Describe a place you visited on vacation

Where is it?

When did you go there?

What you did there?

Explain why you went there?

Introduction: 1

When it comes to talking about vacations, picnics and holidays people like to take

names of popular and expensive destinations. However, a place where I recently

went for a vacation is my native village. The name of the village is ABC (say your

preferred name here). It is approximately 200 kilometers (you can change this) away

from the place where I reside.

I went there last month. I visited this place with my immediate and extended family

members. The activities I did there were so different and special from what I usually

do in the city. The best thing I did was to gaze at the starry sky at night. It was a

picturesque site. I was mesmerized by the beauty of the clear sky. I did some

farming, milking the cows, talking to village folk and eating sugarcane.

At first when my grandfather proposed to go to this place for a vacation all of us

were very disappointed. Like others, we also wanted to go on an international

holiday. But he forced me and promised me that we will enjoy it and I agreed. I

admit that I had gone forcefully and to my surprise I returned also forcefully. I just

did not want to come back.

It was an unforgettable experience of my life. I wish to revisit my village again and

again. The people are so warm and welcoming. Their simplicity touched my heart. I

could get an opportunity to meet so many elders and see my roots. The scenic

beauty of the nature and life free of pollution, simple and nutritious food is the best

life. This was my best vacation ever.

Introduction:2

 When you went there?

• About two months ago, my family and I went on a 4-day vacation to Jaipur.

Where it is?

• Jaipur is the capital of the Indian State of Rajasthan.
• It is about 700 kms from my hometown.
• Normally for such a long distance, we prefer going by air.
• However, this time we decided to go by car because of the covid situation.

What you did there? And explain why you went there?

• We mainly went there to attend the wedding of my cousin.
• But we decided to stay two extra days and visit the tourist attractions.
• The wedding ceremony was for two days, and the first two days, we never left the marriage resort.
• We all had a great time.
• Because of the corona, my cousin’s parents couldn’t invite a lot of people.
• But because it was an intimate affair, we were all involved in the festivities.
• The next two days, we spent sightseeing and shopping.
• Jaipur has a huge cultural significance.
• It was the capital of one of the Rajput dynasties.
• So, it has many tourist attractions like Amber Fort, Hawa Palace, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and so on.
• We went to all the above places except Amber Fort because that would have taken one whole day, and we didn’t have that much time.
• On the 4th day, we did shopping from the traditional shops of Jaipur.
• Actually, my cousin’s friend had offered to take us shopping during the wedding.
• Being a local, he knew the best stores with reasonable rates.
• Because of him, we were able to buy unique Rajasthani jewellery and clothes.
• We also got some home decoration pieces.

• It was a really wonderful experience.
• I wish we had more days to spend there, but my parents had work commitments.

Conclusion:

• If I get the chance, I would love to visit Jaipur again.

Introduction:3

When you went there?

Being a voracious traveller, I love to visit various places. Due to this interest of mine, I have seen many holiday destinations.

Two months back, I made a trip to Andaman and Nicobar islands in India with my friends.

Where it is?

These islands are in the Indian Ocean region.

What you did there?

We did all the activities which the seaside offers. Our main indulgence was in beach volleyball. When we started playing this, we were four people only. However, when other tourists saw us playing with a lot of enthusiasm, they joined us.

Apart from this, we made sandcastles. One of my friends bought the tools for building the best sandcastles. This pursuit is no doubt time consuming, but it boosts the creativity inside us.

The last leg of our tour was dedicated to water sports. We participated in parasailing, snorkelling and many other activities.

And explain why you went there?

The primary reason for going there was to spend some quality time with my friends.

Last year the government authorities imposed lockdown in our nation due to Corona Pandemic. Due to this, we remained indoors for more than six months.

When the administration lifted the lockdown, we had a sigh of relief.

To celebrate the reunion, we all friends went to Andaman and Nicobar islands because we didn’t want to go to a place with hustle and bustle.

These islands are a fabulous destination for holidays, however, due to the distance, they are underrated.

Conclusion

The quality time spent with my friends during this trip would always remain etched in my memories.

Introduction: 4

When you went there?

• Being a travel enthusiast, I love to visit numerous places 
• Last year I travelled to Goa with my friends.

