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Travel terminology, abbreviations, acronyms and concepts that will be useful when choosing a tour, in catalogs or on websites dedicated to travel.

Frequently used abbreviations

In airline tickets:

• MR/MRS - mister/mistress - adult passenger with a paid separate seat on the plane, meals and baggage;
• CHD - child - child under 12 years old with a paid separate seat on the plane, meals and baggage;
• INF - infant - child under 2 years old WITHOUT a seat on the plane, WITHOUT meals and WITHOUT baggage;
• OW - one way - one-way ticket;
• Y or N - economy class flight;
• C or B - business class flight;
• F - first class flight;
• KBP - Boryspil International Airport; IEV - International Airport "Kyiv", Zhulyany, LWO - International Airport "Lviv" named after Danylo Halytskyi. Abbreviations of other airports can be found on the World Airport Codes website.

• HV, HV-1, HV-2 (in the hotel name) - holiday village - a hotel consisting of cottages or villas scattered around the territory. HV-1 corresponds to a hotel star rating of 4-5*, HV-2 - to a star rating of 3-4*;
• Apts, Ap. Htl. (in the hotel name) - apart-hotel, hotel with apartments: the rooms have a kitchen and kitchen utensils, sometimes a washing machine.
• WiFi - Wireless Fidelity - wireless Internet access;
• LAN - Local Area Network - Internet access via a local network;
• AON (on a telephone) - automatic number identification;
• IDE-phone (mainly in hotels in Thailand), also
• IDB-phone - a telephone with AON and a digital answering machine;
• IDD-phone - International Direct Dialing - a telephone with the ability to directly dial an international number (and not through an operator at the hotel reception);
• LCD (usually about TV) - Liquid Crystal Display - a flat liquid crystal display, also a plasma panel.

• DBL (2 ADULTS) - double - standard double room for two adults;
• TRPL - triple - triple occupancy; the room can have either one double bed + one single bed, or three separate single beds (rare);
• QDPL - quadruple - four-bed occupancy;
• SGL (1 ADULT) - single - standard single room for one adult;
• EXB - extra bed - extra bed. Only ONE extra bed is provided in a standard room;
• DBL+EXB (3 ADULTS) - double plus extra bed - the cost of a standard double room for three adults (one adult is accommodated on an extra bed);
• SGL+CHD (1 ADULT + 1 CHILD) - single plus child - standard double room for 1 adult and 1 child;
• SGL+2CHD (1 ADULT + 2 CHILDREN) - standard double room for one adult and two children (one child is accommodated on an extra bed);
• DBL+CHD (2 ADULTS + 1 CHILD) - standard double room for 2 adults and 1 child (the child is accommodated on an extra bed);
• DBL+2CHD (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN) - standard double room for 2 adults and 2 children (children are accommodated on an extra bed);
• DUS - double use single - double room for single use;
• ROH - run of the house - a room without specifying its type and (or) location (view from the window, etc.), i.e. at the choice of the hotel.
• Sharing (sharing bed) - accommodation without providing a separate bed.

• RO - room only - accommodation without meals;
• BB - bed & breakfast - breakfast only;
• HB - half board - half board: breakfast and dinner or breakfast and lunch (often found in UAE hotels), free tea, coffee, water for breakfast;
• HB+ - half board plus - half board: breakfast and dinner or breakfast and lunch (often found in UAE hotels), plus local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during meals;
• FB - full board - full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet);
• FB+ (EFB) - full board plus (extra full board) - full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet), plus drinks (beer and wine in some hotels) during meals;
• AI - all inclusive - "all inclusive": full board, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks;
• UAI (Ultra All inclusive) = SAI (Superior All inclusive) = SAIVIPS (Superior All Inclusive VIP Service) = NWI (New Wave Inclusive) = MAI (Mega All Inclusive) = AEAI (All exclusive All inclusive) = DLAI (Deluxe All Inclusive) = MSAI (Maximum System All Inclusive) = VIPAI (VIP CLASS All inclusive) - All inclusive plus imported alcoholic drinks and additional services at the discretion of the administration;
• HCAI - High class all Inclusive - everything is free, except for shops, telephone, doctor, hairdresser, some water sports and scuba diving;

