DIY Traveling
1. Apply for a Visa ( 签证）(go abroad) Schengen visa: Europe ( except U.K., Ireland) Landing Visa( Visa on arrival): The Republic of Maldives (马尔代夫） tourist visa：most of the countries 2. Booking hotels/ hostels: Date; Gender; Type of room: single room; double-bed room; twin-bed room. En-suit 3. Booking transport: Europe: bus, train, airplane Single ticket/one-way ticket; return ticket ( )
Shopping
Could you give me some recommendations? There is a special promotion this weekend. Could you show me that one on the window, please. Do you have trial samples(试用装) that I can try? If my skin is allergic to the produce, can I bring it back for a refund(退款)? What colors do you have? With this Membership Card, can I have any discount for purchasing this product? It’s worth the price. It is a very high quality product. Is it tax-free(免税)?
Ask for information
• • • • • • Excuse me, where is the baggage/luggage claim area? I’m afraid I can’t find my checked luggage. Excuse me, where is the tourist information desk? Excuse me, could I have a map of the city? And how can I get to the city center? Is there any shuttle bus between the airport and city center?
Currency exchange
What’s today’s rate for US dollars/ Euros/ British pounds…? I’d like to change some RMB into Euros./ I want to buy 1000 US dollars. Could I have some small/ big notes.
Plan your Trip
Tourism
Food and Drinks Tour Arrangement Arrival At the Hotel
Shopping Complains and Emergencies
Transport
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Sightseeing
Departure
Tour Arrangement
Transport
Rent a car
Do you have any car available? What kind of car do you have？ What is the daily rate for a compact car? How long will you need it? Will I be charged for an extra day if I’m late? Is insurance covered?
Arrival
At the airport
at Customs/ immigration: what’s the purpose of your trip? ( tourist, traveling, business trip, study) How long are you planning to stay?
At the Hotel
I’ve made a reservation/ booking. I’d like to check in. How much is the charge per night? Does it include the breakfast? Is there any discount for registered (注册) guests? Can I pay by cash/card?/ Do you take cash/ card? Can I leave my luggage here? Do you have a locker? What’s the check-out time?
At the Travel Agency
May I book a trip to … I would like to reserve a one-day tour/ trip to … What is the price for this travel package? Can you also reserve the hotels for me? Could I have a look of the itinerary( 旅行行程表）？ Can I make a cancellation(取消) of my booking? What is your cancellation policy? Can I get any refund(退 款)?
Transport
Book a flight
Could I make a reservation for flight BA 8711? Are there any direct flight? What’s the fare/price for an economy ticket/business/ first class ticket? How much luggage/baggage can I take me on board? How many weeks in advance do I have to buy to get a discount?