Where it is?

• Goa is a state in western India.
• It is at a distance of about 2000 km from my city.
• Usually, for this much long-distance, the preferred medium is air travel.
• However, due to the ongoing corona pandemic, I decided to travel by car.

What you did there?

• The major purpose of our trip was to enjoy the new year bash.
• However, we had extended the trip for three more days and did a lot of sightseeing.
• The new year bash lasted for two days, and during that time, we remained inside the resort
• We had a gala time there.
• Due to the corona pandemic, the crowd was in limited numbers.
• But that didn’t deter our spirit of enjoying the holidays to the full extent.
• Post new year bash, we spent most of the time while roaming in every nook and corner of Goa
• Goa has a great heritage architecture.
• Once it was a Portuguese colony, being a history student, I visited numerous historical sites. 
• Apart from this, I indulged in various water sports like water skiing and snorkelling etc.
• Since we didn’t have much time left, we had cancelled our plan to go to the Dudhsagar waterfalls.
• On the last day of our trip, we went shopping 
• One of my friends had visited Goa numerous times, he took us to local markets, and we bought various items.
• From one of the markets, we bought a traditional dress of Goa

And explain why you went there?

• The primary reason for going there was to spend some quality time with friends.

Conclusion:

• Goa is a wonderful place, and I am going to visit it this year too

Introduction: 5

Today I would like to tell you about my trip to Manali. Everyone needs a break in this busy lifestyle. My cousins decided to go on a vacation to Manali. It was my and my sister’s choice as we always have been listening to the charms of Manali.

When did You Go There?

Luckily in the summer of 2019, our parents agreed to the vacation tour. Manali is a beautiful place and two years back we got this opportunity to visit there.

Where is It?

Manali is a high-altitude town in Northern Himachal Pradesh. The beauty, climate, and tradition of this town make it unique as one of the most wanted places to visit.

What did You do There?

My sister and I carefully planned our trip for 2 weeks so that we can enjoy this one at maximum potential. The day passed and the day of the trip arrived. We arrived at the railway station on time and boarded the train. We Indians have a special spot for the train and by travelling we generally choose the train for transportation.

Manali is a place where you can visit any time in the year but summer is usually regarded as the best time to visit. India is a tropical place and summers are sometimes unbearable. But parallel to summer heat prevailing in the country, this place has cool and relaxing weather for its tourists.

We reached Manali on time and directly went to our hotel as we were really tired from the journey and wanted to get rest. Rest was very important because the next day we were going to have an adventurous day.

The next day we decided to have a little adventure and then we reached Solang valley to try one of the most exciting adventurous sports, paragliding. Solang valley is famous for adventure sports and paragliding is the foremost activity opted by tourists.

The birds-eye view and the cold, chilly weather rushed our adrenaline, and yes this was the most memorable experience of my life. Afterwards, we decided to go trekking and camping.

We decided to trek from Solang valley to Beas Kund. We somehow knew that this was going to be the best part of the trip as we were going to do trekking and camping for 2 days. We went along the Beas river experiencing beautiful pine trees and rocky trails. At night we built our camps and cooked our meals. We danced and sang along the bonfire.

After reaching Beas Kund we were in awe to see the beauty. Yes, we were tired but this was a beautiful journey where the destination, as well as the journey, was equally beautiful and amazing.

After this, we reached our hotel and were completely out for one whole day. After an ample amount of rest, we resumed our trip and visited the Buddhist monastery of Gadhar Thekchhokling Gompa and also Himalayan Nyingmapa Gompa. We also visited Lord Narayan temple, Van Vihar, Museum of Himachal culture and folk art, Jayatsukh, and many more.

All we know about Manali and the love of tourist forest and after this visit I can completely agree to the praises of the tourists.

Introduction: 6

IELTS Cue Card Sample Answer Two: Describe a Place You Visited on Vacation

Today I would like to speak about my trip to Meghalaya. Usually, people visit North India but after my exams are over, I convinced my family to go to North-East India.

When did You Go There?

Once I read about Meghalaya and the best place to visit. I was completely mesmerized by the location and reviews of The tourist and therefore we decided to plan a trip to Meghalaya in February.

