vacationlands
Holiday destination areas
Vacationlands are regions known as destinations for leisure travel and tourism.
The term typically describes areas with natural beauty or recreational appeal—beach resorts, mountain retreats, lake country: The brochure promoted Maine as one of America's premier vacationlands.
Often used in tourism marketing and on highway signs.
Leisure travel destinations
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- islandsLand surrounded by water
- coastlinesLand-water boundaries
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
lakes · forests · countryside · valleys · rivers · villages · campsites · cabins
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- havenShelter from danger
- hideawaySecluded place of refuge
- oasisFertile desert spot
seclusion · solitude · tranquility · respite · refuge · serenity · peace · quietude
Ideal, blissful place
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- picturesqueVisually pleasing, paintable
- scenicOffering beautiful views
- halcyonPeacefully prosperous era
unspoiled · breathtaking · pristine · enchanting · dreamlike · magical · charming · stunning
Refreshment through leisure
- relaxationState of being unwound
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- cruisingMoving at relaxed pace
- hikingRecreational trail walking
camping · skiing · diving · snorkeling · sunbathing · sailing · fishing · golfing
Things that draw interest
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
- monumentsStructures commemorating notable achievements
- museumsInstitutions preserving cultural artifacts
- itinerariesPlanned travel schedules
guidebooks · travelers · tourists · backpackers · hostels · exploration · heritage · souvenirs
resorts
Leisure travel destinations
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- islandsLand surrounded by water
- coastlinesLand-water boundaries
mountains · lakes · forests · countryside · valleys · rivers · villages · campsites · cabins · lodges
retreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
oasis · seclusion · solitude · tranquility · respite · refuge · serenity · peace · quietude · idyll
paradise
Ideal, blissful place
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- picturesqueVisually pleasing, paintable
- scenicOffering beautiful views
halcyon · unspoiled · breathtaking · pristine · enchanting · dreamlike · magical · charming · stunning · majestic
recreation
Refreshment through leisure
- relaxationState of being unwound
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- cruisingMoving at relaxed pace
hiking · camping · skiing · diving · snorkeling · sunbathing · sailing · fishing · golfing · surfing
attractions
Things that draw interest
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
- monumentsStructures commemorating notable achievements
- museumsInstitutions preserving cultural artifacts
itineraries · guidebooks · travelers · tourists · backpackers · hostels · exploration · heritage · souvenirs · postcards
vacationlandsindustrial zones
Areas designated for manufacturing
factory towns · labor camps · mining regions · rust belt · work zones
vacationlandswastelands
Uncultivable, empty lands
dead zones · badlands · slums · war zones · disaster areas