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at work and stressful lives in general encourage
many people to look for peace and quiet while on
holiday;
St. Lucia, Antigua, Mexico, Jamaica and the
Dominican Republic;
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Activities - long-haul destinations can offer
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Special occasion - long-haul destinations are ideal
spectacular settings for a wide range of activity
holidays, such as white-water rafting, scuba diving,
snorkelling, sea canoeing, diving, skiing and
trekking;
for celebrating special occasions, such as weddings,
honeymoons and anniversaries. The exotic nature
of many destinations adds to the sense of occasion.
Popular long-haul destinations for weddings and
honeymoons include Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Thailand,
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Attractions and entertainment - world-famous
entertainment venues, such as Las Vegas, Broadway
and Atlantic City in the USA, and Sun City in
South Africa, attract visitors looking for fun and
excitement;
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Culture and history - are growing in popularity as
PURPOSE-BUILT DESTINATION - KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX, FLORIDA
reasons for visiting long-haul destinations as people
look to learn more while on holiday;
Built in 1967 as a way for NASA astronauts'
and employees' families to view space center
operations, today the Kennedy Space Center Visitor
Complex is one of Central Florida's most popular
tourist destinations. Located due east of Orlando,
the complex welcomes 1.5 million visitors from all
over the world every year and is the home of the
Space Shuttle launches. The 70-acre facility offers
visitors larger-than-life IMAX fi lms, live shows,
hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes tours.
Guided tours of the attraction include a narrated
and video-supplemented bus tour to view the Space
Shuttle launch pads and vehicle assembly building,
where the Shuttle is stacked for launch and where
Apollo and Saturn V rockets were once assembled.
The complex also has a children's play dome with a
scale model of a Space Shuttle and gym equipment.
The NASA Art Gallery has more than 200 pieces of
space-related works of art in a range of artistic styles
by world-renowned artists, including Andy Warhol
and Apollo astronaut Alan Bean. The attraction also
has a state-of-the-art conference facility overlooking
the Rocket Garden, providing event and meeting
space for corporate and conference groups. The
visitor complex also houses the largest retail store
in the world devoted to space themes with more
than 4,000 items for sale.
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The natural world - exotic plants, rare animals and
impressive landscapes are prime motivators for long-
haul travel, e.g. wildlife safaris in Africa, trekking in
the Himalayas and whale watching in Alaska.
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Other motivations - e.g. media infl uences, image,
shopping, health tourism, volunteering, education,
sport and VFR (visiting friends and relatives).
Activity 8.5
Select one city destination in Asia that offers holidays
for British people wanting a trip focusing on culture
and history. Produce a factsheet that gives details of
a selection of holidays with named tour operators to
the destination that cater for this motivation.
This activity is designed to provide evidence for P2.
Activity 8.6
Select one coastal/beach resort in the Caribbean
that offers holidays for British people wanting to
celebrate a special occasion. Produce a factsheet
that gives details of a selection of holidays with
named tour operators to the destination that cater
for this motivation.
Weblink
Check out this website for more
information on the Kennedy Space Center.
www.kennedyspacecenter.com
This activity is designed to provide evidence for P2.