Where is It?

Meghalaya is a state of North East India. This state was made from carving two districts out of Assam.

What did You do There?

First, we departed to Kolkata from my town, and then from there, we took our train to Guwahati.

After this, we booked a room in the hotel, and then early in the morning, we reached Shillong. The distance between Shillong and Guwahati is around 100 km.

We reached Shillong at 6 a.m. and checked in the rules while at the guest house. I have heard about this hotel in the same article I have read before the trip. The hotel was more like a homestay and also had a beautiful garden attached. After resting for 1 hour we ate our breakfast. We had delicious Puri bhaji and jalebi.

Then we decided to visit the famous elephant falls. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Shillong. This three-tier what to call got its name due to the presence of elephant-shaped Rock.

However in 1897 due to an earthquake, this got integrated and washed away. It is a perfect spot for photography and people around us were busy clicking photos and we’re excited to see the beauty and the calmness of the water.

After this, we went to Shillong peak. This is the highest point of Shillong at the height of around 1965 m above sea level. We were amazed to see the whole city from this breathtaking side. There were also telescopes available for bird watching. We spent over one hour here. Then we travel 23 km South to Shillong to view the sunset at Laitlum Canyon.

This is a beautiful secluded place and is a perfect time to spend your evening relaxing and view the side of nature. Also, it is the perfect destination to watch the sunset.

After this, we went to our hotel and enjoyed it and then went to bed to rest.

In the morning we decided to start our day with a beautiful sunrise view at Umiam lake. This lake is situated at a distance of 15 km north of Shillong. Our local guide has suggested we visit there to watch this nature treat.

I am a nature lover and hence we agreed to go there even though we have to wake up early. The lake was beautiful and mesmerizing. We also did boating and other water sports activities over there. Also had packed a little lunch and therefore we had a little peaceful picnic over there.

Then we visited the Don Bosco Museum. This museum represents the beautiful culture and tradition of Northern India. It is a clear insight into the daily routine of northeastern people. For example, we also visited Lady Hydari park, a Japanese-themed garden. Here we relax and enjoy strolling around for the staff. We also visited a museum and a mini zoo inside there.

During our trip we covered the tourist attractions of Shillong including Cherrapunji, seven sister falls, Ramkrishna mission, and many more.

Introduction: 7

IELTS Cue Card Sample Answer Three: Describe a Place You Visited on Vacation

Today I would like to talk about my recent visit to Jaipur.

When did You Go There?

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and last November I got the chance to visit this magnificent City.

Where is It?

Our family loves travelling and every year we go to some places and this year was their time to visit Western India. Rajasthan is a perfect place to visit to explore the rich and traditional culture of Rajput and others full stop. It is known for its historical forts, palaces, and of course the Thar desert.

What did You do There?

Jaipur is the perfect choice for tourists to see a glimpse of all as you can find in this city different palaces, forts, and rich culture. And if you are a lover of architecture and culture like my parents it is a dream destination for you.

There on the day of our trip, we went to the railway station and bought it on a train for Lucknow and then to Jaipur. On the first day, we decided to visit the prime destination of the city, Ajmer fort. This beautiful and magnificent palace lies at the top of the Aravali hills for a stop. It is also known that it was built by Maharaja Mansingh, general of Akbar, a Mughal ruler. It was used as the main residence of the Rajput rulers.

We went to eat around 11 a.m. We were amazed by the aesthetic architecture. There were many magnification paintings on the wall of Rajput. My attention especially went to the beautiful red sandstone and marble works.

The fort was so huge that we did not get to know how four hours passed just to look around the fort. Then we visited Jaigarh fort which is around 900 meters far from Amber fort. It is located at the hilltop and you can take a glimpse of the whole city over hair fall stop. Here I got to know why Jaipur is called a pink city.

The next day we visited Hawa Mahal. It looked beautiful in person and in photographs. Then we visited City Palace which is also a museum for Rajput and Mughals belonging. Later we went to Jantar Mantar and Jaipur zoo.

The next day was the shopping day. Explore the bazaars of Jaipur. It was full of colourful small shops. We bought some colourful bangles, a pair of mojris, and imitation jewellery. Also, I got myself a beautiful Kurti of Rajasthani touch.

