Vacation

 was the 8th episode of Season 2 of The Golden Girls, also the 33rd overall episode. Directed by Terry Hughes, and written by Winifred Hervey, it premiered on NBC-TV on November 29, 1986.

Synopsis
Dorothy, Rose and Blanche's vacation to a tropical island is a complete disaster. Meanwhile, Sophia befriends a Japanese gardener who speaks almost no English. The Girls' room turns out to be completely underwhelming and they are forced to share a bathroom with 3 obnoxious men. When a boat ride goes astray, the girls confess secrets about what they have done, including Rose reading Blanche's diary and Rose's cousin having slept with Dorothy and Blanche.

The men return after an excursion and help the girls back to the Hyatt Regency, their new hotel.

Summary
Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche go on a vacation to a tropical island only to be stranded after a boating accident. The women, with Rose as their leader, must face the possibility of never going home. Also, Sophia begins to fall for the Japanese man who works for the women.

Guest Stars

 * Tom Villard as Rick
 * Stuart Pankin as Jacques De Courville
 * Paul Rodriguez as Ramonee
 * Stephen Lee as Dwayne
 * Brett Porter as Winston Hardwick III
 * Keye Luke as Toshiro Mitsumo