HOLIDAYS AND TOURISTS VOCABULARY

Types of tourism Types of tourists and travellers

HOLIDAY VOCABULARY
Ethnic tourism Explorers
Cultural tourism Backpackers
I Types of holiday Historical tourism Elite travellers
Environmental tourism Mass travellers
Recreational tourism Families
Hitchhiking / package / cruise / skiing / backpacking / on a shoestring / touring / sightseeing / Responsible tourism Individuals
camping / rough it / Groups
Adventure travellers
1 A holiday organised by a travel agent which includes the cost of your hotel and transport is a
_____________________ holiday.
2 You do this when you want to see interesting buildings and places. ______________________
3 A holiday spent in a tent _______________________
4 A holiday 'on the move' visiting different places is a _____________________ holiday. In your opinion, which destination would be more appropriate for …
5 A holiday spent on a ship is a _____________________.
6 A way of travelling by getting free lifts from motorists is a ___________________ holiday.
7 A holiday where you travel with your luggage on your back is a ____________________ holiday.
8 If you are a backpacker, it means you are prepared to have a hard time and ______________ in
order to travel ___________________________.

II Types of accommodation

Guest house / full-board / holiday camp / campsite / self-catering / youth hostel / budget / luxury /
dormitory / half-board /

1 A small property, often managed by a family is a ____________________

2 The place to go with your tent is a ________________________
3 If you stay here you might have to share a room. __________________ in a ________________
4 If you want entertainment for the children go to a ________________________ What type of traveller are you ? What is your favourite travel destination and why? Explain
5 Another name for cheap accommodation is _____________________ accommodation.
6 If you only book 4-star hotels, you are choosing a ________________ holiday. WORDBOX cheap ● expensive ● educational ● breathtaking ● relaxing ● lively ● quiet ●
7 If you book a ______________________ holiday, you will have to cook all your meals yourself. dangerous ● adventurous ● comfortable ● safe ● crowded ● exotic ● useful ● interesting
8 If you pay for _____________________ you have all your meals at the hotel.
9 If you pay for ______________________ you only have breakfast and dinner at the hotel. What is your ideal type of holiday?

III Types of transport Describe your favourite type of :

• Location
1 • Accommodation
2 • Activities
3 • Fellow travellers
4 • Cost
5 • Duration
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