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Grammar fix

travel destination

place to visit

A place that people choose to go to for a holiday, trip, or vacation.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Japan is a popular travel destination for people who love culture and food.travel
  • If I could choose any travel destination, I would pick Italy because of its rich history and delicious food.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: travel destination (noun phrase); often used with adjectives (popular, top, favorite, etc.)

WrongParis is a famous travel destiny.

RightParis is a famous travel destination.

'Destination' (a place you go to), not 'destiny' (your fate).

Patterntravel destination (noun phrase); often used with adjectives (popular, top, favorite, etc.)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff It is a highly sought-after location for tourism purposes.

Natural It's a really popular travel destination.

Natural; 'a sought-after location for tourism purposes' is brochure-speak.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a popular travel destination
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Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'origin' (where you start your journey).

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