Holiday types
A short trip to a foreign city where you can see museums, art galleries, and historic places.
a city break
Riding a bicycle through the countryside or around a city with a guide.
cycling tour
Going to local markets or stores to buy clothes, gifts, or souvenirs.
go shopping
A fun place with big swimming pools and water slides for families.
water park
An adjective used to describe food that tastes very good.
delicious
A trip to the seaside where you can relax, swim in the sea, and lie on the sand.
beach holiday
An outdoor activity where you climb up high rocks or mountains.
mountain climbing
Visiting well-known landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben.
see famous buildings
A local family who lets an international student stay in their home.
Known or recognized by many people around the world.
famous
A holiday for active people who like outdoor sports like mountain climbing and cycling.
adventure holiday
Sitting on an animal and travelling through trails or nature.
horse riding
Eating special local dishes that belong to the history or culture of a country.
try traditional food
A hotel right by the sea with restaurants and water sports activities.
beach resort
Very expensive, high-quality, and comfortable (like a 5-star hotel).
luxury
A trip where you live with a local family in another country and practice speaking their dialect.
language exchange
Swimming under the surface of the sea with a breathing tube to look at fish.
snorkeling
Famous or interesting places in a town that tourists visit.
local attractions
A place where animals live in enclosures and tourists go to see them.
zoo
Describing a person who enjoys doing lots of physical sports and moving around.
active
A holiday where you visit local markets and restaurants to learn cookery and try new meals.
food tours
Traveling across the water on a boat using the wind.
sailing
Visiting a building where paintings, sculptures are displayed.
art gallery
A busy area with small shops or stalls where local people sell fresh food and items.
Describing food, music, or customs that have existed in a country for a long time.
traditional