Travel & Holidays

20 words

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   passport controlnoun phrase/ˈpɑːspɔːt kənˈtrəʊl/

   The place where passports and identity documents are checked at an airport or border.

   “We queued at passport control for nearly an hour.”

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   duty-free shopnoun phrase/ˈdjuːti friː ʃɒp/

   A shop at an airport where goods are sold without import taxes.

   “I bought perfume at the duty-free shop before boarding.”

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   airport securitynoun phrase/ˈeəpɔːt sɪˈkjʊərɪti/

   the security procedures at an airport (checks of hand luggage, liquids, metal items, etc.)

   “You must remove laptops and liquids before going through airport security.”

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   baggage claimnoun phrase/ˈbægɪdʒ kleɪm/

   The area in an airport where checked luggage is collected after a flight.

   “Our suitcases were waiting for us at baggage claim.”

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   airport loungenoun phrase/ˈeəpɔːt laʊndʒ/

   A comfortable waiting area in an airport, often for premium passengers or members.

   “We relaxed in the airport lounge and had a light meal before the flight.”

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   connecting flightnoun phrase/kəˈnɛktɪŋ flaɪt/

   a flight that requires you to change planes at another airport

   “I missed my connecting flight in Dubai and had to wait eight hours for the next one.”

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   make a reservationcollocation/ˌmeɪk ə ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

   to arrange and confirm a place (e.g. a table or a hotel room) in advance

   “I need to make a reservation for dinner on Saturday.”

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   book in advancecollocation/bʊk ɪn ədˈvɑːns/

   to arrange or buy something (like tickets or accommodation) before the date it is needed

   “It's cheaper if you book in advance rather than buying tickets on the day.”

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   all-inclusive resortnoun phrase/ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv rɪˈzɔːt/

   A holiday resort where meals and many services are included in the price.

   “We stayed at an all-inclusive resort so we didn't worry about the bill.”

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    baggage allowancenoun phrase/ˈbægɪdʒ əˈlaʊəns/

    The amount or weight of luggage you are allowed to take without paying extra.

    “Check the baggage allowance before you pack.”

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    late check-outnoun phrase/leɪt ˈtʃek aʊt/

    Leaving a hotel room later than the standard check-out time, often allowed for an extra fee.

    “We asked reception for a late check-out because our flight wasn't until the evening.”

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    long‑haul flightnoun phrase/ˈlɒŋhɔːl flaɪt/

    a long-distance flight, typically lasting many hours

    “Long‑haul flights often include meals and in‑flight entertainment.”

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    travel arrangementsnoun phrase/ˈtrævəl əˈreɪndʒmənts/

    plans and bookings made for a trip, such as tickets, hotels and schedules

    “I left my travel arrangements to a local agent so I wouldn't have to worry about logistics.”

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    non-refundable depositnoun phrase/ˌnɒn rɪˈfʌndəbl dɪˈpɒzɪt/

    A payment that you cannot get back if you cancel.

    “The guesthouse asks for a non-refundable deposit to hold the room.”

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    flight delaynoun phrase/flaɪt dɪˈleɪ/

    a postponement of a flight's scheduled departure or arrival time

    “There was a two‑hour flight delay because of heavy fog.”

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    travel advisorynoun phrase/ˈtrævəl ədˈvaɪzəri/

    Official advice about safety or risks when travelling to a country or area.

    “Before you go, check the travel advisory from your foreign office.”

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    departure gatenoun phrase/dɪˈpɑːtʃə geɪt/

    the gate at the airport where passengers wait to board their flight

    “Our boarding was delayed, so we waited near the departure gate for half an hour.”

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    overbooked flightnoun phrase/ˌəʊvəˈbʊkt flaɪt/

    A flight that has sold more seats than there are available.

    “Because the flight was overbooked, some passengers were given vouchers for a later flight.”

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    scenic routenoun phrase/ˈsiːnɪk ruːt/

    A longer or more attractive way to travel because it has better views.

    “We took the scenic route along the coast to enjoy the views.”

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    single supplementnoun phrase/ˈsɪŋɡəl səˈplɛm(ə)nt/

    An extra charge for a person staying alone compared with the price for two people.

    “Many tour operators add a single supplement for solo travellers.”