As the snow melts in the North Pole and spring comes to an end, Santa Claus decides to take a little break from his long winter job. Now his long-awaited summer holidays will begin.

Santa had always been fond of the beautiful seaside town of St. Tropez. And this year, he decided to give his loyal reindeer a well-deserved rest and take a plane to his summer retreat.

Santa arrived at the beach with excitement. Quickly, he changed into a bright red bathing suit that matched his famous robes and settled down under the warm sun. He enjoyed the soothing sound of the ocean waves and sipped on fresh fruit juice.

There were so many things Santa loved about summer. He swam in the glowing ocean, built grand sandcastles that rivalled his own North Pole abode, and even played a game or two of beach volleyball.

Santa also found time to interact with the local kids. Together, they indulged in ice cream treats, and played joyfully in the ocean. The kids were pleasantly surprised to see Santa on holiday, but they treasured the time they spent with him.

As evening fell, Santa sat down to enjoy a breathtaking beach sunset. He had a barbecue set up by the beach, where he grilled fresh fish and savoured it with gusto.

When night fell, Santa found himself around a warm campfire, singing songs under the starlit sky. He had enjoyed a wonderful summer day and now, he fell asleep peacefully on the soft, sandy beach.

Time seemed to fly when Santa was enjoying his summer holiday. Before he knew it, it was time to return. Yet, he felt refreshed and carried with him the joy of having made some wonderful new friends.

Santa then returned to the North Pole and resumed his duties with his faithful reindeer and elves. However, he now carried with him the warm memories of a summer well spent.

Thus came to an end the story of Santa's summer holiday. A time where he explored new places, made lovely new friends, and indulged in the simple pleasures of summer. It was indeed a special time, a period of rest and laughter to fill Santa's heart with joy, before he began his traditional gift-dispensing tasks.