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as in haunts
a place for spending time or for socializing
the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters
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as in opportunities
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
use this money only as a last resort
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Recent Examples of resorts
In addition to the unveiling of four lavish new properties, other major resorts—including two now owned by tech giants—have received major upgrades.
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Beth Landman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
While few true all-inclusive resorts exist in Florida, many resorts offer an inclusive experience with additional packages and amenities.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Here are seven Florida resorts that offer a more inclusive experience.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The price of typical luxury hotels and resorts is reaching eye-watering heights.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Ski fans enjoy the free shuttle service to 63 miles of ski pistes and 55 ski lifts at the nearby ski resorts of Feuerkogel and Kasberg.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The appeals include an extended road trip option, but several of the resorts are big enough for an entire stay.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This winter, rather than frequenting the same old slopes, head north for Canada’s world-famous ski resorts and enjoy the country’s impressive amount of snow and impeccable terrain.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Beth Landman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
While few true all-inclusive resorts exist in Florida, many resorts offer an inclusive experience with additional packages and amenities.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Here are seven Florida resorts that offer a more inclusive experience.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The price of typical luxury hotels and resorts is reaching eye-watering heights.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Ski fans enjoy the free shuttle service to 63 miles of ski pistes and 55 ski lifts at the nearby ski resorts of Feuerkogel and Kasberg.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The appeals include an extended road trip option, but several of the resorts are big enough for an entire stay.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This winter, rather than frequenting the same old slopes, head north for Canada’s world-famous ski resorts and enjoy the country’s impressive amount of snow and impeccable terrain.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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