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One of the many reasons learning a new language is exciting is that it opens you up to a whole new world you couldn’t access before, and learning Spanish is no exception. When you learn Spanish for travel, you’ll have access to the entire mundo hispanohablante and its roughly 450 million speakers across the globe . Learning Spanish for travel is a great way to flex your mental muscles while also putting your skills to good use in real-world situations.

Obviously, you don't need to learn the entirety of the Spanish language to take a trip. But you will want to brush up on some of the most important vocabulary that'll help your travels run more smoothly.

Keep on reading to find out more about learning Spanish for travel and the phrases and expressions you’ll want to know.

Spanish For Travel: What You Need To Know

When you learn Spanish for travel, you’ll want to get familiar with important vocabulary words and expressions for finding your way around, making new friends, ordering at restaurants, and more.

Spanish For Travel: Essential Conversational Phrases

Here are some of the most important Spanish words and expressions for conversation that will come in handy when you travel to Spanish-speaking countries — from “Hello!” to “How are you?” to “Where’s the bathroom?” and everything in between.

Learn more about the most common Spanish phrases for conversation , including how to introduce yourself and make a good impression!

Spanish For Travel: Navigation And Transportation

When you travel to a Spanish-speaking country (and when you’re putting in all the effort to learn Spanish, why wouldn’t you?), you’ll want to know how to find your way around in Spanish. Get up to speed with some of the most essential Spanish for travel vocabulary about transportation, navigation and daily vacation life with these phrases.

Voy a pedir una chela. — I’m going to order a beer.

¿Se puede tomar agua de la llave? — Is it ok to drink the tap water?

¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay with (a credit) card?

La cuenta, por favor. — Check, please.

Estoy perdido/a. — I am lost.

¿Cómo llego a ______ [Hotel Milenio]? — How do I get to ______ [Hotel Milenio]?

Gira a la izquierda/derecha. — Turn left/right.

Vamos en camión. — Let’s take the bus.

¿Me podrías recomendar un restaurante? — Do you have any restaurant recommendations?

¿Puedo usar tu cargador del móvil? — Can I use your phone charger?

Busco un hotel. — I am looking for a hotel.

¿Dónde hay un supermercado? — ¿Where is there a supermarket?

¡Disculpe! Soy turista y estoy perdido (m.) / perdida (f.). — Excuse me! I am a tourist and I am lost.

¿Cuánto cuesta un billete al aeropuerto? — How much is a ticket to the airport?

¿A qué hora sale el tren? — What time does the train leave?

Learn more about Spanish travel and transportation vocabulary and expressions, and learn the most important Spanish phrases for travel when you’re navigating a new Spanish-speaking place — whether it’s Spanish phrases for a vacation to Mexico , Spain or beyond.

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67 Essential Spanish Travel Phrases Every Traveller Needs To Know

Spain. Mexico. Argentina. Peru. Colombia.

If you're learning Spanish , the mere the mention of these countries can leave you daydreaming about your next trip abroad.

And although there are many incredible things to do and see in Spanish-speaking countries, what really makes these places special are the local people.

So before you pack your bags and jump on a plane, why not learn a little Spanish to help you make the most of your trip?

In this post, you’ll learn 67 Spanish phrases for travel that can help you survive in the language during your trip abroad. And who knows, they might even help you make a few new friends too!

To make it easier for you, I’ve divided the phrases up into different categories:

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Take the time to learn a few of these key Spanish travel phrases and you’ll be able to mix with the locals, get by in various situations and have a much more enjoyable and authentic experience during your trip.

By the way, if you want to learn Spanish in time for your trip, my top recommendation for language learners is my Uncovered courses, which teach you through StoryLearning®.  Click here  to find out more and try out the method for free.

Press play on the video below to learn Spanish travel phrases thanks to a story. Otherwise, keep scrolling to discover all 67 Spanish travel words and expressions.

First Things First: Greetings To Use On Arrival

Knowing how to greet people is the most basic thing you can learn in a foreign language. And yet its importance shouldn't be underestimated.

Even if you aren’t fluent enough to hold a long conversation, a simple ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal?  (Hello, how are you?) can make all the difference.

You'll be able to use these expressions as soon as you arrive at your destination, whether it's at the airport, the train or bus station, or the hotel.

People appreciate it if you make an effort to speak their language when you visit their country, even if it’s only a few words.

Spanish-speaking countries are especially polite and greeting people correctly will go a long way towards endearing you to the locals, be they friends, people you meet in shops or on the street.

• ( BWAY-nos DEE-as)
• (BWAY-nas TAR-des)
• (BWAY-nas NOH-chays)
• (KOH-moh eh-STAH)
• (KOH-moh eh-STAHS)
• (bee-EN  GRA-thee-as [Spain] / GRA-see-as [Latin America])
• (KOH-moh te YA-mas?)
• (May YA-moh… )
• (MOO-choh GOO-stoh)

And of course, let’s not forget common courtesy!

• (por fa-BOR)
• (GRA-thee-as [Spain] / GRA-see-as [Latin America])

If you get stuck in your Spanish conversation, you can always fall back on these next two phrases to get you out of trouble.

• (yo no en-tee-EN-doh)
• (Ab-la in-GLAYS)

Get What You Want On Your Trip With The Verb Querer 

Once you’ve finished greeting someone, you’ll need to be able to move on to the crux of your conversation and to do that you’ll need to learn a couple of common verbs.

There are hundreds of Spanish verbs to learn and, to make your life more difficult, these verbs conjugate (change form).

This means learning a verb is never as simple as learning one word; you have to learn multiple different forms.

Having said that, you might be surprised by how far you can get only knowing one simple verb: I want .

It may not make you the most sophisticated Spanish speaker but 9 times out of 10 it will get you what you, well, want .

The verb in question is querer (to want) and in the first person form, it becomes quiero (I want).

Let’s take a look at how you can use it:

• (yo kee-EH-ro oon me-NOO)
• (YO kee-EH-ro oon taxi)
• (yo kee-EH-ro OO-na ser-BAY-za)

If you’d like to be a bit more polite (which is usually a good idea), you can also use:

• (kee-see-EH-ra…)

Asking For & Understanding Directions On Your Trip

Whether you’re looking for the toilet in a restaurant or trying to find a hotel to stay at, you’ll inevitably need to ask for directions at some point during your trip.

The simplest way to ask where something is, is to use ¿Dónde está? followed by the noun you are looking for:

• (DON-day es-TAH el BAH-nyo?)
• (DON-day es-TAH el BAN-koh?)
• (DON-day es-TAH la KA-yay de al-cal-AH?)

When travelling in a foreign country, if you're asking someone on the street for directions, don’t forget your manners! To get someone’s attention, start by saying:

• (Dis-KUL-pay)
• (Con per-MEE-soh / Per-DOH-nah-may)
• (eh- stoy per-DEE-doh)

Asking for directions is one thing but it’s pretty pointless if you don’t know how to understand the directions that are given to you!

Memorise these phrases to help you understand what the friendly locals are trying to tell you when you ask for their help:

• (A la de-RE-cha)
• (A la iz-kee-ER-da)
• (De-RE-cho)
• (En la es-KEE-nah)
• (a OO-na KWAD-rah)

Getting Around Spanish-Speaking Countries

If you’re not keen on walking everywhere, you'll need to be able to find out about local transport options to find your way around wherever you are.

