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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
noun
Examples:
• She has a passion for photography.
• Digital photography has revolutionized the industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.