Travel and Tourism: English Vocabulary List

a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

"The hotel suite was very large."

"A software suite is a collection of related computer programs sold together as a single package"

a part of an airport or terminal that passengers go through to get on or off a plane, train, or bus

"Go to gate B12."

"Passengers were instructed to proceed to gate C3 for boarding their flight to London."

a place or building that is historically important

"The monument is old."

"A monument is a lasting structure created to commemorate a person or event of great historical significance for future generations to remember and reflect upon."

a journey carefully organized for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research

"The expedition to the South Pole was extremely dangerous and very cold."

"An expedition is a long and carefully organized journey undertaken for a specific purpose"

a person employed by a travel agency to help and look after the tourists

"The courier helped them."

"Our friendly courier provided excellent recommendations for local restaurants and attractions during our trip."

to visit places one has never seen before

"We will explore the ancient ruins."

"The young couple decided to explore the old abandoned castle on the hill even though the locals warned them that it might be haunted."

to travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat

"Sailors navigate using the stars."

"It was very difficult to navigate through the dense fog without a compass but the experienced sailor managed to find the way safely."

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

"The boat cruises along the coast."

"The family decided to cruise around the Caribbean for two weeks on a large ship with swimming pools restaurants and entertainment for everyone."

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

"They sail across the ocean every summer."

"He learned how to sail when he was just a boy and now he dreams of sailing across the entire Atlantic Ocean alone one day."

to make a temporary home or shelter, usually outdoors or in the wild

"We will camp near the river."

"We plan to camp near the lake this summer so we need to buy a new tent and some warm sleeping bags for the cold nights."

to board a plane or ship

"They embark the ship."

"Passengers were instructed to embark the cruise ship at Gate 7 after checking their luggage."