I prefer all-inclusive holdays because it takes the stress away from planning a holiday.

What are 'all- inclusive' holidays? 

Holiday deals including flights, accommodation, food, and activities.

Holidays that try to cater for everyone in society. 

I didn't realise the hotel was self- catering. I was constantly eating outside in expensive restaurants.

What does 'self-catering' mean?

A holiday deal where the meals are not included

I'm tired of going to crowded tourist hotshots. I want to get off the beaten track.

What does 'to go off the beaten track' mean?

To visit a place other people don't normally visit

When I was in Africa, I went on a wildlife safari.

What is a 'wildlife safari?'

An observational holiday, typically where you can watch animals in their natural habitat. 

A place where you can see cute animals on the internet

I know that the Eiffel Tower is beautiful, but that place is a tourist trap! Let's visit a museum instead.

What is a 'tourist trap?'

A place that attracts and exploits tourists for money

A place where tourists are captured and abducted

After university, I went backpacking around Europe. I stayed in many youth hostels and made lots of friends.

What is a 'youth hostel? 

A hotel that provides cheap accommodation for young people, typically letting many people share a room with strangers.

My final exams have been very stressful. I need to get away from it all.

What does 'to get away from it all' mean? 

To get away from your daily routine for a rest

We got a bit lost but found ourselves in a small beautiful village in the middle of nowhere. 

What does 'in the middle of nowhere' mean?

A place far away from where other people live

I prefer all-inclusive holdays because it takes the stress away from planning a holiday. What are 'all- inclusive' holidays?