Travel Vocabulary II

A place where travelers can stay, such as a hotel, hostel, or apartment

We booked our accommodation online two months before the trip to get a better price.

The area in an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after a flight

After landing, we went straight to the baggage claim area to pick up our suitcases.

A document given by an airline that allows a passenger to get on a plane

Please have your boarding pass ready to show to the staff before you enter the plane.

Extremely beautiful or impressive, causing great surprise or admiration

The view of the mountains from the top of the hill was absolutely breathtaking.

The process of registering your arrival at an airport or hotel

The hotel check-in time is at 3 p.m., so we cannot enter our room before that.

A hotel employee who helps guests with services such as booking restaurants, tours, or transportation

We asked the concierge to recommend a good local restaurant near the hotel.

The government office at a border or airport where officials check what people are bringing into a country

At customs, the officer asked us if we were carrying any food or plants from abroad.

The act of leaving a place, especially the time a plane, train, or bus leaves

Our departure from the airport is at 6 a.m., so we need to wake up very early.

The place where someone is going or where something is being sent

Paris was our final destination after traveling through several European countries.

A short trip made for pleasure, usually as part of a longer vacation

We went on an excursion to see the ancient ruins just outside the city.

A detailed plan or schedule of a trip, including places to visit and travel arrangements

Before our vacation, we made a careful itinerary so we would not miss any important places.

A feeling of tiredness and confusion that people experience after flying across several different time zones

After flying from Seoul to New York, she suffered from jet lag for almost three days.

A short stop in a city between two flights before reaching your final destination

We had a three-hour layover in Dubai before continuing our flight to London.

A place that is not well known or frequently visited by tourists, away from popular tourist areas

We prefer to travel off the beaten path so we can discover local culture and avoid large crowds.

An arrangement made in advance to have something kept for you, such as a hotel room, table, or seat

I made a reservation at the restaurant because it is very popular and usually very busy.

Describing a journey that goes to a place and then returns back to the starting point

I bought a round-trip ticket to New York, so my return flight is already included.

Having or providing beautiful views of nature or the countryside

We chose the scenic route along the coast so we could enjoy the view of the ocean.

The activity of visiting famous or interesting places as a tourist

We spent the whole afternoon sightseeing and took many photos of the beautiful buildings.

An object that you buy or keep to remember a special trip or event

She bought a small keychain as a souvenir to remember her trip to Tokyo.

The process of traveling through one place on the way to another destination

We were in transit at the Singapore airport for five hours before our next flight.