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WHAT DOES RESORT MEANS? A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for holidays or vacations. Resorts are places, towns or sometimes commercial establishment operated by a single company. Towns which are resorts or where tourism or vacationing is a major part of the local activity are sometimes called resort towns. If they are by the sea they are called seaside resorts. Inland resorts include ski resorts, mountain resorts and spa towns. Towns such as Sochi in Russia, Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, Barizo in Spain, Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy, Druskininkai in Lithuania, Cancun in Mexico, Newport, Rhode Island in America, St. Moritz in Switzerland, Blackpool in England and Malam Jabba in Pakistan are well-known resorts. In North American English, the term "resort" is now also used for a selfcontained commercial establishment which attempts to provide for most of a vacationer's wants while remaining on the premises, such as food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping. The term may be used to identify a hotel(A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging paid on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a

cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathroomsand air conditioning or climate control. Additional common features found in hotel rooms are a telephone, an alarm clock, a television, a safe, a mini-barwith snack foods and drinks, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Luxury features include bathrobes and slippers, a pillow menu, twin-sink vanities, and jacuzzi bathtubs. Larger hotels may provide additional guest facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, childcare, conference facilities and social function services Hotel rooms are usually numbered (or named in some smaller hotels and B&Bs) to allow guests to identify their room. Some hotels offer meals as part of a room and board arrangement. In the United Kingdom, a hotel is required by law to serve food and drinks to all guests within certain stated hours. In Japan, capsule hotels provide a minimized amount of room space and shared facilities. ) property that provides an array of amenities and typically includes entertainment and recreational activities. A hotel is frequently a central feature of a resort, such as the Grand Hotel at

Mackinac Island, Michigan. A resort is not always a commercial establishment operated by a single company, although in the late twentieth century this sort of facility became more common. The Walt Disney World Resort is a prominent example of a modern, selfcontained commercial resort. Selfcontained resorts are common in the United States, but exist throughout the world. Resorts are especially prevalent in Central America and the Caribbean. Closely related to resorts are convention and large meeting sites. Generally these occur in cities where special meeting halls, together with ample accommodations as well as varied dining and entertainment are provided.

Types of Resorts: 1. BEACH RESORTS:Theyare resorts that are located on

or within a short distance from a major beach. Many beach resorts have activities that include snorkeling

kayaking, scuba diving, para-sailing, and boating. Some even have their own on site beach, especially for guests.

2.Tropical Resort: Theyare located within tropical

climates. A guest staying at a tropical resort will include year round warm and sunny weather.

3. Luxury Resort:It is an expensive vacation facility

which is fully staffed and has been rated with five stars. It often boast many visitor activities and attractions such as golf, watersports, spa and beauty facilities, skiing, natural ecology and tranquility. Because of the extent of amenities offered, a luxury resort is also considered a destination resort.

4.Island Resort: Theyare resorts located on an island.

Resort amenities usually include snorkeling, sun bathing, swimming, fishing, boating, parasailing, kayaking, along with other types of water sports.

5. Mountain Resort: They are resorts located on or at

the base of a mountain. Activities include down hill skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, sight seeing and more.

6. 7.

Lake Resort: They include any resort located directly

on or very near a lake. Most travellers visit lake resorts to go boating, fishing, swimming, or water skiing. Mega Resort: It is a type of destination resort which

is of an exceptionally large size, sometimes featuring large scale attractions like casino, golf course, theme park, multiple accommodations etc. The hotels typically thought of as mega resorts owing to their immense size and complexity.

8. Golf Resort: They are resorts that cater specifically to

the sport of golf, and include access to one or more golf course and or clubhouse. Golf resorts typically provide golf packages that provide visitors with all greens and cart fees, range balls, luxury accommodations and meals. Accommodation in the resorts may take the form of hotel like rooms or private spacious villas.

9. Spa Resort: It is a short term residential/lodging

facility with the primary purpose of providing individual services for spa-goers to develop healthy habits. Historically many such spas were developed at the location of natural hot springs or sources of mineral

waters. Typically over a seven day stay, such facilities provide a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthy cuisine and special interest programming.

