[vivegi]

Setup an out-of-office autoresponder with a colleague who is covering your absence and your manager's contact info for any escalations (talk to them and let them know you beforehand).

This has always worked for me. I setup a catchup meeting with the team member who covered for me and a separate meeting with my manager to get up to speed.

This has always worked for me.

And return the favor when it is your colleague's turn for the vacation.