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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Travel and Tourism

Here you will learn some English words about travel and tourism, such as "hostel", "resort", "lobby", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
accommodations

a place to stay in for a short period, often with food or other services

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hostel
hostel
[noun]

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

Ex: The hostel in the city center offers dormitory-style rooms and is a popular choice among backpackers. 
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apartment hotel

a hotel with apartments that one can rent for an indefinite amount of time

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bed and breakfast

a small hotel or guesthouse that provides the residents with a resting place and breakfast

Ex: We found a bed and breakfast that was only a short walk from the town center. 
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motel
motel
[noun]

a hotel near the road suitable for people who are on a road trip, usually with rooms arranged in a row and parking places outside

Ex: They stopped at a roadside motel for the night during their cross-country road trip, grateful for a comfortable place to rest. 
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suite
suite
[noun]

a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

Ex: The newlyweds stayed in a luxurious honeymoon suite with a stunning ocean view. 
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resort
resort
[noun]

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

Ex: They stayed at a luxurious beach resort during their vacation. 
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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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checkout
checkout
[noun]

the time when a guest should leave a hotel room, pay the bills, and return the key

Ex: If you need assistance with your luggage during checkout, our staff will be happy to assist you. 
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concierge
concierge
[noun]

a hotel employee who assists guests by arranging services such as reservations, tours, tickets, or recommendations

Ex: The hotel concierge booked our city tour and theatre tickets. 
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desk clerk

the receptionist of a hotel, who is responsible for greeting and assisting visitors, answering phones, etc.

Ex: The desk clerk warmly greeted each guest as they entered the hotel, making them feel welcome and attended to from the moment they arrived. 
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vacancy
vacancy
[noun]

an accommodation that is currently unoccupied and open for use

Ex: The hotel had no vacancy during the holiday weekend. 
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vacationer

a person who is on vacation or holiday, typically traveling away from home for leisure or relaxation

Ex: The beach was crowded with vacationers enjoying the sunny weather. 
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en suite
en suite
[noun]

a bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom

Ex: The hotel room featured an en suite with modern fixtures and a walk-in shower. 
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lounge
lounge
[noun]

a comfortable area, often in an airport or hotel, where people can relax, wait, or socialize, typically offering seating, refreshments, and sometimes Wi-Fi

Ex: We waited in the airport lounge until our flight was called. 
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lobby
lobby
[noun]

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

Ex: Guests gathered in the hotel lobby, waiting for the shuttle to the airport. 
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housekeeping

the department tasked with cleaning rooms, etc. in a hotel, hospital, etc.

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maid
maid
[noun]

a female servant

Ex: The maid diligently cleaned each room, ensuring the house was spotless by the end of the day. 
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all-inclusive
all-inclusive
[Adjective]

including everyone or everything, particularly for a single price

Ex: They booked an all-inclusive vacation package that covered flights, accommodations, meals, and activities. 
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minibar
minibar
[noun]

a small refrigerator in a hotel room with different types of drinks or snacks inside

Ex: Upon entering the hotel room, I noticed the well-stocked minibar, filled with a selection of snacks and beverages. 
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room service

a hotel service where guests can order food, drinks, or other amenities to be delivered to their room, typically from a menu provided by the hotel

Ex: We ordered breakfast through room service because we wanted to relax in our room. 
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low season

the time of the year that a hotel, resort, etc. has the least visitors and prices are lower than normal

Ex: Hotel rates are much cheaper during the low season. 
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high season

the time of the year that visiting a hotel, attraction, etc. is in high demand and the prices are high

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to backpack

to hike or travel carrying one's clothes, etc. in a backpack

Ex: During their gap year, they decided to backpack through Southeast Asia. 
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reservation

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

Ex: I made a reservation at the restaurant for dinner tonight to celebrate my sister's birthday. 
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cancelation

the act of stopping a planned event from happening or an order for something from being completed

Ex: The flight faced a cancelation due to severe weather conditions. 
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to overbook

to sell more tickets or accept more reservations than the available number of seats, rooms, etc.

Ex: The airline overbooked the flight, causing passengers to be bumped off. 
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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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cruise
cruise
[noun]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

Ex: They booked a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon, eager to explore tropical islands and relax on luxurious cruise liners. 
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excursion
excursion
[noun]

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

Ex: The school organized an excursion to the science museum for the students. 
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to get away

to go on vacation away from home

Ex: We decided to get away for the weekend and visit the beach. 
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itinerary
itinerary
[noun]

a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey

Ex: The tour company sent us a detailed itinerary, breaking down our day-to-day activities and highlighting the main attractions. 
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bellhop
bellhop
[noun]

a person who is employed by a hotel to carry the guests' baggage to their rooms

Ex: The bellhop carried my suitcases to my hotel room. 
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to sightsee

to visit interesting and well-known places

Ex: Tourists often come to the city to sightsee and experience its cultural landmarks. 
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touristy
touristy
[Adjective]

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

Ex: The once serene village has become quite touristy, with souvenir shops and crowded streets. 
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hitchhiking

a means of traveling by standing at the side of a road and signaling passing cars to stop and asking them to give one a ride, which is usually free

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