Medical tourism is a term initially coined by travel agencies and the mass media to describe the rapidly-growing practice of traveling to another country to obtain health care. More recently, the phrases global healthcare and medical journeys have emerged as synonyms.
Adventure Cycling has also developed the Pedal Pioneers Guide, a manual
for planning and leading youth bicycle tours. The guide is a detailed how-to
for adults who want to plan and execute youth bicycle touring projects,
whether a weekend tour of local roads or a cross-country adventure that
takes an entire summer.
Trekking combines hiking and camping in a single trip. A
backpacker hikes into the backcountry to spend one or more nights
there, and carries supplies and equipment to satisfy sleeping and
eating needs. A backpacker packs all of his or her gear into a backpack. This gear
must include food, water, and shelter, or the means to obtain them.
Ski resort is a ski area plus amenities to make it a destination resort. This includes accommodations and other amenities adjacent to the ski area. Some ski resorts offer lodging options on the slopes themselves, with ski-in and ski-out access allowing guests to ski right up to the door
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