1. all-in package/package holiday
Meaning : a holiday where you purchase the travel and accommodation together.
Example:
Most people love to travel on package holiday.
2. breath taking view
Meaning: an extremely beautiful view
Example:
I enjoyed a number of breath taking views during the last trip to Goa.
3. charter-flight
Meaning: a cheaper form of flight than a scheduled flight
Example:
Most students prefer charter-flights for far-off destination.
4. check-in desk
Meaning: the place at the airport where you register for your flight and deposit your luggage
Example:
It is bit stressful to wait at check-in desk.
5. departure lounge
Meaning: where you wait for your flight to be called
Example:
I had to wait for a long time in the departure lounge before the plane took off.
6. far-off destination
Meaning: somewhere a long way away
Example:
Previous year tourists, who were increasingly time-poor but cash-rich, wanted shorter holidays to far–off destinations.
7. to get away from it all
Meaning: to take a holiday to escape a busy or stressful life
Example:
I can’t mane to get away from it all.
8. guided tour
Meaning: an organised group shown around a place of interest by an expert
Example:
You’d better book a guided-tour.
9. holiday destination
Meaning: where you go for a holiday
Example:
Manali is a popular holiday destination.
10. holiday of lifetime
Meaning: a special holiday that you are unlikely to repeat
Example:
Even though I’ve been to many holiday destinations, wildlife safari to Kenya was the holiday of my lifetime.
11. holiday resort
Meaning: a place where lots of of people go for a holiday
Example:
Loyalty cards get the customers back in the store.
12. hordes of tourists
Meaning: crowds of tourists
Example:
I’m keen on buying the latest must-have products.
13. local crafts
Meaning: objects produced locally
Example:
Being a student he’s on a tight budget so he has to be careful with money all the time.
14. long weekend
Meaning: an extended weekend holiday including Friday or Monday
Example:
Most of the shop assistants were probably on commission at the super market.
15. out of season
Meaning: outside of the main holiday period
Example:
I will pay in cash. Here is 10,000 Rupees.
16. picturesque village
Meaning: very pretty village
Example:
There is no discount on this shirt so you have to pay the full price.
17. passport control
Meaning: the place where your passport is checked
Example:
I never miss to pick up the bargain at Amazon during summer sales.
18. places of interest
Meaning: sites of interest to tourists
Example:
People probably spend a bit too much on food and pet care, but they don’t run up a credit card bill to do it.
19. wildlife safari
Meaning: o holiday, often in Africa, to observe wild animals
Example:
When you’re buying an insurance, you should always shop around for the best deal.
20. self-catering
Meaning: a holiday where you supply your own food
Example:
I think every shop assistant in the shop must be given a fortnight’s holiday during the year..
21. short break
Meaning: a short holiday
Example:
You can use your card in cash machines, or to shop till you drop.
22. to go sightseeing
Meaning: to look around the tourist sites
Example:
Crowds of people snapped up a bargain on groceries at the local shop.
23. stunning landscape
Meaning: extremely beautiful countryside
Example:
I’d like to to take my time to try this shirt on.
24. travel agent
Meaning: a shop that specializes in booking holidays
Example:
New HP Elite Book is great value for money, coming in under $800.
25. tourist trap
Meaning: somewhere too many tourists go
Example:
Unity One is a good place for window-shopping.
26. youth hostel
Meaning: a cheap form of accommodation
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