Insurance

• insurance amount - the amount of coverage for medical expenses in the event of an insured event for one tourist. The insurance amount usually depends on the country and is indicated on the insurance form. Medical insurance is included in the full tour package, no additional payment is required.
• insurance premium - a fee for concluding additional insurance, for example: cancellation insurance, VIP insurance. The amount of the fee depends on the amount of the insurance amount.
• cancellation insurance - insurance for expenses related to the cancellation of a trip abroad. Insurance events and the documents required for reimbursement of expenses are listed in the "Insurance" section for each country. For some countries, especially the EU countries, cancellation insurance is mandatory (when purchasing a full package) and is not subject to cancellation. Its cost is not included in the cost of the package and is paid separately.
• unconditional franchise - a set amount of minimum expenses that is deducted from the insurance compensation in all cases.
• conditional franchise - if the amount of damage (expenses incurred) does not exceed this amount, insurance compensation is not paid. If the amount of damage is greater than this amount, then insurance compensation is paid in full, without deductions (as in the case of an unconditional franchise).

At the hotel

• check-in - check-in at the hotel. In most hotels this is 14.00-15.00. Earlier check-in is possible if the hotel is not completely full and has prepared rooms.
• check-out - check-out from the hotel, check-out time. In hotels in Turkey and Egypt - 12.00. By this time, you must vacate the room and pay for additional services. Often, the "All Inclusive" program also ends at 12.00 on the day of departure. Extending your stay at the hotel is possible for an additional fee. In hotels in other countries, check-out time can be 10.00, 11.00, or later than 12.00. Before your trip, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the Tourist Information for the selected country, which provides information on check-in and check-out times.
• reception (reception, reception, reception) - reception - the reception desk at the hotel. In addition to check-in/check-out, at the reception you can also book an excursion, a table in a restaurant, spa services, babysitting, use a safe, etc.
• upgrade - upgrade - providing the guest with a room of a higher category than the one originally booked (for example, upgrading a standard room to a deluxe room). There may also be an upgrade of a seat on an airplane/train, an upgrade of a transfer from a group to an individual one, an upgrade of a boarding house, etc. Many hotels provide upgrades free of charge for all or some categories of guests (for example, newlyweds), a list of such hotels can be found in the "Gifts" section. It is also possible to upgrade a room or boarding house upon arrival at the hotel for a small surcharge - as a rule, this is more profitable than initially booking a room of a higher category.
• standard room - a standard hotel room consisting of a bedroom and a combined bathroom.
• suite - a room consisting of several rooms. villa, bungalow, chalet - types of cottages.
• patio - patio - an inner courtyard in Spanish-Moorish architecture.
• sea view (often not translated) - a view of the sea.
• twin bed - two identical beds, usually in a standard or family room. Can be pushed together or separated by a nightstand.
• french bed - a double bed ("French"), 140-160 cm wide by European standards.
• king-size bed - a triple bed (180-200 cm wide). Sometimes a bed 160-180 cm wide is called queen size.
• butler - butler (in hotels and VIP rooms).
• room service (usually not translated) - delivery to the room. As a rule, for an additional fee.
• turn down service - preparing the bed for sleep (additional service in VIP rooms).
• baby cot, crib (often not translated) - a baby cot in the room, upon request, sometimes for a fee.
• extra bed - an additional bed in the room, for example, a third one if there is a twin bed. As a rule, not a full bed, but a folding bed or a couch.
• individual air conditioning - the mode and operating time are set by the tourist at will, usually using a remote control.
• central air conditioning - controlled centrally, operating hours are set by the hotel administration depending on the weather, season, etc. As a rule, a tourist can turn the central air conditioner on and off, as well as set the desired temperature using the remote control on the wall, but sometimes there are designs without the ability to individually adjust.
• a la carte - a la carte - an additional restaurant (or restaurants) in a hotel with specialized cuisine - for example, an Italian a la carte restaurant, Turkish, Mexican, barbecue, fish, etc. Unlike the main restaurant, it is usually open only for dinners and not every day. There is no buffet in such restaurants, the choice of dishes is provided according to the menu (à la carte in translation from French means "according to the menu"). For guests with boarding AI, there is often the opportunity to visit 1-2 a la carte restaurants per week free of charge, by prior arrangement.
• children's menu in a restaurant - a corner of the buffet for children aged 2-12 with more dietary dishes: boiled, not fried, without the addition of hot spices, sauces, etc. Often the table with the children's menu is made lower so that children can help themselves. The assortment of the children's menu is usually smaller than the buffet for adults. The children's menu is not intended for infants and does not include baby food.
• baby corner in a restaurant - a specially designated table in the main restaurant for the needs of infants, where you can warm up a bottle of formula or baby food, make puree in a blender, etc. In some hotels focused on holidays with children, jarred baby food and cereals are available in the baby corner. More information about the options of hotels in different countries for children from 8 months to 3 years can be found in the section "Holidays with children".
• Garni (usually hotel garni or garni hotel) - a hotel that does not have a restaurant or other catering establishments. As a rule, guests are offered only overnight stays, and breakfast is not provided. They can be of various categories, up to 4 *; as a rule, their prices are lower than in regular hotels. They are widely represented in Europe, especially in ski resorts. From the French word garni (house with furnished rooms).
• Rack rate - "prices from the shelf" - official prices for accommodation in a hotel, without discounts (seasonal, corporate, etc.). Usually posted at the reception. As a rule, they differ significantly from the tour operator's contract prices.
• Rent-a-car - car rental. There is also rent-a-bike (bicycle rental), etc.

