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The Worst Vacation Ever! — a Talking Points lesson plan for reading and speaking

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The Worst Vacation Ever!

I knew this was going to be a terrible vacation as soon as we arrived at the hotel.

The travel agent told us that it was a brand-new hotel in a quiet part of the island. But when we arrived we found that it was not brand-new at all — the hotel was not even finished.

There were construction workers still building parts of the hotel!

But the manager assured us that our stay would be fine. In fact, he told us we would have a great stay.

We got to our room and it didn’t seem too bad. Everything looked like a normal good quality hotel room.

Then we looked in the bathroom. There was no shower. Only a washbasin and a toilet.

I asked the manager how we would take a shower and he just shrugged and said that we could use the showers in the spa. My wife asked what time the spa opened every day and he said 10:00am.

At that point, we had had enough, so I said to my wife that we would leave immediately. I didn’t say another word, just took hold of our luggage trolley and went to leave the room.

Then the manager stopped me. He was very apologetic about it. That week was one of the busiest times on the island. Apparently, there was a wine festival that had just started the day we arrived.

Every hotel is fully booked, said the manager. I can’t let you leave. You will have nowhere to sleep for the night.

My wife raised her hands to the ceiling and rolled her eyes.

I swore out loud.

The manager told us he would do everything he could to make it up to us. Then he left.

I lay down on the bed and kicked off my shoes. My wife unpacked our things and put them in the wardrobe. As she was doing that, she let out a scream.

I jumped to my feet and she leapt onto the bed. She was pointing at something in the wardrobe. I looked inside and I saw a huge dead rat. It looked like it had been dead for several days.

I was furious. I told my wife that we would go downstairs and tell someone on the front desk to change our room. And then hopefully go to the bar and get a stiff drink.

We left our room and went to the lifts. It was then that we saw a sign that said only one of the lifts was in operation. The other one was being repaired.

Things were just getting worse and worse!

Eventually, we got downstairs and I told the front desk about the dead rat but they said they couldn’t change our room as they didn’t have any other rooms available.

At that point, I didn’t need just one drink — I needed three or four.

I asked them where the bar was and they pointed to a door. Above the door was a sign that said The Lounge Bar.

We went in and there was no one around. No customers and certainly no barman.

I just shook my head. My wife started to cry.

Essential Vocabulary

travel agent	brand-new	construction workers
washbasin	shrugged	spa
at that point	had enough	immediately
luggage trolley	apologetic	wine festival
fully booked	raised her hands	rolled her eyes
ceiling	swore out loud	make it up
kicked off	unpacked	wardrobe
let out	leapt	pointing
furious	a stiff drink	lift
sign	in operation	repaired
available	barman	shook my head

Write down all the words and phrases in your vocabulary notebook. Look in your dictionary and find the meaning of each word. Write the definition next to each word.

Then make up your own sentences using each word or phrase.

For example:

Notebook — a small book with pages of blank paper that students use to make notes when

“ I left my notebook at home so I was unable to make any notes in my English class.”

Reading Comprehension Questions

When did Mike know that it was going to be a terrible vacation?

Is the hotel new or old? Is the hotel in a noisy or quiet location?

How did Mike know the hotel was still being built?

What was the problem with the bathroom?

What alternative did the manager offer as a bathroom? What time did it open?

Why did the manager stop Mike from leaving the hotel?

What did Sylvie find in the wardrobe?

Why did Mike want a drink after seeing what was in the wardrobe?

Why did Mike and Sylvie go downstairs?

What was the problem with the lift?

What was the name of the bar?

Why couldn’t Mike get a drink?

Discussion Questions

Why does Mike and Sylvie’s hotel have all these problems? Is this acceptable do you think?

Should the hotel offer them an alternative? Or compensation?

How did the dead rat arrive in the wardrobe do you think?

What did Mike mean by wanting a ‘stiff drink’?

If you were in this situation, what would you do? Talk about all the steps you would take.

Have you had a ‘vacation from hell’? What was it like?

What is the worst hotel you have ever stayed in? What about the best?

How can we check the quality of the hotel before going there? Provide details in your answers.

What are the ten most popular complaints that hotels receive do you think?

Have you ever lost your luggage on a vacation? What happened? How did you get your luggage back?

Have you ever lost your passport or a large sum of money while on vacation? What happened? Did you recover the lost items?

A Vacation From Hell!

Work on your own or in small groups.

You have to make up a story similar to Mike and Sylvie’s experience in the story above.

Try to make your story as crazy as possible!

Use your imagination and think of all the terrible things that could happen when you go on vacation.

When you are ready, tell your story to all the class.

Offering Help Using ‘Will’

If someone asks us for help – or tells us of a problem that they have – we often use the word ‘will’ to explain the things we want to do to help them.

For example, maybe a guest has arrived in a hotel and they tell the front desk that the airline has lost their luggage.

They don’t know what to do.

And the front desk might say:

I will call the airline and ask them what they can do to find your luggage. Then I will give them your flight number and your name and boarding pass details. After that, I will call the airport security and see if they know anything.

Once the airline or airport give me any information, I will call you and let you know what they said.

In this exercise, pretend you are working on the front desk in a hotel. Many guests have some problems today and need your help.

Using the word ‘will’ explain to them what you plan to do and how you can help them.

Look at all these guests’ problems below and prepare things to say.

Our room is too small! We booked a room for three people.
We are hungry but the restaurant is closed.
Last night, some workers were repairing something on our floor and made too much noise.
We went to the beach but it was really dirty! Lots of trash and litter all over the sand.
We got sunburned lying on the beach because there were no sun umbrellas available.
We tried to make some coffee in our room this morning but the kettle was broken
We tried to brush our teeth this morning but there was no toothpaste
Last night we tried to sleep but the bed was too cold
We wanted to watch a movie last night in our room but we didn’t know how to use the TV remote
The air-con in our room is set to hot and it makes us uncomfortable

This is a role play exercise using the exercise above.

There are two main people in this role play:

1. You are working on the front desk of a five-star hotel. The hotel is very busy but sometimes the guests complain about the smallest things.

It is your job to deal with these guests and ensure they are happy at all times.

Many guests approach you with complaints. You must help them.

2. You are a guest in the hotel. You have a complaint using one of the examples in the exercise above.

Express how unhappy you are to the front desk. Make sure you get complete satisfaction from the staff as you are a high-paying guest in a top hotel.

One student can be the front desk while the others take on the role of hotel guests. Each hotel guest has to express a complaint to the front desk.

You can change the student who is at the front desk. Let other students take on this role too.

You are Mike from the reading exercise at the beginning of the lesson. You have just got back home with your wife and you have had the worst experience in the hotel.

Write to the travel agent company and express how angry you are with their service.

Go through all the complaints and things that went wrong one by one.

In the end, ask the hotel what they will do about it. And see if you can get some compensation.

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Hi David, this was a very funny story and I thought the activities that went with it were great. They stimulate creativity and fun for the student. More lessons should be like this, because students can get emotionally involved which enables better learning.

Thank Leona! I’m glad you liked this lesson plan.

The Case Against Travel

An illustration of a tourist dragging along a suitcase while enclosed in a bubble.

What is the most uninformative statement that people are inclined to make? My nominee would be “I love to travel.” This tells you very little about a person, because nearly everyone likes to travel; and yet people say it, because, for some reason, they pride themselves both on having travelled and on the fact that they look forward to doing so.

