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A resort town, sometimes called a resort city or resort destination, is a town or area where tourism or vacationing is a primary component of the local culture and economy. Most resort towns have one or more actual resorts in or nearby, although some places are considered resort towns merely because of their popularity among tourists. Typically, the economy of a resort town is geared almost entirely towards catering to tourists, with most residents of the area working in the tourism or resort industry. Shops and luxury boutiques selling locally-themed souvenirs, motels, and unique restaurants often proliferate the downtown areas of a resort town. If the resorts or tourist attractions are seasonal in nature (such as a ski resort), resort towns typically experience a on-season where the town is bustling with tourists and workers, and an off-season where the town is populated only by a small amount of local year-round residents. In addition, resort towns are often popular with wealthy retirees and people wishing to purchase vacation homes, which typically drives up property values and the cost of living in the region. Sometimes resort towns can become boomtowns due to the quick development of retirement and vacation-based residences [1].
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1. Whistler, BC - It's Not Just For Skiing
November 17, 2009
Whistler, BC, in Vancouver, Canada, is full of excitement, thanks to the fact that the town was chosen as the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Since the mid 1990s, the two-mountain town has been chosen as one of the top skiing destinations by major ski magazines. Between Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler Mountain, there are plenty of ski slopes, tracks and lifts to keep the avid skier busy.
What if you aren't into skiing, though? Isn't that what you do at a ski resort? Is there anything for anyone else to do? Most definitely:
Winter Festivals
During the winter mo... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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2. Montauk Point Cheap Vacations
November 10, 2009
Along highway twenty-seven is the fantastic town of Monatuk Beach, which is excellent for those working their way up the eastern coast. There are many great places to stay in Montauk Beach, and it is tricky to select among them. Here's a few recommendations from a road soldier, ranging from cheap campsites to high end resort style accommodations. The breathtaking View. The most expensive option detailed here, with a starting room rate of $695 ( at the time of this writing ). This beautiful hotel offers its own private beach, and is handily nestled into the lush hillside. The service is... (read more)
Author: Cecil Spencer
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3. Antique Shopping in Beaumont
November 04, 2009
Nestled sweetly in the San Gorgonio Pass between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountain ranges, is one of California’s hidden gems, Beaumont. It is an inviting destination any season of the year with gorgeous southern California weather and beautiful mountain vistas. Staying centrally located in a Beaumont, California RV resort allows you to discover the beautiful town with its thriving antique market at your own leisurely pace. Antiquing is a brilliant pastime that is loved by old and young alike. Diving into the past and admiring precious time-worn relics provides a perfect famil... (read more)
Author: Cory Howell
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4. Crested Butte Ski Resort: Ski Perfection
November 04, 2009
Mount Crested Butte, a municipality in the Gunnison County, Colorado, is home to the well-known Crested Butte Ski Resort. The area in and around the town is considered ideal for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. Backcountry skiing in the surrounding Crested Butte Mountains can prove to be a very challenging and an experience in self discovery. Crested Butte Ski Resort: Detailing the Region The average snowfall on the mountains on which the Crested Butte Ski Resort is located measures 240”/year. Top elevation is 12,162 feet and base elevation is 9,375 fe... (read more)
Author: Adolph Paul
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5. Playa Del Carmen Hotels and Other Resort Centers
October 26, 2009
A town that was once referred to as soporific is now an activity filled place and a widely sought after city for vacation and tourism. Playa Del Carmen is a beach side city, seated on the Caribbean Sea coast. The city extends from the west of the beach to the popular high way 307. But the main spot of attraction is the coast area and it is the tourists’ zone.
Are You Thinking of Where to Stay While on Vacation? Then think no more, there are comfortable hotels, Inns, Bread and Breakfasts and rentals that will surely suit your taste and class. The good thing about the accommodations is t... (read more)
Author: Nicola Mina
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6. Guide to Broadbeach luxury resorts in Australia
October 22, 2009
Broadbeach, located on Queensland, Gold Coast, is one the great towns blessed with a pleasing climate. The major attraction of the area is it beaches. Apart from this, the town offers you fine dining, shopping options and vibrant nightlife. Let’s discuss more on broadbeaches attractions and accommodations.
