Vacationers

A vacationer is a person who takes a vacation, typically away from home, to rest, relax, or engage in leisure activities.

In American English, vacation refers to a period of leave from work; a vacationer is a descriptive label that can apply to someone traveling for leisure, though the terms tourist, traveler, and holidaymaker are also used.

Vacationers may pursue a range of activities, from sunning at a resort to cultural exploration, but the emphasis is often relaxation rather than intensive sightseeing.

Durations commonly span several days to two weeks, with choices of domestic trips or international travel, and accommodations such as hotels, resorts, rental homes, or cruises.

The vacationer experience supports a substantial segment of the travel and lodging industries and influences regional economies, with seasonal demand and varied pricing.

Regional terminology varies: "holidaymaker" in British English and "tourist" or "traveler" in American and other varieties are often used interchangeably, though usage can reflect the traveler’s focus on rest, scenery, or activities.

Emerging patterns include family-focused trips, all-inclusive resorts, and staycations that combine time off with local recreation.

See also: tourism, travel, tourist, traveler, holidaymaker.