120 holiday-related words into six logical categories.

120 holiday-related words into six logical categories.

1. Types of Holidays & Travel

 * Staycation: A holiday spent at home or nearby.

 * Package holiday: A trip where travel and accommodation are put together by a vendor.

 * Getaway: A short holiday.

 * Backpacking: Traveling with all your belongings in a rucksack.

 * Excursion: A short journey or outing.

 * Retreat: A quiet place for rest or meditation.

 * Cruise: A holiday spent on a large ship.

 * City break: A short trip to a large city.

 * Honeymoon: A holiday taken by a newly married couple.

 * Road trip: A long distance journey on the road.

 * Eco-tourism: Tourism directed toward natural environments.

 * Sabbatical: A long break from work, often for travel.

 * Expedition: A journey taken for a specific purpose (e.g., research).

 * Safari: An expedition to observe animals in the wild.

 * All-inclusive: A resort that includes all meals and drinks in the price.

 * Pilgrimage: A journey to a place of religious importance.

 * Mini-break: A short holiday of two or three days.

 * Self-catering: A holiday where you provide your own meals.

 * Glamping: Glamorous camping with amenities.

 * Adventure holiday: A trip involving physically challenging activities.

2. Transport & Movement

 * Departure: Leaving a place.

 * Arrival: Reaching a destination.

 * Boarding pass: A document provided by an airline during check-in.

 * Transit: Passing through a place en route to a destination.

 * Terminal: A building at an airport where passengers transfer.

 * Layover: A period of rest or waiting before a further journey.

 * Customs: The place where luggage is checked for illegal goods.

 * Itinerary: A planned route or journey.

 * Jet lag: Fatigue caused by traveling across time zones.

 * Commute: To travel some distance between one's home and work.

 * Ferry: A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods.

 * First class: The most luxurious class of travel.

 * Economy class: The cheapest class of travel.

 * Shuttle: A form of transport that travels regularly between two places.

 * Charter: To hire a plane or boat for private use.

 * Red-eye flight: A flight that departs late at night and arrives early morning.

 * Stopover: A break in a journey.

 * Direct flight: A flight that doesn't require a change of planes.

 * Public transport: Buses, trains, and subways.

 * Car rental: Hiring a car for a short period.

3. Accommodation & Lodging

 * Check-in: The process of registering on arrival.

 * Check-out: The process of leaving and paying the bill.

 * Hostel: Inexpensive lodging for travelers.

 * Boutique hotel: A small, stylish, and high-end hotel.

 * Bed and breakfast (B&B): Sleeping accommodation and breakfast in a private house.

 * Chalet: A wooden house or cottage found in the mountains.

 * Villa: A large and luxurious country house.

 * Campsite: A place used for camping.

 * Dormitory: A room containing several beds.

 * Suite: A set of connected rooms in a hotel.

 * Guesthouse: A private house offering accommodation to paying guests.

 * Lobby: An entrance hall or foyer.

 * Housekeeping: The department that cleans the rooms.

 * Concierge: A hotel employee who assists guests with bookings.

 * Vacancy: An available room.

 * Fully booked: Having no more rooms available.

 * Twin room: A room with two separate beds.

 * Double room: A room with one large bed for two people.

 * Resort: A place frequented for holidays or recreation.

 * Amenity: A desirable or useful feature of a building or place.

4. Sightseeing & Activities

 * Landmark: An object or feature of a landscape that is easily seen.

 * Guided tour: A visit to a place with a guide who explains things.

 * Souvenir: A thing that is kept as a reminder of a place.

 * Monument: A statue or building erected to commemorate a person or event.

 * Museum: A building in which objects of interest are stored and exhibited.

 * Gallery: A room or building for the display or sale of works of art.

 * Snorkeling: Swimming with a diving mask and a breathing tube.

 * Sunbathing: Sitting or lying in the sun to get a tan.

 * Sightseeing: The activity of visiting places of interest.

 * Spectacular: Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.

 * Picturesque: Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.

 * Breathtaking: Astonishing or awe-inspiring.

 * Local cuisine: Food that is traditional to a specific region.

 * Nightlife: Entertainment available in the evening.

 * Festival: A day or period of celebration.

 * Trekking: To go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot.

 * Surfing: The sport of riding on a wave on a board.

 * Strolling: Walking in a leisurely way.

 * Scenic: Providing views of beautiful natural scenery.

 * Landmark: A recognizable natural or man-made feature.

5. Essential Items & Luggage

 * Passport: An official document certifying the holder's identity and citizenship.

 * Visa: An endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter.

 * Suitcase: A large case used for carrying clothes and belongings.

 * Backpack: A bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on one's back.

 * Toiletries: Articles used in washing and taking care of one's body.

 * Sunscreen: A cream or lotion rubbed onto the skin to protect it from the sun.

 * Currency: A system of money in general use in a particular country.

 * Map: A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea.

 * Travel insurance: Insurance for risks associated with traveling.

 * First-aid kit: A collection of supplies for use in giving first aid.

 * Phrasebook: A book for people visiting a foreign country, listing useful phrases.

 * Adapter: A device for connecting pieces of equipment that cannot be connected directly.

 * Boarding pass: A document that allows you to board a ship or plane.

 * Carry-on: Small luggage you take inside the plane cabin.

 * Checked baggage: Luggage stored in the cargo hold of the plane.

 * Duffel bag: A large cylindrical bag made of cloth.

 * Traveler’s checks: Preprinted checks for a fixed amount.

 * Hand sanitizer: A liquid or gel used to kill germs on the hands.

 * Power bank: A portable device used to charge electronics.

 * Binoculars: Optical instruments for a viewing distance.

6. Idioms & Descriptive Phrases

 * Off the beaten track: In a place where few people go.

 * To travel light: To travel with very little luggage.

 * To live it up: To enjoy oneself in an expensive way.

 * Thumb a lift: To hitchhike.

 * Catch the sun: To get a suntan or sunburn.

 * At the crack of dawn: Very early in the morning.

 * Break the journey: To stop for a short time during a long journey.

 * Globetrotter: Someone who travels a lot around the world.

 * Tourist trap: A place that attracts many tourists and charges high prices.

 * Wanderlust: A strong desire to travel.

 * Fleabag motel: A cheap, dirty hotel.

 * Red-carpet treatment: Very special treatment.

 * Hit the road: To begin a journey.

 * Make tracks: To leave a place.

 * Pedal to the metal: To drive very fast.

 * Plain sailing: To be very easy to do.

 * Shipshape: Neat and tidy.

 * A home away from home: A place where you feel as comfortable as in your own home.

 * Watch the world go by: To observe people while sitting in a public place.

 * Broaden one's horizons: To expand one's range of interests or knowledge.

Would you like me to create some practice sentences using these words, or perhaps a short story that incorporates them?