holidaying

Away on break

Holidaying is taking a vacation, especially traveling for leisure.

The word is British English; Americans would say vacationing.

They're holidaying in Spain this summer.

We spent a week holidaying on the coast.

escape

retreat

Sanctuary or withdrawal

sanctuary · respite · haven · unwind · recharge · break · downtime · tranquility · serenity · restfulness

tourism

sightseeing

Visiting places of interest

tourist · excursion · monuments · museum · attractions · destination · guidebook · backpacking · hostel · explorer

travel

journey

Travel from place to place

wanderlust · roadtrip · transit · layover · stopover · luggage · passport · airport · flight · train

celebration

festival

Organized public celebration

  • feastElaborate ceremonial meal
  • carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
  • paradeCeremonial public procession

fireworks · tradition · ceremony · anniversary · gala · jubilee · fiesta · gathering · observance · banquet

Opposites
work vs. leisure activity

holidayingworking

In active function

laboring · toiling · on duty · commuting · employed

location/routine

holidayingstaying home

Not going out

homebound · housebound · staying put · settled · rooted

Family

holiday, holidays, holidayed, holidayer, holidaymakers, holidayers, holidaymaker

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G