Tourism Vocabulary

noun adjustment or adaptation

• The hotel offers luxurious accommodation for its guests.
• We found a cozy Airbnb for our weekend getaway.
• I crashed at my friend's place for the night.
• Learning to adapt to different cultures is a form of mental accommodation.

noun A large motor vehicle used for carrying passengers, especially along a fixed route on a regular schedule

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• The bus arrived at the station right on time.
• I'll catch the bus to get to the mall later.
• Let's hop on the bus and head to the beach.
• Being a leader is like driving a bus - you have to know where you're going and how to get there.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that is used to specify a noun as specific or unspecific

• The constant coming and going of employees has made it difficult to maintain a stable work environment.
• There's always a lot of coming and going at the train station during rush hour.
• I can't keep track of all the coming and going at this party.
• The thoughts in my mind are always coming and going, never staying in one place for too long.

adjective describing a place or area that is full of people or things, packed closely together

• The subway during rush hour is always crowded with commuters.
• The mall was so crowded that it was hard to move around.
• The concert was packed, it was super crowded!
• His mind felt crowded with thoughts and worries.

noun the place to which someone or something is going or being sent

• The traveler carefully researched their destination before booking their flight.
• I can't wait to see where our destination takes us on this road trip!
• Let's bounce to our next destination and explore some new spots.
• Education is the key to reaching your destination in life.

noun a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water

• The ferry departed from the dock right on schedule.
• Let's catch the ferry to the island for a day trip.
• I heard the ferry ride is lit, we should definitely go.
• Taking the ferry across the river symbolized a new beginning in her life.

noun a small lodging establishment typically providing accommodations for travelers or tourists

• The guest house provides a comfortable and welcoming accommodation for visitors.
• The guest house is a cozy place to stay while you're in town.
• Let's crash at the guest house for the weekend.
• The guest house of my mind is always open to new ideas and perspectives.

noun a particular area or neighborhood, especially one where something specific is located

• The locality of the new housing development is known for its excellent schools and parks.
• I love the vibe of this locality, it's so peaceful and quiet.
• This locality is lit, there are always cool events happening around here.
• In the locality of my mind, memories of childhood days play like a movie.

noun a building or theater specifically designed for the production and performance of operas

• The opera house is a beautiful venue for classical music performances.
• Let's go check out a show at the opera house this weekend.
• The opera house is where all the fancy people go to watch fancy shows.
• Her mind was like an opera house, full of drama and intrigue.

noun a person who is traveling in a vehicle or on a ship or aircraft, but is not operating it

• The airline ensured the safety and comfort of each passenger on board.
• I heard the passenger in front of me complaining about the lack of legroom.
• Yo, did you see that passenger snap a selfie with the pilot?
• As a writer, I see myself as a passenger on a journey through the world of words.

noun a person who is passing by, especially casually or by chance

• The passerby stopped to ask for directions.
• A passerby just asked me for the time.
• Yo, did you see that passerby check out the new store?
• Like a passerby in the night, he came and went without a trace.

noun a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run

• The railway system in this country is known for its efficiency and punctuality.
• Let's take the railway to get to the city center, it's much faster than driving.
• I heard there's a shortcut through the railway tracks, but it's risky.
• The railway of life can take us on unexpected journeys, full of twists and turns.

noun a large farm, especially in the western US and Canada, where cattle or other animals are bred and raised

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• The ranch was passed down through several generations of the family.
• We're heading out to the ranch for the weekend to do some horseback riding.
• I heard that new ranch is lit, we should check it out.
• His sprawling estate felt more like a ranch with its vast fields and grazing livestock.

noun a place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation

verb to turn to and adopt (a strategy or course of action) so as to resolve a difficult situation

• The resort offers a wide range of amenities and activities for guests to enjoy.
• Let's book a weekend getaway at the resort by the beach.
• I heard the resort is lit, we should definitely check it out.
• In times of stress, nature is my resort for finding peace and tranquility.

noun a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface that vehicles can use

adjective relating to or used for roads

• The construction crew worked diligently to repair the damaged road.
• Let's take a drive down the scenic road and enjoy the view.
• I can't believe we just hit the open road without a plan!
• Life is like a road with twists and turns, you never know what's around the corner.

adjective relating to or occurring at the proper time; timely; opportune

• It is important to plant crops at a seasonable time to ensure a successful harvest.
• We should plan our beach trip for a seasonable weekend when the weather is nice.
• Let's wait for a seasonable sale before buying new clothes.
• His seasonable advice helped me navigate through a difficult situation.

noun A person who drives a taxi for a living.

• The taxidriver navigated through the city traffic with precision and skill.
• I always chat with my favorite taxidriver on the way to the airport.
• The taxidriver totally ripped us off with that fare!
• He was like a taxidriver, guiding her through the ups and downs of life.

noun a person who lives in a town or is closely associated with a town

• The townee was welcomed by the local council upon his arrival.
• The townee seemed lost trying to find the nearest coffee shop.
• The townee was totally vibing with the music at the festival.
• As a townee in the big city, he felt like a fish out of water.

noun a region of the Earth surrounding the equator, known for its warm climate and lush vegetation

• The tropics are regions of the Earth that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
• I can't wait to go on vacation to the tropics and soak up the sun on the beach.
• Let's jet off to the tropics and have a wild time in paradise!
• Her love for him was like a warm breeze in the tropics, comforting and all-encompassing.

noun A place where wine is sold.

• I purchased a bottle of red wine from the local wine shop for the dinner party.
• I grabbed a bottle of wine from the wine shop on my way to the party.
• Let's swing by the wine shop and pick up a bottle before heading to the picnic.
• The wine shop is like a treasure trove for wine enthusiasts, with so many unique bottles to choose from.

noun a place where carnival costumes are designed, created, and stored

• The mas camp is where the carnival costumes are designed and created.
• We're going to the mas camp to help with costume fittings.
• I heard the mas camp is the place to be for all the carnival fun.
• The mas camp is like a creative hub where ideas come to life in vibrant costumes.

noun A type of amphibious vehicle used for tours on both land and water.

• The duck boat was used to transport tourists on both land and water during the tour.
• We had a blast riding the duck boat around the city with our friends.
• Let's hop on the duck boat and cruise around the lake for a bit.
• The project was sinking fast, but she managed to steer it back on course like a skilled captain of a duck boat.

noun floating transport - a means of transportation that travels on water, such as a boat or ship

• The company invested in a new fleet of floating transport vessels to improve their logistics operations.
• We took a ride on a cool floating transport boat to get to the other side of the lake.
• Let's hop on that floating transport thingy and cruise around the river.
• Her thoughts were like floating transport, moving freely and effortlessly through different ideas.

noun A point or place where people agree to meet, especially in a public location

• The designated meeting point for our group is by the fountain in the park.
• Let's all meet up at the usual meeting point before heading to the event.
• We'll see you at the meeting point, don't be late!
• The common ground between the two parties served as a meeting point for their negotiations.

noun a person who looks at something, especially something of interest or curiosity

• The security guard noticed a looky loo hanging around the entrance of the building.
• I saw a bunch of looky loos peering into the window of the new store.
• Stop being such a looky loo and mind your own business.
• She always plays the role of a looky loo, observing everything but never getting involved.

noun a geological feature formed by the eruption of mud and gases from beneath the Earth's surface

• The mud volcano in that region is a popular tourist attraction due to its unique geological features.
• We should go check out the mud volcano next weekend, I heard it's really cool.
• That mud volcano is lit, we gotta go see it sometime.
• Her anger was like a mud volcano, erupting suddenly and fiercely.