holiday-makers

People on vacation

Holiday-makers are people on vacation, especially those traveling to tourist destinations.

The term is primarily British: The beach was crowded with holiday-makers.

American English prefers vacationers or tourists.

travelers

tourists

Travelers seeing sights

globetrotters · day-trippers · excursionists · jet-setters · weekenders · beachgoers · campers · sunbathers · snowbirds · caravanners

leisure

relaxation

State of being unwound

rest · entertainment · amusement · fun · lounging · indulgence · sunbathing · poolside · sightseeing · nightlife

destinations

resort

Place for getaways

  • beachSandy waterside margin
  • cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
  • safariWildlife observation journey

retreat · getaway · villa · hostel · inn · lodge · bungalow · chalet · campsite · timeshare

activities

excursion

Brief recreational trip

snorkeling · hiking · shopping · photography · sunbathing · kayaking · zip-lining · parasailing

Opposites
purpose of travel

holiday-makersbusiness travelers

People traveling for work

migrant workers · commuters · consultants · contractors · delegates

movement vs. staying

holiday-makerslocals

Area's permanent inhabitants

residents · homebodies · hosts · homebound · hoteliers

work vs. leisure state

holiday-makersworkers

People doing jobs

employees · labourers · nine-to-fivers · wage earners

Family

holiday, maker, holidays, makers, make, makes, making, holy, holiness

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