The words holiday or vacation have related meanings in different English-speaking countries and continents, but will usually refer to one of the following activities or events:
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Plot: Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love. full summary | full synopsis
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Holiday" is the third single by American singer-songwriter Madonna and was released on September 7, 1983 by Sire Records. It appears on her 1983 debut studio album Madonna and ...
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