resort

/ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/noun

A place people visit for holidays and relaxation, usually offering hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.

Example sentences

“We booked a week at a beach resort with two swimming pools.”
“The ski resort was packed with families during the winter break.”

'As a last resort' has nothing to do with holidays: it means your final option when everything else has failed.

Related words

safariA journey into wild country, especially in Africa, to watch, photograph, or hunt animals in their natural habitat.hostelA budget place to stay overnight where travelers, especially young ones, often share rooms and bathrooms.trekA long, hard journey, often made on foot.motelA roadside hotel for people traveling by car, where guests usually park right outside their rooms.hikeA long walk taken for exercise or enjoyment, often in the countryside.conciergeA hotel employee whose job is to help guests with requests such as bookings and directions.