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Blackpool

The wealthy people were the only ones who could afford train travel to Blackpool at the time. Coastal holidays had just begun to become popular among the rich community. Also, a private road had been built specifically for the upper class of society.

The Blackpool authorities decided to build three piers by the 1870s containing amusements, rides and theatres in order to attract more guests from the upper and upper-middle classes. The Blackpool Tower, Promenade and Illuminations had started to be built too.

Cheaper train transport and week-long factory holidays attracted members of the working class to Blackpool. As more visitors came, Blackpool saw more guest houses and hotels being established. Also, in 1975, the M55 had completed construction with a 6000 space car park at the end.

Hen parties, stag nights and other undesirables started to make their way into Blackpool. Families were discouraged from going because it wasn't a healthy atmosphere for children. Also, cheap package holidays to the Mediterranean were competing with Blackpool. 

The sea wall and promenade were recently rebuilt to give Blackpool a fresh, modern look. The Blackpool Tower has been renamed the Blackpool Eye and a brand new department store has been built.  

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The Lake District

People visit the Lake District to visit scenic villages like Ambleside and Glenridding. These are small,picturesque villages, protected by planning rules and have traditional shops and restaurants.

Access to the Lake district is quick and easy because it is close to the M6. This means millions of people live within a 3-hour drive of it. Therefore, the Lake District is very popular for people planning weekend or day trips. The Lake District is close to major metropolitan zones such as Manchester and Liverpool. This means, for people living in those cities it is very quick to get to.

People also visit the Lake District because of the incredible, rich scenery. There are various lakes such as Lake Windermere and Lake Ullswater. Mountains like Scafell Pike are also in the Lake District.

Traffic, honeypot sites, and property are the three main issues in the Lake District. The traffic is a problem because congestion is present constantly. Honeypot sites are a problem because of footpath erosion damaging the land and views and the large amounts of litter on the ground. Property is an issue because 20% of the property in the Lake District is either second homes or holiday let accommodation.

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Antarctica

Antarctica is the coldest place on earth, making it an extreme environment.

Antarctica is a continent located at the earth's South pole. 98% of its surface is covered in ice.

46000 tourists visited in the 2007/8 season. Tourists are attracted by the scenery and the wildlife.

Problems caused by tourists include trampling of plants, disturbing wildlife, litter, accidental introduction of invasive or non-native species and fuel spills from ships.

The Antarctic Treaty (introduced 1961) protects plant and animal life on Antarctica. New regulations introduced in 2009 mean that only fewer than 500 passengers are allowed to land at Antarctica at one time and only a maximum of 100 are allowed on shore at one time.

The IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators) have a code of conduct:

Specially Protected Areas (SPAs) for protection of natural habitats, Wildlife must be observed and not disturbed, no litter should be left by tourists, a ban on smoking, qualified guides with tourists at all times, tourists mustn't walk on delicate plant life and sewage must be treated biologically and all other waste must be kept on ships.

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