Unit 18: Holidays

We had a lovely holiday in Egypt in 2014.

I’m not working next week. I’m on holiday.

Are you going on holiday this summer?

We’re going on a package holiday to Hong Kong. [flights and hotel are included]

We’re going to have a winter holiday this year.

I want to go camping this year. [sleep in a tent]

I’m going on a walking holiday in the Alps.

A coach tour is an easy way to go on holiday. [travelling in a comfortable bus]

your passport (if you are going to another country)

a visa [a stamp that you need in your passport to go to some countries]

your tickets

some currency [money of the country you are going to]

a camera

your luggage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ (e.g. a suitcase or a rucksack)

A: Are you flying to France from England?
B: No, we’re going by ferry.

A: What are you going to do in Madrid?
B: We want to try the local food and enjoy the nightlife [clubs, etc.].

A: Have a great time! And send me a postcard!

(See Unit 32: Travelling and Unit 49: Moving for more words about travel.)