The opposition team is small but articulate. G. K. Chesterton wrote that “travel narrows the mind.” Ralph Waldo Emerson called travel “a fool’s paradise.” Socrates and Immanuel Kant—arguably the two greatest philosophers of all time—voted with their feet, rarely leaving their respective home towns of Athens and Königsberg. But the greatest hater of travel, ever, was the Portuguese writer Fernando Pessoa , whose wonderful “ Book of Disquiet ” crackles with outrage:

I abhor new ways of life and unfamiliar places. . . . The idea of travelling nauseates me. . . . Ah, let those who don’t exist travel! . . . Travel is for those who cannot feel. . . . Only extreme poverty of the imagination justifies having to move around to feel.

If you are inclined to dismiss this as contrarian posturing, try shifting the object of your thought from your own travel to that of others. At home or abroad, one tends to avoid “touristy” activities. “Tourism” is what we call travelling when other people are doing it. And, although people like to talk about their travels, few of us like to listen to them. Such talk resembles academic writing and reports of dreams: forms of communication driven more by the needs of the producer than the consumer.

One common argument for travel is that it lifts us into an enlightened state, educating us about the world and connecting us to its denizens. Even Samuel Johnson , a skeptic—“What I gained by being in France was, learning to be better satisfied with my own country,” he once said—conceded that travel had a certain cachet. Advising his beloved Boswell, Johnson recommended a trip to China, for the sake of Boswell’s children: “There would be a lustre reflected upon them. . . . They would be at all times regarded as the children of a man who had gone to view the wall of China.”

Travel gets branded as an achievement: see interesting places, have interesting experiences, become interesting people. Is that what it really is?

Pessoa, Emerson, and Chesterton believed that travel, far from putting us in touch with humanity, divorced us from it. Travel turns us into the worst version of ourselves while convincing us that we’re at our best. Call this the traveller’s delusion.

To explore it, let’s start with what we mean by “travel.” Socrates went abroad when he was called to fight in the Peloponnesian War; even so, he was no traveller. Emerson is explicit about steering his critique away from a person who travels when his “necessities” or “duties” demand it. He has no objection to traversing great distances “for the purpose of art, of study, and benevolence.” One sign that you have a reason to be somewhere is that you have nothing to prove, and therefore no drive to collect souvenirs, photos, or stories to prove it. Let’s define “tourism” as the kind of travel that aims at the interesting—and, if Emerson and company are right, misses.

“A tourist is a temporarily leisured person who voluntarily visits a place away from home for the purpose of experiencing a change.” This definition is taken from the opening of “ Hosts and Guests ,” the classic academic volume on the anthropology of tourism. The last phrase is crucial: touristic travel exists for the sake of change. But what, exactly, gets changed? Here is a telling observation from the concluding chapter of the same book: “Tourists are less likely to borrow from their hosts than their hosts are from them, thus precipitating a chain of change in the host community.” We go to experience a change, but end up inflicting change on others.

For example, a decade ago, when I was in Abu Dhabi, I went on a guided tour of a falcon hospital. I took a photo with a falcon on my arm. I have no interest in falconry or falcons, and a generalized dislike of encounters with nonhuman animals. But the falcon hospital was one of the answers to the question, “What does one do in Abu Dhabi?” So I went. I suspect that everything about the falcon hospital, from its layout to its mission statement, is and will continue to be shaped by the visits of people like me—we unchanged changers, we tourists. (On the wall of the foyer, I recall seeing a series of “excellence in tourism” awards. Keep in mind that this is an animal hospital.)

Why might it be bad for a place to be shaped by the people who travel there, voluntarily, for the purpose of experiencing a change? The answer is that such people not only do not know what they are doing but are not even trying to learn. Consider me. It would be one thing to have such a deep passion for falconry that one is willing to fly to Abu Dhabi to pursue it, and it would be another thing to approach the visit in an aspirational spirit, with the hope of developing my life in a new direction. I was in neither position. I entered the hospital knowing that my post-Abu Dhabi life would contain exactly as much falconry as my pre-Abu Dhabi life—which is to say, zero falconry. If you are going to see something you neither value nor aspire to value, you are not doing much of anything besides locomoting.

Tourism is marked by its locomotive character. “I went to France.” O.K., but what did you do there? “I went to the Louvre.” O.K., but what did you do there? “I went to see the ‘Mona Lisa.’ ” That is, before quickly moving on: apparently, many people spend just fifteen seconds looking at the “Mona Lisa.” It’s locomotion all the way down.

The peculiar rationality of tourists allows them to be moved both by a desire to do what they are supposed to do in a place and a desire to avoid precisely what they are supposed to do. This is how it came to pass that, on my first trip to Paris, I avoided both the “Mona Lisa” and the Louvre. I did not, however, avoid locomotion. I walked from one end of the city to the other, over and over again, in a straight line; if you plotted my walks on a map, they would have formed a giant asterisk. In the many great cities I have actually lived and worked in, I would never consider spending whole days walking. When you travel, you suspend your usual standards for what counts as a valuable use of time. You suspend other standards as well, unwilling to be constrained by your taste in food, art, or recreational activities. After all, you say to yourself, the whole point of travelling is to break out of the confines of everyday life. But, if you usually avoid museums, and suddenly seek them out for the purpose of experiencing a change, what are you going to make of the paintings? You might as well be in a room full of falcons.

Let’s delve a bit deeper into how, exactly, the tourist’s project is self-undermining. I’ll illustrate with two examples from “The Loss of the Creature,” an essay by the writer Walker Percy.

First, a sightseer arriving at the Grand Canyon. Before his trip, an idea of the canyon—a “symbolic complex”—had formed in his mind. He is delighted if the canyon resembles the pictures and postcards he has seen; he might even describe it as “every bit as beautiful as a picture postcard!” But, if the lighting is different, the colors and shadows not those which he expects, he feels cheated: he has arrived on a bad day. Unable to gaze directly at the canyon, forced to judge merely whether it matches an image, the sightseer “may simply be bored; or he may be conscious of the difficulty: that the great thing yawning at his feet somehow eludes him.”

Second, a couple from Iowa driving around Mexico. They are enjoying the trip, but are a bit dissatisfied by the usual sights. They get lost, drive for hours on a rocky mountain road, and eventually, “in a tiny valley not even marked on the map,” stumble upon a village celebrating a religious festival. Watching the villagers dance, the tourists finally have “an authentic sight, a sight which is charming, quaint, picturesque, unspoiled.” Yet they still feel some dissatisfaction. Back home in Iowa, they gush about the experience to an ethnologist friend: You should have been there! You must come back with us! When the ethnologist does, in fact, return with them, “the couple do not watch the goings-on; instead they watch the ethnologist! Their highest hope is that their friend should find the dance interesting.” They need him to “certify their experience as genuine.”

The tourist is a deferential character. He outsources the vindication of his experiences to the ethnologist, to postcards, to conventional wisdom about what you are or are not supposed to do in a place. This deference, this “openness to experience,” is exactly what renders the tourist incapable of experience. Emerson confessed, “I seek the Vatican, and the palaces. I affect to be intoxicated with sights and suggestions, but I am not intoxicated.” He speaks for every tourist who has stood before a monument, or a painting, or a falcon, and demanded herself to feel something. Emerson and Percy help us understand why this demand is unreasonable: to be a tourist is to have already decided that it is not one’s own feelings that count. Whether an experience is authentically X is precisely what you, as a non-X, cannot judge.

A similar argument applies to the tourist’s impulse to honor the grand sea of humanity. Whereas Percy and Emerson focus on the aesthetic, showing us how hard it is for travellers to have the sensory experiences that they seek, Pessoa and Chesterton are interested in the ethical. They study why travellers can’t truly connect to other human beings. During my Paris wanderings, I would stare at people, intently inspecting their clothing, their demeanor, their interactions. I was trying to see the Frenchness in the French people around me. This is not a way to make friends.