10.Ski Resort: It is a developed recreational facility,

usually on a mountain or large hill, containing ski trails and vital supporting services. It is common for a ski area to have food, rental equipment, parking facilities and a ski lift system catering to the sports of skiing and snowboarding. Some of them offer an all-inclusive program that includes facilitated fitness classes, healthy cuisine, educational classes and seminars as well as similar services to a beauty salon or a day spa. Guests reside and participate in the program at a destination spa instead of just visiting for a treatment or pure vacation. Some destination spas are in exotic locations or in spa towns.

11. Pet-friendly Resort: A resort that allows pets such

as dogs and cats to stay in the rooms. Some pet friendly resorts do have restrictions on the size of the pet. Therefore, we highly recommend contacting either the

owner of the timeshare or the resort to determine if any restrictions apply before buying or renting at a pet friendly resort.

12. Theme Park Resort: Book lodging at numerous

timeshare resorts near major theme parks worldwide. Maps show distance from resort to major theme parks

Amanpuri, Phuket
Aman Resorts flagship property on the west coast of Phuket stays true to its name meaning place of peace. Sitting on a coconut plantation overlooking the turquoise Andaman Sea, the resort hosts guests in 72 minimalistdesigned pavilions and villas, some with private pools. When youre not lounging on the crescent-shaped, white sand beach with a cocktail in hand, board one of the resorts 20 boats and set out to explorethe nearby Phi Phi Islands offer great snorkeling and diving. You can also go windsurfing, sailing and snorkeling right off the resorts private beach.

Cotton House, Mustique

With just 17 rooms (including a two-bedroom, butler-staffed villa), this beachfront resort is located on an 18th-century sugar plantation on the exclusive Caribbean island of Mustique. Soak up the sun on Endeavour Beachone of the islands best stretches of sandand youll be treated to sorbet, chilled towels and cold water throughout the day. If you feel like venturing out, the concierge will set up a boat trip to neighboring Grenadine Islands such as Bequia and the undeveloped Tobago Cays archipelago. Dont be surprised if you bump into a celebrity on your morning stroll through the islands pastel-hued townMick Jagger has a house on Mustique.

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

Mauritius is known for its pristine white sand beachessome of the best in the worldand Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has three of its own, all lining a lagoon. Combining modern Mauritian style (open-air architecture, thatched roofs and wooden decks) with indulgent amenities (outdoor showers and private plunge pools), this Indian Ocean resort is situated on the east side of Mauritiuswalk across a wooden bridge to reach part of the resort on a private island. When you arent

spotting marine life from the glass-bottomed boat or attending a yoga class, take advantage of the 18-hole golf courseguests have complimentary (and unlimited) access to the fairwayand the overwater spa that uses ingredients such as aloe vera and lemongrass cut fresh from the garden.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Mauis only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel rests on the golden stretch of Wailea Beach. The 380-room resort has a laidback vibe with private lanais in each room and contemporary Hawaiian-inspired dcor. The resorts three poolsincluding a lagoon-style pool with a waterslide and a tranquil adults-only pool featuring Missoni-designed cabanasare staffed by pool attendants offering perks from sunblock to Evian spritzes.
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One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

No matter which villa you book on this private island, youll have a view of the sparkling Indian Ocean. The 130 airy villasincluding overwater villas with netted hammocks suspended off the edge of the deckhave high

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ceilings and spacious verandas. The luxury experience here starts even before check-in when you land at Mal International Airport, youll be whisked away on a 55-foot yacht, pulling up to the resorts dock 75 minutes later. The Maldives offers renowned snorkeling and diving, thanks to its colorful coral reefs theres a Professional Association of Diving Instructors dive center on property and the hotel loans out complimentary snorkeling gear.

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya

Set at the same latitude as Hawaii, Sanya has become Chinas hottest beach getawaysoft white sand lines the bays of the South China Sea on this island off the coast of Vietnam. Mandarin Oriental, Sanyas secluded Coral Bay beach is serene but rugged with giant rock formations and palm treesplus hammocks, lounge chairs and umbrellas. Each of the hotels 296 roomsdecorated with natural wood and vibrantly colored textilesoffers a balcony or terrace to take in views of the clear water. Choose from the resorts nine restaurants and three pools, or drift a bit deeper into relaxation at the spa.