Here are a few simple phrases you can use to locate a bus, train or taxi and get to wherever you need to go:

• (DON-day PWAY-doh en-kon-TRAR oon taxi?)
• (DON-day eh-STAH la pa-RAH-dah de ow-to-BOOS mas ser-KA-nah?)
• (DON-day eh-STAH la es-tah-see-ON de ferro-carr-EEL mas ser-KA-nah?)
• (KWAN-to KWES-ta oon bee-YET-ay PA-ra …)
• (oon bee-YET-ay PA-ra … por fa-BOR)

At A Restaurant On Your Travels

Each Spanish-speaking country has its own unique flavours and cuisine for you to try when you travel!

Food is definitely one of the big attractions to cities like San Sebastian in Spain and Buenos Aires in Argentina , so you'll need to make sure you have a basic grasp of food vocabulary ahead of your journey!

To start with, you need to be prepared to hear and understand certain questions in restaurants, such as:

• (kee-EH-res AL-go PA-ra koh-MER?)
• (kee-EH-res AL-go PA-ra beh-BER?)
• (KAY kee-EH-res koh-MER?)

When you read the menu, you'll see the available food grouped into different categories, just like in an English menu:

• (oo-na en-TRA-da)
• (oon PLA-toh prin-si-PAL)
• (oon POS-tray)
• (OO-na beh-BEE-da)

When you're ready to order, use either  quiero (I want) or  quisiera (I would like) with the items on the menu to tell the waiter what you'd like. For example,  quiero…

• (OO-na SOH-pah)
• (OO-na en-sa-LA-da)
• (el POY-oh)
• (la CAR-nay)
• (oon AG-wa)
• (oon BEE-noh TIN-toh / BLAN-koh)
• (OO-na ser-BAY-sa)
• (oon ka-FAY)

So, for example, to order that ice-cold beer you're looking forward to at the end of a long day, you'd say  quiero una cerveza.

If you're not sure what to try, you can always ask your waiter for a recommendation:

• (kay may re-kom-ee-EN-dah?)

In most restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries, the staff will be more than happy to suggest a particularly tasty local dish for you to try.

If you're a vegetarian or you have dietary complications, these next two phrases are essential:

• (soy be-he-tah-ree-AH-noh/nah)
• (TEN-go al-ER-hee-ah a las noo-EH-ses)

Finally, let's learn a couple of quick phrases you can use to ask about prices and pay the bill.

• (KWAN-to KWES-ta? )
• (la KWEN-ta por fa-BOR)

Key Spanish Question Words For Your Trip

Over the course of your journey, you'll almost certainly find yourself asking lots and lots of questions.

You might not have a huge Spanish vocabulary to draw on, but if you know the basic question words, you'll be able to get by in almost any common situation you might find yourself in.

Here are some key Spanish question words you need to know:

• (KWAN-doh?)
• (A kay AW-ra?)
• (KWAN-toh?)
• (KWAN-tohs)
• (kah-dah KWAN-toh?)
• (por KWAN-toh tee-EM-poh)

Once you’ve got these question words in your memory bank you’ll start noticing the patterns in Spanish grammar which will help you to move away from the basic Spanish phrases every tourist is using.

As you learn new words on your trip, you'll be able to combine them with these question words to start forming your own sentences and questions!

Get Ready For Adventure With These Spanish Travel Phrases!

Take the time to memorise these key Spanish travel phrases and you'll have everything you need to get the most out of your journey.

With just a few words of Spanish, I'm sure you'll meet lots of amazing people and have plenty of life-changing experiences along the way.

Who knows, perhaps spending some time visiting a Spanish-speaking country will motivate you to strive for fluency?

If this article has inspired you to both travel and to learn Spanish, then I've got something to get you started on your Spanish learning journey. 

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Speak "Travel Spanish" From Day One--Without Learning any Grammar Rules, or Memorizing Hundreds of Words!

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Take a look at what you’ll learn and how it'll guarantee you'll be speaking real Spanish in time for your trip--without any grammar!

Have more fun. Be less stressed. Don't be just a normal tourist.

TRAVEL situation #1 asking directions

Never be lost again! Learn how to ask directions to anywhere in the Spanish-speaking world with The 3 Questions --made of seven words. When you can ask directions, you'll waste less time being lost. Less time being stressed. And less time fighting with your travel partner. That's more time to see the stuff you went to see!

The 3 Questions just work. But if you want to keep going, there are additional lessons called Helpful Words #1 and Helpful Words #2 . The words and phrases in these videos will add to your asking direction powers, and help you get better directions, faster.

Things don't always go perfectly, so in the lesson called When Things Don't Go Perfectly , you'll see how to handle that. You can still get your directions, even if the other people don't play nicely.

In the video on this page, the example you saw was quite simple. But The 3 Questions work even when your destination is far away. In Looking for La Reina Sofia --you'll a more complex example. I start on side of Madrid, and want to go to the other side.

TRAVEL situation #2 transportation

With just five simple steps, you can easily handle all public transportation: trains, buses, metros, trams, taxis and airports.

Do you want the fastest train? The cheapest bus? In Get Information , you'll see how to quickly ask questions to get what you want. Avoid annoying all the impatient people behind you because you have no idea what you're doing.

In Find Your Vehicle , you'll learn how to make sure you're on the right bus or metro car--and you're going the right direction. One simple question will do the trick.

When people first see the lesson called Get Off , they sometimes laugh. Get off? How hard can it be? Most of the time, not very. But on local buses (within a city) -- it's really pretty hard. There are no signs or announcements, and the stops usually aren't labeled. But don't you worry. There's are two ways to make sure you don't miss your spot. The easy way. And the guaranteed way.

TRAVEL situation #3 hotels & hostels

Just get off the plane? Tired and hungry? In Check-In , learn the few words you'll need to calmly check-in, so you can go get some food or take a nap IMMEDIATELY.

Do you want the WI-FI password? An extra towel? What time is checkout? Learn to ask for all this and much more in Asking Basic Questions .

Know what you're getting! If you're looking for a hotel when you get there, wouldn't it be nice to make sure it's not nasty? With just one short question, you'll know EXACTLY what the room is like before you pay anything.

TRAVEL situation #4 ordering food

Eat in better, more authentic restaurants where only the locals eat. Be the only tourist in the place.

With the Ingredient & Preparation Systems , you'll be able to try new foods. Know basically what you're ordering, and how it's going to be prepared. But with the Safety Questions , you'll be 100% certain you're not getting anything you can't or don't want to eat.

Don't be nervous!  See HOW bars, cafes and restaurants work before you go anywhere.  Don't waste the first half of your trip getting acclimated.

The Travel Spanish Crash Course is 100% online.

You can access everything immediately.

There's nothing to wait for, and no software to download.

And you're not limited to one device.

Use your computer. Tablet. Phone. iOS. Android. Windows Phone. All of the above!

You can even download the videos to watch on the plane.

You can watch them offline, when you're in a foreign country.

Or in your home country, to save money on data.

You can watch the videos wherever you are, whenever you want.

Anytime you have five minutes, you can make progress

The course is modular, organized, color-coded and easy to find what you're looking for.

You'll know exactly where to go, depending on what you want to learn.

Go in any order you want.

If you want to order food, go directly to the Ordering Food module.

Prefer to be told exactly what to do, in what order?

The 1-Week, 2-Week and 1-Month Action Plans do exactly that.

If you leave in one week--the 1-Week Action Plan tells you the best order (and schedule) to do things.

The average video length is five minutes.

So you can be using your new Spanish skills within minutes.

