Possible Clues:

• Recreation takes place on the French river
• Gift from Hawaii certain to be used for time off work
• Rue lies about vacation?
• Rue lies (anag.)
• Happiness, with no pressure -- I must go in for a rest
• Elsie mad about old city finds freedom
• Casual '70s suit type
• The French island, fine for relaxation
• Rest of rules broken covering exit, oddly
• The Parisian is on river in spare time