Noun

Singular vacation

Plural vacations

vacation (plural vacations)

  1. (US) leisure time, at least a whole day but usually longer (typical are one to three weeks), away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure.
  2. (US) (law) the act of making legally void.
  3. the act of vacating something; moving out of something.
    The Conservative Party’s vacation of the centre ground gave an opportunity to its opponents.
  4. a holiday period for a law court or university.

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Sat Mar 13 14:45:51 2010

A holiday is a day designated as having special significance for which individuals, a government, or a religious group have deemed that observation is warranted. Examples of types of holidays include:

  • Official or unofficial observances of religious, national, or cultural significance, often accompanied by celebrations or festivities
  • A general leave of absence or vacation from a regular occupation for rest or recreation

A holiday can also refer to a specific trip or journey for the purposes of recreation or tourism

People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances, or for specific festivals or celebrations. Vacation or holidays are often used spent with friends or family.

A person may take a longer break from work, such as a sabbatical, gap year, or career break.

Holiday

The word "holiday" comes from the Old English word hāligdæg. The word originally referred only to special religious days. In modern use, it means any special day of rest or relaxation, as opposed to normal days off work or school. The word derived from the notion of "Holy Day", and gradually evolved to its current form.

Vacation

In the United Kingdom, vacation once specifically referred to the long summer break taken by the law courts and, later, universities—a custom introduced by William the Conqueror from Normandy where it facilitated the grape harvest. In the past, many upper-class families moved to a summer home for part of the year, leaving their usual family home vacant.

Regional meanings

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Tue Mar 9 06:55:24 2010

Where is a good vacation destination in Latin America for a young family?
Q. I'm planning a vacation for my husband, my two-year-old son, and myself. We would like to visit a Latin American country. I can speak basic Spanish (not fluently, but I can usually get my point across). We want to go someplace relatively safe where we can talk to people and experience the culture. Of course, we love warm weather and beaches, but that's not a must. Can anyone suggest a friendly, laid back vacation destination in Latin America that's not too touristy? And maybe suggest some fun activities? Thanks!
Asked by garbanzomom - Thu Oct 15 04:01:09 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Safest Destination but Touristy - Punta del Este is one of South America s premier seaside resorts, and its beautiful beaches, dazzling casinos, world-class restaurants, and upscale shops have lured tourists for almost a century. And, perhaps best of all, it s located in Uruguay, one of Latin America s First World countries; a country with one of the continent s highest standards of living, lowest levels of corruption, and best infrastructures. Anywhere else in Uruguay will not be as much as a tourist destination (except maybe some areas in Montevideo) but very beautiful and tranquil.
Answered by forti - Wed Oct 21 14:07:45 2009

What type of vacation do you prefer among the choices listed below?
Q. 1) Beach/island vacation- spending most of your time relaxing on a beach or at a pool, either on an island or other beach/tropical/warm weather destination. 2) Snow/ski vacation- hitting the slopes either skiing or snowboarding, in a cold weather destination. 3) Adventure- hiking, backbacking, etc.- an "on the go" vacation filled with action. I personally vote for (1)- I'm all about relaxing by the beach or at the pool on vacation.
Asked by sls4 - Fri May 11 10:37:34 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. None of the above. I prefer to see the cultural side of things. Don't get me wrong, I do like the sun etcetera, but I just don't see the point of lounging all the time. I like to explore the country I'm visiting.
Answered by Pseudonym45 - Fri May 11 10:41:27 2007

What is your favorite vacation destination you have ever been that is out of the country?
Q. My family and I are planning to go on a vacation soon and we are very adventurous so we are the types of people who treks through jungles and visits ancient sites of culture and all, not the ones where you lay on a beach eating crabs and drinking beer. We have already been to Costa Rica, Mexico, Ukraine, Russia. Please dont recommend the Carribean area, South America maybe but the islands there are getting old. If you can please include some phone numbers of tours and any other useful info, thx!
Asked by Mark - Thu Jan 28 18:24:03 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Philippines exotic islands like Bohol, Davao, Cebu, ILocos, Corregidor, Batanes or in the mountains of Banaue and Sagada!
Answered by kawaii gwi yeo weo - Fri Jan 29 11:45:18 2010

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Quotes about vacation

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  • The family is always the family but during vacations it is an extended family and that is exhausting.
    • Gertrude Stein, Paris, France, 1940 (New York: Liveright, 1970, p. 107).
  • Vacation All I ever wanted Vacation Had to get away Vacation Meant to be spent alone.
  • What Dad means by "see" of course, is "drive past at 67 miles per hour." Dad feels it is a foolish waste of valuable vacation time to get out of the car and actually go look at an attraction.
    • Dave Barry, Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need.

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  • The worst day at the beach is better than the best day at work"

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