Even within a module, watch only the videos that'll help you.

If you're not looking for hotels as you travel, don't watch those videos (check-in and checkout are still helpful).

Learning Spanish doesn't have to be this daunting, scary thing.

You don't have to set aside hours at a time.

If you have a spare five minutes, you can make progress.

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As long as you have your phone (or any device), you can learn a new Spanish trick instead of wasting that time.

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Let's Have Fun!

If you've seen my videos on YouTube, you know I'm not like normal Spanish teachers.

I make Spanish fun.

I make Spanish clear.

And I do it quickly.

All the videos in the Travel Spanish Crash Course are done in the same style as my videos on YouTube (and this page).

If you like my style--you'll love the Travel Spanish Crash Course.

If you don't. Well. You might not.

but Don't Take My Word For It...

And that's just a small sample!

This is for you if....

• You speak zero or little Spanish and are going to Spain or Latin America. This is perfect for you. It's made for you.
• You took Spanish in high school or college, but forget most of it. This is a great refresher. Everything will come rushing back to you.
• You're just getting started with Spanish, but aren't traveling anytime soon. You'll learn tons of words and phrases you can use in everyday life. Plus, these methods and tactics truly are the best way to get started.
• You speak decent Spanish, but have never been to Spain. You'll see how everything works. Be more confident with your Spanish from the start. You won't waste the first few days getting comfortable.

This is not for you if...

• You already know Spanish AND Spain pretty well.
• You have to pass some kind of exam or test. Don't count on this for that.

free, extra module #1: five bonus situations

Buy a SIM Card -- Get a local SIM card for your phone. Use the internet. Navigate. Find good restaurants. Without buying an international SIM or paying expensive international roaming charges!

The Pharmacy -- Tell the doctor or pharmacist what's wrong or what medicine you want. Don't sit in your hotel room sick, when just a couple words will get you what you need.

Postcards & Stamps -- Your family and friends back home will appreciate a postcard. See how and where to get postcards and stamps. No need to hunt them down, you'll know exactly where they are.

Renting a Car -- The fastest way off the beaten track is to rent a car. With a car, you have complete freedom--go where you want, when you want. See things most tourists won't ever see.

Buy a Phone Card -- Normal phone cards are still very handy, even in a mobile phone world. Phone cards are usually the cheapest way to call family or friends back home.

free, extra module #2: numbers, time & money

Don't waste time on complex numbers.  Almost all numbers you hear when traveling are between zero and 999.

See and hear the numbers how they're used in real life.  It's much easier than what's taught in most courses.

Four Practice Rounds give you the practice you'll need to recognize the numbers when they're said. Hear the numbers from real Spanish people and Latinos.

Don't feel like a complete idiot saying "Huh?" when there are six people waiting behind you in line.

quick summary of the travel spanish crash course:

The four main modules, free bonus : five bonus situations, free bonus : numbers, time & money, real video examples from spain.

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All I care about is your success and your happiness with the Travel Spanish Crash Course.

I created every feature to streamline this for you.

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Spanish for Travel – Learn Essential Spanish Vocabulary and Short Phrases for Your Next Trip

This post includes:

• Spanish travel phrases cheat sheet as PDF download
• Audio to correct your pronunciation
• Exercises to practice, 3 infographics, 2 podcast episodes, and an explanation video
• A recommendation for the best travel apps to make the most of your trip to Spain

Table of Contents

Introduction.

1.1 Essential Spanish conversational phrases

• Means of transportation   2.1 At the airport   2.2 Baggage related phrases 2.3 Buying tickets 2.4 At the train or the bus station 
• At the car rental  3.1 Types of cars 3.2 Prices 3.3 Car information 3.4 Returning the car and emergency situations 3.5 Useful verbs

At the restaurant

At the hotel.

• Basic Spanish directions 6.1 Asking for directions 6.2 Receiving directions
• Essential phrases in Spanish for emergencies
• The most commonly used verbs
• Best apps for traveling in Spain

Looking to spice up your Spanish skills? From must-know verbs for your travels to nifty phrases that’ll make locals swoon, we’ve got you covered.

With our helpful Spanish phrases and words , you’ll be like a linguistic chameleon, seamlessly blending in wherever you go. Whether you’re exploring the vibrant streets of Mexico, basking in the Spanish sun, or even just soaking up the lively atmosphere of Miami, these phrases will be your secret weapon.

Here’s the secret sauce: ¡practice makes perfecto! Use these words and phrases until they flow effortlessly from your tongue until ordering tapas feels as natural as breathing. 

Let’s dive into our blog and unlock the language of adventure! ¡Vamos!

Essential Spanish Conversational Phrases

A big part of traveling abroad is meeting new people. It doesn’t matter where you meet them, it only matters what you say to them.  To have a broader picture check out our blog post about Greetings, Common Phrases and Most Common Questions in Spanish . The blog post was prepared for you by our experienced Spanish teachers.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-blogpost-travel-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Hola, ¿qué tal? – Hello, how are you?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-blogpost-travel-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Estoy bien, gracias. – I’m fine, thank you. 

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-blog-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] No estoy muy bien. / No estoy bien. – I’m not too well. / I’m not well.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spanish-travel-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Buenos días. Buenas tardes. Buenas noches. – Good morning. Good afternoon. Good evening./Good night.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Adiós. Buenas noches. – Goodbye. Good night.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Hablas inglés? – Do you speak English?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedes ayudarme? – Can you help me?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-8.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedes hablar más despacio? No entiendo.   – Can you speak slower? I don’t understand. 

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-9.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Hasta mañana. / Hasta luego. / Hasta pronto. – See you tomorrow. / See you later. / See you soon.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disculpa-perdona.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Disculpa/Perdona. Por favor. Gracias. De nada. – Excuse me. Please. Thank you. You’re welcome.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-11.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Sí, por favor. No, gracias. – Yes, please. No, thanks.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Como-te-llamas_-Me-llamo.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cómo te llamas? Me llamo _____  – What’s your name? My name is _____

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Donde-vives_-Vivo-en-____.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde vives? Vivo en ____. – Where do you live? I live in ______.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-ttravel-14.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Encantado de conocerte. ¿De dónde eres? – Nice to meet you. Where are you from?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-15.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Soy de _______. – I’m from _________.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Cual-es-tu-profesion_-Soy-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es tu profesión? Soy ______. – What’s your job? I’m a(n) _______. 

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-17.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? Mi número de teléfono es _____ Llámame. Este es mi número de teléfono. – What’s your phone number? My phone number is… Call me. This is my phone number.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/correo-electronico.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es tu dirección de correo electrónico? Mi dirección de correo electrónico es_____. Envíame un correo electrónico. Esta es mi dirección de correo electrónico. – What’s your email address? My email address is… Email me. Here’s my email address.

The first step of traveling is planning. It can be fun but also quite stressful. It’s up to you to decide. In our podcast we talk about planning vacations in Spanish. You can listen to it on different platforms!

Planning Vacations in Spanish: Listen to Our Podcast!

Means of transportation.

First, we need to get started with the transport   vocabulary . Have a look at the infographic you’ll find bellow. 

At the Airport

If you are taking your first flight to Spain , you should be prepared for all the different dialects and accents you will hear and see on your trip. To smooth your experience, we provide you with a list of common words and phrases used at the airport in Spanish .

