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   resort

   /rɪˈzɔːt/

   noun

   • 1. a place that is frequented for holidays or recreation or for a particular purpose: "a seaside resort" Similar tourist centrecentrespotretreathauntspawatering placeholiday destinationholiday centreinformal:tourist traphoneypot
   • ▪ the tendency of a place to be frequented by many people: archaic "places of public resort"
   • 2. the action of resorting to a course of action in a difficult situation: "territorial questions must not be settled by resort to violence" Similar recourse toturning tothe use ofutilizingapplication toappealing tolooking to
   • ▪ a course of action that is resorted to: "her only resort is a private operation" Similar expedientmeasurepossible course of actionsteprecoursealternativeoptionchoicesource of helpsource of assistancesomeone/something to turn topossibilityhoperemedy

   verb

   • 1. turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation: "the duke was prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed"
   • 2. go often or in large numbers to: formal "local housing authorities must consider the needs of all people residing in or resorting to their district"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting something one can turn to for assistance): from Old French resortir, from re- ‘again’ + sortir ‘come or go out’. The sense ‘place frequently visited’ dates from the mid 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. resorter noun

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   3 days ago · The resort hotel is a luxury facility that is intended primarily for vacationers and is usually located near special attractions, such as beaches and seashores, scenic or historic areas, ski parks, or spas. Though some resorts operate on a seasonal basis, the majority now try to operate all year-round.

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   What is a resort hotel?

   • The resort hotel is a luxury facility that is intended primarily for vacationers and is usually located near special attractions, such as beaches and seashores, scenic or historic areas, ski parks, or spas. Though some resorts operate on a seasonal basis, the majority now try to operate all year-round.

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   What is a residential hotel?

   • The residential hotel is basically an apartment building offering maid service, a dining room, and room meal service. Residential hotels range from the luxurious to the moderately priced. Some resort hotels operate on the so-called American plan, in which the cost of meals is included in the charge for the room.

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   What does a hotel do?

   • A hotel is a location that provides accommodation, meals, and other services to travelers. Hotels are where travelers can create a home base while sightseeing or conducting business. What is a Hotel? A hotel is paid lodging for travelers or tourists on a short-term or long-term basis for up to a few weeks.

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   Why did resort hotels become popular in the 19th century?

   • As travel for pleasure became increasingly popular during the 19th century, a new class of resort hotels was built in many countries. Along the French and Italian Riviera resort hotels were constructed to serve wealthy vacationers, who frequently came for the entire summer or winter season.

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   5 days ago · If you want quick access to town, plenty of great staff, high-quality amenities, and a variety of room options, and you don’t mind having a pricier vacation, you should stay at a hotel. If you prefer a cheap place to stay and a light breakfast in the morning, then a motel is the right choice.

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