Majority of the Australian visitor’s prefer to stay in some accommodation near broadbeach. Almost all of them have the goal of enjoying nature at its best. The pristine beaches are charismatic and enthral every visitor. Moreover, the area is blessed with some luxurious accommodation s... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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7. Hotel in Boquete Panama
October 22, 2009
Boquete is the little mountain town in Panama. It is very popular destination among tourists. By this destination's many natural wonders and the rich lode of outdoor activities they offer. Another reason why a stream of vacationers moves to the Boquete is superb services that are provided by the Boquete Panama Hotels. They can offer to the satisfaction of any keen tourists. Boquete offers tourists the chance to be in intimate communication with the best of what nature having and enjoy many types of outdoor activities. Boquete offers some of the most memorable outdoor adventure vacations. Th... (read more)
Author: Rob Hill
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8. Abundant luxury on offer at Cape Town's One and Only resort
October 22, 2009
You'll be hard-pressed to find a more luxurious hotel in a better location than the breathtaking One and Only resort in Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. Cape Town's One and Only is one of six similar resorts worldwide, all developed by hotel magnate Sol Kerzner – also famous for the luxurious Atlantis resort in Dubai. His Waterfront-based hotel cost more than R1 billion to build, and it is clear that no expense was spared. Decorated with exclusive, dark African woods and contemporary work by local artists, a personal butler and private balconies or terraces for each of t... (read more)
Author: Reshall Jimmy
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9. A True "Rags to Riches" Story - The History of Whistler, BC
October 15, 2009
Whistler, BC (British Columbia) is widely known as both a "must-go" destination resort and the co-host for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. It is a small little town with less than 10,000 people, but this village entertains over two million people per year with alpine skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, canoeing and other sports. Once upon a time, however, Whistler was nothing more than an isolated wilderness, its land serving the Coast Salish First Nations people, and the Lil'wat and Squamash Nations later.
So how did isolated wilderness turn into one of North America's top destinations?... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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10. Skiing in Zell Am See, Austria
October 12, 2009
The first time I visited Zell am See I was actually staying at a small town further north going back towards Saltzburg called Lofer bie Martin. I was actually staying in the Schloss Grubhoff castle which was once owned by the king of Bavaria but has now been converted into luxurious apartments which can be rented out as holiday lets. I was enjoying my stay at Lofer and in particular the quaint ski facilities there, which incidentally would be no challenge for anyone who considers themselves good intermediate or advanced level but is well worth a visit for curiosity's sake, it really is oldy wo... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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11. Growing Attraction of Long Term Lettings
October 09, 2009
For many investors, purchasing a buy-to-let property in a foreign market remains primarily for short term letting. The option of renting the property long term holds a variety of advantages, equally in the owner’s domestic surrounds, as in foreign markets. Areas with strong influxes of ex-pat residents, city centres and year-round resort town areas tend to be the most beneficial for strong long term letting returns. In the current state of most real estate markets, the mortgage sector has become increasingly difficult for potential buyers to access, leading to increasing demands for long ... (read more)
Author: Melissa Chappell
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12. Learn about Many Casino Cities
October 08, 2009
The first city of the two Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County New Jersey. The city was always been known as a resort town and as a prime estate for developers mainly because of its convenient weather and popular beach destination. Atlantic City struggled and still struggles till those days with urban problems such as crime and poverty and many people claim that the gambling industry helps to magnify those problems. The town started as a beachside carnival town just like Coney Island Cape May Ocean City and similar cities. During the depression Atlantic City dissolved into a forgott... (read more)
Author: saurab jain
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13. Britain's Prime Minister Rallies Labor Party, Vows Election Fight
September 29, 2009
British PM Gordon Brown gives speech to Labor Party conference, 29 Sep 2009British Prime Minister Gordon Brown addressed the ruling Labor Party conference in the seaside resort town of Brighton Tuesday with a rallying cry to fight to win in next year's election. The speech was widely billed as crucial in Labor's effort to reverse declining poll numbers and give the party a chance to win the vote. It was the keynote address at the Labor Party conference. But it sounded like a campaign speech as Gordon Brown, at the very start, vowed a fight to win next year's election. "Our country faces ... (read more)
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14. Lymington; Beautiful Georgian Market Town
September 24, 2009
Lymington (population 14,330) is situated on the southern edge of the New Forest, between Southampton and Bournemouth and at the western end of the Solent.
