The Sims is a strategic life-simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It was created by game designer Will Wright, also known for developing SimCity. It is a simulation of the daily activities of one or more virtual persons ("Sims") in a suburban household near SimCity. An entire world of Sims awaits your quirky command. It's your neighborhood, they're your Sims, and whether they prosper or perish is completely up to you! Design the personalities, skills, and appearance of dozens of original Sims. You can even re-create yourself, your family, and your friends. Move your Sims into pre-built homes or design your dream home from the ground up. Lead your Sims to happiness by pursuing careers, making friends, and finding romance or see what happens when you make a complete mess of things..

The Sims Vacation Expansion Pak developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth expansion pack introduced a new neighborhood, called Vacation Island, where Sims could take vacations with members of their own family or with other Sims. Vacation Island is split into three distinct environments: beach, forest, and snow-capped mountain. Sims can receive souvenirs from these vacation spots.You choose whether they'll spend the weekend at a beach resort, rough it in the woods, or chill in a winter wonderland. Whether they're embarking on a family adventure or hooking up on a romantic getaway, your Sims will always have plenty to do on Vacation Island. Now your Sims can visit Vacation Island. You can visit the tropical beachs, a natural forests, or the winter wonderland. You can meet the Vacation Director, the Yeti, the Archer, and the Beach Shark! New items include the Fishing Pier, the Snowman, the Camping Tent, the Carnival Game, and the Half-Pipe! Design your own Vacation getaways and trade them on the Vacation Exchange.

This expansion pack requires the original 'TheSims' game to play.