《当代英国概况》（英文版） Chapter 7 Holidays & Tourism

Contemporary British culture and Society Chapter 7 HOLIDAYS TOURISM October, 2005 Xiao Huiyun

Contemporary British Culture and Society Chapter 7 HOLIDAYS & TOURISM October, 2005 Xiao Huiyun

Abstract In Chapter seven we continue to look at the variety of ways in which people in Britain today spend their leisure time. We especially look at excursions away from home for a short or longer break. But we first look at the transport infrastructure of great britain -a network of airports railway lines, motorways and other roads, which, together, connect up the even remotest parts of the country and help to make travel in Britain "efficient, comfortable and affordable". We then examine holidays taken within Britain. There are a variety of things to do for example the seaside, areas of natural beauty and historical sites for long holidays or weekend breaks or day trips

Abstract • In Chapter Seven we continue to look at the variety of ways in which people in Britain today spend their leisure time. We especially look at excursions away from home for a short or longer break. But we first look at the transport infrastructure of Great Britain — a network of airports, railway lines, motorways and other roads, which, together, connect up the even remotest parts of the country and help to make travel in Britain “efficient, comfortable and affordable”. We then examine holidays taken within Britain. There are a variety of things to do: for example, the seaside, areas of natural beauty and historical sites for long holidays or weekend breaks or day trips

Abstract We also examine holidays made by British people abroad. We look at the travellers selection of destination and their expectations from holidays abroad. In the second part of the chapter, we shift our attention to the business of tourism and tourist organizations. We consider the impact of travel agents and other organisations on tourism. The chapter ends with a personal account of a university student on how she managed to make a trip through Europe

Abstract • We also examine holidays made by British people abroad. We look at the travellers’ selection of destination and their expectations from holidays abroad. In the second part of the chapter, we shift our attention to the business of tourism and tourist organizations. We consider the impact of travel agents and other organisations on tourism. The chapter ends with a personal account of a university student on how she managed to make a trip through Europe

Focal points All focal questions- handouts Conditions for travel o excursions for a short or longer break holidays taken within Britain -landscape heritage, national parks, National Trust English heritage Holidays outside britain Organization of tourism industry o Why travel?

Focal Points • All focal questions – handouts • Conditions for travel • excursions for a short or longer break • holidays taken within Britain – landscape & heritage, national parks, National Trust, English heritage • Holidays outside Britain • Organization of tourism industry • Why travel?

o The word is like a book and those who have not traveled have read only the first page." -St Augustine

• The world is like a book; and those who have not traveled have read only the first page." - St. Augustine

A 1 Introduction Conditions for travel British people who work full time have 4-5 weeks paid holiday Shorter working week o Good travel conditions o Means of transportation Discounts for coach rail travel p118 SB

A 1 Introduction Conditions for travel • British people who work full time have 4-5 weeks paid holiday • Shorter working week • Good travel conditions • Means of transportation • Discounts for coach & rail travel p118 SB

A 2 Day Trips Weekend Breaks ● The seaside ● Black poo Bingo halls. Amusement arcades, hotels, discos restaurants especially fish chips ● Theme parks

A 2 Day Trips & Weekend Breaks • The seaside • Black Pool • Bingo halls. Amusement arcades, hotels, discos & restaurants, especially fish & chips • Theme parks

a2 Day trips Weekend breaks Roman theme park Chester

A 2 Day Trips & Weekend breaks • Roman Theme Park, Chester

Chester Cathedral 围

Chester Cathedral

A 2 Day trips Weekend Breaks Blackpool Tower Blackpool Illumination

A 2 Day trips & Weekend Breaks • Blackpool Tower • Blackpool Illumination