Types of Holidays Vocabulary Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

Travel is often used as a verb, but can be a noun with a general meaning, and is always uncountable.
Trip is usually short and easy to organize, and people often say "go on a trip".
Journey takes more time and effort to arrange, and people often say "go on a journey".
Tour is when you visit many different places during your journey, and people often say "go on a tour".
Package holiday is when you pay once for a trip, including flight, accommodation, meals, and excursions.
Beach holiday is when you relax by the sea, having a good time on the beach.
Adventure holiday is an active type of holiday, involving traveling with a backpack or going trekking.
Safari is a type of adventure holiday, but now people take photos of animals instead of killing them.
Some holidays focus on a specific activity, such as skiing, canoeing, camping, or rock climbing.
Honeymoon is a holiday for newlyweds to celebrate their marriage in an intimate and romantic atmosphere.
Sabbatical is a type of holiday where young people take a year to travel or work before entering college or university.
Cultural holiday is to learn about the history and culture of a certain place, involving sightseeing and excursions.
Break is a short holiday, often taken to relax from work.
To arrange a holiday, you need to book a flight, train tickets, hotel room, and get a visa, travel insurance, and foreign currency.
You can book a tour through a travel agency or go abroad on your own.
Accommodation options include 2-5 star hotels, bed and breakfast, hostel, or renting flats or houses.
Types of rooms include single, double, twin, standard, deluxe, ensuite, and rooms with a bathroom inside.
Food service in hotels includes breakfast, half-board, full-board, all-inclusive, self-catering, and self-service buffet.
Hotel facilities include satellite TV, minibar, internet access, room service, housekeeping, air conditioning, gym, and linen.
Useful phrases for traveling include "check-in", "check-out", "exchange money", and "get off the beaten track".