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50 Holidays

Holiday (noun)

We had a wonderful holiday in Egypt in 1996.
I’m not working next week. I’m on holiday.
Are you going on holiday this summer?

Types of holidays
We are going on a package holiday to Hong Kong. (everything is included, flights, hotel,
etc.)
We’re going to have a winter holiday this year. (often means skiing / winter sports)
I want to go camping this year. (sleep in a tent)
Tm going on a walking holiday in the Alps. (usually means walking up mountains)
A coach tour is a cheap way to go on holiday. (going in a big, comfortable bus)

Transport

Are you flying to France from England?
No, we’re going by ferry. (ship where you can take your car with you)
We're going by car / by train / by bus.
(See Units 14 and 41.)

Don't forget to take with you ...
your passport (if you are going to another country)
a visa (a special stamp in your passport to go to some countries)
your tickets :
some traveller’s cheques and currency (money of the country you are going to)
a camera
a phrase book (if it’s a different language)
your luggage

When you are there ...

Send some postcards.
Try the local food.
Enjoy the nightlife. (discos, clubs, etc.)
Try to speak the language. ne
Go to the Tourist Information Office if you / J
have any questions. (or the Tourist Office) As

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