Pessoa said that he knew only one “real traveller with soul”: an office boy who obsessively collected brochures, tore maps out of newspapers, and memorized train schedules between far-flung destinations. The boy could recount sailing routes around the world, but he had never left Lisbon. Chesterton also approved of such stationary travellers. He wrote that there was “something touching and even tragic” about “the thoughtless tourist, who might have stayed at home loving Laplanders, embracing Chinamen, and clasping Patagonians to his heart in Hampstead or Surbiton, but for his blind and suicidal impulse to go and see what they looked like.”

The problem was not with other places, or with the man wanting to see them, but with travel’s dehumanizing effect, which thrust him among people to whom he was forced to relate as a spectator. Chesterton believed that loving what is distant in the proper fashion—namely, from a distance—enabled a more universal connection. When the man in Hampstead thought of foreigners “in the abstract . . . as those who labour and love their children and die, he was thinking the fundamental truth about them.” “The human bond that he feels at home is not an illusion,” Chesterton wrote. “It is rather an inner reality.” Travel prevents us from feeling the presence of those we have travelled such great distances to be near.

The single most important fact about tourism is this: we already know what we will be like when we return. A vacation is not like immigrating to a foreign country, or matriculating at a university, or starting a new job, or falling in love. We embark on those pursuits with the trepidation of one who enters a tunnel not knowing who she will be when she walks out. The traveller departs confident that she will come back with the same basic interests, political beliefs, and living arrangements. Travel is a boomerang. It drops you right where you started.

If you think that this doesn’t apply to you—that your own travels are magical and profound, with effects that deepen your values, expand your horizons, render you a true citizen of the globe, and so on—note that this phenomenon can’t be assessed first-personally. Pessoa, Chesterton, Percy, and Emerson were all aware that travellers tell themselves they’ve changed, but you can’t rely on introspection to detect a delusion. So cast your mind, instead, to any friends who are soon to set off on summer adventures. In what condition do you expect to find them when they return? They may speak of their travel as though it were transformative, a “once in a lifetime” experience, but will you be able to notice a difference in their behavior, their beliefs, their moral compass? Will there be any difference at all?

Travel is fun, so it is not mysterious that we like it. What is mysterious is why we imbue it with a vast significance, an aura of virtue. If a vacation is merely the pursuit of unchanging change, an embrace of nothing, why insist on its meaning?

One is forced to conclude that maybe it isn’t so easy to do nothing—and this suggests a solution to the puzzle. Imagine how your life would look if you discovered that you would never again travel. If you aren’t planning a major life change, the prospect looms, terrifyingly, as “More and more of this , and then I die.” Travel splits this expanse of time into the chunk that happens before the trip, and the chunk that happens after it, obscuring from view the certainty of annihilation. And it does so in the cleverest possible way: by giving you a foretaste of it. You don’t like to think about the fact that someday you will do nothing and be nobody. You will only allow yourself to preview this experience when you can disguise it in a narrative about how you are doing many exciting and edifying things: you are experiencing, you are connecting, you are being transformed, and you have the trinkets and photos to prove it.

Socrates said that philosophy is a preparation for death. For everyone else, there’s travel. ♦

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My Worst Vacation

Vacations are often seen as a time of relaxation, exploration, and creating lasting memories. However, not all vacations turn out as idyllic as we hope. In this essay, I will recount my worst vacation experience, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way.

The journey began with great excitement as my family and I embarked on a trip to a beautiful seaside resort. The anticipation of days spent lounging on the beach, exploring the local attractions, and indulging in delicious cuisine filled our hearts with joy. Little did we know that this vacation would soon become a series of unfortunate events.

The first setback occurred even before we reached our destination. Our flight was delayed due to inclement weather, causing us to miss our connecting flight. Stranded in an unfamiliar city, we had to navigate through a maze of airport terminals and reschedule our flights. The stress and exhaustion began to take its toll on our spirits, but we persevered, determined to salvage our vacation.

Finally arriving at our destination, we were greeted by an unexpected heatwave. The scorching sun made it unbearable to spend extended hours outdoors, forcing us to alter our plans and seek refuge in air-conditioned spaces. The constant need for shade and hydration dampened our enthusiasm, as we longed for cooler temperatures and a more enjoyable experience.

To make matters worse, our accommodation turned out to be far from the paradise we had envisioned. The hotel room was cramped, dirty, and lacked basic amenities. The incessant noise from neighboring guests and malfunctioning air conditioning made it nearly impossible to get a good night's sleep. Our dream vacation was quickly turning into a nightmare.

As we attempted to salvage the situation, we ventured out to explore the local attractions. However, misfortune seemed to follow us at every turn. We encountered rude locals, got lost in unfamiliar streets, and fell victim to tourist scams. The constant frustration and disappointment began to overshadow any moments of joy or relaxation.

Reflecting on my worst vacation experience, I realize that sometimes things don't go as planned. Life is unpredictable, and it's in these challenging moments that we learn valuable lessons. Despite the hardships endured, my family and I managed to find strength in each other, supporting one another through the trials we faced. We learned the importance of adaptability, resilience, and maintaining a positive attitude even in the face of adversity.

In conclusion, my worst vacation taught me valuable lessons about resilience, adaptability, and the unpredictable nature of life. While the experience was far from ideal, it served as a reminder that not all things in life go according to plan. It is in these moments of hardship that we grow and learn the most. Although the memories of this vacation may not be fond ones, they have shaped me into a more resilient and appreciative individual.

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Dictatorship, throughout history, has manifested in various forms, each marked by its own brand of tyranny and oppression. Among the annals of dictators, there stands one figure whose name sends shivers down the spine of those who dare to remember his reign: Joseph Stalin. Born Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili, Stalin rose to power in the Soviet Union, leaving behind a legacy stained with blood, fear, and ruthless control. Stalin's ascent to power was characterized by cunning political maneuvering and the elimination of rivals through purges and executions. Upon seizing control of the Soviet Union after Lenin's death, Stalin embarked on a campaign to consolidate his power, purging the Communist Party of perceived threats and dissenters. The infamous purges, known as the Great Terror, saw millions of Soviet citizens arrested, tortured, and executed on fabricated charges of treason and counter-revolutionary activities. Stalin's iron grip on power was fueled by paranoia, leading him to perceive enemies everywhere, even among his closest allies. Under Stalin's rule, the Soviet Union became a totalitarian state where dissent was met with swift and brutal repression. The secret police, under the leadership of the dreaded NKVD, operated with impunity, spying on citizens, arresting suspected dissidents, and overseeing forced labor camps known as the Gulags. The Gulag system, a network of labor camps scattered across Siberia and other remote regions, became synonymous with cruelty and inhumanity, where countless prisoners perished due to harsh conditions, malnutrition, and overwork. Stalin's regime instilled a culture of fear and mistrust, where citizens lived in constant dread of being denounced by neighbors or even family members. Stalin's policies also had devastating consequences for various ethnic and social groups within the Soviet Union. The forced collectivization of agriculture led to widespread famine in Ukraine and other regions, resulting in the deaths of millions due to starvation and neglect. Ethnic minorities, such as the Chechens, Crimean Tatars, and Volga Germans, were subjected to forced deportations on a massive scale, with many perishing en route to remote regions or in the harsh conditions of exile. In conclusion, Joseph Stalin's reign as the leader of the Soviet Union epitomizes the horrors of dictatorship. His regime was characterized by violence, repression, and the ruthless pursuit of power at any cost. The millions who suffered under his rule serve as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unchecked authoritarianism and the importance of safeguarding democracy and human rights. Stalin's legacy as the worst dictator of the world stands as a cautionary tale for future generations, a testament to the depths of cruelty that human beings are capable of inflicting upon one another in the pursuit of power....

