Travel and Accommodation Essentials

Itinerary

• A detailed plan or route of a journey.
• Provides comfort and convenience in buildings/places.
• Example: A well-planned itinerary for a trip to Europe.

Amenities

• Features that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure.
• Examples include swimming pools, gyms, spas, and en-suite bathrooms.
• Essential for comfortable stays in hotels/vacation rentals.

En-suite Bathroom

• A bathroom directly connected to a bedroom.
• Designed for private use by room occupants.
• Provides added privacy and convenience.

Quaint Bed

• A pleasantly unusual or old-fashioned bed.
• Often associated with cozy, traditional styles.
• Example: A quaint bed with hand-stitched quilts in a rustic cottage.

Vacation Rental

• A property rented temporarily to travelers/tourists.
• Typically equipped with amenities for short-term stays.
• Example: A vacation rental near a beach for a summer holiday.

Immerse Yourself In

• To become deeply involved or completely absorbed in an activity.

Set A Strict Budget

• To establish a fixed and limited amount of money to be spent.
• Ensures careful control over expenses.
• Example: Setting a strict budget to save for a trip.

Tight/Low Budget

• A financial plan with limited funds.
• Requires careful resource management for expenses.

Pamper (Verb)

• To give special treatment, making someone as comfortable as possible, giving them whatever they want.

Rough (Verb)

• To live temporarily in basic and uncomfortable conditions.
• Example: Roughing it in a tent.

Off The Beaten Track/Path

• A place where few people go, far from main roads and towns.
• Offers an experience away from typical tourist areas.

City Break

• A short holiday spent in a city.
• Example: A short city break in Prague.

Staycation

• A vacation spent at home.
• Example: A relaxing staycation exploring local attractions.

Flop-out Holiday

• A holiday focused on relaxation and doing little.
• Often spent lounging, resting, or unwinding.

Backpacker's Lodge

• Budget accommodation for backpackers/travelers.
• Offers basic amenities at an affordable price.

Niche Holiday

• A holiday catering to specific interests, activities, or groups.
• Example: A niche holiday focused on hiking in the Alps.

Stop Off

• To make a short visit or pause at a place during a journey.
• Example: Stopping off in a small town during a long drive.

Quick Rundown

• A brief summary or overview of key points.
• Provided quickly in a simplified manner.
• Example: Giving a quick rundown of meeting points.

Soothe The Mind And Soul

• To calm, comfort, or bring peace to thoughts and emotions.
• Example: Soothe the mind and soul with a walk in nature.

Touristy

• Describing a place, activity, or aspects of a holiday that are heavily commercialized or overcrowded.

Exfoliate Skin

• To remove dead skin cells from the skin surface.
• Using a scrub, exfoliating product, or chemical treatment is needed.

Avoid The Crowds

• Keeping away from large groups of people.
• Example: Avoid the crowds to experience a place peacefully.

Leisurely Trek

• A relaxed and unhurried journey, often long distances.
• Focuses on enjoying the experience, not reaching a destination quickly.

Immense

• Extremely large, vast, or great in size, amount.

Desolate

• A place that is barren, deserted, or lacking life.

Superb Spot

• An excellent or outstanding location.
• Praised for its beauty, charm, or suitability.