Travel
Compound nouns
Types of holiday
Travel and transport
100

to meet somebody and gradually find out more about them

get to know (somebody)

100

a person who shows tourists or people who are travelling where to go

tour guide

100

a holiday that is taken by two people who just got married

honeymoon

100

the part of ship or an aircraft where goods are stored

hold

200

to take off most of your clothes and sit or lie in the sun in order to enjoy its warmth, relax, get tan

soak up the sun

200

a system of buses, trains, etc.

public transport

200

a holiday where you do outdoor sports such as rock climbing, canoeing, etc.

adventure holiday

200

part of a train where passengers can buy food and drinks

buffet car

300

to get away from a place where there are lots of people

escape the crowds

300

a large area of beautiful land that is protected by the government so that the public can enjoy it

National park

300

a journey on a large bus that you make for pleasure, during which you visit many places

coach tour

300

a journey from one side of a sea or river to the other

crossing

400

to join with other people in an activity

take part (in something)

400

a place that is popular with people who are going on holiday

travel destination

400

a holiday where you choose and book the accommodation, transport, activities, etc. yourself

DYI holiday

400

a large wooden or metal structure that is built out into the sea from the land; boats can stop there so that people or goods can be taken on or off

pier

500

to go to place where people do not often go

get off the beaten track

500

a place that has been created to attract tourists and encourage them to spend money

tourist trap

500

a holiday where you stay in a house or flat and cook for yourself

self-catering holiday

500

onto the land from the sea, river, etc.

go ashore