Vacation

thumb|upright=1.6|Poseidon resort in Greece thumb|Average number of vacation days over time in various countries A vacation (American English) or holiday (British English) is either a leave of absence from a regular job or school or an instance of leisure travel away from home. People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances or for specific festivals or celebrations. Vacations are often spent with friends or family. Vacations may include a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism.

periods during which schools are closed or no classes are held

property rented for holidays

voyage along inland waterways between river ports