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The 19th century
The Romantic movement created interest in nature and mountain scenary. -
the grand tour
The Grand Tour was a form of education for rich nobles, it was a journey that could last from a few months to several years -
Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook persuaded the Midland Counties Railway Company to run a special train from Leicester to Loughborough for a religious meeting at a reduced price of one shiling per person. Thi was the first "organized tour" -
Thomas Cook
Cook begane to operate tours as a buisness -
Rivoluzione industriale
- the development of railways and steamships made cheap and quick travel possible -Famous tourist resorts appeared
- new forms of luxury travel developed
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United States
Cook organized the first tour to the United States and then the first round-the-world tour -
Circular Note
Cook invented the Circular Note, the original traveller's cheque, to make it easier to pay for services all over the world -
Grand tour
The Grand Tour also became fashionable for upper-class young women -
il 20° secolo
The development of aircraft has enabled more people to travel longer distances more quickly