Travel Vocabulary with Pictures - Learn 20 Essential Travel Words
Master travel vocabulary with our interactive visual dictionary featuring 20 essential words for airports, hotels, and tourism. Perfect for ESL learners preparing for international travel and vacation planning.
Welcome to our comprehensive travel vocabulary with pictures gallery, designed to help English learners master essential travel and tourism vocabulary through visual learning. Our interactive travel vocabulary exercisescover everything from airport terminology to hotel bookings, making it easier to communicate confidently when traveling abroad.
This visual dictionary includes pronunciation guides, practical examples, and cultural tips for each word. Whether you're learning travel vocabulary for ESL classes or preparing for your next trip, these 20 carefully selected words will give you the foundation you need for successful travel experiences in English-speaking countries.
Interactive Vocabulary Gallery
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airport
Place where planes take off and land
"We arrived at the airport two hours early."
💡 Remember: AIRport is for AIRplanes
ticket
Paper that lets you travel
"I bought my train ticket online."
💡 Keep your ticket safe until the journey ends
passport
Book with your photo for travel
"Check your passport expiry date before booking."
💡 Your passport is your most important travel document
hotel
Place to sleep when traveling
"The hotel has a swimming pool and gym."
💡 Book hotels in advance for better prices
suitcase
Bag for your clothes when traveling
"My suitcase is too heavy to lift."
💡 Check airline weight limits before packing
taxi
Car that takes you for money
"We took a taxi to the station."
💡 Ask for the price before starting your journey
train
Vehicle that runs on tracks
"The train leaves from platform 3."
💡 Trains are often faster than buses for long distances
bus
Big vehicle for many people
"The bus to downtown leaves every hour."
💡 City buses are usually the cheapest transport option
flight
Journey by airplane
"Our flight was delayed by two hours."
💡 Book flights early for better prices
tourist
Person who visits new places
"The city is full of tourists in summer."
💡 Tourists often visit famous landmarks and museums
boarding pass
Paper needed to get on plane
"Keep your boarding pass ready at the gate."
💡 You get this after checking in for your flight
customs
Place where bags are checked
"We had to declare our purchases at customs."
💡 Be honest about what you're bringing into the country
departure
When you leave a place
"Our departure is scheduled for 6 AM."
💡 Departure = leaving, think "depart" = go away
arrival
When you reach a place
"The arrival time is 10:30 PM local time."
💡 Arrival = arriving, think "arrive" = come to
luggage
All your travel bags together
"My luggage was lost by the airline."
💡 Luggage has no plural - say "pieces of luggage"
reservation
Booking made in advance
"I have a reservation for two nights."
💡 Always get confirmation of your reservation
itinerary
Detailed plan of your trip
"Our itinerary includes five cities."
💡 An itinerary helps you organize your trip day by day
embassy
Your country's office abroad
"Contact the embassy if you lose your passport."
💡 Know your embassy location when traveling abroad
visa
Permission to enter a country
"I need to apply for a visa to visit China."
💡 Check visa requirements before booking your trip
layover
Stop between two flights
"We have a four-hour layover in Amsterdam."
💡 Long layovers let you explore the connecting city
Travel Vocabulary Quick Reference
| Category | Essential Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Transportation | airport, taxi, train, bus, flight |
| Documents | ticket, passport, boarding pass, visa |
| Accommodation | hotel, reservation |
| Luggage | suitcase, luggage |
| People | tourist |
| Airport | customs, layover |
| Travel Times | departure, arrival |
| Planning | itinerary |
| Services | embassy |
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Learning Tips
- • Click the speaker icon to hear the pronunciation
- • Create flashcards with these words for daily practice
- • Try using these words next time you travel or plan a trip
- • Practice with a friend by role-playing travel scenarios