The phrase "to spend a vacation" means to use your time off from work or school to relax, have fun, and do things you enjoy in a different place or environment. Full definition
Spend your vacation in the largest townhouse condo in the area! (vacationbeach.rentals)
I'm looking forward to spending some vacation time in a great city. (girlversusdough.com)
It seems to me that people who choose to spend their vacation at a surf camp tend to be outgoing, friendly, athletic, and down for anything. (ordinarytraveler.com)