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Post date: Nov 28, 2012 7:52:52 PM
TRAVEL, TRIP or JOURNEY?
Travel = the activity of traveling in general.
I like to travel. / I like traveling.
She wrote a book about her travels in Europe.
Trip = rountrip journey; go to a particular place for a special purpose
My father is away on a business trip.
We're going on a trip to London.
Journey = time and distance traveled, a "leg" of a trip
The journey to Florence took twice as long as usual.
PREPOSITIONS
we can travel or go:
on business / holiday / vacation
for meetings / pleasure
with friends / family
at the weekend
through the night
during holidays
Top Types of Vacations B1
Are you familiar with these different types?
Adventure
Arts and Culture
Business Travel
Camping
Caravan / RV Road Trip
(rv = recreational vehicle)
City Breaks
Cruise
Family Vacation
Food and Wine
Gap Year
Green Travel
Group Tour
Package Holiday
Pilgrimage
Safaris and wildlife
Self-catering
Snow and Ski
Sun and Sea
Train
Weekend Break
Do you know what a staycation is?
It’s a vacation where the people stay at home, take time off from work, and don’t travel anywhere: They just stay at home and relax and do things they want or need to do.
Why do you think this type of vacation is becoming more popular?
What is your favorite type of vacation?
What documents do you need if you travel abroad?
in Europe?
if you travel outside of Europe?
What to do before a holiday
apply for a passport
book flights
make a reservation
pay a deposit
change money
find a hotel / campsite / cottage / B&B
arrange holiday insurance
Test your Vocabulary:
What do you pack in your suitcase when you go abroad?
What to take on a holiday
backpack
camera
currency
driving licence / driver's license
first aid kit
guidebook
hat
insect repellent
map
passport
swimming costume / swimming suit
suitcase / luggage
sun cream / suntan lotion / sunscreen
sunglasses
comfortable shoes /walking shoes
HOW IMPORTANT IS TRAVELING FOR YOU?
Have you traveled anywhere abroad this year?
Yes, I have. I went to Barcellona last summer.
No, I haven't. I prefer to stay home because it's cheaper. / I don't have enough money.
How long did your last trip take?
It took about 17 hours.
Did you enjoy it?
Yes, I did. It was fantastic!
No, I didn't. Our plane was late, the airline lost our luggage and it rained the entire time!
Where would you like to go on holiday?
Where do you plan to travel this summer?
What do find difficult about traveling?
Think about: packing your suitcase, finding your way around; not speaking the language; food; documents; the weather, etc.
What are some things you do when you're on vacation?
hit the shops / go shopping
pick up some souveniers / buy souveniers
take in some culture / go to museums
see the sights / go sightseeing
check out the nightlife / go out / go to the disco
hit the beach / go to the beach / relax on the beach
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