For health

• balneotherapy (spa therapy) - balneotherapy - therapy with water: hot, cold, mud or mineral baths, baths with aromatic oils and herbs, showers, jacuzzis, various types of hydromassage for relaxation, stimulation, weight loss, treatment, etc. The term "balneotherapy" is increasingly used not only for baths, but also for other types of water therapy, for example, taking it internally at mineral springs.
• thalassotherapy - a type of balneotherapy, therapy using sea water and algae (from the Greek thalassos - sea). These can be baths with sea water or silt, wraps with sea algae, inhalations of sea water vapor, etc.
• SPA center - SPA-center (also known as spa, SpA, Spa) - a medical and cosmetology center that offers balneotherapy (procedures using water), as well as other cosmetic and medical procedures (facial and body skin care, massage, depilation, masks, wraps, etc.). From the name of the Belgian resort town of Spa, famous for its hot mineral springs. SPA can be deciphered as an abbreviation of the Latin phrases "Salus Per Aquam" or "Sanitas Per Aquam" - "health through water". Many hotels have their own spa centers offering a wide range of services.
• shiatsu (shiatsu, shiatsu) - shiatsu - a Japanese massage method, pressing with fingers or palm on certain areas of the body.
• abhyanga - also called Ayurvedic massage: a massage method based on the traditions of "Ayurveda" - an ancient Indian treatise on maintaining health, developed more than 5 thousand years ago. Abhyanga massage is usually performed by two massage therapists, using certain oils and herbs, and serves to maintain harmony between the body and spirit of a person.
• thai massage - traditional massage of Thailand. In Thai it is called nuat phaen boran. The peculiarity of this method is that the massage therapist actively uses not only his hands, but also forearms, elbows, feet - for example, walking on the patient's back.
• lifting - cosmetic, massage or surgical procedure for tightening the skin (mainly on the face), to get rid of wrinkles, sagging.
• peeling - a procedure for exfoliating dead cells from the surface of the skin. Makes the skin smooth, even and shiny. For peeling, solid particles (sand, salt, nut shells, etc.) and preparations with fruit acids are used.
• lymphatic drainage is a procedure for body shaping and cellulite treatment that activates metabolism in the fat cells of the skin. Lymphatic drainage helps relieve fatigue, promotes muscle relaxation, increases skin elasticity, improves complexion, eliminates swelling and smooths out wrinkles. The therapist affects the lymphatic system with slow and regular movements throughout the body. Circular movements alternate with deep pressure. The procedure causes the outflow of excess fluid and toxins through the lymphatic vessels.
• hammam (hamam) - hamam - Turkish bath. A typical hammam consists of three rooms - a warm room, from which the guest begins visiting the bath, a hot (steam) room and a cold room.

