Unit 5 - Holidays Flashcards
all-in package/package holiday
a holiday where you purchase the travel and accommodation together
breathtaking view
an extremely beautiful view
charter-flight
a cheaper form of flying than a scheduled flight
check-in desk
the place at the airport where you register for your flight and deposit your luggage
departure lounge
where you wait for your flight to be called
far-off destination
somewhere a long way away
to get away from it all
to take a holiday to escape a busy or stressful lifestyle
guided tour
an organized group shown around a place of interest by an expert
holiday brochure
a glossy publication with details of holiday packages
holiday resort
a place where lots of people go for a holiday
hordes of tourists
crowds of tourists
local crafts
objects produced locally
long weekends
extended weekend holidays including Friday or Monday
out of season
outside of the main holiday period
picturesque village
very pretty village
passport control
the place where your passport is checked
places of interest
sites of interest to tourists
wildlife safari
a holiday, often in Africa, to observe wild animals
self-catering
a holiday where you supply your own food
short break
a short holiday
to go sightseeing
to look around the tourist sites
stunning landscape
extremely beautiful countryside
travel agent
a shop that specializes in booking holidays
tourist trap
somewhere where too many tourists go
youth hostel
a cheap form of accommodation
