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“The development of the railway networks helped bring about the growth of seaside resorts during the latter half of the nineteenth century in Europe and the USA, and this growth can be seen as the result of a partnership between the public and private sectors” (Fletcher, et al., 2013). Here Fletcher explains how the origins of a destination, such as Southport, began due to the relationships between the public and private sector companies. Like any tourist destination, in order to be successful…

Introduction: Wynn Resorts, Limited is a company led by CEO Stephen A. Wynn that runs five-star luxury type resorts, hotels, and casinos ranking 477 in the Fortune 50(477. Wynn Resorts). Common to the United States, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore are two large luxury hotels spanning over 4,700 rooms and suites for guests as well as featuring 186,000 square feet worth of casino, and 34 food and drink places, a golf course, luxury vehicle dealership, shopping, night clubs, and beach access. Wynn…

I could have spent a week hiking in Cinque Terre, but my plans to travel the Mediterranean got changed because of an unforeseen circumstance. Today, I finally got around to spending a day in Cinque Terre. And it was one very hectic day. Cinque Terre or Five Lands as the name implies, consists of five villages hidden in tiny coves along the craggy stretch of the Liguria coastline: Portovenere, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Manarola and Monterosso Al Mare. Because of very high cliffs and rugged terrain,…

Mammoth Lakes is a beautiful resort town located in the Eastern Sierra Nevada. The town was officially incorporated in 1984, but has been a hub for outdoor recreation since the late 1800’s. It was originally known as Mammoth City a small mining camp founded by the Mammoth Mining Company in 1878. At one time there was over 1,500 people living in the camp, but when the mining company shutdown, only ten people remained. The town remained almost empty up until the early 1900’s when visitors heard…

Our ancestors, who lived near the coast, appreciated the beach for providing a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. They consumed fresh seafood and fruits that supported their active lifestyle. They relaxed in the sun, and bathed in the ocean which made their skin radiate of sex appeal. Today, people visit the beach for the same reasons: to relax and to enjoy delicious food. Ventura Harbor is a great place to relaxing and has numerous restaurants nearby. But when it comes to high quality beach…

the surrounding vineyards make for great day out. Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla Visit one of the regions many wineries to learn about the wine making process, while getting to sample the end product. La Manga Club Known as one of the words top golf resorts, La Manga Club offers 3 championship courses to choose from. Diving Discover the Mediterranean’s best diving in the Marine Reserve of Cabo de Palos. Rafting Rafting on the scenic Segura River tests your nerves as you battle rapids and natural…

Book Report – Amusing the Million Steve Ball for Dr. Mark Edwards HIS 142 (United States Since 1877) ORM Metro Detroit 124 Oct. 17, 2014 Book Report – Amusing the Million In John Kasson’s Amusing the Million he takes the reader on a journey through the late 19th Century into the early 20th Century focusing on the new mass culture that was developing in the United States. He uses the development and culture of New York’s Coney Island as his main catalyst to define the changes people were…

around the world are heading to their favorite ski resorts. While everyone has their favorite resort for this purpose, there are actually quite a few to choose from. But, one of the favorite in the United States is Telluride, which is located in Colorado. If you are looking for a ski adventure, Telluride offers plenty of it. At this resort, there are 2000 acres of skiable land, which is much above average for a typical ski resort. Getting to this ski resort is also simple because there are…

I will be evaluating the theme park Disneyland. I will be deciding if Disneyland is a good theme park to vacation at. I will be showing that Disneyland is a theme park that people should visit because it creates good memories and it has rides for people young and old. Even though the price is higher than other parks like it, you are paying for quality and lastly there are fun activities for adults too. Firstly, Disneyland is a great place to create memories whether you are young or old.…

Chamonix Essay Geography 10 A - Alexander Ed. Adams - January 27th, 2016 Introduction Chamonix town is looking to develop their town which is currently suffering due to climate change and other tourist related problems. The main arising problems in the town of Chamonix due to its tourism is traffic, damage to landscape, amenities become tourist-centred so locals are outpriced, noise pollution, skiers who use slopes increase risk of avalanches, seasonal economic booms making business difficult…