There’s something rather lovely about planning a holiday. Choosing where to go, imagining what you’ll do when you get there, and slowly watching the trip take shape.
This Italian word search is all about andare in vacanza, with 15 words connected to holidays and travel.
Find the Italian words hidden in the grid. They can run forwards, backwards, vertically or diagonally. To select a word, drag your mouse or finger from its first letter all the way to its last.
When you’ve finished, you’ll find the vocabulary with English translations below, along with the full solution.
Un'origine sorprendente
The Italian word albergo (hotel) shares a surprising root with the English word "harbour". Albergo comes from the Gothic haribergo, a word for military lodging, while "harbour" developed from a closely related Germanic word. Both have their roots in the idea of shelter and protection. Over the centuries, albergo came to mean a hotel, while "harbour" became a place of shelter for ships.
If you're planning a real trip to Italy, you might like my Italy Travel Journal and Planner. It's a bilingual companion for the whole adventure, with space for your itinerary, packing lists and daily reflections, plus prompts in Italian and English to help you pick up some vocabulary along the way.