15 | Vacation Planning

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Vacation Planning"

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SEWT Team
September 03, 2025

There’s an advanced English lesson waiting for you

Talking about “vacation planning” is a helpful topic for you, an ESL learner, because it involves using English to organize travel, make bookings, and enjoy your time off with less stress. Whether you're planning a short weekend trip or a big family vacation, being able to ask questions, understand options, and communicate clearly in English makes the entire experience smoother. Today’s vocabulary will help you plan with confidence and talk about your travel plans more easily. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Destination (Noun): The place you are traveling to.

  2. Itinerary (Noun): A detailed plan or schedule for a trip.

  3. Budget (Noun): The amount of money you plan to spend.

  4. Accommodation (Noun): A place to stay, such as a hotel, hostel, or rental home.A place to stay, such as a hotel, hostel, or rental home.

  5. Sightseeing (Noun): The activity of visiting interesting or famous places.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Destination

    • Paris is a dream destination for many travelers.

    • We finally chose our destination—a quiet beach town.

    • The airline offers discounts to popular destinations.

  2. Itinerary

    • Our travel itinerary includes five cities in ten days.

    • I printed the itinerary and packed it in my bag.

    • The tour company sent us an updated itinerary.

  3. Budget 

    • We made a travel budget to avoid overspending.

    • Staying at hostels helped keep our budget low.

    • She tracks every expense to stay within her budget.

  4. Accommodation

    • We booked our accommodation through a travel app.

    • The accommodation was clean and close to the beach.

    • Good accommodation can make your trip more relaxing.

  5. Sightseeing

    • We spent the afternoon sightseeing around the old city.

    • Sightseeing tours are included in the package.

    • Bring comfortable shoes if you plan on doing a lot of sightseeing.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

When you begin your vacation planning, it helps to choose a destination that fits your interests and budget. Once that’s set, you can create an itinerary that includes your accommodation and fun activities like sightseeing. Planning ahead makes your trip more enjoyable and less stressful.