if you plan to stay longer than the visa-free period.”

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   travel itinerarynoun phrase/ˈtrævəl ˌaɪˈtɪnərəri/

   a detailed plan of travel that lists dates, places and activities

   “email your travel itinerary to the hotel”

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   customs declarationnoun phrase/ˈkʌstəmz ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

   a form stating goods or money you are bringing into or out of a country, for customs control

   “fill in a customs declaration”

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   round-trip ticketnoun phrase/ˈraʊnd.trɪp ˈtɪkɪt/

   a ticket that covers travel to a place and back again on the same booking

   “book a round-trip ticket”

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   holiday destinationcollocation/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

   a place people visit for holidays or vacations

   “Many people choose Algarve as their holiday destination because of its beaches.”

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   local cuisinecollocation/ˈləʊkəl kwɪˈziːn/

   the typical dishes and cooking style of a particular place

   “When you travel, try the local cuisine to get a taste of the region.”

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   one-way ticketnoun phrase/ˌwʌnˈweɪ ˈtɪkɪt/

   a ticket that allows travel in one direction only, without a return

   “buy a one-way ticket”

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    cultural immersioncollocation/ˈkʌltʃərəl ɪˈmɜːʃən/

    deep involvement in the everyday life and culture of a community

    “Many language programs include homestays to promote cultural immersion.”

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    package holidaycollocation/ˈpækɪdʒ ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

    a holiday arranged and sold as a set including transport and accommodation

    “We saved money by booking a package holiday that included flights and hotel.”

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    off the beaten trackcollocation/ɒf ðə ˈbiːtən træk/

    places that are not popular with tourists and are away from usual routes

    “They like to explore villages off the beaten track.”

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    travel companioncollocation/ˈtrævəl kəmˈpænjən/

    a person you travel with

    “A good travel companion can make long journeys much more enjoyable.”

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    jet lagnoun/ˈdʒet læɡ/

    the tiredness and sleep problems that people often experience after a long flight across several time zones

    “I suffered from jet lag for two days after the trip.”

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    road tripcollocation/ˈrəʊd trɪp/

    a long journey made by car, often visiting several places

    “We planned a road trip along the west coast during summer.”

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    direct flightnoun phrase/dɪˈrɛkt flaɪt/

    a flight that goes from origin to destination without requiring you to change planes

    “I booked a direct flight to avoid long layovers.”

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    boarding passnoun phrase/ˈbɔːdɪŋ pɑːs/

    the printed or electronic document that shows you are allowed to board a plane and usually shows your seat and flight number

    “Make sure you have your boarding pass and passport ready at security.”

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    budget airlinenoun phrase/ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈeəlaɪn/

    an airline that offers lower fares and charges extra for many services such as checked baggage or meals

    “We flew with a budget airline to save money on the trip.”

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    travel agencynoun phrase/ˈtrævəl ˈeɪdʒənsi/

    a business that helps people book travel arrangements such as flights, hotels and tours

    “I booked the tour through a local travel agency.”

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    guided tournoun phrase/ˈɡaɪdɪd tʊər/

    a trip or visit led by a guide who gives information about the places you see

    “We joined a guided tour of the old town to learn about its history.”