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  3. Vacation Activities

Vacation Activities

Fun things to do on vacation

Intermediate
Travel
sightseeing
/ˈsaɪtˌsiː.ɪŋ/

the activity of visiting famous or interesting places as a tourist

noun

Examples:

• We spent the afternoon sightseeing in the old part of the city.

• The tour bus made several stops for sightseeing along the coast.

souvenir
/ˌsuː.vəˈnɪr/

a small object bought or kept as a reminder of a place visited or an event attended

noun

Examples:

• She bought a small keychain as a souvenir from Paris.

• He kept the ticket stub as a souvenir of the concert.

excursion
/ɪkˈskɜːr.ʒən/

a short trip or outing, especially one taken for leisure or as part of a tour

noun

Examples:

• The cruise ship offered daily excursions to nearby islands and historic sites.

• The school organized a day excursion to the natural history museum.

cruise
/kruːz/

a voyage on a ship or boat taken as a holiday

noun

Examples:

• They booked a Mediterranean cruise for their 25th wedding anniversary.

• The cruise ship stopped at five different ports during the two-week voyage.

to sail or travel smoothly at a moderate speed

verb

Examples:

• The car cruised down the motorway at a steady 70 miles per hour.

• They spent the afternoon cruising along the coast.

hiking
/ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/

the activity of going for long walks in nature, especially on trails or mountains

noun

Examples:

• They went hiking in the national park every summer.

• She bought proper boots before her hiking trip through the Alps.

snorkeling
/ˈsnɔːr.kəl.ɪŋ/

the activity of swimming on or near the surface of water while using a snorkel and mask to observe underwater life

noun

Examples:

• They went snorkeling in the clear blue waters around the coral reef.

• Snorkeling is a great way to explore the ocean without scuba equipment.

surfing
/ˈsɜːr.fɪŋ/

the sport of riding ocean waves while standing on a surfboard

noun

Examples:

• He took surfing lessons during his vacation in Hawaii.

• Surfing requires balance, strength, and a good sense of timing.

camping
/ˈkæm.pɪŋ/

the activity of spending time outdoors, typically sleeping in a tent

noun

Examples:

• They went camping in the mountains every summer.

• Camping without electricity taught her to appreciate simple comforts.

photography
/fəˈtɑːɡɹəfi/

the art or practice of taking and processing photographs

noun

Examples:

• She has a passion for photography.

• Digital photography has revolutionized the industry.

museum
/mjuːˈziːəm/

a building in which objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are stored and exhibited

noun

Examples:

• We visited the museum of modern art.

• The museum has an impressive collection of paintings.

landmark
/ˈlænd.mɑːrk/

a prominent or well-known place, building, or feature that is easily recognised and often used as a point of reference

noun

Examples:

• The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world.

• Use the old clock tower as a landmark when giving directions to the hotel.

guide
/ɡaɪd/

a person who shows the way to others

noun

Examples:

• The tour guide led us through the museum.

• This book is a practical guide to gardening.

to show someone the way or direct their course

verb

Examples:

• He guided them through the forest.

• Let your instincts guide you.

itinerary
/aɪˈtɪn.ər.er.i/

a planned route or schedule of a journey, listing places to visit and activities to do

noun

Examples:

• The travel agent prepared a detailed itinerary for their two-week trip to Japan.

• She printed out the itinerary so everyone in the group knew where to be and when.

resort
/ɹɪˈzɔɹt/

a place frequented for holidays or recreation

noun

Examples:

• They stayed at a luxury resort on the beach.

• The ski resort was packed during the holiday season.

adventure
/ədˈvɛntʃɚ/

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

noun

Examples:

• Traveling through South America was a great adventure.

• The children went on an adventure in the woods.

sunscreen
/ˈsʌnˌskriːn/

a cream or lotion applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays

noun

Examples:

• Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside in the sun.

• She reapplied sunscreen every two hours during the day at the beach.

postcard
/ˈpoʊst.kɑːrd/

a small rectangular card used for sending a short message by mail, often with a picture on one side

noun

Examples:

• She sent her parents a postcard from Paris with a photo of the Eiffel Tower.

• He collected postcards from every country he visited.

backpack
/ˈbæk.pæk/

a bag carried on the back, supported by straps over the shoulders

noun

Examples:

• She packed her laptop and textbooks into her backpack before heading to class.

• He carried everything he needed for the weekend hike in a single backpack.

hammock
/ˈhæm.ək/

a hanging bed made of canvas or rope netting, suspended between two trees or posts

noun

Examples:

• He fell asleep in the hammock on the porch after lunch.

• They tied the hammock between two palm trees on the beach.

kayak
/ˈkaɪ.æk/

a narrow, small boat propelled by a double-bladed paddle, originally used by Arctic peoples

noun

Examples:

• They rented a kayak and paddled along the calm river for two hours.

• She took a kayak tour through the sea caves along the coastline.