1. Useful grammar:
 Past Simple: I was…, I went…, We visited…, I bought…, I saw…
 Past Continuous: I was staying…, We were visiting…
 There was…/There were…
Useful vocabulary:
at the seaside
by the lake
in the mountains
abroad
went camping
went on a cruise
stayed at home
went on a sightseeing tour
took photographs
had a good/great time
stayed in a hotel/youth hostel/tent
bought souvenirs
Useful time expressions:
at the beginning of July/holiday…
at the end of August/holiday…
from…to…
in July/August
Useful adjectives:
It was:
warm
boiling hot
windy
sandy
wonderful/fantastic/amazing/
unforgettable
boring/fed up with
peaceful/quiet