Translated: What some of the most common travel phrases really mean
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Translated: What some of the most common travel phrases really mean

1. Well worth a visit

What it really means: May or may not be well worth a visit, but the writer has run out of things to say.

A secluded hideaway of a restaurant A secluded hideaway of a restaurant

2. Old world charm

What it really means: No bath

3. Tropical

What it really means: Rainy

4. Majestic setting

What it really means: A long way from town

A well appointed reception area A well-appointed reception area

5. Industrial chic

What it really means: Industrial, but without the chic

6. Atmospheric

What it really means: If a pub, the writer probably got drunk there

Well-appointed restaurant. Spacious parking available. Well-appointed restaurant. Spacious parking available.

7. Award-winning restaurant

What it really means: Expensive – the writer probably didn’t eat there

8. Secluded

What it really means: Impossible to find even with SatNav

Digital devilry — or not, as the case may be Digital devilry — or not, as the case may be

9. Rugged environment

What it really means: No Wifi

10. You're free to explore on your own

What it really means: Pay for it yourself

11. Nominal fee

What it really means: Over the top charge

Getting away from it all — and then some Getting away from it all — and then some

12. Standard

What it really means: Probably sub-standard

13. Deluxe

What it really means: Standard

14. Gentle breezes

What it really means: Occasional gale-force winds