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Thailand Vacation Essay

Thailand, known for its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, and delicious cuisine, is a popular destination for travelers seeking a mix of adventure and relaxation. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the tranquil islands of Phuket and Koh Samui, Thailand offers a diverse range of experiences that cater to every type of traveler. One of the highlights of a vacation in Thailand is exploring the bustling city of Bangkok. From the ornate Grand Palace to the bustling markets of Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok is a city that never fails to impress. Visitors can also indulge in the vibrant street food scene, sampling local delicacies like pad Thai, mango sticky rice, and tom yum soup. For those seeking a bit of tranquility amidst the chaos, a visit to the peaceful temples such as Wat Arun or Wat Pho can provide a serene escape from the city buzz. For travelers looking to unwind and soak up the sun, Thailand's southern islands offer a tropical paradise like no other. The island of Phuket boasts pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and luxurious resorts, making it an ideal destination for beach lovers. Meanwhile, the island of Koh Samui offers a more laid-back atmosphere, with secluded beaches, lush jungles, and vibrant coral reefs perfect for snorkeling and diving. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, indulge in water sports, or explore the local culture, Thailand's islands have something for everyone. In addition to its natural beauty and cultural attractions, Thailand is also known for its warm hospitality and friendly locals. Thai people are renowned for their welcoming nature and genuine smiles, making visitors feel right at home. Whether you're exploring the bustling streets of Bangkok or relaxing on a remote island, you're sure to encounter the warmth and kindness of the Thai people, adding an extra layer of charm to your Thailand vacation. Overall, a vacation in Thailand offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. With its diverse landscapes, rich history, and welcoming locals, Thailand is a destination that never fails to captivate the hearts of travelers from around the world. Whether you're exploring ancient temples, lounging on pristine beaches, or indulging in delicious street food, a trip to Thailand is sure to be an unforgettable experience....

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Sunquest Vacation Research Paper

Sunquest Vacations, a leading tour operator in the travel industry, offers an array of exciting destinations and packages for travelers seeking memorable experiences. Established with a mission to provide exceptional leisure travel services, Sunquest has emerged as a preferred choice for vacationers worldwide. This research paper aims to delve into the various aspects of Sunquest Vacations, including its history, destinations, services, and customer satisfaction. Founded in [INSERT YEAR], Sunquest Vacations has a rich history of catering to the diverse needs of travelers. Initially starting as a small-scale operation, the company has steadily expanded its offerings and global reach over the years. Through strategic partnerships with airlines, hotels, and resorts, Sunquest has curated an extensive portfolio of vacation packages, ranging from beach getaways to cultural tours and adventure expeditions. One of the key factors contributing to Sunquest's success is its commitment to providing exceptional customer service. From the moment travelers book their vacation to the time they return home, Sunquest ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience. With a team of knowledgeable travel experts, Sunquest assists customers in selecting the perfect destination, accommodations, and activities tailored to their preferences and budget. Sunquest Vacations offers an impressive selection of destinations, catering to a wide range of interests and preferences. Whether travelers seek relaxation on sun-drenched beaches, cultural immersion in vibrant cities, or adrenaline-pumping adventures in exotic locales, Sunquest has something for everyone. Popular destinations include tropical paradises like the Caribbean, Mexico, and Hawaii, as well as European gems such as Italy, France, and Spain. In addition to its diverse range of destinations, Sunquest Vacations also provides various services to enhance the travel experience. From convenient online booking platforms to personalized concierge services, Sunquest goes above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Travelers can choose from all-inclusive packages, group tours, or customizable itineraries, allowing for flexibility and convenience. In conclusion, Sunquest Vacations stands out as a premier tour operator, offering travelers unforgettable experiences and exceptional service. With its rich history, diverse destinations, and commitment to customer satisfaction, Sunquest continues to be a top choice for vacationers seeking memorable getaways. Whether embarking on a romantic escape, family adventure, or solo journey, travelers can trust Sunquest to deliver an unforgettable vacation experience....

Speech On Vacation

Vacations are an essential part of our lives, providing us with the opportunity to relax, recharge, and create lasting memories. Whether it's a weekend getaway to a nearby beach or an extended trip to a foreign country, vacations offer a break from our daily routines and allow us to explore new places and experiences. In my opinion, taking a vacation is not just a luxury but a necessity for our overall well-being. One of the main reasons why vacations are important is because they help reduce stress and improve mental health. The demands of work, school, and other responsibilities can take a toll on our mental and emotional well-being. By taking a break from our daily stressors and immersing ourselves in a new environment, we can relax and rejuvenate our minds. Studies have shown that vacations can lower stress levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve overall mental health. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize taking time off to unwind and destress. Furthermore, vacations provide us with the opportunity to bond with our loved ones and create lasting memories. Whether we are traveling with family, friends, or even solo, vacations allow us to spend quality time with the people we care about. Exploring new destinations, trying new activities, and sharing new experiences together can strengthen our relationships and create lifelong bonds. These shared memories can bring us closer together and provide us with a sense of connection and belonging. In conclusion, vacations are not just a luxury but a necessity for our overall well-being. They offer us the chance to relax, recharge, and create lasting memories with our loved ones. By taking time off to explore new places and experiences, we can reduce stress, improve mental health, and strengthen our relationships. So, the next time you feel overwhelmed or burnt out, consider taking a vacation to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Remember, everyone deserves a break now and then....

Essay On School Vacation

School vacations are a much-anticipated time for students, providing a break from the rigors of academic life and an opportunity for relaxation, exploration, and personal growth. These breaks, often occurring during traditional holiday seasons such as summer, winter, and spring, play a crucial role in the overall well-being and development of students. While some may view school vacations as merely a period of leisure, they serve a deeper purpose in nurturing holistic growth and fostering a balance between academic and non-academic pursuits. Firstly, school vacations offer students a chance to recharge and rejuvenate. The demanding nature of academic life can take a toll on students' physical and mental health. By stepping away from the classroom environment, students can alleviate stress, catch up on much-needed sleep, and engage in activities that bring them joy and relaxation. Whether it's spending time with family, pursuing hobbies, or embarking on adventures, school vacations provide invaluable opportunities for students to unwind and return to school with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Moreover, school vacations facilitate experiential learning and personal development outside the confines of a traditional classroom. Traveling during vacations exposes students to new cultures, environments, and perspectives, broadening their horizons and fostering a sense of curiosity and open-mindedness. Whether it's exploring historical landmarks, volunteering for community service projects, or participating in cultural exchanges, these experiences contribute to students' growth as individuals and global citizens. Additionally, students can use vacation time to pursue interests outside the academic curriculum, such as sports, arts, music, or entrepreneurship, allowing them to discover their passions and develop valuable skills that extend beyond the classroom. Furthermore, school vacations serve as a time for family bonding and social connection. In today's fast-paced world, families often find themselves juggling multiple commitments, leaving little time for quality interactions. School vacations offer a reprieve from hectic schedules, allowing families to spend meaningful time together, create lasting memories, and strengthen their relationships. Whether it's sharing meals, engaging in outdoor activities, or simply enjoying each other's company, these moments of togetherness are invaluable in nurturing familial bonds and fostering a sense of belonging and support. In conclusion, school vacations are more than just a break from academic responsibilities; they are a vital component of a well-rounded education. By providing students with opportunities for relaxation, exploration, and personal growth, school vacations contribute to their overall well-being and development. Whether it's through rest and rejuvenation, experiential learning, or family bonding, these breaks play a crucial role in shaping students into confident, curious, and resilient individuals ready to tackle the challenges of the academic year and beyond....

