More Popular IELTS Speaking Topics 2025 [+key vocabulary]

To go on a trip  — to travel somewhere for a short time.

We went on a trip to Italy last year.

To book a holiday / hotel — to reserve your travel or accommodation.

I booked a hotel online yesterday.

A package holiday — a holiday organised by a travel company.

I prefer package holidays because everything is taken care of.

To see the sights / go sightseeing — to visit famous places.

We spent the weekend sightseeing in Paris.

To stay in a hotel  — to sleep in a hotel.

We stayed in a lovely hotel near the beach.

Holiday destination — a popular place to visit.

Bali is a famous holiday destination.

To take a flight / long-haul flight — to fly to another place far away.

I took a long-haul flight to Australia.

To suffer from jet lag — to feel tired after a long flight.

I usually suffer from jet lag when I fly to Asia.

Mass tourism — large numbers of tourists visiting one place.

Mass tourism can harm local culture.

Eco-tourism — responsible travel that protects nature.

Eco-tourism supports local communities.

Domestic travel — travel within your own country.

Domestic travel became more popular during the lockdowns.

Budget travel / to travel on a budget — to travel cheaply.

Students often travel on a budget.

To go backpacking — to travel with a backpack, often on a budget.

Many young people go backpacking after university.

Affordable travel options — cheap and accessible ways to travel.

Low-cost airlines offer affordable travel options.