ports are established where buyers can purchase goods from all over the world without paying customs duties. Hong Kong is perhaps the most famous example. Hong Kong is of course a large city and commercial center, but its principal draw for tourists has been the bargains offered in its shops. Holiday resorts usually attract tourists because of their sunny beaches, snow-covered ski slopes, or championship golf courses. At the ski resorts, it is often an atmosphere of informality around a roaring fire after the day’s skiing is finished. At a more cosmopolitan resort like Miami Beach, it may be nightclubs and stage shows. Many of the resorts give instruction in scuba diving combined with visits to coral reefs
A cruise ship is a floating hotel where passengers, apart from visiting a number of well-chosen international ports, can enjoy a party atmosphere throughout the voyage. Games, dancing, costume parties, and whatever other activities are devised within a rather limited space. Big-name entertainers are often hired for the entire trip. Most cruise ships employ a social director whose job includes involving all of the passengers in the activities that are offered.
While the majority of tourists nowadays prefer to travel in groups with their entertainment and sightseeing included in the package, some tourists prefer personalized tours which provide the comfort of a guide to show them around scenic sights and make all the necessary arrangements for them. These more independent tourists may request tour services through their hotel or a local travel agency. Of course, a personalized tour is more costly than a package, or group tour, and caters to the needs of those who can afford them.
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