The town is world renown as a sailing resort; there are two large marinas Berthon and Haven and two sailing clubs RLYC and Lymington Town. Close by the sailing clubs is an open-air seawater bath that was built in 1833.
Lymington has a number of interesting new forest cottages and independent shops including some designer boutiques. On Saturday a market is held in the High Street, the origins of which probably date back to the 13th... (read more)
Author: Jhon Smith
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15. Hotels in Murcia, Costa Calida , Spain
September 17, 2009
Murcia is on the south east coast of mainland Spain between the regions of Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha and Valencia: bordering the province of Albacete to the North, Alicante to the East, Granada and Albacete and Almeria to the West.
Many travellers fly into Murcia Airport to travel on to holiday destinations on the nearby Mar Menor and La Manga Resort, but there is a lot to see and do in the City of Murcia which has a number of historic attractions including a Cathedral and Old town and some beautiful botanic gardens.
If you are planning on visiting Murcia and want to stay in... (read more)
Author: linda craik
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16. summer 2010 holidays
September 16, 2009
HOLIDAYS IN LARNACA
Larnaca is a city of the Republic of Cyprus situated on the southern coast of Cyprus. The island's largest airport, Larnaca International Airport is located on the outskirts of the city. It has a population of 72,000 (2001) and is the island's second commercial port and an important tourist resort. To the north of the town lies the island's oil refinery, while to the south is situated the Larnaca International Airport. The city of Larnaka is well-known for its picturesque seafront which includes rows of palm trees. Here you will also find Larnaca Marina, one of the fo... (read more)
Author: john smith
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17. Brief Hijacking Ends Safely in Mexico
September 09, 2009
A hijacked Aeromexico plane on the tarmac at Mexico City's international airport, 09 Sep 2009A passenger jet from the Mexican resort town of Cancun was briefly hijacked Wednesday, but the more than 100 passengers and crew onboard were released unharmed when the plane landed in Mexico City. Mexican television said the hijackers had demanded to speak to President Felipe Calderon and threatened to blow up the Aeromexico airliner unless they were allowed to talk to him. After the plane landed, the passengers and crew left unharmed, and at least five men were taken away by police in handcuf... (read more)
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18. All about Kusadasi
September 10, 2009
Kusadasi is a unique touristic township along Turkey’s Aegean coastline, where the local population expands ten-fold during the summer months. The modern, European style resort town of 50,000 is heavily reliant upon the touristic trade generated from cruise ships. Arriving to the local port, cruise ships assist with the growth of the local population to around 500,000 every summer.
Included in the population growth are Turkish employees who head to the town each year for the extensive variety of employment in the service sector. Located between another popular resort town of Bodrum to the... (read more)
Author: Melissa Chappell
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19. Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, A Perfect Egypt Vacation and Holiday Destination
September 10, 2009
One of the popular holiday destinations of Egypt include the Sharm El Sheikh, with its main tourist sport Naama Bay that can make your trip very enjoyable.
Located in Southern Sinai, Sharm el-Sheikh is having one of the main tourist locations the Naama Bay.
