Your friend will stay with you on holiday, but you are unavailable on that date. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter apologize for not being able to be there; give a reason why you are not available; suggest another day for your friend's visit.

Dear Lucas, I hope you’re doing great. I was really looking forward to having your over next week during your holiday and show you around in
Melbourne
, as it is definitely going be an amazing time. Unfortunately, I’m afraid I’ve got to tell you that I won’t be here in
Melbourne
while
you arrive, and I feel really terrible about it. I was just informed by my manager that I have to go on business trip to Sydney next week and I won’t be back in
Melbourne
until next Sunday. I’m sorry for
this
last
-minute change and I hope it doesn’t mess up your schedule. Actually, I’m thinking about whether we could meet in
Melbourne
again the first week of next month, as I’ll have cleared my schedule by
then
. We could check out most of the amazing spots in
Melbourne
and enjoy some awesome local foods that I promise you’ll love. Again, super sorry for the inconvenience. Let me know if it works for you or you prefer another time. I really look forward to seeing you here and can’t wait to hear from you. Best regards, Patrick
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • genuine regret
  • originally planned date
  • unavailability
  • beyond your control
  • alternative date
  • interesting events
  • make the most out of
  • eagerness
  • commitment
  • initial hiccup
  • reiterates
  • affirms
  • flexibility
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