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Resort

A place frequented by people for relaxation and recreation; a customary or frequent gathering place.

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I thought those resorts looked new--Caliente, Boyes Hot Springs, E1 Verano, and all along the line.

Bands of free trappers resort hither also, to sell the furs they have collected; or to engage their services for the next hunting season.

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But before we attend him on this expedition, we shall resort awhile to Mr Western's, and see what further happened to the charming Sophia.

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They would quickly resort to means similar to those by which it had been effected, to reinstate themselves in their lost pre-eminence.

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The few ladies who resort to them, sit, as of right, in the front rows of the boxes.

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I fear," answered Flambeau, "a pleasure resort to which few people just now have the pleasure of resorting.

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Taking a page from Victor Turner and other historians of leisure, Sterngass depicts the three resorts as "liminal places, laboratories in which visitors could experiment with new or different ideas about the value of the work ethic, the significance of luxury in a democratic republic, the proper roles of men and women, and the relationship between community and privacy" (4).

First Resorts: Pursuing Pleasure at Saratoga Springs, Newport & Coney Island

PARK CITY, Utah -- American Skiing Company (OTCBB:AESK) announced today that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Killington and Pico resorts in Vermont to SP Land Company, LLC, a major area landowner, for $83.

American Skiing Company Announces Sale of Killington and Pico Resorts for $83.5 Million

After witnessing the sensational stir in the Dells, we knew the ride was destined for Williamsburg," said Curtis Brown, regional vice president of Great Wolf Resorts and general manager of Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg.

Howlin' Tornado to Swoop Down and Bring a Whirlwind of Fun to Great Wolf Lodge

Booth Creek Completes Sale-Leaseback of Four Resorts with CNL Income Properties, Inc.

George N. Gillett and Booth Creek Senior Management Acquire Booth Creek Ski Holdings, Inc. from Existing Shareholders

With more than 30 years of direct experience in the resort and hospitality industry, John's professional career has largely been focused and dedicated toward the ownership, management, marketing, financing and repositioning of Destination Resorts & Clubs.

Myriad Entertainment and Resorts, Inc. Announces Strategic Management Changes, Corporate Restructuring and Other Initiatives to Support New Business Plan

Over the past year, many of the resorts along the 23-mile beach have been renovated to make your stay more enjoyable.

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