Idioms
Explain the meaning of 'red-eye flight'
A flight through the night, hence you get bloodshot eyes.
register someone upon their arrival at a hotel or airport.
check in
How many different time zones are there in the world?
24 time zones
One in every ten jobs worldwide are related to the travel industry.
True
It has never snowed in the Sahara Desert
False
Snowfall in a hot desert may seem strange but snow has been recorded several times in the Sahara Desert over the last decades, most recently in January 2022.
Explain the meaning of 'tourist trap'
An expensive place tourists are scammed into going to that isn't worth the price.
What is the smallest country in the world?
The Vatican
The Vatican is the city state in Rome ruled by the Pope which is the centre of the Roman Catholic Church. You can also use the Vatican to refer to the Pope or his officials.
The city where Oktoberfest takes place.
Munich, Germany.
The best part of your trip is actually in the planning and preparation phase
True.
A 2010 study discovered that going on vacation doesn’t necessarily make you happier. The mere anticipation of the time off results in higher levels of reported happiness.
In Antarctica, you can take a hot air balloon ride over the icy landscape to see penguins in their natural habitat.
False
Explain the meaning of travelling 'Off the beaten path'
Travelling to an unusual not so touristy place such as Mongolia
Mention 5 star hotels in Costa Rica?
Real InterContinental at Multiplaza Mall
Gran Hotel Costa Rica
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Barceló San José
Wyndham San Jose Herradura
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola
Sheraton San Jose Hotel
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
What are the most common item forgotten when packing for a vacation?
Toothbrush & Toothpaste; Hair Brushes; Travel Adapters & Chargers; First Aid Kit
60 people work at the Eiffel Tower daily
False.
The Eiffel Tower is the daily work place of 600 Parisians, making it not only one of the biggest tourist attractions worldwide, but also one of the largest job generating businesses in the French tourism industry.
The longest non-stop flight is from Singapore to Newark, lasting around 23 hours.
False.
19 hours
Explain the meaning of "Catch some rays"
To get some sunshine, especially for the purpose of relaxing
15 of the 25 largest hotels in the world are in this location.
Las Vegas
How many continents are there? Name the continents. (200 points per continent)
7 continents
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Europe, Antarctica
60% of the lakes on earth are located in the USA
False.
in Canada the number of lakes in Canada is bigger than the rest of the lakes on the planet combined! The largest lake in Canada is the Great Bear
The Taj Mahal in India, a symbol of love and architectural excellence, is made of white marble and was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal
True
Explain the meaning of "Go the extra mile"
willing to make a special effort to do or achieve something.
It means to visit the most important and remarkable places in a city.
to go sightseeing
to sightsee
What is the name of 5 oceans?
the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic the Southern (Antarctic) oceans.
Jet lag feels worse if you travel from west to east.
True.
Our internal clock is slightly longer than 24 hours. Travelling from west to east makes the day shorter, while travelling from east to west makes the day longer, making it easier for the brain to adapt.
In Mexico, you can visit the 'Taco Theme Park' where roller coasters are replaced by giant taco shells
False