"People We Meet on Vacation" is a romance novel by Emily Henry that follows the story of two best friends, Poppy and Alex, who have been taking one week- long vacation together every summer for a decade. They are opposites in personality and lifestyle—Poppy is an outgoing, adventurous travel writer, while Alex is more introverted and prefers staying close to home as a teacher. Their friendship is tested after a trip to Croatia causes them to stop speaking for two years. The novel explores their past trips, their evolving relationship, and their mutual feelings as they take a final vacation together to potentially reconcile and confront what has been left unspoken between them. The story highlights themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery through travel and shared experiences.
There is also a film adaptation of the novel scheduled for release on January 9, 2026, on Netflix, which depicts the same story of their vacation adventures and emotional journey.