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el mostrador de facturación? – Where is the check-in counter?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el control de seguridad? – Where is the security checkpoint?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el autobús de enlace que lleva al hotel? – Where is the hotel shuttle bus?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la aduana? – Where are the customs?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús? – Where is the bus stop?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la terminal? – Where is the terminal?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Travel-for-spanish-blog.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el baño/servicio/aseo ? – Where is the toilet?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿A-que-hora-sale-el-avion_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora sale el avión? – What time does the plane leave?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-9.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora llega el vuelo? – What time does the flight arrive?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-10.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es el número de vuelo? – What is the flight number?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-11.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es el teléfono de la compañía aérea? – What is the airline’s phone number?

Baggage Related Phrases

Buying tickets.

Here you have some essential phrases and vocabulary  to buy tickets in Spanish. We know how stressful is to purchase tickets for buses, trains, airplanes or any event that you want to attend. But don’t panic! We are here to make your life easier.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Hablas-ingles_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Hablas inglés? – Do you speak English?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ( Quería) un billete a Barcelona. – I want a ticket to Barcelona.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Un billete de ida a Santiago, por favor. – One way ticket to Santiago, please.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? – How much does the ticket cost?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuándo sale el avión/autobús/tren? – When does the plane/bus/train leave?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuándo llega el avión/autobús/tren? – When does the plane/bus/train arrive?

At the Train or the Bus Station

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? – How much does the ticket cost?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Un billete de ida a Valencia, por favor. – One way ticket to Valencia, please.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora sale el tren para ___? – What time does the train to … leave?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús número 11? – Where is the stop for bus number 11?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuándo llega el tren de ____? – When does the train from … arrive?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es la próxima parada? – What is the next stop?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuántas paradas más hay hasta ____? – How many more stops until…?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-8.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuánto dura el viaje? – How long is the journey? 

While traveling in Spanish-speaking countries it’s necessary to know the numbers and dates . Even if you know how to ask “ How much does it cost? ” – it doesn’t mean that you will understand the answer (yes, I’ve been there).

For this reason, we have created a complete post for Numbers in Spanish . If you have difficulties with long numbers or find yourself frustrated with 5, 15, 50, and 500, then you should definitely check it out.

At the Car Rental

• Client : Buenos días. Quiero alquilar un coche. - Good afternoon. I would like to rent a car.
• Renter : Hola. ¿Tiene una reserva? - Do you have a reservation?
• Client : Sí/no tengo una reserva. - Yes, I have/No, I don’t have a reservation
• Renter : ¿Para cuántos días / cuántas semanas? - For how many days/weeks?
• Client : Para ____ días/semanas. - For ____ days/weeks.

Did you know that the word ‘car’ in Spanish can be said in many different ways depending on the country you’re in? Here you have a few examples. 

Types of Cars:

Car information:.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y” ¿El  coche  es manual o automático? – Is the car manual or automatic?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿El-coche-tiene-aire-acondicionado_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿El  coche  tiene aire acondicionado? – Does the car have air conditioning?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la rueda de repuesto? – Where is the spare tire?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Qué tipo de gasolina utiliza? – What kind of fuel does it take?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Cuantos-litros-por-kilometro-consume-este-coche_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuántos litros por kilómetro consume este coche?  –  How many miles/kilometers does this car get to the gallon/liter.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿El-precio-incluye-el-seguro-y-el-kilometraje_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿ El precio incluye el seguro y el kilometraje?  –  Does that price include insurance and mileage?

Returning the Car and Emergency Situations:

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/devolver-el-coche.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde y cuándo tengo que devolver el coche? – Where and when do I have to return the car.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/devolver-el-coche-con-el-deposito-lleno.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Tengo que devolver el coche con el depósito lleno? – Do I have to return the car with a full gas tank?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/llamar-en-caso-de-accidente-o-averia.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué número tengo que llamar en caso de accidente o avería? – Is there anyone I can call in case of accident or breakdown

Useful Verbs:

Do you know how to order in a restaurant in Spanish? What would you say if the waiter only spoke Spanish? Or if he did not understand your language or was rude? Usually the waiters (camareros) don’t speak English or they don’t speak the language very well. So, we advise you to take a closer look at the Basic Spanish Vocabulary for Restaurants .  There you will find basic and important vocabulary. 

If you want to book your accommodation the old fashioned way, with a phone conversation, you can use these phrases. Keep in mind that you can write down all your requests in the reservation form on the hotel’s website.

Here you will find useful phrases for booking a room in Spanish .

The phrases you might use while checking-in :

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Hola, tengo una habitación reservada.  – Hi, I have a reserved room.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Me gustaría hacer el check-in. – I’d like to do the check-in.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Está lista la habitación? – Is the room ready?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde puedo dejar mis maletas? – Where can I leave my luggage?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde puedo aparcar el coche?   – Where can I park my car?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-6-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿En qué planta/piso está la habitación? – On which floor is the room?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora es el desayuno? – What time is breakfast?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-8.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es el horario de la piscina? – What are the swimming pool hours?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Quiero-pagar-la-habitacion.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Quiero pagar la habitación. – I’d like to do the payment for the room.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-10.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? – Can I pay by card? 

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/spanish-efectivo.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedo pagar en efectivo? – Can I pay in cash? 

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-12.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puede llamar un taxi, por favor?   – Can you please call me a taxi?

For booking a hotel room, describing a place or an object in Spanish, we created a podcast episode that you can listen to and enhance your vocabulary and grammar skills.

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Basic spanish directions.

This section will help you navigate through the streets of Mexico City, Barcelona or a little village of Peru.

Check out our detailed blog post about Useful Spanish Directions!

Asking for directions:

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disculpa_Perdona-¿la-plaza-Mayor_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Disculpa/Perdona, ¿la plaza Mayor?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Busco-la-estacion-de-metro-mas-cercana.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Busco la estación de metro más cercana. – I’m looking for the closest metro station.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Directions-3-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Estoy buscando un cajero automático. – I’m looking for an ATM.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Directions-4-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el Museo de Arte Moderno? – Where is the Museum of Modern Art?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Directions-5-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Hay un hospital cerca de aquí/por aquí cerca? – Is there a hospital around here?

Receiving directions:​​

Remember! If you don’t understand something, ask the person to repeat: ¿Cómo? (How?) . Usually Spanish people speak fast so you might need to slow them down a bit – just say:  ¡Despacio, por favor! Slowly, please!

Essential Phrases in Spanish for Emergencies

Hopefully, you won’t need this part of our blog post, but it’s important that you know some basic phrases in case you need help!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedes ayudarme? – Can you help me?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Necesito ayuda . – I need help.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Estoy perdido . – I’m lost.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¡Llama-a-la-policia-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Llama a la policía! – Call the police!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¡Llama-a-una-ambulancia.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Llama a una ambulancia!   – Call an ambulance!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Ten cuidado! – Be careful!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Ha habido un accidente. – There’s been an accident.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¡Por-favor-rapido.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Por favor, rápido!  – Please hurry!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-9.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Estás bien?  – Are you OK?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-10.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Me han robado. – I’ve been robbed.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-11-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Me han atacado.  – I’ve been attacked.

The Most Commonly Used Verbs

In this part you can refresh or learn new Spanish  verbs for traveling .  

Best Apps for Traveling in Spain

1. Maps.me – a perfect alternative to any online maps. Before going to your destination, download an offline map and you will never get lost. You can also search for restaurants, supermarkets, and cultural landmarks without being connected to the internet. 

2. Cabify – it’s like Uber but a Spanish version.

3. Triposo – a different kind of a TripAdvisor. It’s more user friendly and it has a lot of information about any destination. Create bucket lists and add favorite places. You can also find mini-guides gathered by the  community.