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These are the worst trips in the world

Here are 13 thrilling real-life stories of journeys gone wrong.

Seeking adventure or escape wasn’t without peril even before the coronavirus pandemic stilled travel. Some trips don’t go as planned in dramatic ways. Food poisoning pauses your sushi-tasting tour of Tokyo . A trip on the trail in Yellowstone results in a broken arm. A pickpocket complicates your museum visits in Paris .

But other times real disaster strikes—especially for adventure travelers and expeditioners. From the summit of Everest to the jungles of the Amazon , from harsh elements to deadly insects, the world can be a perilous place.

One way to avoid trips gone bad is to read about them from the safety of your armchair. Here are some of our favorite cautionary tales.

Waylaid by water

In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette (2014), by Hampton Sides. With the pacing of a thriller writer and a historian’s attention to detail, Sides recounts the twisting, turning story of a late 19th-century polar expedition-gone-wrong . Bad luck—and a faulty theory about warm arctic seas—strands the crew literally on thin ice, where the challenges (snow blindness, polar bears, starvation) are as compelling as the characters.

Kon Tiki , (1948), by Thor Heyerdahl. In 1947, Norwegian writer/adventurer Heyerdahl and five companions successfully sailed a primitive wood and hemp raft from Peru to Polynesia. But the 4,300-mile, 101-day journey came with perils including shark encounters, men overboard, and a final crash into a coral reef. Though Heyerdahl’s prose and views seem a bit dated today, it’s still a ripping yarn of adventure and misadventure on the high seas.

Madhouse at the End of the Earth (2021), by Julian Sancton. In 1897, Adrien de Gerlache set sail aboard the Belgica, chasing dreams of being the first to reach the magnetic South Pole . After a number of setbacks, de Gerlache stubbornly presses on, trapping the ship in the frozen Bellingshausen Sea. Facing months of darkness, illness, and madness, crewmembers Frederick Cook and Roald Amundsen hatch a risky escape plan. Today, the isolation endured by the Belgica crew is studied by NASA scientists for future missions to Mars.

The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey (2005), by Candice Millard. A “delightful holiday,” thought Teddy Roosevelt about his upcoming trip to chart the Rio da Dúvida, a tributary of the Amazon River. But the 1913–1914 expedition, led by renowned Brazilian explorer Cândido Mariano da Silva Rondon , was doomed from the start. Three men and half the pack animals die; Roosevelt nearly succumbs to malaria; his son Kermit narrowly escapes drowning. Flesh-eating piranhas, poisonous snakes, and a murder add to the epic misadventure that ultimately changed the map of Brazil .

( Meet the fearless women taking on the ‘Everest of the seas.’ )

Terrors on terra firma

Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love and Travel (2020), by Suzanne Roberts. In this collection of essays, Roberts recounts her adventures while traveling mostly solo to 15 countries. Along the way she navigates mishaps both large and small, from a dangerous mudslide in Peru to a tricky romantic entanglement in Greece . Each experience offers a chance to probe her inner “bad tourist,” as she wrestles with issues of privilege, cultural blind spots, and her own insecurities on a journey to self-discovery.

Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park (Second edition, 2014), by Lee H. Whittlesey. “The park is not Disneyland, Rocky Mountain version,” says Whittlesey, a former NPS ranger whose meticulously reported, droll book catalogs the numerous ways nature can kill you in this grand expanse in Wyoming and Montana . There are fewer bear attacks than you’d expect, but readers may find themselves newly terrified of Yellowstone’s hot springs (they can boil you alive!) and bison (fuzzy looking, but apt to charge you or gore you).

In Trouble Again: A Journey Between the Orinoco and the Amazon (1988), by Redmond O’Hanlon. “There are no leeches that go for you in the Amazon jungles,” notes O’Hanlon at the start of his four-month trek through the Venezuelan Amazon. But there are “amoebic and bacillary dysenteries, yellow and blackwater and dengue fevers, malaria, cholera, typhoid, rabies...plus one or two very special extras.” The author’s exhilarating expedition on uncharted rivers in a dugout canoe aims far—to reach beyond where 19th-century explorers went, to find a community of Yanomami peoples, and to survive encounters with all manner of deadly insects and animals.

The Wilderness Idiot: Lessons from an Accidental Adventurer (2019), by Ted Alvarez. “Just say yes” is the mantra for Alvarez, Backpacker magazine’s northwest editor. That often means the author will find himself in sticky situations, such as the time he spent chasing his clothes across a frozen tundra, naked. Hilarious stories like these break down any fear readers may have about venturing outside of their comfort zones. And that’s exactly what Alvarez is after in this humorous collection of the good trouble he gets into.

( Read about the boldest polar expedition of modern times .)

Mishaps in the mountains

Annapurna: A Woman’s Place (1980), by Arlene Blum. In 1978, Blum was part of the first all-female expedition to summit Annapurna 1 in the Himalayas , the world’s tenth-highest peak. The record-breaking accomplishment came at a high price—two women fell to their deaths. In this eye-opening account, Blum brings readers to Base Camp, as the women battle the ever-present threat of avalanches, freezing winds, and altitude sickness—all while changing the world’s perception of what women are capable of.

Dark Summit: The True Story of Everest’s Most Controversial Season (2008), by Nick Heil. Seasoned climber and former editor of Outside magazine, Heil focuses on the 2006 Mount Everest climbing season, when 11 people died—the deadliest season on record. Among the victims was David Sharp, who lay dying as 40 climbers trekked passed him. Another, Lincoln Hall, was left for dead, but was later found alive. With an investigative reporter’s precision and a mountaineer’s expertise, Heil delves into the two mens’ fates and the problems that arise as high-altitude climbing becomes commercialized.

Into Thin Air (1999), by Jon Krakauer. No story about Everest would be complete without Krakauer’s contribution. In 1996, while on assignment for Outside magazine, Krakauer summited the iconic peak. But that day, a sudden storm killed eight others. In this now classic story, Krakauer examines the events of that tragic day and attempts to come to terms with the emotional aftermath.

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More tales of travel terror

Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike (2021), by Brian Castner. In 1896, when a Yukon River tributary was found to have veins of gold so thick they resembled cheese sandwiches, it set off the largest gold rush in Canadian history. Castner, known for mining history for colorful characters and rich detail in previous books like Disappointment River , follows ill-equipped wannabe prospectors and profiteers (including adventure writer Jack London ) as they suffer from scurvy, freeze, plunge to their deaths in icy crevices, and otherwise mostly fail to strike it rich.

Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel (2001), by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht. It’s safe to say that the chances of encountering a runaway passenger train or an unconscious pilot while on an average vacation are slim. But as the authors assert, danger is lurking everywhere, and you can never be too safe. This edition in the popular Worst-Case Scenario series humorously breaks down all manner of sticky situations (however unlikely), based on advice from U.S. State Department officials, movie stunt people, and railroad engineers, among other experts.

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My Worst Holiday Ever B1

Topic: Holidays + Airports
Learning Outcome: Can describe a good or bad holiday.
Grammar: Past Continuous

Holidays + Airports: flight, souvenir, check in, passport, security, luggage, sunscreen, outdoor pool, airport security, delayed, on time, duty free, aisle, window seat, boarding pass, cancelled, inconvenience, baggage claim, depart, board, airline, gate, terminal, passenger.

Violet and her friend Tara have both just come back from a holiday abroad. Tara had an amazing time but Violet had a terrible holiday with lots of problems and bad luck from the start. What happened to Violet? Why was her holiday the worst holiday ever? And why didn’t she text Tara?

