Travel and tourism 4.B Flashcards
places that are a great distance away, or something that is spread over a very large area
far flung place
unusual and exciting place because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away
an exotic destination
a place that is popular, for example, for vacations or entertainment
hot spot
off the beaten track
reasons for travelling
attractions, adventure, relaxation, travelling broadens the mind
types of accomodation
campsite, guest house, hostel (dormitories), hotel (half board, full board), B&B, caravan, couch surfing
What is a half/full board hotel?
a hotel room combined with breakfast and another meal either in the evening or in the middle of the day / an arrangement in which all your meals are provided at the hotel or rooms that you are paying to stay in
What is a B&B?
Bed and breakfast is a system of accommodation in a hotel or guest house, in which you pay for a room for the night and for breakfast the following morning.
a wheeled vehicle for living or travelling in, especially for holidays, that contains beds and cooking equipment and can be pulled by a car
caravan
a holiday organized by a travel company for which you pay a fixed price that includes the cost of the hotel and travel, and sometimes food
Package holiday
the activity of travelling while carrying your clothes and other things that you need in a backpack, usually not spending very much money and staying in places that are not expensive
backpacking
What is the difference between a trip/tour/cruise?
The word ‘trip’ means a short outing that one takes, especially for pleasure. Trips can also refer to journeys taken for official business purposes. To lose balance during movement. The word ‘tour’ means longer journeys taken to several places/destinations for pleasure. A cruise is a journey taken on a ship.
List different lengths of stay.
long weekend, week, fortnight, month,..
What does itinerary mean and what are some examples?
examples: sunbathing, trekking, skiing, climbing, sightseeing, snorkeling, hiking
How to prepare for a trip and what to take with you?
Travel guide, phrase book, visas, first aid kit, exchange rate, vaccinations…