4. Spanish Dict – although Google Translate is an excellent tool, we suggest this app for traveling through Spanish-speaking countries.

5. El Tenedor (The Fork) – the app has information about over 30,000 restaurants in Spain. You can discover what is around your location, choose the preferred cuisine and book a table. You can see the full menu in an app, which is handy. The app also offers discounts and some great deals.

6. Idealista – website and app for finding accommodation for longer periods. It offers apartments and houses to rent or buy.

7. Wallapop – similar to eBay, but in Spain. You can sell or buy stuff through the website or the app.

We hope this blog post answered many of your questions. Now, you’re ready for your adventure in Spain or South America. If you’re interested in more educational blog posts, visit our Learner’s Blog or check the FREE options to learn Spanish. 

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¡Bienvenidos! Are you planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Whether you’re embarking on a thrilling adventure or exploring the rich cultural heritage, knowing some basic travel vocabulary in Spanish can significantly enhance your experience. 

This blog post will equip you with essential words and phrases to help you navigate airports, hotels, restaurants, and various tourist attractions. Let’s dive into the world of travel vocabulary in Spanish!

Important Travel Vocabulary in Spanish

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Practicing the phrases below beforehand will make your interactions smoother and more enjoyable during your travels.

Asking For Help

• ¿Puede ayudarme, por favor? — Can you help me, please?
• Necesito ayuda — I need help
• ¿Dónde está…? — Where is…?
• No entiendo — I don’t understand
• ¿Habla usted inglés? — Do you speak English?

Asking For Directions

• ¿Cómo llego a…? — How do I get to…?
• Derecha — Right
• Izquierda — Left
• Recto — Straight ahead
• Estoy perdido(a) — I am lost

Ordering Food and Drinks

• ¿Qué recomienda? — What do you recommend?
• Quisiera… — I would like…
• La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please
• ¿Tienen menú en inglés? — Do you have an English menu?
• ¿Cuánto cuesta?   — How much does it cost?
• ¿Tiene otro/a…?  — Do you have another…?
• ¿Puedo probármelo(a)?   — Can I try it on?
• ¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito?   — Do you accept credit cards?

Emergencies

• ¡Ayuda! — Help!
• Llame a una ambulancia — Call an ambulance
• Necesito ir a la embajada — I need to go to the embassy
• ¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano? — Where is the nearest hospital?

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Ready to boost your Spanish skills before your next trip to a Spanish-speaking country with this list of essential Spanish words and phrases? No matter where you’re going, from Cancun to Madrid, we’ve got you covered.

Learning some basic Spanish words and phrases will come in super handy during your travels. Don’t worry if you still need to improve your Spanish—you can brush up before your trip and get some practice during your stay. Trust us, you’ll come back feeling motivated to take more Spanish classes!

Keep reading to learn the most common Spanish travel phrases. Read them, practice them, download them in the free PDF we’ve included below, and take them with you on your next vacation!

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Basic spanish for travelers: accommodations, basic spanish words and phrases for medical emergencies, spanish vocabulary for dining out, spanish transportation for your vacation, basic spanish survival phrases, basic spanish greetings for travelers .

Get ready for friendly Spanish speakers. You’ll see strangers greeting you, and they will expect the same in return. So here are some useful words and phrases in Spanish for tourists to use on a more local level.

• Hola – Hello
• Buenos días – Good morning
• Buenas tardes – Good afternoon
• Buenas noches – Good evening / Good night
• ¡Mucho gusto! – Pleased to meet you!
• Encantado/encantada – Nice to meet you
• ¿Qué tal? – What’s up?
• ¿Qué onda? – What’s up?
• ¿Cómo te llamas? – What’s your name? (Informal)
• ¿Cómo se llama? – What’s your name? (Formal)
• Me llamo… – My name is…
• ¿Cómo está? – How are you? (Formal)
• ¿Cómo estás? – How are you? (Informal)
• Muy bien, gracias – Very well, thank you.

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100+ Spanish Words for Travelers

Impress locals and make your travels a breeze with our free PDF of the top Spanish words for travelers from hotels to restaurants and beyond!

Not everything can be found on Google Maps! That’s why a necessary part of Spanish phrases for travel must include asking for directions. Here’s a quick and easy list to get started with:

• ¿Dónde está…? – Where is…?
• ¿Dónde hay…? – Where is there…?
• Un banco – a bank
• El sanitario – the bathroom
• Busco… – I’m looking for…
• Necesito un cuarto para ___ personas – I need a room for ___ people.
• A la derecha – On the right
• A la izquierda  – On the left
• Todo recto – Straight ahead
• Derecho – Straight ahead
• En la esquina – On the corner
• A una cuadra, a dos cuadras – One block away, two blocks away
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Spanish for tourists must include necessary words and phrases useful for checking in somewhere.  

Whether you choose a big hotel or an Airbnb apartment, the following basic Spanish words will come in handy: 

• Tengo una reserva a nombre de… – I have a reservation under the name of…
• Estancia de tres noches – Three-night stay
• Una habitación para dos personas – A room for three people
• Cama matrimonial – a double bed
• Un balcón – A balcony
• Una terraza – a terrace 
• Vista al mar / al jardín / a la ciudad – A view over the sea/the garden/to the city
• La alberca – The swimming pool
• ¿A qué hora sirven el desayuno? – What time do you serve breakfast?
• ¿Puedo pedir un check-out tardío? – Can I have a late check-out?
• ¿Cuál es la contraseña de Wifi? – What ‘s the Wifi password?
• ¿Tienen servicio de habitación? – Do you have room service?
• Necesito una cama extra – I need an extra bed
• El gimnasio – The gym
• El restaurant – The restaurant
• La playa – The beach
• El vestíbulo – The hall
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While we hope that your vacation goes smoothly, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for the unexpected. Practice some of the following words and expressions just in case. 

It’s better to be safe than sorry!

• ¿Dónde hay un hospital? – Where’s a hospital?
• ¿Dónde hay una farmacia? – Where’s a pharmacy?
• Necesito un doctor – I need a doctor.
• No me siento bien – I’m not feeling well.
• Tengo un seguro – I have insurance.
• ¿Habla inglés el doctor? – Does the doctor speak English?
• Me puede dar una receta para… – Can you give me a prescription for…
• ¿Pueden darme una inyección? – Can you give me an injection?
• La cita médica – Doctor’s appointment
• La cita de seguimiento – Follow-up appointment
• Rayos-X – X-ray
• Toma de sangre – Blood collection
• El yeso – Cast
• La tos – Cough
• La fiebre – Fever
• La garganta – Throat
• El estómago – Stomach 
• La espalda – Back
• La cabeza – Head

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When traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, it’s important to know basic Spanish words and phrases that you may use in restaurants. By learning these terms, you’ll be able to confidently navigate menu items and communicate your food preferences. So why wait?

¡Aprende estas palabras y disfruta de tu comida! Learn these words and enjoy your food!

