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A captivating exploration of beach resort culture—from its roots in fashionable society to its undervalued role in today's world economy—as the travel industry approaches a climate reckoning
With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless construction, erosion of beaches, weighty carbon footprints, and the inevitable overdevelopment and decline that comes with a soaring demand for popular shorelines.
The Last Resort weaves Stodola's firsthand travel notes with her exacting journalism in an enthralling report on the past, present, and future of coastal travel. She takes us from Monte Carlo, where...
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Interesting view of beach resorts around the world and how they have changed as they went through stages of development. The author lists ideas to improve the future of beach resorts. A must read, especially before you go on your next resort vacation!!