Collocations Related to Travel and Tourism

Are you dreaming of your next adventure? Whether you’re planning a weekend city break, a relaxing beach holiday, or a round-the-world journey, one thing’s for sure—English is your passport to richer travel experiences. In today’s lesson, we will look at collocations related to travel and tourism.

At B2 and C1 levels, you probably already know lots of travel-related vocabulary. But to sound more natural, fluent, and confident, it’s time to take things a step further with collocations—those natural word pairings that native speakers use every day.

In this post, you’ll find 30 must-know collocations related to travel and tourism, complete with clear meanings and example sentences. These expressions will help you describe your trips more vividly, ace English exams like FCE and CAE, and hold conversations that flow like a gentle river cruise through Venice.

Let’s pack your vocabulary bags and set off on a journey through real-life English!

Collocation	Meaning	Example sentence
Catch a flight	to board a plane	We had to leave early to catch our flight to Rome.
Book a room	to reserve accommodation	I booked a room with a sea view at the hotel. Collocations Related to Travel and Tourism
Miss a connection	to fail to catch a connecting flight/train	We missed our connection due to the flight delay.
Plan an itinerary	to organise a travel schedule	She spent hours planning the itinerary for their European tour.
Take a guided tour	to join a tour led by a guide	We took a guided tour of the historic city centre.
Travel light	to bring very few belongings	I like to travel light so I can move around easily.
Soak up the atmosphere	to enjoy and absorb the mood of a place	We sat in a café and soaked up the atmosphere of the old town.
Pack your bags	to get ready to go on a trip	It’s time to pack our bags—we’re flying tomorrow!
Go on a cruise	to take a holiday on a ship	They went on a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon.
Stay in a hostel	to sleep at budget accommodation	We stayed in a cosy hostel right next to the train station.
Buy souvenirs	to purchase mementoes of a trip	I bought some handmade souvenirs at the local market. Collocations Related to Travel and Tourism
Get away from it all	to escape the stress of daily life	A beach holiday is perfect when you need to get away from it all.
Check in at a hotel	to register your arrival	We checked in at the hotel and went straight to the pool.
Take out travel insurance	to arrange travel protection	Always take out travel insurance before going abroad.
Experience culture shock	to feel overwhelmed by a different culture	He experienced culture shock when he first moved to Japan.
Face delays	to deal with transport interruptions	We faced delays due to bad weather.
Hop on a bus/train	to board transport quickly and easily	We hopped on a tour bus to explore the city.
Travel on a budget	to travel cheaply	Backpackers often travel on a budget and stay in hostels. Collocations Related to Travel and Tourism
Go on a sightseeing tour	to visit famous places	We went on a sightseeing tour of London.
Try local cuisine	to eat regional dishes	One of the best parts of travelling is trying local cuisine.
Take a day trip	to go on a short trip from your base	We took a day trip to the nearby castle.
Deal with jet lag	to cope with tiredness from time zones	It took me two days to deal with the jet lag.
Make a reservation	to book in advance	You need to make a reservation for that restaurant—it’s very popular.
Get travel sickness	to feel unwell while travelling	I always get travel sickness on long coach journeys.
Lose your luggage	to have your bags go missing	The airline lost our luggage on the way to New York.
Cancel a booking	to call off a reservation	We had to cancel our booking due to illness. Collocations Related to Travel and Tourism
Enjoy breathtaking views	to appreciate stunning scenery	We hiked to the top and enjoyed breathtaking views of the valley.
Go backpacking	to travel with minimal gear, usually on a budget	After university, they went backpacking across South America.

Here is an article using the collocations related to travel and tourism.

My Trip to Portugal

Last summer, I finally decided to get away from it all and spend a week in Portugal. I wanted to travel on a budget, so I booked a room in a small family-run guesthouse in Lisbon and packed my bags with only the essentials. I always try to travel light—less fuss, more freedom!

The moment I arrived, I could already soak up the atmosphere of the city. Colourful trams rattled by, music played in the streets, and the smell of freshly baked pastéis de nata filled the air. I spent the first day wandering off the beaten track, exploring side streets and quirky cafés that weren’t mentioned in any guidebooks.

I went on a guided tour of the Alfama district on the second day. The native guide was excellent; he told us interesting anecdotes and pointed out hidden gems. Later, I tried sampling some of the local food, including grilled sardines and a glass of vinho verde.

Of course, no trip is complete without a little drama. I nearly missed my connection when I took a day trip to Sintra. The train was delayed, and I had to hop on the last one back! Still, the breathtaking views from the castle made it all worthwhile.

Back in Lisbon, I bought some souvenirs from a local artisan market and checked in at a hotel near the airport for my final night. Sadly, I forgot to make a reservation at a popular seafood restaurant and couldn’t get a table—lesson learned!

When it was time to leave, I caught my flight home, slightly sunburnt, thoroughly relaxed, and already planning my next adventure. There’s nothing like travelling to broaden your horizons and make you feel alive.

Collocations related to travel and tourism

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