• Quisiera… – I would like… 
• Una mesa para… – A table for (number of people)… 
• Un menú – A menu
• Un menú de bebidas – A beverage menu
• Una sopa – A soup
• Una ensalada – A salad
• Una hamburguesa – A hamburger
• Un plato principal – A main dish
• Una entrada – A starter
• Un postre – A dessert
• Un vaso de agua – A glass of water
• Una copa de vino – A glass of wine
• Una cerveza – One beer
• Un café – One coffee
• Un té – One tea

El camarero is the term for “waiter” in Spain, whereas el mesero is more frequently used in Latin America. To go beyond the basics, try using one of these phrases:

• ¡Amigo!/¡Amiga! – Waiter! /  Waitress! (In Lat. América)
• ¡Señor! / ¡Señora! – Waiter! /  Waitress! (In Spain)
• ¿Qué me recomienda? – What would you recommend?
• La cuenta, por favor – The bill, please
• ¿Aceptan las tarjetas? – Do you accept credit cards? 
• ¿Puedo pagar con la tarjeta? – Can I pay by card?
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Here is a detailed travel vocabulary that will make moving around easier for you. Use the following words while going by plane, bus, train, or any other mode of transportation:

• Un trén – A train
• Un camión/Un bus – A bus
• Un avión – A plane
• Un carro de alquiler – A rental car
• Su pasaporte, por favor – Your passport, please.
• Quisiera cambiar mi reserva – I would like to change my reservation.
• Equipaje de mano – Hand luggage
• ¿ A qué hora es el embarque? – What time is boarding?
• Un boleto de ida – One way ticket
• Un boleto de ida y vuelta – Round trip ticket
• ¿Tienen pases de un día, de una semana o de un mes? – Do you have one-day, one-week, or one month passes?
• ¿De que plataforma sale? – What platform does it depart from?
• ¿Cuál es la puerta de embarque? – What is the boarding gate?
• El asiento de pasillo – The aisle seat
• El asiento de ventanilla – The window seat
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• Por favor – Please
• Gracias – Thank you
• Perdón – I’m sorry
• Disculpe – Excuse me
• ¿Hablá Inglés? – Do you speak English?
• No hablo español – I don’t speak Spanish
• Quisiera…/Me gustaría – I would like to…
• Quiero/No quiero – I want to/I don’t want to
• ¿Cuánto cuesta? – How much is it?
• ¿Qué hora son? – What time is it?
• ¿Tiene…? – Do you have…. 
• Tengo/No tengo – I have/I don’t have
• No entiendo – I don’t understand.
• Dinero – Money
• Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez – One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
• Veinte, treinta, cuarenta, cincuenta, sesenta, setenta, ochenta, noventa, cien – Twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety, one hundred
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Ready to put your Spanish skills to the test? Consider downloading the free PDF of this article to take with you on your trip or using it during a free Spanish class to practice your pronunciation. Who knows? You may get so excited about your vacation that you decide to take more Spanish lessons.

Regardless of how you choose to practice, we hope you feel more prepared for your travels. Have a great trip!

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The Top 6 Destinations in Baja California, Mexico

When a place has earned its spot on our Top Places to Travel in 2019, you know it's good. The Baja California Peninsula has clear blue waters, fresh design, and seriously good guacamole.

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Todos Santos

What’s to Love: A hippie, happy eco-chic town 45-minutes north of Cabo San Lucas on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. This hidden treasure has long been a haven for travelers, surfers, artists, and bohemians seeking tranquility away from the hustle of Cabo. The infamous surf break of Playa Cerritos beach is a great place to ride the cerulean-blue waves — rent a board or arrange a lesson from Mario Surf School . Pescadero or Punta Lobos are also great beaches to stroll: Pitch an umbrella in the sand and allow the vitamin D to soak right in. For dry land explorers, walk the cobblestone streets of tiny artisanal boutiques, or hit the trail above Punta Lobos for breathtaking views of the old fishing port, home to a sea lion colony. Don’t miss Restaurant Bar Bahia — a super-casual corner spot in Todos Santos with awesome fish tacos and ceviche (cash only).

Where to Stay: Hotel San Cristóbal , a beachside desert oasis by Texas hotelier Liz Lambert of Bunkhouse Group , and the perfect place to relax by the pool, sip mezcal in colorful-chic kimonos, and simply sleep in. On a budget? La Bohemia Baja is an eight-room boutique bed-and-breakfast hideaway among a lush tropical garden and steps away from the center of town.

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What’s to Love : A few miles south of sister town Todos Santos, Pescadero is an abundant and shockingly green oasis in the dry Baja desert, its roads filled with palm groves leading to the endless golden beach. Just off the main road is Baja Beans , serving the best coffee and community in town. It’s your chance to hang with locals, check your email (if you must...), and enjoy live music on Sundays, when they host a farmers market with produce and arts and crafts. (Pro tip: Try the chocolate cake.) Enjoy a few meals at Hierbabuena in the middle of a garden surrounded by farmland: It’s the most popular restaurant in the Todos/Pescadero area for good reason.

Where to Stay : Rancho Pescadero is an adults-only hotel with a relaxed vibe and the very best Mexican hospitality. Expect fresh coffee and pastries brought to your door in the morning. (Though the huevos rancheros are not to be missed.) Hotel Punta Pescadero Paradise is the top spot along the East Cape for fishing, diving, and the adventurous getaway.

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Cabo San Lucas

What’s to Love : The southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, commonly known as Los Cabos, refers to the adjacent towns of Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific Ocean and San José del Cabo on the Sea of Cortez (also where the international airport is). While the infamous Zona Hotelera (hotel zone) used to dominate the college spring break scene, Cabo San Lucas has officially graduated, with new high-design boutique hotels, romantic seaside villas, Hakkasan restaurants Casa Calavera  and  Herringbone Los Cabos , and nary a tequila shot in sight. Good to know: Cabo is best for pool loungers, as swimming is prohibited on most beaches due to the strong ocean undertow.

Where to Stay : Las Ventanas al Paraíso , a fabulous Rosewood Resort halfway between San Jose and Cabo, specializes in service and luxury. (Case in point: They have an entire department devoted to creating romantic experiences for guests.) 

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San José del Cabo

What’s to Love : Less of a party town than Cabo San Lucas, with a more laid-back, small-town lifestyle. It’s best for artists, foodies, and travelers looking for a little more culture and authenticity than the all-inclusive resorts that Cabo is known for. Take a stroll to the quaint center square, where colorful shops, galleries, and restaurants populate the streets.

Where to Stay : Montage Los Cabos , a relaxation haven located in a quiet cove on one of the only swimmable beaches in the area (read the full Fathom review here ). Los Cabos newcomer Solaz Los Cabos is the ultimate tranquil winter escape on the tip of the peninsula. One&Only Palmilla , a 1950s beachfront Spanish-style landmark, offers a private yacht for sunset cruises and guided fishing adventures. Drift San Jose is a little urban oasis in the center of San Jose and perfect for independent travelers seeking peace, quiet, and comfort in a tranquil and private setting. Once you step inside the  Viceroy Los Cabos , you’ll be lost in an otherworldly escape. The architectural masterpiece by prominent Mexican architect Miguel Ángel Aragonés incorporates water, sand, and sea breeze into its very foundations. A dining experience at  Nido  is not to be missed — think inspired ceviche, creative cocktails, and live music inside the coolest hive ever. (Read the full Fathom review  here .)

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What’s to Love : A chance to swim with whale sharks , as Fun Baja's crew are experts in spotting the wild creatures. Take a day trip to the natural sanctuary of Isla Espíritu Santo and snorkel or scuba dive with the sea lions of Los Islotes. Those interested in whale watching should travel to Baja between December and April.

