The British never say they have a two week vacation, but instead, many go on a holiday for a fortnight. These are often spent in a homely (homey) rural cottage or possibly spent on the Continent (continental Europe).
When they go, they might pack a face flannel (washcloth) and hair grips (bobby pins) in their bum bag (never a "fanny" pack - which refers to a most private part of a woman's anatomy).
If it's rainy, they wear a mackintosh (raincoat) or anorak (parka) with press studs (snaps).
If you get settled into a flat (apartment), you can post letters in the pillar box or give your mum a trunk (long-distance) call. If that's too dear (expensive), she'll say you're tight as a fish's bum.
--RoadHoliday
