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setting, the destination.
breathtaking, stunning (views, scenery) sensationnel,
à couper le souffle
exotic (beauty, charm, location)
picturesque, quaint (streets, villages,
cottages) pittoresque
Outstanding, gorgeous,
magnificent, splendid (architectural legacy)
Impressive / awe-inspiring impressionant
Striking (beauty) saisissant
Vibrant / bustling (city, market) / lively
(city) iconic (city, destination)
ideal, idyllic, earthly
paradise, heavenly, divine divin, paradisiaque
compelling (destination) fascinant
scenic (route) panoramique,
pittoresque, touristique (scenic train)
spectacular (Chilean fjords), dramatic
(alpine lake) spectaculaire
majestic (mountains and national
parks) majestueux
crystal clear (sea) colourful
(coral) turquoise (waters)
adventurous (destination)
off-the-beaten track: en dehors des sentiers
battus
sumptuous (surroundings, suites)
unspoilt=untouched (rainforest) préservé,
intact, pristine (beach) immaculé
tranquil (waters) peaceful
(atmosphere)
intimate (ambience), charming
(resort)
jagged (coastline) déchiqueté,
découpé, rugged (landscape, coast) accidenté, découpé
mighty (river, cathedral, oak) puissant
snow-capped, snow-covered (mountain, volcano)
Hotel /
restaurant / museum
World-class (museum, cuisine,
accommodation) supérieur, de classe international
quality (service)
Award-winning (restaurant)
Renowned / famous /
well-known / world famous
State-of-the-art (cruise ship) = à la
pointe du progrès
Upmarket / upscale /
high-end haut de gamme
Top notch (service) de premier
ordre, excellent
Luxury (hotel) = de luxe
luxurious= luxueux
gourmet (food, cuisine) gastronomique
specialty (restaurant)
authentic, genuine (cuisine)
stupendous (national cuisine) prodigieux
Mouthwatering (cookery = cuisine)
a perfect blend of stylish
luxury, informality and excellent local cuisine
waterfront (hotel, campsite)
opulent (palace)
The
experience
Exhilarating: exaltant, euphorisant,
enivrant intoxicating: grisant, enivrant
glamorous : séduisant,
ensorcelant
A dream (holiday)
Once-in-a-lifetime (experience) / the trip or
cruise of a lifetime
amazing, incredible,
unforgettable, memorable
cultural (immersion)
Other
Unparalleled, unrivalled (service): incomparable
unequalled (spendour) inégalé
= unsurpassed
Magical, Dazzling (tropical fish) éblouissant
Timeless: éternel
hidden (asset) / best-kept
(secret)
overwhelming (boulversant) fascinating
historical (monuments), historic
(interest)
natural (beauty, habitat)
authentique, véritable
medieval (legend, area)
stately (homes) imposant, majestueux
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