Insight - Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2A

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

to get away from captivity

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

a box or container in which items are packed

a society's ordinary people

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

the action of moving from one location to another, usually involving a long distance

the place where someone or something is headed

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

an establishment that provides vacationers with lodging, food, entertainment, etc.

an object that can be used to catch an animal

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

a style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack

a short vacation or trip typically taken in a city, often for a weekend or a few days, to explore the sights and attractions

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

a holiday taken by newlyweds

an arrangement where two homeowners agree to switch their homes for a certain period of time, often for a vacation or holiday

a type of vacation where one buys one's flights, accommodation, and sometimes even activities all at once, often at a cheaper price

(of an accommodation or holiday) providing equipment for guests to prepare their meals themselves

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

a vacation that one spends at or near one's home instead of traveling somewhere