I had a break for a week 
So I booked my seat 
And confirmed a reservation 
At a quiet little seaside hotel. 
I packed my bags 
And I caught my train and 
Reached my destination 
Just in time for the dinner gong--ding dong. 
Then I saw Lavinia 
Standing at the bottom of the stairs. 
And I fell for Lavinia 
The moment that I saw her standing there. 

Lavinia looked so divine 
As she walked up to the table to dine 
And then Lavinia's eyes met mine. 

I thought can this be love, 
Can this be lovey-dove 
Or just a holiday romance? 
Can this be long lost love at last 
Or is it just a flash in the pan? 

Then after cheese and liqueurs they struck up the band, 
I plucked up my courage and I asked Lavinia to dance 
That was the start of my holiday romance. 
Just a holiday romance. 

We did the foxtrot, samba and danced through the night 
The last waltz came and we held each other so tight. 
That was the start of my holiday romance. 

Just a holiday romance 
A simple holiday romance. 
I wonder should I take a chance? 

We walked on the beach, 
And we paddled our feet, 
And we watched all the swimmers, 
And my holiday treat felt complete. 
We drank lemonade, 
And we sat in the shade, 
I thought I must be on a winner 
And I acted cool and discreet. 
For I knew that Lavinia 
Was the shyest lady that I'd ever met, 
And I knew that Lavinia 
Would only be my lady for the week. 

It was just a holiday romance 
A simple holiday romance. 
I wonder should I take this chance? 
Just a holiday romance. 

Can this be love, 
Can this be lovey-dove 
Or just a holiday romance? 

I tried to kiss her, she walked away, 
She said "Better stop, my husband's 
coming to collect me today". 
That was the end of my holiday, 
Sweet and innocent holiday, 
End of my holiday romance.