saturday night stay
the airline requirement that you must stay over a Saturday night during a trip in order to obtain the lowest fare. Usually, there is also an advance purchase requirement as well as other rules that apply, such as travel being limited to certain days of the week, etc.
SATW
Society of American Travel Writers.
scheduled carrier
an airline that operates a on a regular, published schedule
sea bands
a product resembling a bracelet that is worn on the wrists and operates via accupressure. Wearers claim that seasickness can be avoided by their use, thus eliminating the need for drugs such as Dramamine, etc.
sea legs
the ability to move around on a ship without losing balance and without sea sickness
segment
a " leg " or part of a journey, usually in reference to an air itinerary. One take-off and landing during air travel constitutes a " segment "
self-drive
a rental car ( British term )
service non compris
in French, meaning " service not included " ( hint: tip is expected ! )
shore excursion
tours that are purchased as an option when visiting ports of call while on a cruise; can sometimes be bought before you cruise
shoulder season
a period of time between high and low seasons, where prices at a destination are between their highest and lowest, and the crowds are thinner
single supplement
an additional charge when purchasing a cruise or tour whose pricing is based on double-occupancy. This supplement can be as much as twice the PPDO rate
sleeper
the sleeping compartment aboard a train
soft adventure
an outdoor travel experience that is not especially physically demanding, such as a canyon horseback trail ride or a hot-air balloon flight
spa
a resort area centered around a mineral springs, hot springs and the like, typically where one can find massage, hydrotherapy, exercise, steam baths, etc.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP TOUR
A tour for clubs, societies and organizations whose members share a common interest.
special interest tour
a tour catering to the needs of a specific interest, such as bird-watching, whale-watching, river rafting, mountain biking, rain forest exploration among many others
stabilizer
a device on most all cruise vessels, to reduce pitch and roll when at sea - the movement that can cause seasickness. Stabilizers are often pulled in at night in order to allow faster speeds when traveling between ports of call
Star Service
a critical guide describing in detail many hotel and cruise ship properties. Can be subjective, as it is based on someone's opinion, but provides a travel agent with a non-commercial point-of-view
starboard
the right side of a ship
stateroom
another term for a cabin aboard ship
STEP-ON GUIDE
A freelance guide who comes aboard a COACH to give an informed overview of the city or attraction to be toured.
stopover
a planned stayover in a city for a day or more, while enroute to another destination. Sometimes adds significantly to the cost of an air ticket
student visa
permission to enter a country, issued to a student, normally for the purpose of attending school in that country
suite
a hotel accommodation with more than one room, or sometimes a single room with distinct sleeping and living areas and often a kitchenette
supplier
any company that supplies travel and/or related services to the traveling public
surface
travel over land that does not involve an aircraft |