The Sims and their families have been in overdrive with all the bustle of the holidays and the magic of Livin’ It Up, the parties of House Party and the social obligations of Hot Date. They need a break and The Sims On Holiday provides the perfect opportunity to give them a little rest and relaxation on a fun-filled vacation island!

“The Sims Hot Date allowed you to take an individual Sim out of the house and on a downtown rendezvous,” said Tim LeTourneau, Producer at EA’s Maxis studio. “With The Sims On Holiday, you can take your whole Sim household to a fabulous island for a Sims-style holiday.”

Players can help their Sims escape the grind of their everyday lives by sending them to this new and fully customizable island destination that offers a snowy alpine setting, a Riviera-style beach and a forest campground. Beach volleyball, snowboarding, fishing or hunting for hidden treasure are just a few of the things that Sims can do at this unique resort location. All-new social interactions and over 120 new objects will have Sim vacationers entertained from dusk until dawn.

A comical cast of characters is available to cater to the Sims during their island-getaway. The wacky resort staff is there day and night to see to the Sims every need. A troupe of costumed performers is also on hand to entertain the kids. But beware of the Pickpocket, who may relieve them of some of their holiday cash. Errant children or a pilfered purse can bring a pre-mature end to the Sims’ island stay.

A Sim holiday would not be complete without that special dust-collector to remind them of the whole experience. Souvenirs of all types can be bought, caught, won and collected. Sims can buy a coconut monkey in one of the gift shops, win a stuffed penguin at a carnival game, collect arrowheads and lava idols or catch an aggravating case of poison ivy or Montezuma’s revenge.