Travel Glossary
Airline jargon, visa terms, and booking lingo, explained plainly -- everything you need to travel with confidence.
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Backpacking
A style of low-cost, independent travel, traditionally involving carrying one's belongings in a backpack, staying in…
Baggage Allowance
The maximum weight, size, or number of bags an airline permits per passenger without extra charge,…
Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
A small lodging, often in a private home, that includes breakfast in the room rate and…
Boutique Hotel
A small, independently-run hotel, typically under about 100 rooms, known for distinctive design, personalized service, and…
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Digital Nomad
A person who works remotely while traveling, often relying on a laptop and internet access rather…
Direct Flight
A flight with the same flight number from origin to destination, but which may still stop…
Duty-Free
Goods sold at airports, ports, or aboard international flights that are exempt from certain local taxes…
Dynamic Currency Conversion
An option offered by some overseas card terminals and ATMs to charge a purchase in your…
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Off-Season
The period when a destination receives the fewest visitors, usually due to less favorable weather, resulting…
Open-Jaw Ticket
A round-trip ticket where you fly into one city and out of a different one, without…
Overbooking
An airline practice of selling more tickets than there are seats on a flight, based on…
Overtourism
A situation where a destination receives more visitors than its infrastructure, environment, or local community can…
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Package Tour
A pre-arranged trip bundling flights, accommodation, and sometimes meals or excursions into a single price sold…
Passport Validity Requirement
A common entry rule requiring a passport to remain valid for a set period beyond the…
Peak Season
The time of year when a destination sees the highest visitor demand, typically driven by favorable…
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Red-Eye Flight
An overnight flight, typically departing late at night and arriving early the following morning. The name…
Resort Fee
A mandatory daily charge some hotels and resorts add on top of the room rate, meant…
Room Only (RO)
A hotel rate that includes just the room itself, with no meals included -- the most…
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Schengen Area
A zone of 29 European countries that have abolished passport and immigration checks at their mutual…
Shoulder Season
The travel period between a destination's peak (high) season and its off (low) season, often offering…
Standby
A method of trying to get a seat on a flight without a confirmed reservation, typically…
Sustainable Tourism
Travel that aims to minimize negative impacts on the environment, local culture, and economy, while supporting…
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Tourist Visa
A travel document permitting entry to a country specifically for leisure or visiting purposes, usually for…
Transit Visa
A visa allowing a traveler to pass through a country's airport or territory briefly en route…
Travel Advisory
An official notice issued by a government (such as a foreign ministry or state department) informing…
TSA PreCheck
A U.S. Transportation Security Administration program that lets approved, low-risk travelers use expedited security lanes at…
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Vacation Rental
A privately-owned house, apartment, or condo rented out to travelers for short stays, typically booked through…
Visa on Arrival
A visa issued at the port of entry itself -- airport, land border, or seaport --…
Visa Waiver Program
An arrangement allowing citizens of certain countries to enter another country for short tourist or business…
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