Travel & Holidays

20 words

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   sustainableadjective/səˈsteɪnəbl/

   able to continue over a long period without harming the environment or society

   “Sustainable practices in tourism help protect local ecosystems.”

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   heritagenoun/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

   things from the past that are important to a country's culture or history

   “The city is famous for its UNESCO world heritage sites.”

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   hospitalitynoun/ˌhɒspɪˈtælɪti/

   friendly and generous behaviour towards guests or visitors, or the industry that provides services for travellers

   “The village is known for its warm hospitality towards tourists.”

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   conservationnoun/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/

   the protection and careful management of the environment or valuable things

   “Conservation efforts have helped restore the wetlands.”

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   ecotourismnoun/ˈiːkəʊˌtʊərɪz(ə)m/

   tourism that focuses on protecting nature and benefiting local communities

   “Many travellers now choose ecotourism trips to see wildlife responsibly.”

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   boutiqueadjective / noun/buːˈtiːk/

   small and stylish, often with a unique character (adjective); a small shop selling fashionable clothes or a small, stylish hotel (noun)

   “We stayed at a boutique hotel that had just twelve rooms.”

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   disembarkverb/ˌdɪsəmˈbɑːk/

   to get off a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

   “After landing, the passengers disembarked and queued for passport control.”

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   overtourismnoun/ˌəʊvəˈtʊərɪz(ə)m/

   the problem when too many tourists negatively affect a place's environment and local life

   “Overtourism has led to traffic jams and closed beaches during peak season.”

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   immersionnoun/ɪˈmɜːʃən/

   complete involvement in an activity or environment, often used for language or cultural learning

   “A language immersion program helped me speak fluently within months.”

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    expeditionnoun/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/

    a carefully planned journey for exploration or research

    “The archaeology team joined an expedition to the desert.”

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    voyagenoun/verb/ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/

    a long journey, especially by sea

    “They embarked on a voyage across the Atlantic.”

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    consulatenoun/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

    an office of a government in a foreign city that helps its citizens and issues visas

    “He applied for a work visa at the consulate downtown.”

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    pilgrimagenoun/ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/

    a journey made for religious or spiritual reasons to a sacred place

    “Millions undertake the pilgrimage to Mecca every year.”

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    treknoun/verb/trɛk/

    a long and difficult walk, especially in the mountains or wilderness

    “We did a five‑day trek through the Himachalan hills.”

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    acclimatizeverb/əˈklaɪmətaɪz/

    to become used to a new climate, altitude, or situation

    “Hikers need time to acclimatize to high altitudes.”

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    routenoun/verb/ruːt/

    a path or course taken from one place to another

    “We chose the scenic route to enjoy the coastal views.”

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    odysseynoun/ˈɒdɪsi/

    a long, eventful journey or series of experiences, often used metaphorically

    “His odyssey from refugee to university professor inspired many.”

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    sojournnoun/ˈsəʊdʒən/

    a short stay in a place

    “Her sojourn in Florence lasted six weeks while she studied painting.”

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    homestaynoun/ˈhəʊmsteɪ/

    a stay in the home of a local family instead of a hotel

    “I chose a homestay to practise my Spanish with native speakers.”

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    red-eyenoun/ˈrɛdˌaɪ/

    an overnight flight that leaves late at night and arrives early the next morning

    “I took the red-eye to New York and slept very little.”