Lizard Island, Australia

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Located off the coast of Queensland, Lizard Island sits on Australias Great Barrier Reef and remains seemingly untouchedit was declared a national park in 1937 and is only accessible by private plane. The 24 beaches around the private islandall of which are only accessible by foot or dinghyare covered in finer-thanfine sand. Lizard Islands 40 guest rooms offer easy access to beaches, where you can snorkel over clam gardens and explore the reefs marine life. Just off the island, you can take a dive at some of the best scuba sites in the world, including the famous Cod Hole, or fish for black marlin, tuna and swordfish on the Ribbon Reefs.

The St. Regis Bora Bora

Choose from villas on the beach or jutting off a long pier over the turquoise lagoon at this 44acre Bora Bora resort (both types have butlers). In the overwater bungalows, a square of glass in the floor gives you a direct view of the water. The resorts pristine stretch of sand is set up with daybeds, umbrellas and beachside service, while most villas have their own pools. Snorkel in the resorts lagoonarium, a saltwater lagoon filled with native fish and stingrays, or catch the sunset from Jean-Georges Vongerichtens Lagoon restaurant.

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Raffles Praslin Seychelles

Located on the northeastern tip of the remote Praslin Island in Seychelles, this resort is built into the hillside over a bayguests get around on chauffeured golf carts. Its easy to spend your time outdoors at the hotelthe villas have sheltered pavilions with daybeds and dining tables, outdoor rain showers and private plunge pools. Praslin is home to two unique beacheswhite sand is dotted with dramatic granite formationsone of which is at Raffles doorstep
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Santa Cruz, California

Boardwalk of Dreams: Santa Cruz's boardwalk is visited by millions. But when you're roller-coastered out and sick from the cotton candy, there's one of American's most beautiful universities to tour, hundreds of miles of trails to hike, and sparkling Pacific waters to indulge all your water sport fantasies.
Gokarna, Karnataka

With its diverse shades of natural world, Gokarna in Karnataka is most famous for its two best attributes- its holy and sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and its pristine beaches with panoramic shoreline. An amalgamation of green forestry,

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eternal ocean, soul pleasing temples and luxury resorts give the vacationers a chance to enjoy uninterrupted vacation days in the most relaxing manner in Gokarna. Nagoa Beach, Diu

Surrounded by dense coconut grooves, the horseshoe shaped beach of Nagoa is one of the most lucrative destinations for vacationers in Diu. For people who want to experience something adventurous in the summer, Nagoa is the best suit for them as a host of water sports are available here. The minimum rocks and undercurrents make this beach safe for swimming too. A barefooted walk into the shoreline of Nagoa is certainly a moment to captive forever

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in life. Kovalam, Kerala

Kovalam Beach, Kerala

Without any shadow of doubt one can say that Kovalam is certainly the heaven of south Kerala. This tropical Eden garden was discovered just 3 decades ago by the hippies and within a very short period of time it became famous worldwide. Blessed with various natural resources, this little

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tropical land is best known for its clean beaches, Ayurvedic & Spa resorts and local coconut beer Toddy. Though Kovalam attracts thousands of visitors every year, still this place is not jam packed and offer a restful environment to spent relaxing vacation days. Rishikonda, Andhra Pradesh The tidy waves of Bay of Bengal in Rishikonda beach in Andhra Pradesh offers a perfect environment to enjoy some of the best water sports in the country. Swimming, water skiing and wind surfing are some of the best adventure activities that every traveler enjoys in Rishikonda. Moreover the colorful and lively sights add on more charm and gaiety in this wavy shoreline of Bay of Bengal. Pondicherry Beach

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With the reminiscences of French colonial era, Pondicherry is dotted with some of the most charming beaches on the face of earth. The beaches in this union territory are characterized by powdery white sand, tickling sunrays and bordering clear blue water of the ocean. The resorts, cafes, bars and cottages in Pondicherry still reflect the French ethos. The great Indian saint and philosopher Rishi Aurobindo established his Ashram in Pondicherry which is serving as a great seat of spiritual and philosophical studies in the country.

Wreck Beach - Vancouver, BC Ah, the infamous nudist beach, which is how all Canadian beaches should be. This is where thousands flock each summer to tan their pale

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unmentionables. Wreck Beach is at the Western tip of Vancouver, amid mountains and the Georgia Strait. To get down to water level, you have to walk through the surrounding upland forest, which is home to Vancouvers largest heron reserve. Once your bare body hits the warm sand, the carnival-like atmosphere will either cause you to shrink in fear or stand tall with pride. Read more:
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