Do you like travelling?

Contents Introduction Body What are your travel habits? What places are the most enjoyable destinations for most British people? What types of holidays are in fashion nowadays? What includes a good tourist guide? Conclusion Questions

Introduction Millions of people around the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns, they travel to enjoy picturesque places or just for a change of scene. It's always interesting to discover new things and different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, to listen to different music.

What are your travel habits? Most British people spend parts of their holidays away from home and many of them go abroad. More people can afford foreign holidays nowadays. As a result, the number of travel agencies in Britain is growing. The travel habits changed in the 1960s when travel agents offered package holidays. A “package” usually includes transport tickets, accommodation, meals and sometimes excursions or guided coach tours. Some people however do not like organised travelling and prefer to go on their own.

What places are the most enjoyable destinations for most British people? Today there are many types of package holidays and a lot of different destinations. More British people are taking holidays abroad now than in the 1990s. A traditional holiday abroad is spent at a seaside resort and many British people prefer to go on holidays to warmer countries. Packages to Greece, Spain or Turkey are the favourite destinations for most British tourists abroad. Trips to the USA and Australia also attract a lot of tourists.

What types of holidays are in fashion nowadays? It is in fashion nowadays to take two holidays in the year. The first holiday is a relaxing holiday, and the second is an adventure holiday, such as climbing or winter sports somewhere in Austria or Switzerland. If you ask British holidaymakers why they go abroad, they will often say about the unreliable British weather, various tourists attractions and wonderful resorts as the main reasons.

What to know before you go? You must get a visa for most of contries abroad. American tourists to the UK do not need to get visas. You must not forget your passport. All travellers must fill in the customs declaration. If you have any questions about what must be declared, you should ask a customs officer. You should read the Tips for Visitors leaflet before your trip. If you have any problems, you ought to ask for information from your travel agent.

Conclusion Modern life is impossible without travelling. Most people travel every day either on business or for pleasure. They can travel by car, by train, by plane or on foot. Traveling is a nice hobby and a great thing if you want to know more about the world and if you are studying a foreign language. Also, travelling is a wonderful way to spend time with your family. Our life would be boring without travelling.

Questions Why do people travel? Why do people prefer to travel on their own? How do British people usually spend their holidays? What is a traditional holiday abroad for British tourists? What makes package holidays popular? What places are the most enjoyable destinations for most British people? What types of holidays are in fashion nowadays? What is your favourite way of travelling? Are you an adventurous traveller? What are your travel habits?