Nounstypes of Holiday

HOLIDAYS

NounsTypes of holiday

admission chargesactivity holiday

bargainadventure holiday

bed and breakfastbeach holiday

binocularscamping holiday

campsitecity break

clothing

continentcruise

coral reefpackage tour

sailing holiday

digital camerasightseeing holiday

eco-tourism

ensuite bathroomskiing holiday

entertainmentwalking holiday

facilities

fortnight /two weeks

globalisation

guesthouse

hardship

height of the season

hilltop

holiday maker

honeymoon

(unexected ) hospitality

hotel guests

hurdle

information panels

insect repellent

irritant

landscape

location

marina

money belt

mosquitoes

mountain peak

package tour

place of interest

peak season

(wide) range of hotels/restaurants

rapids

region

reputation for sth

(ski/beach) resort

revenge on sth/s.o.

river bank

seashore

settlement of mud huts

sleeping bag

specialists in …. holidays

(a quiet) spot

(long/short) stay

stomach upset

suncream

towel

tourist trap

treat

umbrella

vaccinations

village

visitors

voyage

waterfalls

waves

wildlife

youth hostel

Adjectives

adventurous

amazing

appalling

appealing

atmospheric

awe inspiring

awe-struck

best suited for adults/children

bewildered

breathtaking views

budget conscious

calm

chilly

clear, blue (water)

crammed full of history/restaurants/bars

(over) crowded (beaches)

dangerous

delightful

desolate

disappointing

dramatic

dull

dusty trees / roads /villages

eco-friendly sustainable community

enchanting

essential

exotic

extra equipment

extras

fascinating

first-time visitors

five-star

foreign (country)

full

grass-roofed huts

grateful to her travelling companion

hard

high quality

icy

impressive scenery

inaccessible

inhospitable countryside

interesting (mix of tourists and locals)

intrepid explorer /traveller

local (seafood)

luxurious

medieval

miserable

obstinate

off the beaten track

out in the wilds

out of touch

peaceful

petty quarrels

primitive

reasonably priced

relieved sth is over

remote (wilderness)

rewarding

rubber-soled shoes

rural life

spectacular site

splendid

sponsored

sprawling

(un)suitable for children

superb views

thrilling / exciting

tropical (sunshine/island)

unobtainable

unpaved roads

unpleasant

virtual travel

waterproof (clothing/boots)

wet weather gear

white (sand)

Verb phrases

appeal to young people /adults/pensioners

barter for the price of a room

be a sitting duck

be an eye-opener

be away for a few days

be far away

be given a guided tour of the town

be in danger

be in her / his element

be in the heart of sth

be in the lap of luxury

be in the middle of nowhere

be lost in the crowds

be off the beaten track

be out of touch with sth/s.o.

be set in attractive gardens

be sick of sth/doing sth

be steeped in history

be struck by lightning

be stuck in the middle of nowhere

be sunburnt /tanned

be within earshot of sth/s.o

be well worth a visit

be worth visiting

book a holiday / hotel

call sth off / cancel the journey

cause extreme discomfort

come across an advertisment

complain about sth

console s.o.

disappear without a trace

do the hotel up

drop off to sleep

escape from your daily routine

explore the island

feel trapped

find X holidays so appealing

get away from (routine)

get behind the scenes

get by on a shoestring budget

get to know (a new place)

get together with (friends)

give s.o. a refund

go away for a long weekend

go fishing

go on a cruise

go on (a) safari

gripe about sth

haggle for sth

have a whale of a time

have time on your hands

immerse myself in sth

keep in the shade

keep your ears pricked for sth

look forward to doing something

make time pass quickly / slowly

overcharge s.o. for sth

pack a suitcase

paddle up a river

postpone the journey /trip

prove to be more (adj) than you expected

put sth off

put someone up for a few days

relax and take it easy

set about sth / doing sth

(the storm ) set in

set (the alarm) off

set off/ out (on a journey)

set a tent up

sit in the shade

spend a year abroad

spend some time doing something

stay with relatives

suffer from altitude sickness

sunbathe / lie around in the sun

take a short break

take a turn for the worse / better

take sth for granted

travel abroad

travel independently

the weather turned bad

turn out to be the holiday of a lifetime

visit galleries / archaeological sites

walk barefoot on the sand

walk over rough ground

wander around the old part of the town

want the pleasure of doing sth

wind down / relax

wrap up (well) in warm clothes