TYPES OF
HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
A pre-arranged vacation that includes transportation, accommodation, and sometimes meals and activities for a fixed price.
package or tour
An additional charge applied by a supplier, such as a tour operator or hotel, when changes are made to an existing booking
amendment fee, rebooking fee
corridor in aeroplane between the seats [there are usually one or two]
AISLE
high-speed train
According to Trip Advisor, the #1 destination in the World?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A romantic vacation taken by newly-weds after their wedding ceremony
honeymoon
Payment made to hold space on a tour or accommodations. May be fully or partially refundable if the passenger cancels with enough advance notice
deposit, down payment, pre-payment
national flight, not international
domestic
section of a train carriage
compartment
Top visited place in the world
Hong Kong
An adventure trip to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, typically in Africa
safari
The season of the year when travel to an area peaks and rates are at their highest.
high season
a break for a day or two on an international flight
stopover
a person who collects fares and checks tickets on a train
conductor, guard
The 2024 Summer Olympics are held here
Paris, France
A vacation spent aboard a ship, visiting multiple destinations while enjoying onboard amenities and entertainment
cruise
A detailed listing of all transportation, lodging, and activities on a trip.
itinerary
luggage that is more than the permitted or allowed weight
excess baggage
an area alongside a railway track providing convenient access to trains
platform
What is the most famous landmark in Barcelona?
Basilica of the Sagrada Familia*
*140 years to complete will be finished in 2026.
A short trip to a resort or hotel with facilities such as hot springs, saunas, massages, and other treatments aimed at improving health and relaxation.
spa vacation
The practice of taking more reservations than there are seats, rooms, or space
overbooking
extreme tiredness etc after a long flight between extreme time zones
a sleeping berth in a passenger compartment that can be collapsed to form a benchlike seat for daytime use
couchette
This vacation lasts 274 days!
World Cruise
60+ countries, 11 wonders of the world