✈️ Travel · IELTS Vocabulary by Topic · 12 words

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destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ n	a place to which somebody is going Vietnam has become a popular tourist destination.
itinerary /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ n	a plan of a journey, including the route and the places to visit Our itinerary included three days in Hoi An.
heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ n	the history, traditions and buildings that a country has had for many years Tourism helps fund the preservation of cultural heritage.
accommodation /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/ n	a place to live, work or stay in Cheap accommodation is hard to find in the high season.
ecotourism /ˈiːkəʊtʊərɪzəm/ n	tourism to places of natural beauty that tries not to damage the environment Ecotourism provides income for local communities while protecting nature.
landmark /ˈlændmɑːk/ n	a building or place that is easily recognised The Eiffel Tower is the most famous landmark in Paris.
souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/ n	a thing that you buy to remind you of a place you have visited I always buy a small souvenir from every city I visit.
exotic /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj	from or in another country, especially a hot one; interesting because unusual Tourists are attracted by exotic food and culture.
hospitality /ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/ n	friendly and generous behaviour towards guests Visitors are often impressed by the hospitality of local people.
authentic /ɔːˈθentɪk/ adj	known to be real and genuine; not a copy Many travellers look for an authentic local experience.
excursion /ɪkˈskɜːʃn/ n	a short journey made for pleasure, especially one organised for a group We went on a day excursion to Ha Long Bay.
globalisation /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ n	the fact that different cultures and economies are becoming connected worldwide Globalisation has made international travel cheaper and easier.