Travel. Holiday types
Activity Holidays
Our activity holidays are for everyone. Whether you’re an adrenalin junkie or just want to give something a go. Venture into the desert for sandboarding and camel safaris. Jump into the water and go kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving and whoosh down the river white water rafting. Or go for snow and try skiing, snowshoeing, sledging and even igloo-building on a Winter Adventure. Explore the world with adventure.
Vocabulary
hunt
To be an adrenalin junkie
To be adrenalin-fuelled
To venture into the desert for sandboarding and camel safaris
To go kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving
To whoosh down the river
To go for snow and try skiing, snowshoeing, sledging
To explore the world with adventure
Watch the video about Adventure Holidays and say what activities you can do there, what activities you have tried and would like to try.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtCBqAopK6M&feature=BFa&list=UUtUz9QnDsGADnZs_2UL36Sw
Imagine today is the last day on Earth. What activity would you like to try then?
Nature & Wildlife Holidays
Get closer to nature. From the jungles of India to the African bush, our small group tours take you to the heart of nature. For unforgettable wildlife encounters, go wild on safari in Africa. Spot monkeys and leatherback turtles in tropical Costa Rica. Go on an elephant safari in lush Sri Lanka. Or explore India for a chance to spot the magnificent tiger. Serious wildlife fans will love the Galapagos Islands. We only use expert local guides. And stay in a range of accommodation, from safari lodges to wilderness camps and tree houses for a truly wild experience.
Vocabulary hunt
To offer an incredible variety of inspiring holiday adventures
To take smb. on a journey of cultural discovery, a trekking holiday, on a wildlife safari, an active adventure and even on an expedition cruise
To get closer to nature
To take smb. to the heart of nature
Unforgettable wildlife encounters
To encounter
To spot monkeys, a magnificent tiger.…
Wilderness
To go on safari
To go white water rafting
Enjoy a magnificent BBC video about Galapagos Islands and say what you have learnt from the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I974jKrR4VQ&feature=related
Would you like to get closer to nature and go on Wildlife Holidays? Why?
What things from the text have you discovered in your life? Describe your experience.
Hands On Adventures
Hands On trips offer you the chance to lend a hand to a local project for a more enriching experience. You follow exciting itineraries and make the most of your stay. Plus, you have the chance to get involved with a worthy community or conservation project. You could monitor lions in South Africa, assist a class at a local school in Laos or stay with a local community in Thailand. Lend a hand, travel like a local. Get hands on.
Vocabulary hunt
To lend a hand to a local project
To follow exciting itineraries
To make the most of your stay
To get involved with a worthy community or conservation project
To involve smth. - to include / (often passive; usually followed by IN or WITH) - to concern or associate significantly (To be engaged in)
To monitor lions
Elicit from this video the exciting ideas how you can help people all over the world. Speak on the topic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HczBFDQoC3k
What charity projects have you been engaged in? What traits of character does the participation in such kind of projects help to develop?