Weekend getaways

Types of holidays

A. Beach holiday B. Theme park C. City break D. Camping holiday

A beach holiday (Seaside holiday)

● sunbathe/ do some sunbathing

● walk around the sand
● build a sand castle
● swim in the sea
● sit in the sun
● sit in the shade
A city break

● try the local cuisine

● go sightseeing
● go on a sightseeing tour
● visit tourist attractions
● go to museums/ art galleries
● go to a festival/ a cultural event
● stay in a hotel in a historic city
● buy souvenirs
● go to a theme park
A skiing holiday

● go skiing/ snowboarding
● go ice skating
● go sledding/ snow tubing
● enjoy the mountain air
● enjoy the mountain scenery
● gaze at the stars
● rent a chalet / stay in a chalet
An activity (adventure) holiday

● go sailing/ surfing/ windsurfing

● go canoeing/ kayaking
● go snorkeling/ scuba diving
● go hiking
● go bungee jumping
● go on a cycling trip
● go on a desert trek
A camping holiday

● go camping
● pitch a tent/ set up a tent/ put up a tent
● sleep in a tent
● sing around the campfire
● relax and listen to nature
● go rock climbing/ hiking
● go fishing/ swimming
● sleep under the stars
● go bird watching/ animal watching
A cruise

● go on a cruise / take a cruise

● sit on the deck
● look out to sea
● watch a sunset/ sunrise over the sea/
ocean
● swim in the pool
● take on-board classes
What’s your
favourite type of
holiday?
How often do you take a city
break?

What activities do you like to

do?
Are you happy with a two-
day weekend trip or should
it more?
 Weekend expressions

To have home

To get the bus/ the flight/ the train

To travel cheap tickets/ souvenirs

To visit a holiday/ a getaway

To miss by plane/ by car/ by train

To come back to the railway station/ to the airport

To spend beautiful places of interest

To buy a wonderful journey/ your trip

To enjoy fantastic time
Making suggestions

Shall we ..?

We should ...

I could ...

Maybe …

Why don't we ...

Let's ...
What are you up to this
weekend?
1. I am thinking about going for a short trip.
2. I have a family reunion.
3. Your answer
Do you normally have plans
for the weekends?
1. Yes, I like to plan activities for my weekends.
2. No, I usually don’t have any plans.
3. Your answer
Do you like to spend your
weekend with friends?
1. Yes, and weekends are the only time I can meet up with my friends.
2. I prefer to stay at home and read.
3. Your answer
Find someone ● takes a lot of photos when they go
on holiday

who…
● sometimes takes too much
luggage
● gets travel sick
● often buys souvenirs
● gets excited before every holiday
 ● enjoys going sightseeing
Find someone ● eats too much on holiday
● sometimes speaks English on

who… holiday
● usually forgets to pack an
important item
● always makes friend with local
people