Games, entertainment, sports

• animation - entertainment programs in hotels, which are held by professional "entertainers". Usually these are outdoor games, sports events, humorous competitions, dance lessons, etc. Animation can be daytime and evening, for adults and children. It is held in several languages, in large hotels there is animation in Russian.
• boccia (sometimes bocce) - a game that originated in Ancient Greece. In modern times, it is played by 2 to 6 players who are divided into 2 teams. Each has its own color of balls. The white one is called the target and is placed at the very edge of the field. The player tries to throw a heavy leather ball in any way possible so that it lies closer to the target. And so on until the last throw. After that, the points are counted. The team that groups more of its throwing weapons near the target wins. French petanque and English lawn bowling are also similar to boccia.
• darts - a game of accuracy in which you need to throw short feathered darts at a target on the wall.
• squash - a close relative of tennis, only instead of a net - a blank wall. Two players take turns hitting the ball with rackets against the wall, trying to make sure that the opponent cannot parry the blow.
• snooker - a type of billiards (as well as pool and "pyramid").
• soft animation is a program of entertainment events, which usually involves calm, unobtrusive activities for guests. Unlike classical (or "active") animation, which can have more energetic and noisy events, such as sports games, dances, evening shows, soft animation is focused on relaxation and quiet rest.
• quad bike - a small four-wheeled motorcycle with increased cross-country ability and stability. It is used for sports and recreation. Other names: ATV (All Terrain Vehicle), all-terrain vehicle, mini all-terrain vehicle.
• "banana" - riding on a large inflatable boat in the shape of a banana, tied to a boat. Participants sit on top of the "banana".
• hamburger - riding on a large inflatable wheel tied to a boat.
• snorkeling - scuba diving. A great place for snorkeling is the Maldives, where almost every island has its own house reef 10-20 meters from the shore.
• diving - diving with scuba gear. Egypt is considered the "Mecca" of divers: the Red Sea is full of corals and rare species of fish.
• rafting - rafting on rivers, a type of active recreation and extreme sport. Despite the fact that the term comes from the English raft - raft, rafting is often called rafting on kayaks, canoes, catamarans, inflatable rubber boats, etc.
• kayak - the same as a canoe: a narrow, light and maneuverable sports boat, closed at the top, with a two-bladed (double-sided) paddle. Sports kayaks accommodate up to 4 rowers, and kayaks for recreation and tourism - as a rule, one or two, rarely three. Often a kayak is called a one-seater solid boat, and a kayak is a two-seater, collapsible, on a frame made of wood and metal, covered with waterproof material.
• canoe - a narrow and light sports boat; differs from a kayak in that it is not closed at the top, and rowing is carried out with an oar with one blade alternately from the left and right sides.
• aqua aerobics, aquagym - performing various exercises in water to music with elements of swimming, gymnastics, stretching and strength training. Since water is 700 times denser than air, the load on the muscles is higher than with regular aerobics; in addition, the water temperature in the pool is lower, which allows you to burn more calories. Aqua aerobics stimulates blood and lymph circulation, strengthens the respiratory system, and activates metabolism.
• Thai boxing (tai-bo) is a type of national martial art of Thailand, including energetic kicks and punches. Elements of tai-bo are effectively used in fitness, allowing you to burn calories and train the muscles of the legs, arms, chest, shoulder girdle, and hips.
• Pilates - gymnastics developed by Dr. J. Pilates. Includes elements of yoga, oriental martial arts, meditation, stretching, flexibility exercises, balance, etc. Unlike traditional aerobics and fitness techniques, Pilates exercises are performed slowly, with concentration, without tension, with calm, even breathing. The load is aimed primarily at deep-seated, small, weak muscle groups. Pilates is suitable for beginners, for overweight people, for those who have suffered injuries to the musculoskeletal system.