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Travel planning often comes with unfamiliar terms, abbreviations, and industry jargon that can be confusing—especially for first-time travelers. At ReasonableTrip.com, we believe that informed travelers make better decisions and enjoy smoother journeys.
Our Travel Glossary is designed to explain commonly used travel, booking, airline, hotel, visa, and holiday package terms in a simple and easy-to-understand way. Whether you’re booking a domestic tour, an international holiday, a honeymoon, or a group trip, this glossary helps you clearly understand what each term means before you confirm your booking.
By making travel terminology transparent, we aim to remove confusion, build trust, and help you plan your trip with confidence.
ℹ️ About the ReasonableTrip Travel Glossary
The ReasonableTrip Travel Glossary is a curated collection of travel-related terms frequently used across our website, itineraries, packages, policies, and communication. Each term is explained in plain language, without technical complexity.
To enhance your experience:
- All glossary definitions are displayed as tooltips
- You can hover or tap on a term to instantly view its meaning
- The glossary is integrated across package pages, FAQs, blogs, and booking flows
This ensures you never have to leave the page to understand a travel term.
🎯 Why This Glossary Matters
- Helps first-time travelers understand travel jargon
- Improves clarity during booking and planning
- Reduces misunderstandings and booking errors
- Enhances trust and transparency
- Supports smarter travel decisions
🧭 How to Use the Glossary
- Look for highlighted terms or the ⓘ info icon
- Hover (desktop) or tap (mobile) to view the explanation
- Use the glossary anytime while browsing packages or policies
General Travel Glossary
This glossary explains commonly used travel terms, booking jargon, and industry phrases to help you understand your holiday better. Hover or tap on any term to view its meaning.
✈️ FLIGHT & AIR TRAVEL TERMS
Airfare
👉 The cost charged by an airline for transporting a passenger from one destination to another.
One-Way Ticket
👉 A flight ticket valid for travel in one direction only, without a return journey.
Round Trip Ticket
👉 A flight ticket that includes both onward and return journeys.
Layover
👉 A stop between two flights where passengers change planes before reaching the final destination.
Direct Flight
👉 A flight that goes from origin to destination without changing aircraft (may still have technical stops).
Transit Visa
👉 A short-term visa required to pass through certain countries during flight connections.
Baggage Allowance
👉 The maximum weight or number of bags allowed per passenger by the airline.
Check-in Baggage
👉 Luggage handed over at the airport counter to be stored in the aircraft cargo hold.
Cabin Baggage
👉 Small luggage allowed inside the aircraft cabin.
🏨 HOTEL & ACCOMMODATION TERMS
Hotel Category (3★ / 4★ / 5★)
👉 Classification of hotels based on services, facilities, and comfort level.
Room Type
👉 The category of accommodation such as Standard, Deluxe, Suite, etc.
Twin Sharing
👉 A room shared by two people with separate beds.
Extra Bed
👉 An additional bed provided in a hotel room, usually at an extra cost.
Check-in Time
👉 The earliest time at which a guest can enter the hotel room.
Check-out Time
👉 The latest time by which the guest must vacate the hotel room.
🍽️ MEAL PLAN TERMS
EP (Room Only or European Plan)
👉 Hotel stay without any meals included.
CP (Bed & Breakfast or Continental Plan)
👉 Hotel stay with breakfast included.
MAP (Half Board or Modified American Plan)
👉 Hotel stay with breakfast and one main meal (lunch or dinner).
AP (Full Board or American Plan)
👉 Hotel stay with all three meals included – breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
🧳 HOLIDAY PACKAGE TERMS
Holiday Package
👉 A bundled travel product including hotels, sightseeing, transfers, and sometimes flights.
Customized Package
👉 A tailor-made holiday designed according to the traveler’s preferences and budget.
Group Tour
👉 A holiday where multiple travelers follow a fixed itinerary together.
FIT Tour (Free Independent Tour)
👉 A holiday where travelers can choose any dates. It is usually Customizable.
Fixed Departure
👉 A group tour with predefined dates and itinerary.
Inclusions
👉 Services included in the package cost, such as hotels, meals, sightseeing, etc.
Exclusions
👉 Services not included in the package cost, such as personal expenses or optional tours.
🚗 TRANSFER & SIGHTSEEING TERMS
Airport Transfer
👉 Transportation between airport and hotel.
Private Transfer
👉 Vehicle reserved exclusively for your travel.
Shared Transfer
👉 Transportation shared with other travelers.
SIC (Seat-in-Coach)
👉 Sightseeing conducted in shared vehicles on a fixed schedule.
Private Sightseeing
👉 Sightseeing arranged exclusively for you with a private vehicle.
🛂 VISA & DOCUMENTATION TERMS
Visa
👉 Official permission allowing a traveler to enter, stay, or leave a country.
Visa-Free
👉 Countries where Indian passport holders do not need a visa before travel.
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
👉 Visa issued upon arrival at the destination airport.
Schengen Visa
👉 A single visa allowing travel across multiple European countries.
Travel Insurance
👉 Insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellation, baggage loss, etc.
💰 PAYMENT & PRICING TERMS
Base Cost
👉 The main cost of the holiday package before taxes and extra charges.
GST / Taxes
👉 Government taxes applicable on travel services.
Markup
👉 The margin added by the travel agency to cover services and support.
Non-Refundable
👉 Charges or services that cannot be refunded upon cancellation.
📅 BOOKING & POLICY TERMS
Booking Confirmation
👉 Official confirmation that your travel services are reserved.
Cancellation Policy
👉 Rules defining charges applicable if a booking is canceled.
Amendment Charges
👉 Fees applied for changes in dates, names, or services.
No-Show
👉 Failure to arrive for a booked service without prior cancellation.
🎟️ OFFERS & COUPONS TERMS
Coupon Code
👉 A promotional code that provides a discount on booking.
Minimum Booking Value
👉 The minimum amount required to apply a coupon.
One-Time Use
👉 Coupon can be used only once per customer.
🧭 GENERAL TRAVEL TERMS
FIT (Free Independent Traveler)
👉 A traveler or small group traveling independently.
MICE Travel
👉 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions travel.
Peak Season
👉 Time of year with highest travel demand and prices.
Off-Season
👉 Period with lower travel demand and discounted prices.
Shoulder-Season
👉 Period with medium travel demand and slightly discounted prices.
Reasonable Trip Glossary
Below is the Glossary as on reasonabletrip.com.
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Kaziranga National Park offers tourists an unparalleled wildlife experience, famous for its vast population of one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, elephants, and wild water buffalo, all set in diverse landscapes of grasslands, forests, and wetlands near the Brahmaputra River, with safaris (elephant & jeep) and birdwatching being major draws, especially from November to April, though it's closed during monsoon (May-Oct). It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a key conservation success story, providing memorable encounters with India's "Big Five"