Aim of Activity

Follow up activity after watching Animation to check understanding.

Steps for Students

Step 1: Listen to the teacher and look at the pictures: Activity 1

Step 2: Are the sentences true or false?

Step 3: If a sentence is false, what is the correct answer?

Click on the link or download the flashcards (see attachment): Activity 1
Read following 15 sentences to your students
Students can say ‘TRUE’ or ‘FALSE’ or students can stand up if it’s TRUE and sit down if it’s FALSE or students can move left if it’s TRUE and move right if it’s FALSE
Violet lost her flight ticket.
Her family were getting impatient waiting for her to find it.
She found her passport in the secret pocket of her bag.
Security was strict at the airport.
They were waiting at the departure gate for a long time.
Violet was walking around the airport shops as she was bored.
Violet was snoring on the plane.
Violet didn’t disturb the other passengers.
It only rained once on their holiday.
Violet spent most of the time in her hotel room with her little sister.
Violet spent a lot of time texting her friend Tara on her holiday.
Violet’s little sister dropped her phone in the bath.
Violet got her phone repaired.
Violet gave Tara a souvenir from her holiday.
Violet had an amazing holiday.

This activity could be done before the video is played and as a follow up activity.

FALSE – She has lost her passport.
FALSE – the passengers next to her were snoring.
FALSE – she tripped and fell
FALSE – it rained constantly
FALSE – Tara says ‘Why didn’t you text me?’
FALSE – She dropped it down the toilet
FALSE – but she needs to.
FALSE – she left it on the plane.
FALSE – she had the worst holiday ever.

Activity attachment

To provide students with a controlled practice of past continuous forms.

Click on this link: Activity 2
Move around the words to make a question about a holiday photo.
Your teacher will show you a holiday photo, please ask the above questions to find out more information.
Share a photo from a memorable holiday and work with a classmate to ask and answer the same questions about your photographs.
Tell another group about your partners photo using the past continuous: He/she was visiting … He/she was travelling with … He/she was staying at …
Share with the class and ask them to unscramble the sentences to make questions:
Where were you visiting?
Who were you travelling with?
Where were you staying?
Who are you standing next to?
What were you thinking about?
What were you wearing?
What were you doing?
Who was taking the photo?
What were you feeling?
What were you doing before the photo was taken?
Show them a memorable photo from a past holiday and instruct them to ask you the above questions.
Ask the class to share a photo of a good or bad holiday they remember (this can be done online, or they can bring a photo to class the next day).
Ask them to look at their partners photo and interview them about their holiday using these past continuous questions.
At the end of the lesson, they must tell the class about their partner’s holiday using the past continuous.

If your class need to review the past continuous please see online worksheets here: https://www.allthingsgrammar.com/past-continuous.html

If there are students who would prefer not to share a personal holiday photo, please ask them to select an image from here: https://pixabay.com/images/search/holiday%20+%20travel/?manual_search=1

To develop listening comprehension for travel.

Click on this link: Activity 3
Watch a passenger checking in at an airport and listen carefully to what he and the airline staff say.
Select the correct answer to the questions.
Check your answers.
Which ones are wrong? Listen again to check for the correct answer.
With your partner create your own dialogue where one of you is a passenger and the other is airline staff.
Click on the link: Activity 3
Explain to the students that they need to watch and listen carefully to someone checking in at an airport. As they watch they will need to select the sentence that they hear.
Before they do the activity, read the questions and multiple-choice answers together to check for any new vocabulary.
After they have completed the activity and checked the answers, assign them into pairs to roleplay the dialogue with one student as airline staff and the other as a passenger.

Ideally students will work on their own devices in small groups on this activity.

Answers provided.

To connect topic to real life experience and teach vocabulary via a game format.

Think of some answers to this question (+ be creative): What were you doing yesterday afternoon? Why weren’t you at school?
Click on the link and continue with this activity: Activity 4
Use the photos to help you and your group create some new answers to this question. The funnier the better but please remember to use the past continuous.
Tell the class that they must think of answers to the question: What were you doing yesterday afternoon? Why weren’t you at school?
Write their answers on the board or shared online space and encourage them to use the past continuous e.g. I was helping my mother. I wasn’t feeling well. I was playing football.
Click on the link and ask them to continue this activity: Activity 4

This activity would work best done as a whole class, with students working in Teams. Give points for the most creative and grammatically correct answers.

Possible answers are:

I was playing in a rock band.
I was eating fast food.
I was swimming with a shark.
I was walking my pet rabbit.
I was flying a plane.
I was driving a fast car.
I was riding a camel.
I was sleeping (like a baby).
I was painting my toenails.
I was brushing an elephant’s teeth.

To engage students creatively with target language through a joint project or pair work activity.

You are going to work in groups to create your own comic. The title of the comic is ‘My Worst Holiday Ever’ .
You must invent their own original story + use the past continuous.
Go to this website : https://makebeliefscomix.com/
Click on “Create Comix Now”. (See the attachment for guide how to create a comix.)
Read the comic to your class and roleplay the characters.
Explain to the class that they are going to work in groups to create their own comic. The title of the comic is ‘My Worst Holiday Ever’.
Instruct them to invent their own original story + use the past continuous.
Click on “Create Comix Now ”.
See the attachment for guide How to create a comix.

Ideally small groups should have their own devices to work on this together.

If it is not possible to use the above site – Canva has some printable options: https://www.canva.com/comic-strips/templates/

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Tips for Writing a "What I Did on Vacation" Essay

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Are you required to write an essay about your summer vacation or your holiday break? This can be a tough assignment to tackle at first glance. But if you think about it, there are lots of interesting things that happen on your vacation that others might enjoy reading about. The key to success is to zero in on the experiences, people, or situations that made your vacation unique.

Summer vacation can be busy or lazy, funny or serious. You may have traveled with your family, worked every day, fallen in love, or coped with a difficult situation. To start your essay, you'll need to choose a topic and tone.

Family Vacation Essay Topic Ideas

If you traveled with your family, you may have some great stories to tell. After all, every family is crazy in its own way. Want some proof? How many Hollywood films have themes about family holidays or trips? Those films are popular because they enable us to glimpse inside the crazy family lives of others. Alternatively, you may have a more serious story to tell.

Consider these funny topics:

Why I'll Never Go Back to (insert place name)
How (insert name) Drove Me Crazy in Five Days
Traveling to (insert city) Then and Now
The Hazards of Traveling With a (person or thing)
Why You Shouldn't Take a Dog to (insert place)
I Left (insert city) But My (lost item) Stayed
Why I Couldn't Sleep in (place name)

If your family vacation involved something more serious, think about one of these topics:

The Love I Left Behind in (insert place)
Saying Good-Bye to (insert person or place)
Exploring (place's) Secrets
An Emotional Trip

Summer Job Essay Topic Ideas

Not everyone gets to spend the summer having fun; some of us have to work for a living. If you spent your summer at a job, chances are you met a lot of interesting characters, dealt with complicated situations, or even saved the day once or twice. Here are some ideas for summer job topics:

The Boss's Day Off
The Customer From Hell
What I Learned from My Customers
Why I'll Never Go Into the ___ Business
Six Things I Learned on the Job

How to Write the Essay

Once you've chosen your topic and your tone, think about the story you want to tell. In most cases, your essay will follow a typical story arc:

The hook (the funny, sad, or scary sentence that grabs the reader's attention)
The rising action (the beginning of your story)
The climax (the most exciting moment in your story)
The denouement (the aftermath or ending to your story)

Start by writing out the basic outline of your story. For example, "I started cleaning a guest's room and found that they'd left behind a wallet with $100 in cash. When I turned it in without taking a single dollar for myself, my boss rewarded me with a $100 gift certificate and a special award for honesty."

