EFAdv Unit 8A Vocabulary: Travel and tourism

1 Relaxing by the pool is the perfect way to chill down after a busy day sightseeing.

chill out

19 We're going to our friends' house on the coast for the weekend because we really need to go away from it all.

get away

4 If you could go in holiday anywhere in the world, where would you choose?

go on

18 The town is very lifely at this time of year because it's packed with holidaymakers.

lively

9 Our hotel is up in the hills and completely off the bitten track.

off the beaten track

15 I think the cathedral is overstated. It's not nearly as beautiful as people say.

overrated

2 I think Salzburg is one of the most pictureful cities in Europe.

picturesque

14 He's been working very long hours recently, so he can't wait to go on holiday and renew his batteries.

recharge

10 There are some very removed beaches on the island that you can only reach by boat.

remote

6 What time are you setting away tomorrow morning?

setting out / off

13 What do you think is the best way to soak the local atmosphere when you visit a place for the first time?

soak up

7 The resort was far too touristic for us.

touristy