Tour Guidebook Terminology

TOUR GUIDE TERM ...........TRANSLATION

Old world charm .................No bath ...at CC, you get your choice!

Tropical ...........................Rainy ....Aca is sun sun sun

Majestic setting .................A long way from town

Options galore ...................Nothing is included in the itinerary

Secluded hideaway ..............Impossible to find or get to

Pre-registered rooms ............Already occupied

Explore on your own .............Pay for it yourself

Knowledgeable trip hosts ........They've flown in an airplane before

No extra fees ......................No extras

Nominal fee ........................Outrageous charge

Standard ............................Sub-standard

Deluxe ...............................Standard

Superior .............................One free shower cap

All the amenities ...................Two free shower caps

Plush .................................Top and bottom sheets

Gentle breezes .....................Occasional Gale-force winds

Light and airy .......................No air conditioning

Picturesque .........................Theme park nearby

Open bar .............................Free ice cubes [2]

"wont-quit ceiling fan" ...............your guess?

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