Vocabulary: Travel and tourism p. 55

Match the words to the correct definition. Write the correct letters (A-F) in the gaps.

1 Travel bucket list         ________
2 Tourist trap         ________
3 Get itchy feet         ________
4 Go sightseeing          ________
5 Long-haul         ________
6 Off-the-beaten-track         ________

A A route, destination or flight over a great distance.
B Feeling a strong desire to travel.
C Visit the most interesting places in a city while on holiday.
D A place that attracts tourists but where food, drinks and accommodation are higher than normal.
E A hidden or remote destination that tourists usually do not visit.
F A list of destinations and experiences that a person desires to visit or achieve during their lifetime.

Form adverbs from the words in brackets to complete the sentences.

1 He is ________ upset because the train is running late. (VISIBLE)
2 They're working ________ to save some money for a trip. (HARD)
3 To open the safe, turn the wheel ________. (COUNTERCLOCK)
4 Guests sometimes respond ________ to the hotel staff. (ANGRY)
5 This artist performs ________. (WONDERFUL)
6 We visited the castle and ________ we took a walk in the gardens. (AFTER)
7 If you book a package tour, you ________ get a 10% discount. (AUTOMATIC)
8 Sarah left the hotel and headed ________ for the beach. (HAPPY)

Complete the sentences with the words from STEP 1. Use each word only once.

1 I need to download a few films for tomorrow's ________ flight: spending 12 hours on a plane can be boring.
2 After so many months at home we're starting to ________.
3 Armenia is an ________ destination, but now many people are choosing it for their holidays.
4 My ________ includes swimming with dolphins in New Zealand and spending a night in the desert.
5 Meghan wants to ________ as soon as she arrives.
6 Don't trust what you read about that resort – it's a ________!

Isla is reading a guide on how to organise the perfect holiday. Form adverbs from the words in brackets to complete the text.

How to plan a perfect holiday
Transport first
Do research ________ (PROFESSIONAL), that is to say surf the internet and compare prices and timing before booking your flight or buying your train ticket. Maybe you'll find a deal!
Read, read and… read
Before setting off, get ready for your holiday by reading as much as possible to get to know the destination ________ (GOOD). It's better to get to know the most interesting landmarks, the attractions to visit and the activities not to be missed.
Research accommodation and food spots
In order to avoid tourist traps, make sure you read ________ (EXTENSIVE) about the different types of accommodation before choosing the right one for you. Do ________ (LIKE) with restaurants and cafés so that you can stay away from the ones aimed ________ (SPECIFIC) at tourists.
Pack ________ (WISE)
Consider the weather, the number of days and the activities you're going to do when packing. Don't take too many clothes with you – you'll ________ (PROBABLE) regret it.
Book the main activities, but leave something unplanned
It's a good idea to book some experiences in advance, but it's also worth leaving some time to wander ________ (AIMLESS): it's often the best way to discover a place.
Don't forget about self-care
Take care of your health during your travels. Bring along a healthcare kit, an eye mask, ear plugs and so on. Is it a long flight? Do simple exercises, like moving your head ________ (UP) and ________ (DOWN) to stretch your neck and keep active.