Where to Stay : CostaBaja Resort & Spa is La Paz’s original five-star resort surrounded by a private marina — a complete oasis where the desert meets the sea. Sleep under the stars at the luxury glamping site Camp Cecil in beautiful and ultra-chic safari tents overlooking the Sea of Cortez on Espíritu Santo Island. Read More: Swimming with Whale Sharks in Baja

Valle de Guadalupe

What’s to Love: Drive two hours south of San Diego, and you'll discover one of the world's most interesting and up-and-coming wine regions. Yes, in Mexico. Valle de Guadalupe is special and limited, as most wineries are small in production and have very little distribution outside the country. Tres Mujeres is an all-female collective of wine producers where you’re likely to hear their stories and meet one of the owners as she pours your flight. If you only do one thing, drink three kinds of Mexican bubbly and eat everything at Conchas de Piedra , where everything is prepared on a wood fire in the outdoor kitchen.

Where to Stay : There are no chain hotels in the Valle de Guadalupe. (Yet.) Of the luxurious, modern boutique hotels, Encuentro Guadaloupe has stunning views and individual, modern cabins hanging off the cliffs. La Villa del Valle is a pretty Tuscan-style country retreat by the Vena Cava group. Finca la Divina is a four-bedroom inn run by beloved local chef Javier Plascencia near his restaurant, Finca Altozano . Villas El Cielo is a lovely and modern option on the El Cielo winery. Hacienda Guadalupe is a nice mid-range option.

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Calling all 'tortured poets': Colorado State University offers new Taylor Swift course

“Verano Cruel"?

Not for Taylor Swift fans.

It won’t be a “Cruel Summer” for them.

At least not for those taking “Spanish for Swiftie Purposes (Taylor’s Version),” an online course at Colorado State University tailored around the megastar’s success.

The class, “LSPA 380A5,” as it’s listed in the course catalog, is an introductory class in Spanish linguistics, designed and taught by self-professed “Swiftie” Alyssia Miller De Rutte, an associate professor at CSU.

“In language education now, we’re at a turning point, and we need to be offering courses that students are interested in that are relevant to the time we’re living in,” Miller De Rutte said Friday. “… It’s a great time to do it. (Swift) has traveled to several Spanish-speaking countries with her 'Eras Tour,' and she’s going to Spain this summer.

“The impact she’s had on those countries is enormous, the cultural phenomena that is Taylor Swift. It’s the perfect time to think about that in Spanish.”

Miller De Rutte teaches graduate-level Spanish courses in applied linguistics and specializes in medical Spanish. Students in this course, she said, will study corpus linguistics and perform thematic analysis, "which is where we will systematically track her word choice, the structure of her songs throughout time to see how it evolves, and how that all works in Spanish."

The course will touch on cultural and political differences between Spanish-speaking countries and the United States and the relevance of the messages in Swift’s lyrics to her audiences in those countries.

She hasn’t yet completed the course syllabus.

“Like any good Swiftie, I was waiting for the album that came out today to see how that can play a role,” Miller De Rutte said, noting the release of "The Tortured Poets Departments" on April 19. “I have some objectives, and I want to see how I can incorporate this new album and its 31 songs.”

Simple word-for-word translations from one language to another generally don’t work well in music, Miller De Rutte said. Sentence structures are different, as are idiomatic expressions. So, one of the challenges students will face, she said, is to choose words that fit both the message and melody of Swift’s songs.

“I don’t know if we’ll do a full song or a chorus or two of a couple songs,” she said. “But we’ll be kind of walking through that and see what we get. How students do that individually and see what choices people made and work through those."

Miller De Rutte said she also wants to incorporate "the different varieties of Spanish."

"In one dialect, you’re going to say it one way, and in another, you’re going to say it in another way, especially idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms," she said. "Who is your audience? And to think about your choices that you’re making then, too.”

Registration for the course has been open for about a month, she said. It’s an eight-week class, worth three college credits, that is open to anyone. Those not already enrolled at CSU will have to apply through the university's non-degree student admissions process. The course will be taught online asynchronously, beginning June 10. Students will be able to proceed at their own pace, for the most part, but there will be live online discussions at various points, Miller De Rutte said.

Right now, there’s just one section planned, for a maximum of 20 students. But if there’s enough demand, an additional section could be offered.

The idea for the course, Miller De Rutte said, came out of discussion over dinner with some other faculty members. Talking about Swift-themed courses being offered at other universities across the country, “we were joking that we should do a Taylor Swift course in our department,” she said. “And I was like, ‘No, we actually should.’ It just kind of grew from there.”

Miller De Rutte, who said she is a “little bit younger than Taylor,” has seen the megastar in concert twice. The first time was on her “Fearless Tour” in 2009 at Penn State, where Miller De Rutte was an undergraduate student. The second was last summer at one of the Denver shows of “The Eras Tour.”

“I’m a big fan,” she said.

Reporter Kelly Lyell covers education, breaking news, some sports and other topics of interest for the Coloradoan. Contact him at  [email protected] , x.com/KellyLyell and   facebook.com/KellyLyell.news . 

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The 5 Best Airlines For First Class In 2024

• Airlines are still focusing on premium products, including first class.
• Air France, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines have quality first class experiences.
• However, All Nippon Airways could be the best first class experience to discover in 2024.

Despite airlines shying away from first class seating during the past few years, especially before the pandemic, there has been a resurgent focus on premium products in 2023 and 2024. Demand for first, business, and premium economy class seating has driven airlines to innovate and refresh their top-of-the-line products, with several carriers introducing new first class seats and suites.

If you were to look to tick off a few bucket list-worthy first class seats to fly on in 2024, several airlines have introduced or are planning to introduce new first class cabins during the year, indicating that the crème de la crème of airline seats is not going away anytime soon.

Air France’s La Première

Announced in: may 2022.

Aircraft available on:

• Boeing 777-300ER

While the cabin is not available yet, Air France has promised that it will be during the upcoming winter season, which starts in October 2024. The carrier announced that it was redesigning its La Premiere cabin, exclusively deployed on its 777-300ERs, in May 2022.

At the time, Air France said that La Premiere would be the longest on the market, offering up to three modular configurations that can be fully privatized, including transforming the seat into a sofa or a bed. Furthermore, the carrier promised that it would appear on more aircraft than previously.

Benjamin Smith, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Air France, said that La Premiere represents the best of French excellence and is a vital part of the airline’s DNA. The executive noted that even at the peak of the pandemic, the airline saw the importance of a first class cabin, especially on routes across the Atlantic Ocean.

Pictures: Air France Teases New First Class Seat Design

Lufthansa allegris, announced in: february 2023.

• Airbus A350
• Boeing 787-9
• Boeing 777X

While Lufthansa teased the new designs of its first class cabins in October 2022, the German airline officially introduced the new Allegris cabins, including new first class seats, in February 2023. The seats will feature on Airbus A350, Boeing 787, and 777X aircraft, upon their delivery to the German airline.

At the time, Lufthansa said the new Allegris seats would be introduced with its latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft in 2024. However, two of its most recent Airbus A350-900 aircraft were straight sent to the desert, reportedly because supply chain issues derailed the airline’s plans to introduce the new cabins on the two aircraft, which is why they are now parked at Teruel Airport (TEV), Spain.

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Nevertheless, while they might be delayed, the first class cabins will still have plenty on offer, including unprecedented privacy for the German airline’s top-of-the-line seats. For example, Lufthansa said that customers can warm or cool their seats in the suite according to their needs.

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Etihad airways the residence, announced in: may 2014.

