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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
souvenir
souvenir
[noun]

something that is kept as a reminder of a place, person, etc.

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hike
hike
[noun]

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

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to sunbathe

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

Ex: During their beach vacation, they plan to sunbathe by the ocean. 
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to explore

to visit places one has never seen before

Ex: She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems. 
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campsite
campsite
[noun]

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

Ex: It's important to keep the campsite clean. 
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crossroad
crossroad
[noun]

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The small village is located at the crossroad of two major highways. 
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guide book

a book that provides tourists with information about their destination

Ex: She packed a guide book for Italy to help plan her sightseeing. 
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overnight
overnight
[Adverb]

during a single night

Ex: The flowers bloomed overnight, transforming the garden. 
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abroad
abroad
[Adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: They plan to travel abroad next summer to explore Europe. 
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backpacker

a person without much money who travels around, hiking or using public transport, carrying a backpack

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backpacking

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

Ex: She went backpacking across Europe for a month. 
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capital
capital
[noun]

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

Ex: Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. 
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to check in

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

Ex: We'll check in as soon as we reach the hotel. 
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check-in
check-in
[noun]

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

Ex: After a long flight, we proceeded to the hotel lobby for check-in and were warmly greeted by the reception staff. 
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document
document
[noun]

a written record that establishes ownership, rights, or obligations

Ex: The deed is a document proving property ownership. 
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double room

a room in a hotel suitable for two people, typically has a larger bed

Ex: She loved the double room's large windows that let in plenty of natural light. 
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due
due
[Adjective]

(of a payment, debt, etc.) scheduled or required to be paid immediately or at a specific time

Ex: The rent is due on the first of every month. 
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duty-free
duty-free
[Adjective]

(of goods) able to be imported without paying tax on them

Ex: Travelers often take advantage of duty-free shopping at airports to purchase luxury items at discounted prices. 
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embassy
embassy
[noun]

a building used as the office or residence of the officials who represent their government in another country

Ex: The ambassador hosted a reception at the embassy to welcome visiting dignitaries. 
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exchange rate

the value of a country's currency compared to another country's currency

Ex: The exchange rate between the dollar and the euro fluctuated significantly this week. 
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currency
currency
[noun]

the type or system of money that is used by a country

Ex: The euro is the official currency of many countries in the European Union. 
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customs
customs
[noun]

the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

Ex: They passed through customs quickly, as they had nothing to declare. 
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brochure
brochure
[noun]

a book typically small, with information, images, and details about a product, service, organization, or event

Ex: The hotel provided a colorful brochure outlining all the amenities and local attractions for guests to explore. 
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guide
guide
[noun]

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

Ex: During our trip to the vineyard, the guide explained the process of wine making. 
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reception
reception
[noun]

the place or desk usually at a hotel entrance where people go to book a room or check in

Ex: On checking out, he returned his room key to the reception. 
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to reserve

to arrange something to be kept for later use

Ex: They reserved a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner. 
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single room

a hotel room or bedroom used by just one person

Ex: He preferred staying in a single room while traveling for privacy. 
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to translate

to change words into another language

Ex: She can effortlessly translate English texts into Spanish, showcasing her proficiency in both languages. 
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visa
visa
[noun]

an official mark on someone's passport that allows them to enter or stay in a country

Ex: He applied for a tourist visa to visit his friend in France for the summer. 
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: The museum welcomed thousands of visitors during the holiday season. 
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waiting room

a designated area where people wait for their turn, appointment, or service, commonly found in stations, hospitals, or offices

Ex: She sat in the waiting room until the doctor called her name. 
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