Holidays Copy

Positive aspects of holidays (personal)

• a chance to unwind
• spend quality time with family / friends
• get away from work / stressful environment / stress
• have a change of routine / scenery
• visit new places / experience new things / cultures
• broaden your horizons
• visit family or friends abroad

Positive aspects of holidays (commercial)

• creates new jobs and good for tourism
• ensures a good level of infrastructure
• improves services for local residents
• provides revenue to protect /maintain local heritage

Negative aspects of holidays (personal)

• loss of earnings (if self-employed)
• can be stressful (to be out of your comfort zone)
• can be difficult to cope in a foreign country / unfamiliar place
• can encounter travel problems (plane/train delays / traffic jams)
• may not have access to good health facilities / doctors
• can lose your luggage / passport
• may not be able to speak the local language

Negative aspects of holidays (commercial)

• can cause overcrowding
• tourists may not respect local customs/traditions
• can cause excess litter / noise
• may cause damage to the local environment
• some locations have become too built-up due to an increase in hotels/shops etc
• may cause increase in prices of local goods and services