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vacationist

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So what’s a vacationer to do when an old favorite starts to get packed and pricey?

— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
For decades, the lifeguard stands of Florida’s Space Coast have served as symbols of a vacationer’s safety.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of vacationer

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And then finally commission a showstopping Instagram moment that will act as a must-see grail of a New York visit scavenger hunt for tourists.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
For many, the little treat brings back memories of romantic summer evenings (even if some are put off by the long lines of tourists at Luini’s today).

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of tourist

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Flights gradually resumed, but significant delays were expected through the evening while crews worked to restore service and airlines offered some travelers fee-free changes.

— Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Design and hospitality collaborations are on the rise as consumers and travelers seek exclusive experiences and stays.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of traveler

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Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
By the 1980s, just a few years after the National Geographic story came out, the monarchs were already drawing streams of intrepid sightseers from abroad, despite almost no tourism infrastructure.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of sightseer

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In the Northeast, visitors discover a corridor where centuries of history, untamed coastlines, and cosmopolitan energy intertwine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
With a lot of Big Sur shut down and inaccessible from the south, and only days from the end of a mandatory evacuation, many visitors assumed the place was closed — even though Nepenthe kept its website updated throughout.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of visitor

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While both are operated under the same brand, each provide a unique atmosphere suited for different types of holidaymakers.

— Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
British holidaymakers are now looking at destinations closer to home in southern Europe, including France, Spain, and Greece, and considering alternative travel options, including rail, as the Iran war raises the stakes of taking long-haul flights.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 16 May 2026

Definition of holidaymaker

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