Na'ama Beach is one of the centers of the tourist activities. Located just north of Sharm, this area is developing into a resort town of its own. Most hotels at Na'ama Bay have their own, private beaches with comfortable amenities such as chairs, shades and even bars.
Along the long sandy beach stretch you will be able to ... (read more)
Author: egypt guide
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20. All about Bodrum
September 10, 2009
Nestled on the southern Aegean coast of the Bodrum Peninsula, facing the Greek Island of Kos is the Turkish town of Bodrum. Featuring a notably predominant artistic and intellectual recent history, the area is currently growing, adopting a variety of European expats attracted to the climate, lifestyle and investment potential of the area.
Historically known as Halicarnassus of Caria, the town of Bodrum has a long, largely peaceful history based around the port area. For many years the port of Bodrum was the most important in the region, yet these days the area is more aimed towards yachti... (read more)
Author: Melissa Chappell
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21. All about Izmir
September 09, 2009
Located along the coastline of the Aegean Sea, Izmir is Turkey’s third most populated city with close to 3.5 million residents. The majority of the population are of Turkish decent, yet there are a large number of foreign residents attracted to the climate, lifestyle and highly developed infrastructure. Izmir has been a popular destination for many years, with a long history dating back to settlements in the 3rd century BC. Throughout the history of Izmir, the city has attracted Italian, English, Dutch and French merchants as the port area acted as an important trade centre, especially du... (read more)
Author: Melissa Chappell
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22. So much to see at St Ives September Festival
September 09, 2009
Whether you're into theatre, art exhibitions or performance poetry, a trip to Cornwall in September is sure to satisfy all kinds of culture vultures.
Every year, the seaside resort of St Ives hosts the St Ives September Festival, which as well as the above events also hosts cookery demonstrations, film screenings and folk gigs.
As the festival lasts for just over a fortnight, with exhibitions and shows taking place throughout the town, staying in St Ives cottages or any other nearby Cornwall cottage could be an ideal way for visitors to stay close to the action and ensure that they d... (read more)
Author: Dipika Patel
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23. Pattaya resort: Place to relax your nerves
September 02, 2009
Traveling to the resort town of Pattaya is an eye opener, as this small town has it all in one place: the scenic beauty, the beach, the water sports, fishing in the deep seas, nightlife, restaurants, bars, clubs, discotheques and all kinds of shows. There is much to occupy the traveler on his travel to Pattaya.The long stretch of this beach resort, ideal for long walks and the vehicles for transportation from one part of town to another called tuk tuks are seen around at all times of the day and night and a busy, flamboyant, laughing paradise full of cosmopolitan crowds is unveiled to the tr... (read more)
Author: Marc Jones
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24. Munnar the green destination!
September 02, 2009
Tea as far as the eyes can see, Sandalwood trees and the rare species of fauna await you…
Munnar is a small town situated at a height of 1600 meters in South India. It served as a summer resort for the British government. The real beauty of Munnar is the miles and miles of tea plantations that surround this town. The plantations are owned by Tata, who employ 12,000 people in Munnar. It is an ideal place to witness the plantation of tea, coffee, cocoa, pepper, cardamom, cashew nuts, pineapple, mangos and passion fruit.
The kurichi or neelakurinji, a blue flower which blooms only ever... (read more)
Author: Ezee Go
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25. Pleasure of vacation homes in Orlando
August 28, 2009
Diamond Vacation Homes is your connection for Orlando vacation home rentals, just minutes from Walt Disney World. Choose from unique town homes, luxurious condos and spacious vacation homes in Orlando, Florida, located within eight distinctive resort communities - Bella Vida, Encantada, Windsor Hills Resort, Windsor Palms Resort, Glenbrook Resort, Oakwater Resort, Cypress Pointe and Vista Cay Resort. Enjoy beautiful Orlando vacation rentals boasting private screened pools and spas, conveniently located near SeaWorld, Universal Studios, the Orlando Convention Center and other top destination at... (read more)
Author: s Jose
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