ABSTRACT
Resorts have been a feature of travel and tourism for a long time. Their origins can be traced back to Roman times when the concept spread throughout Europe in the wake of their conquering legions. From the simple origins of public baths and restorative mineral springs their typical structure became ‘an atrium surrounded by recreational and sporting amenities, restaurants, rooms, and shops’ (Mill, 2001, p. 4), a description that still describes many modern resorts.
