Travel and Tourism

a document for traveling between countries

Don't forget to bring your passport when you travel abroad.

an official mark on someone's passport that allows them to enter or stay in a country

He applied for a tourist visa to visit his friend in France for the summer.

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

The departure of the train was delayed by half an hour.

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

The train's arrival was announced on the station's loudspeaker.

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips.

someone whose job is taking tourists to interesting locations

Our tour guide led us through the ancient ruins, expertly narrating the history and significance of each site.

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

He booked a tour to explore the best surf spots on the island.

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Can you recommend a budget-friendly hotel in the city center?

suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling

She packed her luggage the night before her early morning flight.

a case with a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when we are traveling

She always puts a colorful tag on her suitcase to easily identify it at baggage claim.

a structure or a place that is historically important

The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries.

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

He found a handcrafted wooden figurine as the perfect souvenir of his visit to the mountain village.

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

He managed to catch some sleep during the long flight.

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

I always feel a mix of emotions when saying goodbye to loved ones at the airport.

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

Their journey across the country took them through diverse landscapes and cultures.

a hotel near the road suitable for people who are on a road trip, usually with rooms arranged in a row and parking places outside

They stopped at a roadside motel for the night during their cross-country road trip, grateful for a comfortable place to rest.

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

He always flies with the same airline to accumulate loyalty points.

a book that provides tourists with information about their destination

She packed a guide book for Italy to help plan her sightseeing.

a protected area of land where wild animals can live without being hunted or disturbed by human activities

The government established a reservation to protect endangered species.

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

He forgot his boarding pass in the waiting area and had to rush back to get it.

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

She arrived at the bus terminal just in time to catch her ride.

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

They used a travel agency to book their vacation package to Hawaii.

to slow down or postpone something

The traffic jam delayed their arrival at the airport.

to visit interesting and well-known places

Tourists often come to the city to sightsee and experience its cultural landmarks.

to set something aside and keep it for future use

The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

We'll check out tomorrow morning before our flight.

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

We'll check in as soon as we reach the hotel.

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time.

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

At the end of the trip, we folded the tent and put it back in its bag.