Next, start fleshing out the details. What was the room like? What was the guest like? What did the wallet look like and where was it left? Were you tempted to just take the money and turn in the wallet empty? How did your boss look when you handed her the wallet? How did you feel when you got your reward? How did others around you react to your honesty?

Once you've told your story in all its detail, it's time to write the hook and conclusion. What question or thought can you use to grab your reader's attention? For example: "What would you do if you found a wallet loaded with cash? That was my dilemma this summer."

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Students are often asked to write an essay on Last Vacation in their schools and colleges. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 250-word, and 500-word essays on the topic.

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100 Words Essay on Last Vacation

Introduction.

Last summer vacation was a wonderful experience. I visited my grandparents who live in a small village.

The Journey

The journey was long but exciting. We traveled by train, enjoying the beautiful landscapes.

In the village, I engaged in various activities like fishing, farming, and playing with my cousins.

Lessons Learned

I learned about rural life and the importance of community. It was a different, enriching experience.

250 Words Essay on Last Vacation

Last vacation was an amalgamation of self-discovery, adventure, and tranquility. It was a journey that transcended the physical boundaries and delved deep into the realm of personal growth and understanding.

Destination: Isolation

I chose to escape the urban cacophony and immerse myself in the serene embrace of nature. My destination was a secluded cabin nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The majestic mountains, the lush greenery, and the serene silence were an antithesis to the bustling city life.

Adventure: Conquering the Peaks

The vacation was not just about tranquility, but also about challenging myself. I embarked on several hiking trails, each presenting its own set of challenges and rewards. The strenuous climbs, the unpredictable weather, and the beautiful vistas provided a perfect blend of thrill and beauty.

Self-Discovery: The Inner Journey

Away from the distractions of modern life, I had the opportunity to introspect and engage in self-reflection. I revisited my goals, aspirations, and values, and found a renewed sense of purpose and direction. The solitude allowed me to connect with my inner self on a deeper level.

In retrospect, the vacation was not just a break from routine, but a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It was an experience that taught me the importance of solitude, the thrill of adventure, and the value of introspection. This vacation was a testament to the fact that sometimes, the most profound journeys are the ones that lead inward.

500 Words Essay on Last Vacation

Last vacation was an extraordinary journey, a voyage of self-discovery and introspection that transcended the physical boundaries of travel. It was a time when I stepped away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and dived deep into the tranquil ocean of solitude and contemplation.

Destination: The Heart of Nature

My destination was a secluded cabin nestled in the heart of a lush forest. The choice was deliberate; I wanted to trade the cacophony of city life for the symphony of nature. The forest was a living, breathing entity, pulsating with life, and it promised the serenity I sought.

The journey to the cabin was an adventure in itself. The path was not adorned with the conveniences of modern transportation; instead, it was a winding trail through the dense woods. The challenges of the trek, however, were a small price to pay for the reward that awaited. The journey was a metaphorical representation of the journey we undertake in life, filled with obstacles yet leading to rewarding destinations.

Life in Solitude

Learning from nature.

Living close to nature was an enlightening experience. Observing the harmony in nature, the synchronicity of life forms, the cycles of birth and death, and the resilience of life under adverse conditions, I learned invaluable lessons. I realized how we, as humans, are an integral part of this magnificent web of life and how our actions impact this delicate balance.

My last vacation was not just a break from routine; it was a transformative journey that enriched me with profound insights. It was a reminder of the importance of slowing down, of appreciating the simple pleasures of life, and of nurturing our connection with nature. It taught me that sometimes, the most meaningful journeys are not those that take us to new geographical locations, but those that lead us to discover our inner selves.

This vacation was a testament to the idea that travel is not just about visiting new places but about experiencing new perspectives. It’s about stepping out of our comfort zones, embracing new experiences, and growing as individuals. It’s about finding ourselves amidst the vastness of the universe and understanding our place within it. In the end, the essence of travel is beautifully encapsulated in the words of T.S. Eliot: “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.”

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My Worst Vacation

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Many people take vacations to get away from the everyday routine. When taking a vacation, people never plan for what could go wrong. I had taken a vacation to the Philippines that turned out to be a nightmare. The vacation started off bad before the trip even begun and continued to only get worse. I had caught a cold and the ended up getting food poisoning with a blood parasite during my vacation in the Philippines.

I had been planning this trip for months and that was my inspiration during work week. I used the motivation of taking a vacation to get back in the gym so I could look my best on the beach. My workout partner was getting over a cold and never once did I think that his germs would spread to me. The day before my vacation started I begun to have a running noise and a slight fever. So that night I had brought some cold medicine from the store and used the medicine that night. The next morning, I woke up still not feeling my best and I took more medicine. I departed on a bus heading to the airport later that morning and fell asleep on the bus from the medicine I had taken earlier. As I reach the airport, which was two hours later, I took some more medicine not realizing how much time had pass. I boarded the plane and soon after the plane took off, I had fallen asleep again. I awaken from my slumber due to some mild turbulence and in a panic I took more medicine that was unnecessary. Finally the plane landed and I woke up from my nap and was disorientated from all the medicine. I was so discombobulated that I could not focus on anything while going through immigration. The taxi ride from the airport to my hotel I was thinking to myself how could my dream vacation start off this way.

The next day after sleeping off the medicine the night before, I felt like a million bucks. I went out of my hotel to enjoy the sunshine, since where I left was negative ten degrees at the time. Later that day, I went to the beach, played games at the fair, and did some gambling at the casino. I met some local national along during my vacation in the Philippines. The group of people I met, started to ask me to try some of the local cuisine. So I decide why not, you only live once and tried the food. Well later that night I became ill, never had I felt this bad in my life. I was rush to the hospital where they had given me three IV bags, that I sure needed because, I felt like all bodily fluid was lost. The doctors diagnose me with food poison and a blood parasite. I could not keep down water that was how bad my situation was at the time. For the rest of my vacation I was told to only eat soup and no strenuous activities, before heading back home to be checked again by my primary doctor.

Once my vacation was had ended, I return to work only to be told some more bad news. The next day I had a physical fitness test to take for upcoming military school to progressive my career. Then the bad news continued, since the day after the physical fitness test the school to become a Non-Commission Officer would began. So the main thing I learned from this vacation is to stick to food you know and to use cold medicine the way it was intended. I made best out of situation I found myself in and had a great time when I was able.

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My Worst Vacation Ever!!!!!!!!!!

It was a day to remember,It was a rainy Friday, my best friend, my mom and I were on a flight to North Carolina, orginally we planned for Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Mom booked the flight not knowing it was three hours ride from Reliegh Airport. Our disaster started,when my best friend who never been on a plane,she got scared, upon us boarding the plane,she ran to the ladies room. Mom tried to comfort her, however,by the time she got back on the line every one already board the plane, we missed 0ur seven pm flight we had to be on standby for the next flight. We stood in the Airpot until eleven P.M. before we were able to get on a flight to North Carolina. Upon our arrival to Releigh Airport it was already 1 am. in the morning, now our destination suppose to be Myrtle Beach South Carolina, we tried getting a taxi,no one wanted to take three hours trip. We stayed until daybreak,mom recall she had a friend living there. Mom explained the situation we were faced with. Finally after sitting in the airport for four hours her friend picked us up. She drove us to her home, showered, changed our clothes then she drove three hours to the Hotel, we got there, the hotel clerk informed us that she did'nt see our reservation,it was booked out, at that point we were tired,and frustrated we started crying we wanted to go home. I saw in my mom Face she was overwhelmed. I couldn't even see myself aftr all that disappointment enjoying a vacation. The lady felt sorry for us. She offered her home to us, when we got back to her home we all had our own rooms, a beautiful swimming pool, she had a swing in her back yard, we stayed with her and her husband for five days and it was the best vacation my best friend and I had.