We also visited different public spaces such as Gem Palace, Ramgarh Lake, Sanganer, Sheesh Mahal, and many more.

I particularly enjoyed the popular cuisines of Rajasthan. This includes Dal Bati, Churma, Mawa kachori, Mirchi Vada and many more.

Introduction: 8

IELTS Cue Card Sample Answer Four: Describe a Place You Visited on Vacation

Today I would like to talk about my recent journey to Kerala. We went there in September 2019.

Kerala is the state of Southern India. It is famous for its tropical climate, spice tea and many more. Moreover, it is the state with the highest literacy rate.

When did You Go There?

On 15 September 2019 be boarded a flight and land the next day. On the flight, I read a magazine about Kerala. In it, I read about Kerala and how it is regarded as God’s own country.

Where is It?

This state lies between the water of the Arabian sea and the last of Western ghats. It is full of networks of rivers, lagoons, forests, wildlife backwaters, beaches, and many more.

What did You do There?

We checked into a hotel and freshened up for an exciting day. It was a sunny day so we decided to visit Kovalam beach. We had a sweet time over there. We made sandcastles, played in the water and rested on the beach.

After this, we went straight to the hotel. There we got to know that a stage performance of Kerala folk dance is going to happen by eight o’clock. We ate our dinner and went down to see the performance. Hair we saw different graceful dancers performing Kathakali and other folk dances on soothing music.

The next day we went to Peerumedu hills. It is a lovely hill station of Kerala and a heaven for a nature lover. We started our track from Peerumedu to Kuttikanam. It was a small track of around 3 km but was full of beautiful and exciting scenes of tea plantation, pine forest, breathtaking views, and many more. The next day was a religious day and we went to explore 20 different temples. This includes Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Chottanikkara temple, Thali temple, Tirunelveli, and many more.

Introduction: 9

I love traveling and I have visited number of places in my life. Today I am going to speak about a place where I went on holidays. The name of the place is Golden temple.  I went there with my friends after my exams. It is about 500 kms from my hometown

The name of the place is Golden temple. It is in Amritsar, Punjab and basically, it is a temple, a worship place of Sikh community but it is visited by millions of people of all the religions every year owing to its popularity.

We mainly went there for worshipping of God. Firstly, We took bath in the holy pond because it is believed that the water in the pond has healing powers. After that, we paid obeisance and sat in the Darbar sahib. Besides, we went to museum and saw old weapons. Then, we went to community hall where we ate community food. I saw many foreigners as which shows the popularity of this place around the globe and we clicked photographs with them.  On the 2nd day, we did shopping from the traditional shops of Amritsar. Next day, we visited bagah border and saw parade.

It is a unique place because sitting inside the temple and listening to sacred hymns relieves all the stresses and worries in life, while the food served at the community hall inside the temple brings satisfaction.

I like a lot to visit this place of historical importance as it provides me immense inner happiness spiritually and psychologically that strengthens me from inside to face the hardships of life. I must say that it is worth visit destination for everyone who wants to have a spiritual and peaceful experience.

Follow up Questions

1. What kind of places do people usually go on a holiday?

People usually go on a holiday to places like a beach or a hill station.

Sometimes people also go to religious places and at times to adventurous

places.

2. With whom do people usually go for a holiday?

People go on a holiday mostly with their family and friends. Sometimes

people also prefer to go on a solo trip. It depends on the age of the

individual. Young people prefer friends as company and elders prefer family.

3. What are the benefits of going for a vacation?

It gives us a break and rejuvenates us. It fills us up with energy to be more

productive in work or study. We can also increase our knowledge and get to

know about the food and lifestyles of other cultures.

4. Do you desire to go to some special place for a vacation?

Yes, it is my wish to go to Norway because it is the land of rising sun. I am a

nature lover and I love to explore natural places with scenic beauty. I also

wish to go to places which are unexplored and therefore not crowded by

people.

5. Would you prefer to plan your own trip or go through the agent? Why?

I don’t mind doing both. Both methods have their own advantages and

disadvantages. However, since the main purpose of going on a trip is to relax

I would prefer getting things done by the agent.

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