• Airbus A380

While ‘The Residence’ is not a new product, the fact is that with the return of the airline’s Airbus A380 aircraft, passengers once again can enjoy ‘The Residence,’ an even more luxurious cabin than first class on the UAE-based Etihad Airways flights.

The one new development with the self-advertised three-room suite in the sky is that starting April 2024, the airline will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to fly between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). When the aircraft returned to service in July 2023, the airline deployed it only on the AUH – London Heathrow Airport (LHR) route.

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Singapore airlines first class, announced in: july 2013.

While it has been more than a decade since Singapore Airlines first unveiled its newest first class product, the cabin still has been one of the top-rated cabins globally as the airline has managed to provide an unparalleled experience to its customers.

Unfortunately, the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ER only welcomes four first class passengers since its other long-haul aircraft, including the Airbus A350-900, A350-1000, A380, and Boeing 787-10, only have business class seats. The only exception is the Airbus A380, with the airline offering the ‘Suite’: a similar experience to Etihad Airways ‘The Residence.’ When Singapore Airlines announced the cabin in July 2013, it said that the seat would introduce a new industry benchmark for premium air travel, including redesigning its business and economy class seats.

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All nippon airways the suite, announced in: july 2019.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced its new first class seats in July 2019 . The airline, which also publicized its newest business class seat on the same date, described the then-new suite as designed by combining Japanese heritage and Western design.

While Skytrax rated Singapore Airlines’ first class as the superior product in 2023, maybe ANA, whose first class was ranked as the third-best seat in the world, will have what it takes to take it to the next level. After all, Air Frances’s La Premiere, voted second-best, is getting a refresh, which could go either way and provide a potential opportunity for ANA.

The Japanese carrier offers its first class product on two aircraft, its iconic ‘Flying Turtles,’ the Airbus A380s, and the Boeing 777-300ER. When it introduced the new suites, ANA said that this was the most spacious fully enclosed seating ever seen on an ANA aircraft, adding that features include privacy-enhancing doors and a 43-inch monitor, which also showed entertainment in a 4K resolution.

Which US Airlines Still Have First Class In 2024?

Etihad's mammoth Airbus A380 has returned to the US after nearly retiring. Take a look at its exclusive $24,000 'The Residence' first-class suite.

• Etihad Airways has returned its beloved Airbus A380 to New York amid booming demand.
• The decision comes after the airline nearly retired the quad-engine superjumbo during the pandemic.
• Etihad's A380 boasts the world's only three-room suite, complete with a bedroom and shower.

Eithad Airways' popular Airbus A380 has returned to the US after the pandemic nearly forced it into retirement .

On Monday, the mammoth plane took off from Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport at about 3:20 a.m. local time and landed at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport more than 14 hours later, just after 10 a.m. ET.

This is the first time Etihad's quad jet fleet has flown the route since 2020 and represents its official re-entry into the US market after four years. The superjumbo also flies between Abu Dhabi and London.

According to Etihad, the A380 will boost capacity between the two metropolitan cities as it takes over one of the two flights presently serving New York-JFK — the second operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

"Our North American portfolio has continued to exceed expectations with the second daily JFK flight introduced last year performing well," Etihad CRO Arik De told Business Insider in December when the route was first announced.

With its return, deep-pocket US travelers once again have access to the A380's crown jewel: The Residence.

Take a look at what up to $50,000 gets you on a roundtrip flight between New York and Abu Dhabi in Etihad's one-of-a-kind first-class suite.

Exclusively installed on its mammoth A380, The Residence is the world's only three-room suite on a passenger plane.

The entire suite can accommodate up to two passengers and is located on the second level of the superjumbo .

Other carriers like Singapore Airlines offer first-class cabins with a separate bed , but Etihad takes luxury to a new level.

According to De, the Residence is only available by upgrading a first class ticket. Fares were priced at over $20,000 one-way pre-pandemic.

When booking on Etihad's website in December for a flight between New York and Abu Dhabi in mid-May, its first-class apartments were priced between roughly $9,000 and $10,000 each way, with another $3,000 per leg on top for the Residence, totaling about $24,000 .

Looking again on Monday, it appears the Residence is already booked up on most days for May, as it cannot be added to first-class bookings .

Demand for The Residence is booming — helping make Etihad's A380 an 'overall commercially profitable venture in New York.'

"We had our first bookings within minutes of the announcement that the A380 was coming to New York," De told BI. "It's a famous experience, and there are plenty of people out there who want to sample it, either as a dream one-off or as part of their overall travel mix."

The first space in The Residence is the livingroom with a giant flatscreen television and a multi-person couch.

The living room has a sliding door to ensure full privacy from the rest of the aircraft.

The space is designed to accommodate up to two people.

Here, travelers can eat, work, or watch movies.

A dedicated cabin crew team serves The Residence passengers. They will set up the dining table and serve meals, as well as prep the space for sleeping.

Passengers will be served luxury meals, including things like caviar, steak, champagne, and wine.

However, the butler service formerly offered in The Residence will not return, aviation journalist Andreas Spaeth said on X in mid-November after an interview with Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves.

Etihad confirmed to BI that a butler would not be onboard.

Down the hall from the living room is The Residence's private bathroom, complete with a shower.

"[The Residence] is a great experience for everyone, whether they are flying for business or pleasure or both," De told BI. "Flights between Abu Dhabi and New York are over 13 hours long, and people flying for business want to arrive refreshed and relaxed."

Monday's flight took a northern route across Russia, putting the trek at more than 14 hours, according to FlightAware.

Showers are rare onboard airliners because the water adds extra weight, with Emirates as the only other carrier offering one.

Like Etihad, Emirates has a first class suite complete with a shower spa. The rival UAE carrier is so loyal to its A380 that it recently announced a $1.5 billion investment to keep them flying.

The last room of The Residence is the bedroom.

The double bed is another rarity onboard commercial jetliners.

Qatar Airways famously flies a double bed in its QSuite business class, voted the best in the world by Skytrax last year.

Considered one of the most luxurious airline offerings in the sky, travelers were worried when Etihad's A380 nearly retired.

The A380's poor economics and fuel-hungry quad-engines make it an expensive jet to fly, and many carriers have ditched it for more efficient twinjets like the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350.

Fortunately, the surge in demand for air travel in 2022 prompted Etihad to add it back to the fleet.

"We are entering a new phase of sustainable growth to meet the demands of our customers, and the A380 is the right aircraft to meet capacity demands on very select routes," De told BI. "We brought it back on our London services earlier this year, and saw tremendous commercial success, with guests loving the experience."

Etihad's new A380 route will be the second in its network following the return to London in July 2023.

According to Cirium data, Etihad has been flying three of its A380s between Abu Dhabi and London as of October, but one was plucked to serve the New York-JFK route.

De told BI that Etihad has a total of four planes in service and, in the short term, "will deploy them where it makes the most sense."

De told BI that the decision to add the A380 to NYC came after the second frequency proved commercially successful.

"Given the commercial performance, and the popularity of the aircraft with our guests, we feel now is the right time to bring the A380 on to our service to New York," he said.

Although some of its A380s are flying again, six of Etihad's 10 superjumbos are still parked but remain 'in reserve.'

The six jets are sitting in airports across France and Spain, according to Planespotters .

"We are focused on sustainable expansion going forward, and having the option of drawing on our A380 fleet is an element of that," De told BI, noting Etihad plans to double its fleet size to 150 planes and carry 33 million passengers by 2030. "We will make sure we choose the right aircraft to achieve that, and the A380s will be part of that mix for a while."

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