Vocabulary and adjectives
A hotel room is large and comfortable, with plenty of room to move around. What adjective describes it?
SPACIOUS
At which airport desk do you present your passport and air ticket, check your luggage and receive a boarding pass?
CHECK-IN COUNTER
This circular road junction directs vehicles around a central island. What is it?
ROUNDABOUT
A holiday complex offers accommodation, swimming pools, restaurants and recreational activities in one place. What is it called?
RESORT
A hiking trail rises sharply over a short distance, making it difficult to climb. Which adjective describes the trail?
STEEP
At the security check, passengers place their carry-on bags on a conveyor belt that takes them through this machine. Name it.
X-RAY SCANNER
What do you call a railway carriage with beds for passengers travelling overnight?
SLEEPER / SLEEPING CAR
What is the term for a detailed travel plan showing destinations, activities and times?
ITINERARY
You arrive at a beach and see absolutely nobody there. Which adjective describes it?
DESERTED
After landing, passengers check their flight number and collect their suitcases from this moving belt. What is it called?
BAGGAGE CAROUSEL
You change planes in Doha on the way to your final destination. Name ONE term from our vocabulary for this part of the journey.
LAYOVER / TRANSFER / STOPOVER
On this kind of holiday, guests stay in accommodation where they prepare their own meals rather than having meals provided. Name the type of holiday.
SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY
A mountain road has many curves and bends rather than going straight. What adjective describes it?
WINDING
You have items exceeding the duty-free allowance (or you are unsure). At customs, which counter should you use?
RED COUNTER / RED CHANNEL
On a ship, what is the RIGHT-hand side called when you are facing the front (bow)?
STARBOARD
A travel company designs a holiday around one customer’s individual interests, needs and budget rather than selling a fixed package. What type of holiday is it?
TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY
A volcano has not erupted for many years, but it could erupt again in the future. Which adjective describes it?
DORMANT
Put these five international departure stages in the CORRECT order: boarding; passport control; check-in; going to the boarding gate; security check.
1. Check-in → 2. Security check → 3. Passport control → 4. Go to boarding gate → 5. Boarding
On a passenger ship, which officer deals with passenger services and accounts?
PURSER
A hotel offers extra services such as airport transfers, ATM machine, guided tours or spa treatments in addition to its main service. What are these called?
ANCILLARY SERVICES