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Summer Vacation Essay for Students in English

Summer Vacation Essay on English

Introduction.

Summer vacation is a time when students can relax and enjoy their free time. It is a time to catch up on rest, spend time with family and friends, and explore new hobbies or interests. For many students, summer vacation is also a time to continue learning and improving their English skills. This article will provide information about Essay on Summer Vacation, ways to spend Summer Vacation. Parents should encourage their children to read, write and practise speaking English during the summer break or take them for an outing to have fun and enjoy the sun.

Essay on Summer Vacation

Summer holidays have an important place in every person's life. especially in children's lives.

Summer is the hottest season of the year, children enjoy it very much. It is a very interesting and entertaining season for them as they get a chance to eat their favorite fruits and ice cream. They also enjoy long school closures during the summer holidays.

Summer vacation is an important time for children. This is a very happy time for them. During these holidays, children can do all that they are interested in. They have fun living with their parents, brothers and sisters through the holidays. Summer holidays are the happiest of students' lives. Because they got some rest from going to school for some time.

There are many other important things in summer vacations along with getting relief from the heat. After the exams are over, the students feel exhausted and are not interested in studying, hence, they need rest to improve their health and viability after a long year of study.

Everyone gets to learn something in the summer holidays, whether they are grown-ups or children. Everyone has their own way of celebrating the summer vacation, some like to go on a picnic with their family, some go to foreign countries and some go home and enjoy it.

Most of the girls like to play badminton, football etc. during summer vacation while boys like to play cricket in the open field. During the season there are many fruits which can be enjoyed only in summer. These fruits help to make the summer holiday more interesting, drinking fresh fruit juice and drinking fresh fruit in the body produces freshness in the body.

Everyone already plans something for the summer holidays. Especially kids start making new plans a few months in advance to make their summer holidays exciting. The summer holidays are a great relief for everyone, that's why everyone tries to make it memorable.

Ways of Spending Vacation

Some children make good use of leave by applying tutoring in their weak subject and make it better. Summer holidays become a summer fun for children who are happy when the last bell rings at school. Summer holidays become the happiest moments for children as they get a long break from the daily busy lives of school and school work. Some people go to the countryside for vacations or to visit some historical and recreational places. The time has come to get away from homework and be entertained by a good trip from home to the city, hill stations, and other quiet places to happily defeat the heat.

Benefits of Summer Vacation

The purpose of summer vacations is to give the students a little rest from the summer season. Excessive heat can cause a lot of damage, so summer vacation is the best option to study and give them a break from the heat and assist the children to recover in weaker subjects See you. Everyone usually has their own way of spending the summer vacation, but most people prefer to go to cold places. Summer vacation gives the students an opportunity to visit new places, increase their general knowledge, and get time for school project work.

Children get an opportunity to spend time with their family members as well as to understand and have fun with them.

Overall we can say that the summer vacation is very important for the complete development of all.

A Place to Visit During Summer Vacations

There are a number of destination options to visit and spend quality time with family. You can book your vacation ticket online via the reputed portals make my trip, via.com, go ibibo etc. some good place falls in:

Kullu Manali

Munnar (Kerala)

Kodaikanal

Mahabaleshwar

Above are a few options to choose your destination for summer vacation. It's good to spend special quality time with family and loved ones once a year apart from any workload.

Every child looks forward to the summer holidays as a time of rest and relaxation. Summer vacations provide an opportunity for children to catch up on schoolwork, visit new places and spend time with family members. Children can also improve their skills by taking tutoring classes during the summer break. There are many places to visit and enjoy during summer vacations. The most important thing is to enjoy and make the most of this time.

FAQs on Summer Vacation Essay for Students in English

1. How Can Parents Make Summer Vacation Enjoyable for Kids?

Parents should plan some fun activities and take their children to interesting places. They can also arrange for a tutor to help the child prepare for the next academic year. Parents should also ensure that the child gets plenty of rest. The summer vacation is usually quite long. Parents should plan activities that are suitable for all family members to ensure that they have a great time together. This will also help the parents to spend time with their children. Exploring new places and spending quality time with family is a good way of making the summer vacation memorable. This will make a positive impact on the child's academic performance when school resumes because the child will have had a good break with family and will, therefore, be ready to work harder and succeed academically.

2. Where Should One Go for Summer Vacations?

There are a number of places that one can visit for summer vacations. Some people prefer to go to the countryside, while others prefer to go to the city or visit hill stations. There are also a number of places in India that are worth visiting during the summer vacation. Some of these places include Kullu Manali, Shimla, Chandigarh, Darjeeling, Nainital, Munnar (Kerala), Ooty and Kodaikanal. These places offer a variety of activities that are perfect for summer vacations. They also offer a respite from the heat. People can enjoy sightseeing, trekking, boating, fishing and a lot more while enjoying their summer holidays. Doing physical activities in cooler climates is a good way to beat the heat and have some fun. Parents can also take their children to historical sites like museums, art galleries and zoos. All these places provide an interesting and educational experience for the whole family.

3. What Kind of Activities Can Children Do in Summer Vacation?

There are a number of fun activities that children can do during the summer vacation. These include going to the beach, swimming, playing games, visiting amusement parks, going for hikes and camping. Children can also read books, watch movies or play computer games. It is important for parents to ensure that their children get plenty of rest and exercise during the summer vacations in order to stay healthy. The activities will improve the child's physical and mental health. The child will also get to know his or her family members better and have some fun memories to cherish for a long time.

4. How Can We Make Summer Vacation Interesting for Kids?

There are a number of ways in which parents can make summer vacation interesting for their children. One way is to plan activities that are suitable for all family members. This will help the family to bond and have some fun together. Parents can also take their children to interesting places that offer a variety of activities. These places include theme parks, hill stations, beaches and historical sites. Children can also participate in summer camps that offer a variety of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, music and dance. These camps provide a lot of fun and learning opportunities for children. They also help the children to make new friends. These activities will help the children to stay active and have a great time during the summer vacation.

5. What Are the Advantages of Summer Camps?

Summer camps offer a variety of advantages for children. These include learning new things, making friends, developing skills and having fun. Children can learn new things such as how to swim, play a musical instrument or ride a bike at summer camps. They can also develop important skills such as teamwork, leadership and communication skills. Children can also have lots of fun playing a variety of games, doing arts and crafts or singing songs. In addition to learning new things and developing skills, children will also have the opportunity to meet other children from different backgrounds. This diversity will help them learn about different cultures and broaden their minds. Parents should encourage their children to participate in summer camps as it helps the child's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.

6. Why Summer Vacation is Good for Students?

Summer Vacation is quite recreational activity for children, it gives them a break from regular routine i.e. homework, school, classwork etc. a kind of quality time spent with family rejuvenates children mind and make them fresh for further studies post vacations. In that case, both parents and children get a break from their busy life. This is why summer vacation is important and its really meant to celebrate by any means.

7. Importance of Summer Camps for Children?

summer camps enhance children inner traits so they can come forward to as a volunteer to perform. There are the modes to make them extrovert and make them socialize with others, during camping they explore new things, find adventure, also experience some basic home activities.

8. What Makes Summer Vacation Apart From Winter Vacation?

In summer vacation children have ample time to indulge in various activities of their choices, whereas in winter vacation there is no such options left. During summer vacation you can plan for long holidays while in winter vacations because of the short span of time you can plan to move out of city as well.

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