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Boarding Pass
A document provided by an airline after check-in that allows a passenger to board the aircraft.
No-Show
A person who makes a reservation but does not cancel it or show up.
Excursion
A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity.
Wellness Tourism
Travel associated with the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing one's personal wellbeing.
Blackout Dates
Specific dates when special offers, rewards, or promotions are not available.
Travel Advisory
An official warning issued by governments or international organizations about the safety of traveling to specific destinations.
Visa
An official document or stamp on a passport allowing the holder to enter or leave a country.
Concierge
A hotel employee who assists guests by performing various tasks such as booking tours, making restaurant reservations, and offering personalized recommendations.
Vacation Rental
A property rented out to travelers as an alternative to a hotel, such as a house, apartment, or condominium.
Frequent Flyer Miles
Loyalty program points earned by flyers that can be redeemed for air travel or other rewards.
Itinerary
A detailed plan or route of a trip.
Overbooking
The practice of selling more tickets or reservations than there is space available, based on the expectation of no-shows.
Red-Eye Flight
A flight leaving late at night and arriving early the next morning, often seen as tiring due to the late travel times.
Duty-Free
Products sold in specific stores in airports, on planes, or at borders that are exempt from certain local or national taxes and duties.
Layover
A short stay between parts of a journey, typically used in context of air travel when a flight lands at an intermediate point before reaching its final destination.
Sustainable Tourism
Tourism that has a low impact on the environment and local culture while generating future employment for local people.
All-Inclusive
A pricing structure for vacations where one price includes accommodation, meals, drinks, activities, and sometimes airfare.
Tour Operator
A company or individual who plans and markets travel packages.
Package Tour
A tour planned and arranged by a travel agent, with transportation, accommodations, and sometimes meals and entertainment included.
Transit
The act or process of moving from one place to another, often used concerning layovers between consecutive flights.
Eco-Tourism
Travel directed towards exotic natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.
Voyager
A person who goes on a long journey, typically involving travel by sea or into space.
Backpacker
A traveler who travels cheaply and for longer periods of time, often carrying a backpack.
Off-Peak
Times outside of the main holiday or travel seasons when prices are typically lower due to lesser demand.
Seasoned Traveler
An individual who travels often, is well experienced in travel, and is knowledgeable about the nuances of traveling.
Shoulder Season
The travel period between peak and off-peak seasons.
Youth Hostel
A budget accommodation that typically offers dormitory-style shared rooms and communal facilities.
Timeshare
A property with a divided form of ownership or use rights, typically resort condominium units.
Minibar
A small refrigerator in a hotel room, usually stocked with drinks and snacks that are for purchase by guests.
Wanderlust
A strong desire or impulse to travel and explore the world.
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