| accommodation /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/ | a place to stay, like a hotel or flat | We found cheap accommodation near the beach. |
| backpack /ˈbækpæk/ | a bag you carry on your back | I travelled round Europe with just a backpack. |
| check in /tʃek ɪn/ | arrive and give your name at a hotel or airport | We can check in at the hotel after 2 p.m. |
| book /bʊk/ | arrange a hotel room, ticket or table in advance | We booked a room near the beach. |
| sightseeing /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/ | visiting the famous places in a city | We spent the whole day sightseeing in Rome. |
| souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ | something you buy to remember a place | I bought a little Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris. |
| travel insurance /ˈtrævl ɪnˈʃʊərəns/ | a plan that pays if something goes wrong on a trip | Don't forget to buy travel insurance before you go. |
| jet lag /ˈdʒet læɡ/ | feeling tired after flying to a different time zone | After the 12-hour flight I had terrible jet lag. |
| suitcase /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ | a large bag with a handle for carrying clothes when you travel | My suitcase was too heavy for the plane. |
| guided tour /ˌɡaɪdɪd ˈtʊə/ | a visit where an expert shows you a place and explains it | We went on a guided tour of the castle. |