Travel & Holidays

20 words

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   mass tourismnoun phrase/mæs ˈtʊərɪzəm/

   Large-scale tourism that concentrates many visitors in popular spots and can overwhelm local facilities.

   “Beach towns often suffer from mass tourism during summer.”

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   overtourismnoun/ˌəʊvəˈtʊərɪz(ə)m/

   The condition when too many tourists visit a place, causing negative effects on the environment and local life.

   “Cities like Barcelona have implemented measures to tackle overtourism.”

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   sustainable tourismnoun phrase/səˈsteɪnəbl ˈtʊərɪzəm/

   Travel that minimises environmental and social harm and benefits local communities over the long term.

   “Many governments now include sustainable tourism in their urban planning.”

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   cultural heritage sitenoun phrase/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈherɪtɪdʒ saɪt/

   A place of historical, artistic, or cultural value that is preserved for its importance.

   “The old town was listed as a cultural heritage site last year.”

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   leave no tracecollocation/liːv nəʊ treɪs/

   To avoid leaving any signs of one’s presence in natural areas; an ethic of low-impact behaviour by visitors.

   “When camping, hikers are encouraged to leave no trace and carry out all their rubbish.”

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   short-haul flightcollocation/ˌʃɔːtˈhɔːl flaɪt/

   A flight over a relatively short distance, typically domestic or between nearby countries.

   “I usually take a short-haul flight when I visit relatives in the next city.”

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   shoulder seasonnoun phrase/ˈʃəʊldə ˈsiːzn/

   The period between peak and low season when visitor numbers and prices are moderate.

   “Travelling during the shoulder season can mean cheaper flights and fewer crowds.”

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   heritage conservationnoun phrase/ˈherɪtɪdʒ ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/

   Activities and policies aimed at protecting, restoring, and preserving cultural and historical assets.

   “Heritage conservation projects often rely on specialist funding.”

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   hidden gemnoun phrase/ˈhɪd(ə)n ˈdʒem/

   a place or thing that is excellent but not well known

   “That little café by the river is a real hidden gem.”

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    tour operatornoun phrase/ˈtʊə ˌɒpəreɪtə/

    a company or person that organizes and sells package tours

    “We booked the safari through a local tour operator.”

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    accommodation optionsnoun phrase/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən ˈɒpʃənz/

    different types of places to stay available to travellers, such as hotels, hostels, or homestays

    “When planning a trip, always compare accommodation options for price and location.”

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    last-minute bookingnoun phrase/ˌlɑːstˈmɪnɪt ˈbʊkɪŋ/

    a booking made shortly before the event or departure

    “We only managed a last-minute booking for the weekend.”

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    travel restrictionsnoun phrase/ˈtrævəl rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/

    official limits placed on people's ability to travel between places, especially across borders

    “During the pandemic many countries imposed strict travel restrictions.”

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    cultural exchange programmenoun phrase

    a scheme in which people (often students) from different countries visit each other to study, live and learn about each other's culture

    “The university runs a cultural exchange programme with several institutions in Europe.”

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    self-catering accommodationnoun phrase

    accommodation where guests have kitchen facilities and cook for themselves

    “We prefer self-catering accommodation when travelling with kids.”

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    visa waiver programnoun phrase/ˈviːzə ˈweɪvə ˈprəʊɡræm/

    an official scheme that allows nationals of certain countries to enter another country without obtaining a visa beforehand

    “Citizens of these countries can travel under the visa waiver program for up to 90 days.”

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    red-eye flightnoun phrase/ˈrɛd.aɪ ˌflaɪt/

    a flight that departs late at night and arrives early the next morning

    “I took a red-eye flight to save on accommodation costs.”

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    stopover flightnoun phrase/ˈstɒpˌəʊvə flaɪt/

    a flight that includes a scheduled stop between the origin and final destination, often with time to leave the airport

    “We took a stopover flight in Istanbul to break the journey.”

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    beachfront hotelnoun phrase/ˈbiːtʃˌfrʌnt həʊˈtɛl/

    a hotel located directly facing the beach, often with sea views

    “We stayed at a beachfront hotel and woke up to the sound of waves.”

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    homestay accommodationnoun phrase/ˈhəʊmsteɪ əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

    staying in a local family's home as a form of accommodation, often to experience the host culture

    “Many language students prefer homestay accommodation to improve their speaking skills.”