Travel and Holidays

accommodation — a place to stay, such as a hotel or hostel

destination — the place where someone is going

itinerary — a detailed plan of a journey including dates and places

souvenir — an object kept as a reminder of a place or event

sightseeing — visiting famous places as a tourist

departure — the act of leaving or the time when you leave

round trip — a journey to a place and back again

cruise — a holiday on a large ship visiting different ports

currency — the money used in a particular country

jet lag — extreme tiredness after flying across time zones

book accommodation — reserve a place to stay in advance

catch a flight — get on a plane in time

go on vacation — take time off for a holiday

exchange currency — convert money to the local currency

take photos — capture images at a destination

Accommodation (uncountable) — Always singular in English: "find accommodation" not "accommodations" (though Americans say "accommodations")

Sightseeing (no article) — We say "go sightseeing" not "go on sightseeing"

Book vs reserve — Both work. British English often uses "book"; Americans prefer "reserve."

Nouns — accommodation, destination, itinerary, souvenir, sightseeing, departure, round trip, cruise, currency, jet lag

Phrases — book accommodation, catch a flight, go on vacation, exchange currency, take photos

Key difference — English uses many phrasal verbs for travel; French uses simpler single verbs