A place where someone stays
Explication
Accommodation is a place where someone stays. A destination, by contrast, is a place a traveler visits.
Finding accommodation
Explication
Finding accommodation means searching for a place to stay. Booking accommodation means reserving that place.
A homestay
Explication
A homestay is accommodation in a local person's home. A hostel is a low-cost place to stay, but it is not specifically a local person's home.
The money available or planned for a trip
Explication
A budget is the amount of money available or planned for a trip. A fixed price is instead the set cost of one item.
Sticking to a budget
Explication
Travelers on a tight budget should stick to it by controlling their spending. Overestimating a budget would raise the expected amount needed rather than limit spending.
An agency is a business, while an agent is an employee who arranges trips
Explication
A travel agency is the business through which travelers can book trips, whereas a travel agent is an employee who arranges them.
The place a traveler is going to
Explication
A destination is the place a traveler is going to, such as a tourist or holiday destination. An itinerary is the plan for the journey.
Domestic tourism
Explication
Domestic tourism takes place within one country. International tourism involves different countries.
Sharing ideas and experiences between different cultures
Explication
Cultural exchange is the sharing of ideas and experiences between different cultures. It is broader than simply visiting historical sites or arranging travel services.
An attraction draws visitors, while a trap exploits them or charges unfairly
Explication
A tourist attraction appeals to visitors, whereas a tourist trap is associated with exploiting tourists or charging them unfairly.
Sightseeing
Explication
Sightseeing involves visiting sights. Wandering around means moving through an area without a fixed route.
Travelers organize and follow it without a guide
Explication
A self-guided tour is organized and followed by the travelers themselves, without a guide.
Flavorful
Explication
Flavorful food has a strong taste, while flavorless food lacks noticeable taste.
Broad appeal
Explication
Broad appeal means being attractive or interesting to many different kinds of people.
It helps them relax and experience relaxation
Explication
A relaxing atmosphere helps people relax and experience relaxation, while a relaxed person feels calm.
During the busiest travel period with high visitor demand
Explication
Peak season is the busiest travel period and is associated with high visitor demand. Low or off-peak season occurs outside that period.
A flexible schedule
Explication
A flexible schedule can be changed more easily, whereas a fixed schedule follows set times.
A domestic flight
Explication
A domestic flight travels within one country. An international flight travels between countries.
To make a plug compatible with a different socket
Explication
A socket adapter changes a plug so it can connect to a different type of socket. Sunblock, by contrast, protects skin from sunlight.
Applying or wearing sunblock
Explication
Applying or wearing sunblock protects the skin from sunlight. Getting a tan makes the skin darker through sun exposure.
To seek assistance from their country’s official representative office
Explication
An embassy is the official representative office of one country in another country, and travelers may contact it for assistance.
Wander off
Explication
To wander off means to leave the intended place or route. Traveling on one’s own means traveling independently, which does not necessarily involve losing the route.
That the person must perform an action
Explication
This structure expresses that somebody must perform an action. A requirement is the demanded condition or action, whereas curiosity is a desire to know more.
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What is accommodation?
A place where someone stays.
What can travelers do when arranging a trip regarding accommodation?
They can find, book, or choose affordable accommodation.
What is a homestay?
Accommodation in a local person's home.
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