"ADVENTURE IS WORTHWHILE.

"
AESOP

XIII.
HOLIDAYS
types of holidays,
preparation for a journey,
accommodation, travelling
abroad, unusual tourism,
famous landmarks
YOUR LAST HOLIDAY
THINK ABOUT YOUR
LAST HOLIDAY AND
MENTION THREE
reasons why you went there
places you visited WHERE WOULD
souvenirs you bought YOU LIKE TO
meals you had
of your favourite activities
GO?
things you regret (not) YOUR NEXT
having done
HOLIDAY
 WINTER HOLIDAY CITY BREAK

SAFARI HONEYMOON

What would you recommend to

a rich elderly couple
a group of friends who want to have fun
Types of a newlywed couple
a family of 5 CRUISE
a person who wants to have a 'GAP YEAR'
holidays people who wish to have an active holiday
people who want to chill out?
Explain your choices.
ADVENTURE HOLIDAY
What type of holiday do YOU prefer?

BEACH HOLIDAY WORKING HOLIDAY WELLNESS WEEKEND CAMPING HOLIDAY

 PREPARATION FOR A JOURNEY
WHAT IS YOUR PREPARATION ROUTINE LIKE?
USE THE PHRASES IN THE CORRECT ORDER.
exchange money or take a credit card with you
choose the destination
make a packing list
buy some necessary things for the holiday
book the accommodation
check the weather conditions at your destination
pack your suitcase
search the Internet to find out about your holiday
destination
book the flight/bus/train ticket
take out travel insurance
DO YOU TRAVEL LIGHT? IF SO, HOW DO YOU DECIDE
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU AND WHAT TO LEAVE BEHIND?
 TRAVELLING ABROAD
Individual tour vs Package tour
Compare and contrast the two ways
of travelling abroad. Consider
budget flexibility and cost
social and cultural benefits
safety
freedom
number and type of sights
itinerary
responsibility
organization

Which one do you personally vote

for? What experience do you have?
TYPES
campsite, hotel, guest house,
motel, inn, apartment, resort,
Airbnb, youth hostel, B&B, home
exchange, Couchsurfing, glamping
FEATURES
room service, spa, gym, wi-fi,
swimming pool, air conditioning,
full board, half board, reception,
amenities, lobby, family-run,
breakfast only, shared bathroom,
close to nature, cheap, campfire,
kitchenette, low / reasonable /
moderate price
ACCOMMODATION
BOOKING YOUR ACCOMMODATION
What type of accommodation do you
prefer? Why?
How do you arrange your booking?
Have you got favourite web-sites
or do you choose randomly?
What are your priorities when
choosing a new place?
What was the best place you stayed
at? Why would you recommend that?
 IMPORTANCE
DEBATE The economical benefits of tourism
(bringing in foreign currency, creating
TIME jobs, improving local infrastructure)
are far more important than its
ON TOURISM negative impacts on the environment.

TOURISTS VS TRAVELLERS
DO YOU AGREE?
Travellers are more responsible than
tourists while being on holiday.

QUOTE
We travel not to escape life, but for
life not to escape us.
 ECOTOURISM
Unusual It is directed towards
exotic natural environments,
intended to help the

tourism environment
wildlife.
and
People
observe
may
participate in conservation
projects.
DARK TOURISM
Read about some (DISASTER, WAR AND SLAM TOURISM)

special ways of Grand Zero, concentration camps,

abandoned prisons are all
recreation. Which examples of destinations of 'dark
tourism' - visiting the remnants
one of them may of horror.
appeal to you? SPACE TOURISM
Where would you Some people think that
go or what would space tourism is a
thrilling experience that
you visit if you is worth paying a fortune
on, while others say it is
had enough money? only a waste of money.
 FAMOUS LANDMARKS
ODD ONE OUT - WHY?
Taj Mahal - The Kremlin - Leaning Tower of Pisa - Christ the Redeemer
Angkor Wat - Brandenburg Gate - Machu Picchu - Stonehenge
The Colosseum - Notre Dame - Eiffel Tower - The Louvre
Niagara Falls - Great Barrier Reef - Golden Gate Bridge - Old Faithful

CAN YOU NAME SOME MORE NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL LANDMARKS?

IS THERE A PLACE IN THE WORLD YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE?
WHAT WOULD BE THE WORST
SCENARIO? HOLIDAY NIGHTMARES
WHEN THINGS JUST GO WRONG
having an accident
being sick
having your belongings stolen
staying at an improper hotel
stuck at the airport
cancelled / delayed flights
getting bland, monotonous meals
experience a natural catastrophe
being surrounded by too many people
getting lost while hiking
be a victim of a crime

HAVE YOU HAD ANY BAD EXPERIENCES

WHILE ON HOLIDAY?
 ANSWER THE QUESTIONS USING THE

TRAVELLING
IDIOMS
Do you normally travel on a shoestring or live it
up? What do you do to save money while travelling?
Would you consider hitchhiking, Couchsurfing or
taking an overnight ferry/train?

Have you got the travel bug? Have you got itchy
feet? If so, what’s next on the list?

Do you like to pack a lot in/have a full plate or

see how the mood takes you when you’re travelling?

How do you choose a holiday destination? Are

you a culture vulture?
 Role plays GOING ON HOLIDAY

You are planning to go on holiday with your

friend. Discuss
GIVING ADVICE Where and when to go
How long to stay there
How to travel
Recommend your friend a place (where Where to stay
you have already been to) to go on What to do there
holiday. Use:
I’d recommend ___ing, You must, You COMPLAINING
should definitely, ___ is famous
for, ___ is really worth visiting, You have just arrived at the hotel, and your
Personally, I would/ wouldn't room is not as you expected. Complain at the
___ing, I wouldn’t recommend ___ing reception about the dirty linen, the lack of
view, the non-working air-conditioner. Ask for
another room.
HIRING A CAR

You would like to discover the island where you are staying, so you decide to hire a car
for 4 days. Talk about prices (you need something economical), insurance, and ask for a
map of the island.