Talking about Travel and Tourism: English Vocabulary List

the renting of a plane, ship, etc.

"They charter a boat."

"A charter is a formal document granting rights or powers to a person or institution from a sovereign or an authoritative legislative body."

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

"The youth hostel was cheap and clean."

"The budget traveler stayed at a cheap hostel rather than an expensive hotel to save money."

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

"They went on safari."

"The documentary captured breathtaking footage from their unforgettable safari adventure in the Serengeti."

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

"The excursion was very fun."

"Our class went on a wonderful excursion to the mountains during the spring holiday."

an outdoor space with facilities for camping, such as tent or RV sites, and amenities like toilets and fire pits

"The campground has fire pits."

"We booked a spot at the popular campground for our summer vacation with plenty of amenities."

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

"The voyage lasted three months."

"A voyage is a long journey involving travel by sea or through outer space"

a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey

"Our itinerary included Paris and Rome."

"An itinerary is a detailed plan of a journey"

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

"He carried a heavy rucksack."

"She packed her rucksack carefully before setting off on the long hiking trail."

a small hotel, especially located in the countryside

"We stayed at a small inn."

"An inn is a traditional establishment providing lodging"

a person who is on vacation or holiday, typically traveling away from home for leisure or relaxation

"The beach was crowded with vacationers enjoying the hot summer sunshine."

"Every summer, vacationers from around the world flock to the beautiful coastal town."

to leave a location, particularly to go on a trip or journey

"The train departs at seven o'clock."

"Our flight is scheduled to depart at six in the morning so we need to arrive at the airport by four at the latest."

to hike or travel carrying one's clothes, etc. in a backpack

"She backpacked through Europe for six months."

"After graduating from university she decided to backpack across Europe for three months with only a small bag and very little money."

to temporary stop or pause during a journey

"We will lay over in Chicago."

"We had to lay over in Chicago for three hours before our next flight departed."

to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles, typically by standing at the side of the road and signaling drivers to stop

"It is dangerous to hitchhike alone."

"It is very dangerous to hitchhike alone at night in an unfamiliar area or country."

(off passengers) to get off a plane, train, or ship once it has reached its destination

"Passengers disembark from the plane carefully."

"All passengers must disembark the train at the final station because the train will not go any further."

to move across or through in a specified direction

"The hikers traversed the mountain range."

"The hikers needed three full days to traverse the mountain range from one side to the other."

to travel or navigate around something in a circular course

"They compass the island."

"The explorers decided to compass the uncharted island, mapping its coastline meticulously as they went."