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Resort

ing provided by a lakeside resort in Jasper, Alberta A resort (in North American English) is a self-contained commercial establishment that aims to provide most of a vacationer's needs on the premises. Services include food, drink, accommodation, sports, entertainment and shopping. 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, this type became more common. In British English, "resort" means a town that people visit for holidays and day trips, typically containing hotels where holidaymakers stay. Blackpool and Brighton in the UK and Ayia Napa in Cyprus are examples.

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ing provided by a lakeside resort in Jasper, Alberta A resort (in North American English) is a self-contained commercial establishment that aims to provide most of a vacationer's needs on the premises. Services include food, drink, accommodation, sports, entertainment and shopping. 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, this type became more common. In British English, "resort" means a town that people visit for holidays and day trips, typically containing hotels where holidaymakers stay. Blackpool and Brighton in the UK and Ayia Napa in Cyprus are examples.

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