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{{Short description|Self-contained commercial establishment which attempts to provide for most of a vacationer's wants}}
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[[File:Town and Country fh000023.jpg|thumb|right|Resorts combine a hotel and a variety of recreations, such as [[swimming pool]]s, as shown here in San Diego, California]]
[[File:pyramid resort jasper.JPG|thumb|right|[[Kayak]]ing provided by a lakeside resort in [[Jasper, Alberta]]]]

A '''resort''' ([[North American English]]) is a self-contained commercial establishment that aims to provide most of a [[vacation]]er's needs. This includes food, drink, swimming, accommodation, sports, entertainment and shopping, on the premises. A [[hotel]] is frequently a central feature of a resort and the term ''resort'' may be used for a hotel that provides an array of entertainment and recreational activities. Some resorts are also [[condominium]] complexes that offer timeshares or fractional ownership, in addition to wholly owned condominiums. A resort is not always a commercial establishment operated by a single company, but in the late 20th century, that sort of facility became more common.

In [[British English]], "resort" means a town which people visit for holidays and day trips, typically containing hotels where holidaymakers stay.  Examples of such towns include [[Blackpool]] and [[Brighton]].

== Amusement resort ==
[[File:Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Entry Plaza Gate 2017.jpg|thumb|right|[[Hong Kong Disneyland Resort]]]]
[[File:Overview of Universal CityWalk Beijing (20210907124718).jpg|thumb|right|[[Universal Beijing|Universal Beijing Resort]]]]
A [[destination hotel|destination resort]] is a resort that itself contains the necessary guest attraction capabilities so it does not need to be near a destination (town, historic site, theme park, or other) to attract its patrons. A commercial establishment at a resort destination such as a recreational area, a scenic or historic site, [[amusement park]], a gaming facility, or other tourist attraction may compete with other businesses at a destination. Consequently, another quality of a destination resort is that it offers food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping within the facility so that guests have no need to leave the facility throughout their stay.  Commonly, the facilities are of higher quality than would be expected if one were to stay at a hotel or eat in a town's restaurants. Some examples are Atlantis in the [[The Bahamas|Bahamas]]; the [[Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World Resort]], near [[Orlando, Florida]]; [[Universal Studios Hollywood]] in [[San Fernando Valley]], [[United States]]; [[PortAventura World]], near [[Tarragona]] on the [[Costa Daurada]] in [[Spain]]; Costa do Sauípe, [[Northeast Region, Brazil|Northeastern Brazil]]; Laguna Phuket, [[Thailand]] and [[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City]], near [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]]. Closely related to resorts are convention and large meeting sites. Generally, these resorts are located in cities where they offer special meeting halls, ample accommodations, and a variety of dining and entertainment options.

== All-inclusive resort ==
[[File:Happy Life Entrance.JPG|thumb|Entrance of an all-inclusive resort in [[Egypt]]]]
An [[all-inclusive]] resort charges a fixed price that includes most or all items. At a minimum, most inclusive resorts include lodging, unlimited food, drink, sports activities, and entertainment for the fixed price. In recent years, the number of resorts in the United States offering "all-inclusive" amenities has decreased dramatically. In 1961, over half offered such plans, but in 2007, less than a tenth do so.<ref>{{cite news |title= American Plan resorts among last of vanishing breed |url= http://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/06/28/american.plan.ap/index.html|agency=[[Associated Press]] |publisher=CNN.com |date=June 28, 2007 |access-date=June 29, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070629164129/http://www6.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/06/28/american.plan.ap/index.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date =June 29, 2007}}</ref>

All-inclusive resorts are found in the [[Caribbean]], particularly in [[Jamaica]], [[Dominican Republic]]; in [[Egypt]], and elsewhere. Notable examples are [[Club Med]], [[Sandals Resorts]], and [[Beaches Resorts]].

An all-inclusive resort includes three meals daily, [[soft drink]]s, most [[Alcoholic beverage|alcoholic drinks]], [[Gratuity|gratuities]], and usually other services in the price. Many also offer sports and other activities included in the price as well. They are often located in warmer regions. The all-inclusive model originated in the [[Club Med]] resorts, which were founded by the Belgian [[Gérard Blitz (entrepreneur)|Gérard Blitz]].<ref name="Garrett Nagle 1999">{{cite book|title=Tourism, Leisure and Recreation|author=Garrett Nagle|year= 1999|publisher=Nelson Thornes|isbn=0-17-444705-1}}</ref>

Some all-inclusive resorts are designed for specific groups. For example, some resorts cater for adults only, and even more-specialized properties accept couples only. Other all-inclusive resorts are geared toward families, with facilities like craft centers, game rooms, and water parks to keep children of all ages entertained. All-inclusive resorts are also very popular locations for destination weddings.
[[File:Boating Resort in Vijayawada.jpg|250px|thumb|Boating resort in [[Vijayawada]], [[India]]]]

== Recreation ==
[[File:DL2A_Four_Seasons_Bora_Bora_20.jpg|thumb|right|220px|[[Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora]]]]
A [[destination spa|spa resort]] 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, healthy diet programs, and special interest programming.

[[Golf resorts]] are resorts that cater specifically to the sport of [[golf]], and they include access to one or more golf courses and/or clubhouses. Golf resorts typically provide golf packages that provide visitors with all greens and cart fees, range balls, accommodations, and meals.
[[File:Surf_Snowdonia_overview_from_the_west.jpg|alt=|thumb|[[Surf Snowdonia]] resort in Wales]]
[[Surf resorts]] are a new trend<ref>{{Cite web |title=Surf Parks Industry Growth and Trends 2024 {{!}} By Stephen Szczygiel |url=https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4123802.html |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=Hospitality Net |language=en-us}}</ref> in recreation and holiday-making, based around artificial surfing facilities (mobile or permanent) with purpose-built amenities and accommodation  catering to [[surfing]] community and enthusiasts.

[[File:Male Ciche.jpg|thumb|right|220px|A view of a typical ski resort and ski lifts]]
In [[North America]], a ski resort is generally a destination resort in a ski area. The term is less likely to refer to a town or village.

[[File:Las Vegas 63.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Las Vegas Strip]] in 2009]]
A megaresort is a type of destination resort of an exceptionally-large size, such as those along the [[Las Vegas Strip]]. In [[Singapore]], ''[[integrated resort]]'' is a [[euphemism]] for a [[casino]]-based destination resort.
[[File:BIG4_Renmark_Riverfront_Holiday_Park.jpg|thumb|Renmark Holiday park, Australia]]
A [[holiday village]] is a type of self-contained resort in [[Europe]] whose accommodation is generally in [[villa]]s. A [[holiday camp]], in the [[United Kingdom]], refers to a resort whose accommodation is in [[chalet]]s or [[Mobile home|static caravans]].
[[File:Main swimming pool, Shangri-La Fijian Resort.jpg|thumb|right|Main swimming pool at the [[Shangri-La's Fijian Resort]]]]
A [[resort hotel]] contains full-sized luxury facilities with full-service accommodations and [[amenity|amenities]]. These hotels may attract [[vacationing]] tourists and offer more than a convenient place to stay.

== Timeshare ==
There are more than 1500 [[timeshare]] resorts in the United States that are operated by major hospitality, timeshare-specific, or independent companies. They represent 198,000 residences and nearly 9 million owners, who pay an average $880 per year in maintenance fees. A reported 16% of the residences became [[vacation rentals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nxtbook.com/ygsreprints/ARDA/g51820_arda_july2015/#/28|title=2015 State of the Industry |publisher=Developments|access-date=July 1, 2015}}</ref>

== Notable historic resorts ==
* [[Baiae]], Italy, a famous historic resort of the ancient world that was popular over 2000 years ago. 
* [[Capri]], an island near [[Naples]], [[Italy]], has attracted visitors since Roman times.
* [[Monte Ne]], near [[Rogers, Arkansas]], a famous historic resort which was active in the early 20th century. At its peak, more than 10,000 people a year visited its hotels. Two of its hotels, Missouri Row and Oklahoma Row, were the largest log buildings in the world. Monte Ne closed in the 1930s and was ultimately submerged under [[Beaver Lake (Arkansas)|Beaver Lake]] in the 1960s.
* Tawawa House, also known as Tawawa Springs or Xenia Springs, inspired [[Dolen Perkins-Valdez]] to write her [[debut novel]], ''Wench'' (2010),<ref>{{cite book|title=Wench|author=Perkins-Vadez, Dolen|publisher=Amistad|date=2010|asin=B004NE8RZ4}}</ref> when she read about it in an autobiography of [[W. E. B. Du Bois|W.E.B. Du Bois]]. The book mentioned in passing that the land for [[Wilberforce University]] had once been used for a privately owned resort called Tawawa House, where white slave owners would bring the black slaves that they kept as mistresses.<ref>{{cite news|last1=O'Neal Parker|first1=Lonnae|title=A tender spot in master-slave relations|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/21/AR2011012102960.html|access-date=April 15, 2015|newspaper=Washington Post}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=14058|website=The Historical Marker Database|title= Old Wilberforce University Campus at Tawawa Springs |access-date=May 28, 2015}}</ref>

== Resort towns ==
Towns that are resorts or in which [[tourism]] or vacationing is a major part of the local activity are sometimes called [[resort towns]]. If by the sea, they are called [[seaside resort]]s. Inland resorts include [[ski resort]]s, [[mountain resort]]s and [[spa town]]s. Well-known resort towns include [[Punta Cana]] in the [[Dominican Republic]], [[Bandipur]] in [[Nepal]], [[Bali]] in [[Indonesia]], [[Sochi]] in [[Russia]], Mount Lebanon Tourism in [[Lebanon]], [[Barizo]] in [[Spain]], [[Cortina d'Ampezzo]] in Italy, [[Druskininkai]] in [[Lithuania]], [[Cartagena, Colombia|Cartagena de Indias]] in [[Colombia]], [[Cancún]] in [[Mexico]], [[Newport, Rhode Island]], and [[Key West|Key West, Florida]], in the [[United States]], [[Ischgl]] in [[Austria]], [[St. Moritz]] in [[Switzerland]] and [[Blackpool]] in the [[United Kingdom]].

[[File:HuvafenFushi.jpg|thumb|A [[resort island]] in the [[Maldives]]]]
A [[resort island]] is an island or an archipelago that contains resorts, hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, and its amenities. [[Maldives]] is considered to have the best island resorts, which have become famous among the top celebrities and sportspersons around the world.

[[File:Miamimetroarea.jpg|right|thumb|[[Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach]] in Florida]]
[[Seaside resort]]s are located on a coast. In the United Kingdom, many seaside towns have turned to other entertainment industries, and some of them have much nightlife. The cinemas and theatres often remain to become host to a number of pubs, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Most of their entertainment facilities cater for both local people and visitors and the beaches still remain popular during the summer months.

[[File:Ruka Village (8361909910).jpg|thumb|[[Rukatunturi|Ruka]]'s resort town in [[Kuusamo]]]]
In Europe and North America, [[ski resort]]s are towns and villages in ski areas, with support services for skiing such as hotels and [[chalet]]s, equipment rental, [[ski school]]s and [[ski lift]]s to access the slopes.

Resorts for different purposes also exist. An example is [[Yulara, Northern Territory|Yulara]], [[Northern Territory]], which exists to serve [[Uluru|Uluru (Ayers Rock)]] and [[Kata Tjuta|Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)]] in [[Australia]].

== See also ==
*[[Boutique hotel]]
*[[Condo hotel]]
*[[Destination club]]
*[[Resort architecture]]
*[[Resort hotel]]
*[[Resort island]]
*[[Sanatorium (resort)]]
*[[Seaside resort]]
*[[Spa]]
*[[Vacation rental]]
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