Lingo

Travel and Tourism

28 Words

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charter
1.
char
ter
Verb

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

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hostel
2.
hos
tel
Noun

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

The hostel in the city center offers dormitory-style rooms and is a popular choice among backpackers.

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suite
3.
suite
Noun

a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

The newlyweds stayed in a luxurious honeymoon suite with a stunning ocean view.

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gate
4.
gate
Noun

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

She waited for him outside the school gate.

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safari
5.
sa
fa
ri
Noun

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

Going on safari offers an unforgettable adventure, immersing travelers in the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of exotic destinations like Africa.

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excursion
6.
ex
cur
sion
Noun

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for the students.

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campground
7.
camp
ground
Noun

an outdoor space with facilities for camping, such as tent or RV sites, and amenities like toilets and fire pits

The campground, nestled beside a serene lake, offered campers a peaceful retreat with stunning views of nature.

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monument
8.
mon
u
ment
Noun

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

The towering monument was erected in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war.

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expedition
9.
ex
pe
di
tion
Noun

a journey carefully organized for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research

The team set out on an expedition to the Arctic.

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voyage
10.
voyage
Noun

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

The space mission was a historic voyage to the International Space Station.

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itinerary
11.
i
ti
ne
ra
ry
Noun

a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey

The tour company sent us a detailed itinerary, breaking down our day-to-day activities and highlighting the main attractions.

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courier
12.
cou
rier
Noun

a person employed by a travel agency to help and look after the tourists

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rucksack
13.
ruck
sack
Noun

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

She packed her rucksack with all the essentials for the weekend hike.

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inn
14.
inn
Noun

a small hotel, especially located in the countryside

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vacationer
15.
va
ca
tio
ner
Noun

a person who is on vacation or holiday, typically traveling away from home for leisure or relaxation

The beach was crowded with vacationers enjoying the sunny weather.

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explore
16.
exp
lore
Verb

to visit places one has never seen before

She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems.

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navigate
17.
na
vi
gate
Verb

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

She helped the driver navigate by providing turn-by-turn directions.

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depart
18.
de
part
Verb

to leave a location, particularly to go on a trip or journey

The train is scheduled to depart from the station at 3:00 PM.

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cruise
19.
cruise
Verb

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

For their anniversary, the couple decided to cruise around the Caribbean.

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sail
20.
sail
Verb

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

The sailboat gracefully sailed across the open sea, propelled by the ocean breeze.

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camp
21.
camp
Noun

a location where people stay temporarily, typically in tents or temporary structures

We set up camp near the lake for our weekend getaway.

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backpack
22.
back
pack
Noun

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

She packed her backpack with all the essentials for the hiking trip.

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lay over
23.
lay over
Verb

place on top of

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hitchhike
24.
hitch
hike
Verb

to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles, typically by standing at the side of the road and signaling drivers to stop

During their backpacking adventure, they decided to hitchhike through Europe to experience the local culture more intimately.

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embark
25.
em
bark
Verb

to board a plane or ship

After completing the check-in process, the passengers can embark the train to their destination.

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disembark
26.
dis
em
bark
Verb

(off passengers) to get off a plane, train, or ship once it has reached its destination

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traverse
27.
tra
verse
Verb

to move across or through in a specified direction

To reach the remote village, they had to traverse dense forests and cross several rivers on their expedition.

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compass
28.
com
pass
Noun

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path.

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