holiday romance

Getaway love story

A holiday romance is a romantic relationship that begins during a vacation, typically understood to be temporary and tied to the trip itself.

The phrase carries connotations of intensity without commitment—sun-soaked flings that end when the plane lands: We both knew it was just a holiday romance.

Sometimes such relationships do continue, but the term itself suggests they probably won't.

Opposites
relationship duration/commitment

holiday romancelong-term relationship

Extended romantic commitment

marriage · life partner · committed relationship · till death do us part · domestic partnership

relationship context/origin

holiday romancehigh school sweetheart

Romantic partner from secondary school

office romance · childhood sweetheart · workplace romance · college sweetheart

relationship seriousness/depth

holiday romancetrue love

Authentic romantic connection

love of one's life · courtship · soulmate · arranged marriage · marriage of convenience

Family

holiday, romance, holidays, holidayed, holidaying, holidaymaker, holidaymakers, holy, holiness

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG