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[B1 Level] Travel and Vacations – English vocabulary

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51 English words with meanings: journey, destination, passport, ticket, luggage… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: B1–B2 Everyday English

Word list

  1. journey /'dʒɜ:rni/ (noun) — a trip from one place to another
    Example: It was a long journey across the country.
    Synonyms: trip, voyage, travel
  2. destination /,dɛstɪ'neɪʃən/ (noun) — the place you are going to
    Example: Our destination is a small island in Greece.
    Synonyms: place, location, goal
  3. passport /'pɑ:spɔ:t/ (noun) — an ID for travel to other countries
    Example: Don’t forget your passport before you leave.
    Synonyms: travel document, ID
  4. ticket /'tɪkɪt/ (noun) — a paper or digital pass for travel
    Example: She bought a train ticket to London.
    Synonyms: pass, voucher
  5. luggage /'lʌɡɪdʒ/ (noun) — bags you take with you
    Example: He carried his luggage to the hotel room.
    Synonyms: baggage, suitcases
  6. reservation /,rɛzə'veɪʃən/ (noun) — booking something ahead of time
    Example: I made a reservation at the seaside hotel.
    Synonyms: booking, appointment
  7. tourist /'tʊərɪst/ (noun) — a person visiting a place
    Example: Many tourists visit Paris every year.
    Synonyms: traveler, visitor
  8. accommodation /ə,kɒmə'deɪʃən/ (noun) — a place to stay
    Example: We found cheap accommodation near the beach.
    Synonyms: lodging, housing, place to stay
  9. flight /flaɪt/ (noun) — traveling by airplane
    Example: Our flight to Tokyo leaves at 9 a.m.
    Synonyms: air travel, trip
  10. airport /'ɛərpɔ:t/ (noun) — a place where planes take off and land
    Example: We arrived at the airport two hours early.
    Synonyms: airfield, terminal
  11. cruise /kru:z/ (noun) — a trip on a large ship
    Example: They went on a cruise around the Caribbean.
    Synonyms: voyage, boat trip
  12. adventure /əd'vɛntʃər/ (noun) — an exciting and risky experience
    Example: Climbing mountains is a real adventure.
    Synonyms: excursion, experience
  13. map /mæp/ (noun) — a picture that shows places and roads
    Example: We used a map to find the campground.
    Synonyms: chart, plan
  14. guide /ɡaɪd/ (noun) — a person who shows others around
    Example: The guide explained the history of the castle.
    Synonyms: instructor, leader
  15. tour /tʊər/ (noun) — a trip to see places for fun
    Example: We booked a city tour for tomorrow.
    Synonyms: trip, excursion
  16. excursion /ɪk'skɜ:ʃən/ (noun) — a short trip
    Example: The school organized an excursion to the zoo.
    Synonyms: outing, trip
  17. sightseeing /'saɪtsi:ɪŋ/ (noun) — visiting interesting places as a tourist
    Example: We spent the day sightseeing around Rome.
    Synonyms: touring, exploring
  18. backpack /'bækpæk/ (noun) — a bag carried on your back
    Example: He carried food and clothes in his backpack.
    Synonyms: rucksack, bag
  19. visa /'vi:zə/ (noun) — official permission to enter a country
    Example: You need a visa to visit that country.
    Synonyms: travel permit
  20. hotel /hoʊ'tɛl/ (noun) — a place to stay and sleep
    Example: We stayed in a hotel for two nights.
    Synonyms: inn, motel
  21. camp /kæmp/ (noun) — a place to stay outdoors in tents
    Example: They set up a camp near the river.
    Synonyms: site, tent area
  22. beach /bi:tʃ/ (noun) — a sandy place by the sea
    Example: We went swimming at the beach.
    Synonyms: shore, coast
  23. mountain /'maʊntən/ (noun) — a very high hill
    Example: The mountain is covered with snow all year.
    Synonyms: peak, hill
  24. island /'aɪlənd/ (noun) — land surrounded by water
    Example: We spent our holiday on a beautiful island.
    Synonyms: isle, landmass
  25. foreign /'fɒrɪn/ (adj) — outside your home country
    Example: She loves learning foreign languages.
    Synonyms: overseas, external
  26. guidebook /'ɡaɪdbʊk/ (noun) — a book with travel information
    Example: The guidebook showed all the top attractions.
    Synonyms: manual, handbook
  27. itinerary /aɪ'tɪnərəri/ (noun) — the path or plan of a trip
    Example: Our itinerary includes several cities.
    Synonyms: schedule, route
  28. local /'loʊkəl/ (noun) — a person who lives in the area
    Example: We asked a local for directions.
    Synonyms: resident, native
  29. souvenir /,su:və'nɪr/ (noun) — a small gift to remember a place
    Example: She bought a small souvenir from the market.
    Synonyms: memento, token
  30. holiday /'hɒlɪdeɪ/ (noun) — time off from work or school
    Example: We plan to go on a summer holiday.
    Synonyms: vacation, break

…and 21 more words in this set.

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