Frequently Used Tourism Terms

tender = a boat that takes passengers from the cruise ship to land

campsite = a sleeping and resting place where people stay in tents

departure lounge = where passengers wait to get on their plane

duty-free shop = a store where you buy items and do not have to pay tax for them

trunk = the space in the back of a car that is used to store luggage

legroom = the amount of space a vehicle has for a person's legs

leisure = a time when you are not working or at school

go camping = to travel to a place and stay there in a tent for a short time

exchange rate = the rate at which money from one country can be changed for the money from another country

express route = a fast route that goes to its destination and does not stop

baggage claim = where you pick up your bags in an airport

round trip ticket allows a traveler to go to a destination and back

service fee = money that you pay to receive a service

porter = a cruise ship worker who carries bags for passengers

vacationer = a person who travels somewhere for fun

travel insurance = insurance that helps pay for emergency travel or hospital fees abroad

gate = where passengers get on or off an airplane

local route has more than one stop between its beginning and end

safe deposit box = a metal container that protects items from theft

budget hotel = a sleeping and resting place that is inexpensive and has few services

disembark = to get off a ship

money belt = a belt that a person can hide money in

traveler's checks are used by travelers instead of cash, printed with a set amount

family restaurant = welcomes adults and children

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