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Chandor, and some of the famous museums are places to be
visited.

Types of tourist attractions

 Historical attractions

 Cultural attractions

 Political significance

 The natural or scenic beauty

 Leisure travel

 Fun and Amusement

What are the different types of tourist destinations?

Types of tourism and types of tourist destinations may sound

synonymous. But the two have slight conceptual differences.

Tourism is a broader concept, including the aspects of both the

tourism and hospitality sector.

At the same time, tourist destination is a narrower concept

applying to places of tourist attraction. Based on the type of place

and the causes of interest, the tourist’s destinations are:

 Coastal Destinations – Preferred mostly for the ample

sunshine and salty waters lining lands adjoining the sea. Be

it domestic or international coastal locations, and they are

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